[Admitting weakness is the first step to getting some proper help, and Varian is happy to oblige.]

Well, I don't know much about costume design...but I like to think I'm pretty handy at putting stuff together from a blueprint. Or...description, in this case.

[He carefully picks up one of the pieces of leather, feeling it between his fingers to see how thick it might need to be.]

Why don't you describe to me what you're aiming for with this one? I'll see if I can help you get something going.