Mini Sweeny Todd

Published on Dec 2. 2014 - 10 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Hook: Curved Shank #6 - #12 Thread: Pink/Black
Rib: Silver Wire Body: Black Floss Thorax: Pink Floss
Wing: Black Calf Tail Throat: Red Hackle
Cheeks: Grizzly Hackle Eyes: Jungle Cock

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