Talonzz Report post Posted June 8, 2009 While looking for garb for our Ren Fest here in Minnesota my wife fell in love with these, but hated the price... I decided I'd give it a try myself... I Ordered some elk leather and started prototyping, first in canvas, then deer leather and tried to figure them out by looking at the photos on the website , a bit of trial and error and finally... Success!!! we think... She loves them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyc1 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Nice job and nice legs! Tony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Great job! I'd be afraid to wear them in some faire (as in not FAIR) weather! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Such a cool design. Love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishguy Report post Posted June 9, 2009 As long as your wife loves them, they are a success. You might want to add another layer of leather to the soles as the deer leather will probably wear through pretty quickly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Talonzz Report post Posted June 10, 2009 As long as your wife loves them, they are a success. You might want to add another layer of leather to the soles as the deer leather will probably wear through pretty quickly. Thanks to all of you for such kind words. I should have told you all this in the original post... I made the finished pair out of a nice, thick, Moccasin weight, Elk Leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard55 Report post Posted June 10, 2009 nice work , i wonder if you can sand me a copy of your pattern for those, i woud like to make a pair but in moose skin, i have a friend that make moccasin in that Thanks to all of you for such kind words.I should have told you all this in the original post... I made the finished pair out of a nice, thick, Moccasin weight, Elk Leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrlshrdy Report post Posted June 10, 2009 nice work , i wonder if you can sand me a copy of your pattern for those, i woud like to make a pair but in moose skin, i have a friend that make moccasin in that I agree that a shared pattern would be nice. Ever since the nice re-enactment boots I made for myself got moldy I've been wanting to make a new pair, but not the ones I made before. They were a pain to make. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chestercheeto Report post Posted June 10, 2009 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indypbear Report post Posted June 11, 2009 While looking for garb for our Ren Fest here in Minnesota my wife fell in love with these, but hated the price... I decided I'd give it a try myself... I Ordered some elk leather and started prototyping, first in canvas, then deer leather and tried to figure them out by looking at the photos on the website , a bit of trial and error and finally... Success!!! we think... She loves them. You did a really good job on those. I saw some at a recent Scottish Festival here in TX and want to make some for my wife and myself to wear with our Scottish clothes. They put a sole on theirs made of a composite shoe sole. I understand the prices. The high tops wear $250-$275 a pair and nothing special. Best regards, John aka "Indy" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildland Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Great Work!! I would also love to see a pattern for these. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misty Report post Posted June 27, 2009 I'm new on the boards here, and from Minnesota too. I get a lot of inspiration from our Ren Fest, but never want to pay the prices too. I think I'm on the bandwagon to request a pattern if you would be ever so kind. And where abouts in MN are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Talonzz Report post Posted June 29, 2009 I'm new on the boards here, and from Minnesota too. I get a lot of inspiration from our Ren Fest, but never want to pay the prices too. I think I'm on the bandwagon to request a pattern if you would be ever so kind. And where abouts in MN are you? I recently went back to work and have been VERY busy... I do still plan on putting together a pattern that I can email to those that would like it. Please be patient... Maybe those who would like a pattern could message me your e-mail address so I can send the pattern and instructions directly. Let me know what file format would work best for you, I can export just about anything. Missy: I am about an hour north of the cities on Hwy 169 in Milaca. Welcome to the boards ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wyvern Report post Posted December 20, 2010 Was a pattern ever completed? Even for sale? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted December 20, 2010 If you go to this link http://earthandliving.blogspot.com/search/label/tutorials and scroll to the bottom, there is a tutorial for the short version. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rue Fallempin Report post Posted July 15, 2013 These are gorgeous!! I'm just getting started in leatherwork and these are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReneeCanady Report post Posted November 24, 2013 http://www.yourfantasycostume.com/tutorials-and-patterns/tutorial-making-iron-age-viking-irish-ghillies-leather-shoes Here is a link to a tutorial I used a while back. It would have been great if I used the correct leather. I think mine was a tad thick, but they fit perfectly. They just didn't feel so good LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
