I've found on some pattern bags the 2" cross straps are so short it's barely possible to do them up...I'd be interested to know the lengths of both of those straps on an original set...Ian
Ian I just measured the straps on two pairs of NOS bags. the longer mail straps are 8" and 8 1/2". The buckle strap including the buckle are both 4 1/2". A used pair measure at 9" and 5" respectively, but these have probably stretched with use and weather. Ron
Thanks Ron...That makes approx. 12 1/2" for both straps...The pattern ones quote 11" for the longer strap but no dimension for the shorter one (annoyingly)...I guess a phone call is required before ordering to clarify that point....Ian
