My First Leather Project

[StevenSiegel]

Hi,

In moving our warehouse to our new location, I came across my first leather project pictured above. My teacher was Benjamin Maleson. This was made from cowhide, hand stained. It was made in approximately 1969.

Critiques? Comments???

Best,

Steven Siegel

[dirtclod]

Looks like you did a fine job to me.

[builderofstuff]

I really like it! I recently bought the Tandy pattern pack for making vests. I hope when I finally get around to making one it comes out as nice as that.

Chris

[Luke Hatley]

A very fine looking Vest. will it still fit you ?

[acox4t4]

Haha I was going to ask that same question about if it still fits? Model it for us so we can see how it looks on ya. Looks like a very nice piece of work even without you wearing it

[StevenSiegel]

A very fine looking Vest. will it still fit you ?

I wish it would still fit!!!

BTW Does anyone have any contact with Benjamin Maleson? He wrote a book about leatherworking years ago. Maybe Joe Barth doe if he is around here.

[StevenSiegel]

Haha I was going to ask that same question about if it still fits? Model it for us so we can see how it looks on ya. Looks like a very nice piece of work even without you wearing it

The picture would be banned!!!

But, that's me on the horse.

I notice your interest in rawhide. It reminds me of the time a friend made some rawhide underwear as a gag gift for the holidays many years ago.

[CitizenKate]

That's nice... looks like something that can only get better with age and wear.

Kate

[LNLeather]

The picture would be banned!!!

But, that's me on the horse.

I notice your interest in rawhide. It reminds me of the time a friend made some rawhide underwear as a gag gift for the holidays many years ago.

Hi Steven

eXcuse me....... but.... what horse..... ?

BTW - Yup! Really Nice vest!

Edited September 12, 2010 by LNLeather

[joquarter]

That's a nice vest, it reminds me at the leather suit , someone in Amsterdam , made for my hubby 25 years ago for our wedding in westernstyle. The suit and hat are still in topcondition , but my hubby doesn't fit it anymore.

Here a pic of it at our 25 years anniversery:

[Sparks]

I'm sure you started with an outstanding piece of leather!

Looks great!

Hi,

In moving our warehouse to our new location, I came across my first leather project pictured above. My teacher was Benjamin Maleson. This was made from cowhide, hand stained. It was made in approximately 1969.

Critiques? Comments???

Best,

Steven Siegel

[Laura Hansen]

I like it. the matching jetted pockets and button holes are

pretty advanced for a first project. Envy your having a teacher.

I have yet to find a mentor.

Hi,

In moving our warehouse to our new location, I came across my first leather project pictured above. My teacher was Benjamin Maleson. This was made from cowhide, hand stained. It was made in approximately 1969.

Critiques? Comments???

Best,

Steven Siegel

[Casey Jordan]

I wish my first projects turned out that good. I have some of my old belt I keep around as a reminder of my slight improvement over the years. Thanks for sharing.

[EricDobson]

Definitely impressive for a first project. I'm sure it took a lot of patience to get that kind of quality the first time around.

Laura: I'm sure you'll find one if you stick with it. If you keep posting to the board with your questions and pictures of your work, and stay motivated, you'll prove your dedication to people here who can probably connect you with a mentor at some point.

[hidepounder]

I wish my first projects turned out that good. I have some of my old belt I keep around as a reminder of my slight improvement over the years. Thanks for sharing.

Are you speaking of your improvements in tooling or improvements in waste size?