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Page 1 — A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Canadian Leathercraft
Volume XV No. 2 Winter, 1965
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
[The title prints a clean space between "A" and "MESSAGE"; read here as an underscore, the same fault seen on other all-caps titles across the archive, and restored.]
This issue of "Canadian Leathercraft", as you will have noticed, is three issues in one. This has been done to keep the Volume numbers consecutive. Our retiring Editor, Mrs. Margaret McFarlane has found it increasingly difficult to fit into the number of hours available all the tasks required of her, and so has had to give up the job of Editor of "Canadian Leathercraft" after struggling against time for quite a long while. We have appreciated Margaret's efforts during her term as Editor, and hope she will take the opportunity of a rest in her retirement.
With our increasing C.S.C.L. membership, it is not easy to catch up with the talents of newer members, but we have managed to catch up with one in the person of our new Editor, Mrs. Gerry Mills of Weston, Ontario. Although not long a member of C.S.C.L. Gerry is a very enthusiastic member of an active Weston leathercraft group. She brings to the Editorship journalistic experience which dates back to her school days when she was high school editor. Her first job, during the war, was working in the publications department of National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa. After marriage, she became involved with Home and School and edited a monthly bulletin, later working into the social department of the Woodstock Sentinel-Review. Moving to Brampton, Gerry transferred to the newspaper there where she worked as a general reporter until moving to Weston.
Gerry has many ideas for "Canadian Leathercraft" and realizes the work which must go into it to make it a really worth-
All material published in "Canadian Leathercraft" is the property of the Canadian Society of Creative Leathercraft, and may not be reprinted in any form without written permission of the Society.
Editor is Mrs. Gerry Mills, 1739 Jane Street, Weston, Ontario.
Authorized as Second-Class Mail by the Post Office Department
Ottawa, and for payment of postage in cash.
Page 2 — IT'S LATER THAN YOU THINK
while part of C.S.C.L. membership. We hope all members will back Gerry Mills and contribute to "Canadian Leathercraft" in any way possible.
Dorothy Muma, President
This "Winter, 1965" issue dates the events below to 1967, two years ahead; left as printed since two independent readings of the page agree.
IT'S LATER THAN YOU THINK
Branches are reminded that judging for the Weston Trophy will be held March 22, 1967. Pieces submitted by the Branches must be submitted to Robert Muma, 118 Hazelton Ave., Toronto 5, Ontario by March 20. Application forms for Associates and Fellowships may be obtained from Fred Brown and entries will also be judged the same day.
April 8, 1967, Saturday - Barrie branch will host the Annual meeting this year and it promises to be even better than former years. Each branch is encouraged to have a display and demonstrations will be given. As a new member may I suggest that the Branch executive explain to their members, particularly new members what may be gained by attending one of these meetings.
May 5, 6, 7: 1967; Friday, Saturday and Sunday - The International Assembly of Leathercraftsmen to be held at the Park Plaza Hotel. Displays, demonstrations and workshops will be held at this meeting with more new and stimulating ideas presented.
I.A.L.C. Committee: Chairman - Fred Brown, 9 Nashland Ave., Islington, Ont: Secretary - Miss Ruth Waechter, 4 Young St., Hamilton: Treasurer - Mrs. Dorothy Muma, 118 Hazelton Ave., Toronto 5, Ont: Exhibitions - Mrs. Clara Cavanagh, 10 Duckworth St., Barrie, Ont; Demonstrations - Mrs. Anne Hook, 32 Mountview Ave., Toronto 9, Ont; Hotel Arrangements - Miss Viola Harris, 47 Snowdon Ave., Toronto 12, Ont; Registration - Mrs. Thelma Terry, Apt. 6, 27 Cliffside Dr., Scarboro, Ont; Favors - Mrs. Sadie Roebuck, 35 Canyon Ave., Downsview, Ontario.
More information will be given later on these meetings but reserve these dates now - you won't be sorry.
A decorative row of asterisks or similar marks divides the items on this page; not otherwise transcribed.
Page 3 — SHOULDER STRAPS (ADJUSTABLE)
This page is an instructional plate on adjustable shoulder straps. The plate is signed "Robert Muma" in script at the lower left inside the frame and dated 1957 at the lower right; a small "R.L." is lettered beside the figure-eight strap in the same hand as the plate's captions.
SHOULDER STRAPS (ADJUSTABLE)
Buckle strap. Square loops, dome. Closed / extended.
How to make a leather loop: seam loops, dome.
Other styles — cut each strap from one piece of leather, or cut loop from Separate piece & stitch to strap leather. Stitch, dome, or rivet to fix open.
Many variations of this principle are possible.
Page 4 — SHOULDER PADS
This page is a Robert Muma instructional plate, "Shoulder Pads" (1957, reprinted here, same series as p3 and 1965-spring p5); it carries no names beyond the signature.
SHOULDER PADS
Pad adjustable & detachable — 3 or 4 ounce leather, unlined and edge-creased, or lined and laced.
Line with suede, shearling, or hair calf.
Pad fixed or detachable.
Lace tightly to make a saucer shape to fit the shoulder; suede-lined for grip.
Strap ends skived and laced, or stitched to pad. Loop. Detachable if desired.
Robert Muma, 1957
