corbmonster

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Boatswain's Mate. BM2

This is what I was thinking. Except perhaps to put a celtic knot on the patch / band. But I think I'll go for minimalism as so many have suggested. I admit I know next to nothing about leather work. Would it be possible to put a band over the repair. And later tool that after the fact? Like if I had it repaired this year with no tooling, and I change my mind later, could I get it tooled next year or even later?

Thanks for your tips guys. I really appreciate it. So you are recommending to cut them both down, and then sew something back over it? Just from the stance of being frugal (patching $70 (just one boot), and cutting down without patching $100), could I just patch it without cutting it down?

So I have a pair of ren boots that were chewed on by a dog. Don't want to get into it. But chewed boots is what I have. I'll show you pics below, but hear me out on my idea first. I have been in contact with the craftsman who say he can patch it, or cut both boots down past the destruction. I was thinking of getting it patched. And later getting a friend to tool a big piece of leather (like a celtic knot or something), and stitch that on top of the repair so it looks like it is supposed to be there. The maker does not tool leather so I'd have to get someone to do it for me. So, what do you think? Good idea? Would it work? What renboots look like. They wrap around the calf and a re laced up by the conchos. Destruction: Sorry if I put this in the wrong spot. Also I tried adding a poll, but I'm not seeing it in the preview.

Hello friends! I hail from South East Texas in a town called Huntsville. I'm really here for advice on repairs (post to come). I know next to nothing about leather work. I'd love to pick up the hobby, but I want to finish up school before picking up yet another hobby. My hobbies now as they stand: Microbiology stuff (my major), cooking, home brewing beer, renaissance festivals, and other shenanigans. As I said, I am a biology major with a concentration on microbiology and human health. I'm looking to do a post bac and become a medical / clinical lab scientist. Also, I am a navy vet. I was active duty from 2011-2016. My entire enlistment was deployed overseas. My home port was Yokosuka Japan, Ships were USS Blue Ridge, and Kitty Hawk. Cheers!