The Beavers Back

[Beaverslayer]

Once you've laced all the edges of the shoulder piece, you have to go back and finish off where you started. Put yoyr needle on the tail that you left when you started.

Then your first lace will go UNDER the first loop.

Then OVER the second loop, and through the thrid hole.

On the back side, you go OVER the second, and UNDER the first.

Then over to the front, and OVER the first and through the second hole.

Follow the next three pictures to see just how to bring the lace back to the front, so that you can hide the tail under the weaved lace.

And here's waht it should look like when your done.

[Beaverslayer]

To lace the inside section of the gusset, run your lace under about 3 loops of the outer edge lace, from the top of the run.

Then run it through the first hole closest to the grommets.

On the backside, run it back through to the front, using the hole that is best in line on the outer edge lace, as shown here in the picture.

When you get back to the second stitch on the backside, do the same as you just did, by going through the hole of the outer edge lacing.

Now carry on lacing until you reach the end of the run. When you do, you want to finish it the same way you started, by using the holes that are on the outer edge lacing. This will hold the two pieces together at the joint and prevent them from curling out.

Here's what the inside should look like.

[Beaverslayer]

Well everyone, if you take 1/2 a cow, 1 pig, a bit of nylon mesh. Punch 2040 holes in it all, dab some glue onto it here and there, then run 530 feet of lace through each of those holes 2 times, this is what you should have when you're done. Simple as that...LOL

I hope that you've all enjoyed this tutorial, and that it has and will be helpful to someone.

Thanks

Ken

[Gremlin]

Many thanks for the tutorial Ken. Very informative. I am using some of the tips you give in the one I'm building for myself. And yes, pics will be posted when it's done.

Folks, for what it's worth, since I don't make vests for other people, Ken is one of the two vest makers I recommend on my website or when asked. You can see why from this tutorial.

[tonyc1]

Many thanks for the tutorial Ken. Very informative. I am using some of the tips you give in the one I'm building for myself. And yes, pics will be posted when it's done.Folks, for what it's worth, since I don't make vests for other people, Ken is one of the two vest makers I recommend on my website or when asked. You can see why from this tutorial.

Great job. Just out of interest how many photos were there?Tony.

Great job. Just out of interest how many photos were there?Tony.

And how many hours would it take you to make a vest like that?

[Beaverslayer]

I think I counted 271 photos, and I used 2 batteries...LOL

This vest took 47 hours in all to make, that doesn't include the pictures and typing.

Just a basic vest without the tooled shoulder and the extra lace takes about 40 hours.

Thanks for the compliments guys, greatly appreciated.

Ken

[tonyc1]

I think I counted 271 photos, and I used 2 batteries...LOL

This vest took 47 hours in all to make, that doesn't include the pictures and typing.

Just a basic vest without the tooled shoulder and the extra lace takes about 40 hours.

Thanks for the compliments guys, greatly appreciated.

Ken

Ken, I take my hat off to you!

Tony.

[halfbreed]

Now that's a tutorial!!! This is so inspiring. I'm going to have to give this leather stuff a go. Thanks Beav. (how much lace would you really have used?)

Don

[Beaverslayer]

Don, thanks for the compliment, and I really used 530 feet of lace.

Ken

[Spider]

Ken, I can't even begin to touch your toenail of skill. This is such an awesome art and you are awesome for sharing it with us.

THANK YOU