So up to this point, finding the right resources locally, has been pretty simple.  Now that our volume has begun to creep up, I'm finding myself looking for a little help.  I will probably always make the one-up and limited edition straps right here in the garage, however, I just don't have time to make all of them.  So, what to do?  After making a few calls, it looks painfully obvious why EVERYTHING is made in the Orient.  The funny thing is, how do I know where that plastic clip came from?  I bought it down at the local store, but I have a feeling, it didn't come from Encinitas, California!  I don't want to start making excuses just yet, so I'm going to keep looking around and calling US based sewing contractors, see if there is a solution that will work for us.  Meanwhile, here is a shot of Riley on an old chair we found outside Tony's  shop.  Riley and I both agree, this swanky, velvety, years-of-butt-sanding-soft material belongs on a RileyG camera strap... not in the dumpster!