Members Gremlin Posted April 17, 2008 Author Members Report Posted April 17, 2008 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. Quote Gremlin's Custom Leather Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Members skcricket Posted April 17, 2008 Members Report Posted April 17, 2008 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 Quote
Members Gremlin Posted April 17, 2008 Author Members Report Posted April 17, 2008 (edited) 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 Quote Gremlin's Custom Leather Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted April 17, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted April 17, 2008 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 Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
TomSwede Posted April 17, 2008 Report Posted April 17, 2008 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 Quote Confucius - Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. --------------------------------------------- www.1eye1.se blogg.1eye1.se
Members Gremlin Posted April 17, 2008 Author Members Report Posted April 17, 2008 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. Quote Gremlin's Custom Leather Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Roger Posted April 17, 2008 Report Posted April 17, 2008 real nice grem!! i love the lining! it will look even better once the lace darkens a bit Quote
Members TroyS Posted April 19, 2008 Members Report Posted April 19, 2008 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! Quote Troy
Members Gremlin Posted April 19, 2008 Author Members Report Posted April 19, 2008 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. Quote Gremlin's Custom Leather Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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