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    What do moccasins look good with?
    Carla Nelson
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    Carla Nelson is a Personal Stylist and the Founder of A Creative Cliché. With more than seven years of experience, she specializes in empowering entrepreneurs and executives through personal styling and shopping, image consulting, and wardrobe edits. She has worked with many brands, including Woman’s World Magazine and L.L. Bean. Carla holds a Bachelor’s degree from Simmons University.
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    Aim to keep a cleaner look by pairing your moccasins with an ankle length pant or one just “kissing” the moccasins in regards to length. Be very careful in regards to the length of the pieces you will be wearing.
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    Can I use denim instead of leather?
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    Yes, you can.
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    Where can I find the materials for this project?
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    Craft stores like Hobby Lobby, Michael's, etc., should carry the materials.
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    How do I make the beads?
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    You can use a wide variety of materials to make beads, including natural materials such as clay, deer antler, and bone, or buying plastic or resin beads from a craft store.
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    How much leather is needed?
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    The directions say a single piece 20 inches by 16 inches, but if your templates is larger, I suggest getting a bigger piece.
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    Where can I get leather to make moccasins?
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    You could try Etsy if you want real, good quality animal leather. If you just want to get beginner’s material, you can get it at a craft store. If you'd rather use pleather, try Etsy or eBay.
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