Sleeves on at last!!!!

Well Finally...........................

I am sorry it took so long to post, Dec was a write-off due to family commitments. I have been trying to create the sleeves I want, but with little success. After at least 5 different test sleeves, I finally had one that fit, but then I had to design and install the articulated elbow. Again much work and fussing.  I finally was happy with the finished sleeves, but I had to attach them. At one point it was going so poorly that I almost quit the coat all together, but I am way to stubborn for that!!!!

So after many months, I have the sleeves on. All that is left is to hem the sleeves and coat itself and then a few buttons and button holes and I'm done.

My next project will be a new headlight mount and rear fender for my Harley, so let the SPARKS Fly!!!!1

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