Just finished my first racoon mittens following your videos to a T. Came out way beyond my expectations as i am not very crafty. Really appreciate the detailed descriptions, amazing videos! Next will be the coyote hat and eventually a pair of mittens to match. Hoping to make a skunk set as well but i haven't trapped any yet, but such is life. Youre the man! Thanks again.
OLD Leather Smith here, I hand stitch everything, I made 2 pair 4 a Canadian Mountie 1 was unlined his idea the next pair I lined with Rabbit it keeps you warmer. When I stitch fur I use the baseball stitch, no binding no bulking just a straight stitch line. If you don't know how I would be happy 2 teach you. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
One of my dogs hung a fang and ripped one of my rabbit mittens. Thank you for posting your video as I was worried I couldn't repair them. P.S. Your stitches are much neater than mine! lol
First of all, awesome mitten series. Plan on making some from raccoon hide very soon. Had a question though. My coon hides tan well, dry, stretch and soften up. But the tail stays wet for weeks. I split it and scrape it the same as the rest but they always take so long to dry, literally about a month. Any ideas? Thanks a lot!
I’m my head, this was a trial by error experiment. I practiced with patterns that I experimented with. I probably threw 3-4 out before getting the one I wanted.
how did you source the shearling you used for the mitts. A shearling hide starts at $100. What size piece did you use for 2 mitts. Great detail in the video, well done and needed thanks for taking the time to make this video
I bought a bunch of shearling from tandy. It is 100% wool but on a (cotton I believe) backing. You can buy it by the yard. I've made an oilskin sleeping bag and lined it with this shearling and camped out in 30 degree weather under a tarp tent and small fire and stayed plenty warm. I plan on making a pair of mittens with it too and just contact cementing a split onto the back of the shearling. It is cheap, but still real wool and super soft and warm
Possum Sausage thanks, also I searched shearling hide on amazon and found a company called Glacier Wear hide and leather. They seem to have a good price. I use a Kifaru tipi tent and wood stove in AK with a Wiggy sleeping bag😎
@@danmitchell3758 now that I think of it, I believe that was a a discontinued item that I got on sale for that "man made" shearling. I bought like 5 yards of it, 54" wide. I'm more of a modern buckskinner myself in IN. I like 1800s stuff but make do with modern materials the same way buckskinners/trappers/traders made do with modern materials in their time
How to make or where to buy those paper "models" (missing the right word here) for mitts depending on hand size? is there some kind of rule to add 20% on the hand print or something like that? could someone point to some page or youtube video it would be great
Do you have a pattern you are willing to share? (or sell) Or know where I can get one? I teach a skin sewing class and need a large men's pattern like you have there.
Hi Sarah, I will be posting a video of the pattern with dimensions after I finish editing video of the finished mitt. I finished one of the mitts, it turned out pretty nice. Whitetail season has put me behind;)
lil trick-- make the stitches quite close together around the thumband yolk where palm and thumb meet... and anywhere you need a smooth -- less crinkled/bulky seam.. then lightly dampen ( I just use a wet washcloth) and take a hammer and pound stitches flat... I find something hard to stuff inside thumb-- pound from outside --- not hard-- and if you have a small rubber mallet-- even better...keep stitching close and even -- will finish smoothhhh
+kimcase9 Thanks Kim! It sounds like this isn't your first time making mitts:) It would have been nice to pick your brain last year! Lol! The bulky seam trick sounds like a great idea, I'll have to remember that for next time. Thanks again Kim
Sir: I am making a pair of mitts per your pattern. I am a novice sewer and having a problem where the out side of the thumb stitching stops. When I sew the back on, to the outside of thumb I am getting a pucker at that point and some times I have an open area at that spot. I have noticed the two divots at the opposite ends of the thumb stitching thru palm . You did not address the two divots in your video. Could you explain the reason for the two "divots" and why they are there. Thank You.
+FELIX ESCARENO SR. Hi Felix, I believe you are referring to the seam allowance? You will see this at the 2:00 mark on the video. The seam allowance is the extra 5/8" that is around the top portion and the thumb of the mitts. Both pieces of material need to match this extra seam allowance exactly, with no bunching as you are sewing or both of the pieces will be misaligned. The divots will not be noticed as the 5/8" seam allowance will hide your work once you flip your mitt right side out. Are you sewing over the seam allowance? Are your stitches too far apart? Just wondering. I believe my stitches were around 3/16" apart at their widest. Hope this helps Sir.
Sask Hunting: Will you answering the question about finishing off the raw end at the opening of the mitten? Looks like there were others with the same question. Thanks.
Sorry about the abrupt ending! I simply folded the cut edge over itself inwards making the fur flare out. I used a regular sewing thread that was slightly thicker, I purchased it at saddle shop to sew the seam upon itself to flare the fur. (Regular needle and thread) Hope this makes sense. Sew the end of the seam just attaching it to the inner mitt portion. Not going through to the other side of the mitt!!! Just puncturing half way through the material. Just enough to adhere to the mitt not leaving an obvious seam along the way...sorry, I should have shown that step. My bad
Just finished my first racoon mittens following your videos to a T. Came out way beyond my expectations as i am not very crafty. Really appreciate the detailed descriptions, amazing videos! Next will be the coyote hat and eventually a pair of mittens to match. Hoping to make a skunk set as well but i haven't trapped any yet, but such is life. Youre the man! Thanks again.
Thanks, I’m glad you muscled through the poor video and audio quality! You’re a trooper:)
Glad it turned out for you sir!
My aunts make mollusks and mits in the Yukon and they sew them inside out and when done fold them right side out
OLD Leather Smith here, I hand stitch everything, I made 2 pair 4 a Canadian Mountie 1 was unlined his idea the next pair I lined with Rabbit it keeps you warmer. When I stitch fur I use the baseball stitch, no binding no bulking just a straight stitch line. If you don't know how I would be happy 2 teach you. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
I appreciate the offer sir!
Next time I have the time to tackle a sewing project, I’ll drop you a line sir:)
Can I use moose leather instead of sheep skin? Would this still be warm?
Damn warm
Forgive my ignorance on this....but would it be warmer if the fur was on the inside?
I’m sure it would be warm as well, but as your hands sweat the fur would become matted, tangled and hard to clean.
He has the shearling on the inside.
One of my dogs hung a fang and ripped one of my rabbit mittens. Thank you for posting your video as I was worried I couldn't repair them. P.S. Your stitches are much neater than mine! lol
+Diane Colorado
Sorry to hear about your mitts Dianne. It's always a pain when they get ripped up:)
My uncle has an old seal skin jacket that's falling apart.. might try this
That would be super warm!!
How did you tan the coyote pelt? Is there a correct way to do it that makes it more plyable?
Tanning hides (Coyote Part 1)
th-cam.com/video/guvwFXwUJSU/w-d-xo.html
Is there cheap material you can use to practice?
Anything from fabric land would do the trick:)
First of all, awesome mitten series. Plan on making some from raccoon hide very soon. Had a question though. My coon hides tan well, dry, stretch and soften up. But the tail stays wet for weeks. I split it and scrape it the same as the rest but they always take so long to dry, literally about a month. Any ideas? Thanks a lot!
Borax?
Where do you get the patterns from
I’m my head, this was a trial by error experiment. I practiced with patterns that I experimented with. I probably threw 3-4 out before getting the one I wanted.
what is that material that you are using for the interior of the gloves?
it´s shearling
Correct sir:)
Sheepskin
great videos thanks
why couldnt you glue the fur to the sheepskin after sewing it together
how did you source the shearling you used for the mitts. A shearling hide starts at $100. What size piece did you use for 2 mitts. Great detail in the video, well done and needed thanks for taking the time to make this video
Had an old coat I no longer used.
I bought a bunch of shearling from tandy. It is 100% wool but on a (cotton I believe) backing. You can buy it by the yard. I've made an oilskin sleeping bag and lined it with this shearling and camped out in 30 degree weather under a tarp tent and small fire and stayed plenty warm. I plan on making a pair of mittens with it too and just contact cementing a split onto the back of the shearling. It is cheap, but still real wool and super soft and warm
Possum Sausage thanks, also I searched shearling hide on amazon and found a company called Glacier Wear hide and leather. They seem to have a good price.
I use a Kifaru tipi tent and wood stove in AK with a Wiggy sleeping bag😎
Glacier Wear Natural Beige Shearling Sheepskin Leather Hide Fur Pelt Skin (4.00 to... www.amazon.com/dp/B07V9X16J7/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_tZ0UDbHJPDBDX
@@danmitchell3758 now that I think of it, I believe that was a a discontinued item that I got on sale for that "man made" shearling. I bought like 5 yards of it, 54" wide.
I'm more of a modern buckskinner myself in IN. I like 1800s stuff but make do with modern materials the same way buckskinners/trappers/traders made do with modern materials in their time
How to make or where to buy those paper "models" (missing the right word here) for mitts depending on hand size? is there some kind of rule to add 20% on the hand print or something like that? could someone point to some page or youtube video it would be great
Here is the link to the pattern video.
th-cam.com/video/OueUj3Sqj6M/w-d-xo.html
Thank you Carla!
Do you have a pattern you are willing to share? (or sell) Or know where I can get one?
I teach a skin sewing class and need a large men's pattern like you have there.
Hi Sarah, I will be posting a video of the pattern with dimensions after I finish editing video of the finished mitt. I finished one of the mitts, it turned out pretty nice. Whitetail season has put me behind;)
lil trick-- make the stitches quite close together around the thumband yolk where palm and thumb meet... and anywhere you need a smooth -- less crinkled/bulky seam.. then lightly dampen ( I just use a wet washcloth) and take a hammer and pound stitches flat... I find something hard to stuff inside thumb-- pound from outside --- not hard-- and if you have a small rubber mallet-- even better...keep stitching close and even -- will finish smoothhhh
+kimcase9
Thanks Kim! It sounds like this isn't your first time making mitts:)
It would have been nice to pick your brain last year! Lol!
The bulky seam trick sounds like a great idea, I'll have to remember that for next time. Thanks again Kim
taxidermy instructor-- nope-- not my first rodeo -- lol
@@kimcase9 any chance I could jump on that info? It's so hard to find decent instruction on the Internet regarding proper fur mittens.
@@jamescurrin5938 ask away... I usually have a trick or two
my cat always eating everything what have fur or leather
What about snake skin belt or something like that?would be awesome!
Sir: I am making a pair of mitts per your pattern. I am a novice sewer and having a problem where the out side of the thumb stitching stops. When I sew the back on, to the outside of thumb I am getting a pucker at that point and some times I have an open area at that spot. I have noticed the two divots at the opposite ends of the thumb stitching thru palm . You did not address the two divots in your video. Could you explain the reason for the two "divots" and why they are there. Thank You.
+FELIX ESCARENO SR.
Hi Felix, I believe you are referring to the seam allowance? You will see this at the 2:00 mark on the video. The seam allowance is the extra 5/8" that is around the top portion and the thumb of the mitts. Both pieces of material need to match this extra seam allowance exactly, with no bunching as you are sewing or both of the pieces will be misaligned. The divots will not be noticed as the 5/8" seam allowance will hide your work once you flip your mitt right side out. Are you sewing over the seam allowance? Are your stitches too far apart? Just wondering. I believe my stitches were around 3/16" apart at their widest.
Hope this helps Sir.
Sask Hunting x
What do you do about the raw end at the opening of the mitten? That is the only part I am struggling at.
Thanks for the pics:)
Good on ya sir!
I was wondering the same thing?
Sask Hunting: Will you answering the question about finishing off the raw end at the opening of the mitten? Looks like there were others with the same question. Thanks.
Sorry about the abrupt ending!
I simply folded the cut edge over itself inwards making the fur flare out. I used a regular sewing thread that was slightly thicker, I purchased it at saddle shop to sew the seam upon itself to flare the fur. (Regular needle and thread) Hope this makes sense.
Sew the end of the seam just attaching it to the inner mitt portion. Not going through to the other side of the mitt!!! Just puncturing half way through the material.
Just enough to adhere to the mitt not leaving an obvious seam along the way...sorry, I should have shown that step. My bad
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looking forward to seeing how these turn out!
Almost got the first mitt done:) whitetail season seems to be getting in the way lol!
+Sask Hunting I never have enough time for my hobbies.... :( stupid work...
Can u make winter pants with buck fur ?
Don’t see why not sir, I know people use caribou. They will definitely keep you warm;)
maybe you could make a tutorial about making a fur coat or jacket or something else :-)
+SavedEmperor
That would be interesting project:)
You should sell me a pair
Where we can find the pattern?
+Jocelyne D
Hi Jocelyne, here is the link to the pattern video:)
th-cam.com/video/OueUj3Sqj6M/w-d-xo.html
where can I buy some
Not sure, I made mine. There are some people online who make them.
OK thanks anyway