Talonzz Report post Posted August 17, 2009 I found this Chocolate Brown deer leather in an Antique store, of all places, stuffed inside some old crocks, for $10 per hide and bought 4 of the 6 or 7 they had there (I wish now that I would have bought them all) I wasn't sure what I was going to use them for at the time but I think I finally put them to good use. This "Jerkin(?)" is the first garment I've ever made. It looks a bit wrinkly in these photos, but the wrinkles come out when I have it on and it looks awesome... I'm sure me dear departed Mum was guideing me along a bit. One question I have is... What makes a Jerkin a Jerkin? Does it have to have the little extensions on the top of the arm opening? I'm thinking about adding them... not sure yet though. Comments and Critiques VERY welcome... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted August 17, 2009 your Jerkin is nice....... the Jerkin is the name for a Weskitt in a very early time period that is made of leather. Weskett is the name of a Vest in a certain time period............this is what i was told. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whinewine Report post Posted August 17, 2009 I found this Chocolate Brown deer leather in an Antique store, of all places, stuffed inside some old crocks, for $10 per hide and bought 4 of the 6 or 7 they had there (I wish now that I would have bought them all) I wasn't sure what I was going to use them for at the time but I think I finally put them to good use. This "Jerkin(?)" is the first garment I've ever made. It looks a bit wrinkly in these photos, but the wrinkles come out when I have it on and it looks awesome... I'm sure me dear departed Mum was guideing me along a bit. One question I have is... What makes a Jerkin a Jerkin? Does it have to have the little extensions on the top of the arm opening? I'm thinking about adding them... not sure yet though. Comments and Critiques VERY welcome... A jerkin is a close-fitting, hip length collarless jacket having no sleeves, but often extended shoulders, belted & worn over a doublet by men, esp in the 16th century (def:# 1); a short, close-fitting, often sleeveless coat or jacket, usually of leather (def:#2). Source: American Heritage Dictionary Nice work! Nice leather! Good price- you should have picked it all up! russ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted August 17, 2009 Thats a nice looking piece, very good job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
