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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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carhartt shift boot

so my wife sews and i had an old pair of carhartts that i was just gonna throw out then it hit me that i needed a shift boot so i thought a carhartt shift boot would be badass so my wife is in the process of making it now i will post pics as soon as its finished anyone else ever try something like this?
Old Apr 28, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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No but I might be interested in getting her to make me one if it turns out good...
Old Apr 28, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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the thing is she sews by hand so it takes forever but im thinking if it comes out good which its looking that way its almost done of getting her a sewing machine and she could crank these things out im sure alot of people would br interested in them
Old Apr 29, 2012 | 05:12 AM
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Great idea-my mother made my Christmas stocking out of a worn out pair many years ago. See if she can put the pockets on each side, it would be nice for storage.
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 09:28 AM
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^and because the Carhartt logo is on the pockets!
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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Black or brown Carhartts would be cool for sure. We're gonna hold you to the pics promise.
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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for some reason i cant post pics of it through the website but heres my link to photobucket there are 3 or 4 pics of the finished product in there www.photobucket.com/yotatillr
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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Looks killer! All ya gotta do now is figure a cost for a few of us. I'm not sure how many but if the cost is reasonable.... I would rock a set!
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:19 PM
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i think it came out great im wicked happy about it. as far as cost idk like i said she sews by hand but i gotta get her a sewing machine plus you guys would have to send me some beat up carhartts and the console so we could fit it
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Heck I'll buy new Carhartts and my consoles been out for months... Lol

Figure a cost...... Enquiring minds want to know....
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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pics ... need pics
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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lmao alright let me see about getting a sewing machine she wont do another one by hand she says lol
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i posted a link to them
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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Please don't include the cost of the sewing machine in my possible purchase.... Maybe spread it out a bit.... Lol
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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lol iwouldnt do that id buy a cheap used one anyway it took like a week to make that one but i bet with a sewing machine it would only take a couple hours
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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here are the pics for you...



Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:55 PM
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thank you^
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Looks pretty sweet! I might have to retire an old pair for my truck sometime.

If you're getting her a sewing machine specifically for sewing through Carhartt duck canvas - she's probably going to need an HD/industrial sewing machine. Regular sewing machine won't last long with material that thick.
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nice work!

the label is the best part
Old May 1, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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Looks good. I like unique mods like that.



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