Local place to buy elastic and suede

[UT Trooper]

Are there local big box stores that would have the elastic bands and/or suede?

 

If not, then I will go here for the suede: http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/search/searchresults/9122-21.aspx

 

Not sure where to get the elastic online.

 

 

Also, I removed the 4 pockets on the Red Kap Coveralls, but there appears to be a couple small pockets on the leg (I assume for a hammer?). Did you guys remove these as well? It looks tough as it is sewn into the main leg seam.

[Chunk]

Yes remove the leg pocket. You will have to take a seam ripper & tear out both seams around the pocket & pull it out. Then reheam the opening. You can find all your elastic at any fabric store. You can normally buy by the foot or yard & comes in several sizes from 1/4"-2" For the larger 2" normally runs a couple buck a yard.

[4505Marcel]

Tandy leather and EBay

[Gato]

Hobby Lobby or Joanne's Fabrics. I prefer Hobby Lobby. They usually have all I need.

[scout.trooper]

Joanne Fabrics for the elastic... I got some faux suede there as well. If you're looking for the real stuff, I heard that some people went to used clothing stores and bought a cheap jacket to cut apart.

[UT Trooper]

Sounds good, I will try those first!