rootbear Report post Posted October 9, 2008 Started leathermaking not long ago, been busy making all sorts of stuff. Here are some pics of some of my work. Go ahead and let me know what u think. thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted October 9, 2008 I like the look on your vest! The harness looking thong is cool and lovely fat braid is all in may favour. Welcome to the board, good start!! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tashabear Report post Posted October 9, 2008 What a beautifully fitting vest! How did you make the pattern? I'd love to see what the sides look like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted October 9, 2008 Cool work! I want to try to make a vest soon. Any tips to watch out for? Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted October 9, 2008 Super nice work on the lacing. I love the details you're having on the back too, makes it special:-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rootbear Report post Posted October 10, 2008 I like the look on your vest! The harness looking thong is cool and lovely fat braid is all in may favour. Welcome to the board, good start!! Tom thanks for the input.the wide lacing on the vest was to look like the bandalaros[bullets]worn in the days of old . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rootbear Report post Posted October 10, 2008 Cool work! I want to try to make a vest soon. Any tips to watch out for?Art this is my forth vest and i used a pattern from a vest that was made for me years ago.best thing i can say is use something that is a good fit for u as a pattern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badLoveLeather Report post Posted October 10, 2008 Thats a bad ass vest bear. I like the bold look of it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rootbear Report post Posted October 10, 2008 The sides are Python skin Dyed red and backed with leather . Then I laced them together. The inner pockets are laced on .The linings pattern glows in the dark... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tashabear Report post Posted October 10, 2008 Niiiiiiice. I LOVE the red buckstitching along the ends of that inset. You should really be proud of this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattmatt Report post Posted October 10, 2008 kick A$$ vest man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
