OK this is how to join two pieces. This is muskrat for a hat but the method is the same as would be used for joining the base of the otter backing with the beaver cuff. Tuck the fur down with a pencil or something and clip it with bobby pins, paper clips etc..

As you stitch pull the clips as you get to them.

For lighter skins like mink.muskrat, marten, ermine, fox etc the beading needle and beading floss are better than the glovers needles and dental floss used on the heavier leather. This applies to sewing holes in raw skins as well. The light floss and small needle hole makes for a clean repair.

Here I've marked the cuff strip out on the beaver skin. In this case it is 21/2 inches wide which is a lot wider than I normally make them. Stitch it to the otter.

This strip is cut longer than needed so I don't have to think too hard to not short myself. Carefully measure and mark the line where you want to stitch it down

Use a straight edge with a right angle when ready to trim of excess then stitch them together. Sewn like this that seam is mostly hidden once the cuff is folded over. These stitches are a bit over 1/8" but less than 1/4" for sure.

Clip then stitch.

Now we're getting somewhere! Last thing on this one is whip stitch the back end of the strip to the cuff.

Got both pairs done with a day to spare! I can't lie, it's takes some doing, but results in a nice product.

Merry Christmas!

Looking good drasselt! Seeing your thread makes me want to sew another pair up again. Those are good looking products.

Thank you so much drasselt, you've answered all my questions with your pictures. They sure look nice, whoever receives a pair of them will be very happy. I will be trying my hand at this.
Thanks again for taking the time to do this tutorial.

Bucksin chopper shell prices are all over the map and mostly high!
This is as good a price as I think you'll find. Sizes run small so go up a size anyhow.
A good roomy xl is usually a good fit for me, but with this brand a 2xl is about right. Remember you need room for a good liner.

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You're welcome

Thank you so much Drasselt! Very interesting. The older I get the more I appreciate stuff like this..... ANd the finished product too maybe even more so!

Getting ready to start this project. But I'm looking for the mittens that have a liner that your fingers are in separate spaces, kind of like having gloves in them. I'm not having a success finding them. Any suggestions?

Great thread, thank you drasselt. I have already used your bobby pin trick on a fur hat I am working on. Makes holding the fur in place much easier.

Yes the bobby pins are good.

upland pointer I'm not familiar with what you're looking for. I've always just used unlined choppers and fleece or wool gloves or mittens to go inside. That way you can separate them to dry.

What size Glovers needle would you suggest?

The one I like for this is pretty big. I;'m not sure the size but it's 1 3/4" long

I generally prefer the Size 4 for most leather sewing, including furs for projects like this. If the leather is thin enough, like muskrat, I will use the thinner size 8's. I purchase mine from Crazy Crow Trading Post, crazycrow.com

I also use the imitation sinew instead of waxed dental floss. If you don't want the heavily waxed thread, I would suggest nylon beading thread and use a little beeswax on it to help straighten it out. I generally double the thread when sewing.

Thanks drasselt for a great tutorial.