I started planning this project in 2015, but delayed for a variety of reasons, including cold feet. Finally did it, thanks to encouragement of Loudloar and Bazz Jass.
The case came to me without top lining.
My first ever batch of hide glue.
All glued.
Yes, I know doing just the top is odd, but the bottom is still in fair to good condition and I think keeping as much of the original as possible is the way to go.
The fabric is not an exact match, but as near as I have found in an appropriate fabric. Not easy to find in stores or online. If I can’t live with it, I’ll redo bottom.
Not nearly as good a job as I hoped for and I made many mistakes that show, including clothespin clamp marks and wrinkles no mater what I did to try and spread fabric evenly.
I post to show it can be done by the amateur, but it is not a job for the faint hearted.
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