Here is how a pro makes a similar project.
Original Boreal Shirt made from a 6 pt Hudson Bay blanket
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=VgDzNtvqCVA&feature=emb_logo
I watch this looking for details.
I want to have a full understanding of the process before assembly.
Very close, but still not happy with setting the gromets in the wool even with a webbing backing???
I might try a leather strip on both sides?
I probably would do actual button holes, maybe even hand embroidered ones.
I would be tempted to hand embroider the seams and hems and all manner of decoratives. Maybe needle felting, too.
Wool is really a nice medium to embroider on.
setting the gromets in the wool even with a webbing backing???
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Could you mark the grommet locations and then needle felt around the edge to reinforce before setting grommets? Sort of like stitching then slitting for a buttonhole?
Seems like it might work and be easier than stitching thru a leather backing, even w/an industrial machine and then using the grommet tool.
I’ve woven, sewn, wet-felted and needle felted. Never used a serger, though. Can’t see the need for one with felted wool. It won’t ravel. It should flatten nicely with steam and a clapper, but it might show a line on the right side. Maybe something like a towel to cushion underneath on the right side when steaming on the wrong side would alleviate the impression?
Maybe test on a scrap first?
Prototyping is my favorite thing!