There have been a lot of threads about tabs lately and I mentioned I build my own. I then got flooded with PM’s asking about the process. So here is how I build the tabs that I like to use.
I made a pattern somewhat like the old neet palm tab that I used before switching to three under
![](http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/IMAG0095.jpg)
I then of course cut out the pieces that I need to make assemble the tab. I use four pieces. The largest piece is the backing. The dark piece is the cordovan, I also use a small piece above that and a piece to hold it all together on top.
![](http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/IMAG0096.jpg)
Next I glue them all together with contact cement as shown here.
![](http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/IMAG0100.jpg)
Once it is roughed out like this I will clamp it for a couple of hours to ensure a good bond.
![](http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/IMAG0101.jpg)
I will then sew the border, trim the edges and add a wrist strap. You can also trim to adjust the size.
![](http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/67c0bac4.jpg)