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  1. Alan Tesla
    Thank you. I decided to go with younger futhark short twig on instead of elder. I love elder but had decided that younger futhark better fit my interest.
  2. Alan Tesla
    Maybe... I have tried using sewing machines before, but I like sewing by hand better. For me I feel the strength is better, also some of the extreme shapes in this jacket makes it almost impossible for a machine. As far as clothes go I have only made frontier boots and a vest. One day I might go to a machine but for now I will stick to using my hands.
  3. Alan Tesla
    Thank you
  4. Alan Tesla
    I stripped down an old ACU blouse that was issued to me in the army, no pattern for the hood and yes the lining is 100% wool it is black.
  5. Alan Tesla
    Great let me know how it turns out.
  6. Alan Tesla

    In a bind! Trying to make something unique and falling short!

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    2. Alan Tesla

      Alan Tesla

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  7. Alan Tesla
    very nice love the lace.
  8. Alan Tesla
    If I may make a suggestion. Find a article of clothing that fits you well and just break it down and use that as a jumping off point for whatever you decide to make.
  9. Alan Tesla
    Thank you for noticing. I went with short twig younger futhark on the carvings. Sorry to here about your loss. My wife helped out so that relieved some of the stress.
  10. Alan Tesla
    I really like the sheath everything is well done! I will agree that the stitches are close to the edge but for a first it is very well done. If I remember my Al Stohlman correctly on stitching, then the height of the leather combined is usually the distance from the edge you go.
  11. Alan Tesla
    I am in NW GA near Chattanooga, Tn
  12. Alan Tesla
    Yeah, I have figure tips of iron now. Thank you for the comment Thank you
  13. Alan Tesla
    It took a total of 85 to 90 hours if I had to guess.
  14. Alan Tesla
    Thanks windrider
  15. Alan Tesla
    Here Are a few close ups of the trim and carvings
  16. Alan Tesla
    Thank you Rohn
  17. Alan Tesla
    This is my first attempt at a leather jacket. I used left over 3oz leather to construct this, trimmed it with 5oz veg-tanned, 100% wool lining and deer antler toggles. This all hand punched and stitched. Any feed back would be appreciated. This is also my first post and I haven't figured the best way of adding photos.
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