Gremlin's vest

[Gremlin]

I've started working on this vest before Christmas (07) and have been poking away at it bit by bit. Ken's tutorial helped answer a couple questions and consequently gave me the incentive (as well as riding season is coming) to get a move on and finish it.

Well, it's not quite finished yet but is close. Here is a teaser shot:

Have about another week left before finishing.

[LarryB]

Looking good

[Roger]

looks real nice grem! what more are you planning??

[Beaverslayer]

Curtis, it looks real good so far, I see you've done a bit of a weave aplique just under your "Colors", very nice. Is that roo lace you are using? if so, how is the flexibility of it?

Oh yeah, can we see the front please?

Glad my tutorial is of help to you, it's always nice to know that your able to help someone out in whatever way you can.

Ken

[Spider]

This is a crazy combo of colors but it looks good. Very nice.

[Gremlin]

Curtis, it looks real good so far, I see you've done a bit of a weave aplique just under your "Colors", very nice. Is that roo lace you are using? if so, how is the flexibility of it?

1/8 inch lace is kangaroo and it is absolutly wonderful to work with.

1/4 inch lace is 2.5-3 oz vegtan cowhide which I cut. It softens as it is worked and is surprisingly flexable. I was going to use roo but my supplier doesn't have any hides at the the moment.

There is also some stingray used in the backpatch.

Oh yeah, can we see the front please?

Sure ....... when it's finished.

Glad my tutorial is of help to you, it's always nice to know that your able to help someone out in whatever way you can.

Ken, I think that tutorial of yours is going to help a lot of people.

Edited April 7, 2008 by Gremlin

[Gremlin]

This is a crazy combo of colors but it looks good. Very nice.

Thanks. As we all know, natural lace darkens in the sun. My hope is it darkens enough to cut the brightness of the natural tan color. If it doesn't, I'll take some british tan dye to it.

[Gremlin]

looks real nice grem! what more are you planning??

Thanks beeza. Not planning anymore vests, that I can tell ya!! I'll leave those to Dave Anderson and Beaverslayer. However, I've been working with a lot of paracord lately.

Looking good

Thanks Larry. My boy is going nuts over it so I guess it is coming out pretty cool. Edited April 7, 2008 by Gremlin

[JohnD]

Wow, That's alot of work. Looks great and what a great way to advertise. That should land you some more projects through the summer, Huh?

John

[Gremlin]

Thanks John. As for landing some projects for the summer, I doubt it. I don't accept jobs over the summer as it is riding season here and to short a time frame to spend indoors. Will help promote for items I do over the winter months tho - hopefully.

[Gremlin]

Well, it's finally finished. Took a bit longer than expected. Side laces are black and glow in the dark paracord braided in a 4 strand round braid.

I have to thank Dave Anderson for the styling idea and Beaverslayer for his tutorial that answered a couple of nagging questions I had in building one of these.

Thanks for looking:

Interior is made from a shirt I found at a local thrift store that just looked right for this project.

[skcricket]

Hey Gremlin,

I saw your vest in person this Sat at Luannes class at the store. Im one of the newbies hehehe

Your vest is beautiful in person, truely a work of art!! Gives us something to aspire to!

Pam

[Gremlin]

Thanks Pam. Lou and Tiny are good people and know their stuff. You should ask Tiny to bring in his vest. It is really nice and well done.

Edited April 17, 2008 by Gremlin

[Beaverslayer]

Curtis, that turned out beautiful, gotta love all that lacing. The liner is a very nice touch, really adds to the look. Glad my tutorial was able to help.

Ken

[TomSwede]

That is one fancy vest and I think it'll look even greater when you get that tan to it. That's some serious braiding you've done there.

Great stuff!

Tom

[Gremlin]

Thanks Ken and Tom.

Ken, your tutorial will be a big help to many people that want to do this sort of thing. I still think you should look into what I suggested via pm for it.

Tom, I have to agree that when the sun does it's thing it should just get better. Sure hope so.

....... I'm seriously thinking of changing the side strings tho - just don't look right to me.

[Roger]

real nice grem!!

i love the lining! it will look even better once the lace darkens a bit

[TroyS]

Just a quick note to say tha vest ROCKS! I'd say at least 100 hours in braiding alone!

Hmmmmm, wonder how much a vest pattern costs??

Awesome work!

[Gremlin]

Thanks guys!!

Troy, check out Ken's (Beverslayer) tutorial on vest making. He shows you how to measure up for one to make your own pattern. The ones you buy are generic and to get a fit you like would likely take some adjustments. Much easier to follow Kens method.