Tramps Leatherworking Report post Posted November 3, 2014 I just finished altering this vest for a customer, they wanted it to have lace up sides... This type of vest is not available with lace up sides. ~Tramp~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruno Rock Report post Posted November 3, 2014 Really great looking vest! Good job! I'm a big fan of SOA tv show! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tramps Leatherworking Report post Posted November 3, 2014 Really great looking vest! Good job! I'm a big fan of SOA tv show! Thanks, the customer wanted to be able to put expander panels in the sides so it would fit over a leather motorcycle jacket --- I did all the patch work also... ~Tramp~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eglideride Report post Posted November 4, 2014 sweet! Do you use the sewing machine seen in the picture for sewing the patches?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tramps Leatherworking Report post Posted November 4, 2014 Thanks! Yes, on this vest I did since I had to modify the lining and gun holsters extensively, it was quite easy. The machine is a Singer 127 treadle (Vintage 1922) and I use it every day, I can use #69 bonded polyester threads and it sews like a dream --- I love using it. I have done so many vests that I can take the lining loose and sew patches on with a flatbed very quickly… I have two of these old Singer treadles and enjoy them both. I have a Consew 227R-2 that I also use for making vests, chaps, saddlebags, etc., and it also works well for sewing on patches… ~Tramp~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
broncobuster Report post Posted November 4, 2014 i do that type of altering all the time. and i sew a ton of patches on. nice job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tramps Leatherworking Report post Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) Thanks, I would rather make my own than alter someone else's product, but money is money... Do you have a Patcher machine? ~Tramp~ Edited November 4, 2014 by Tramps Leatherworking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted November 4, 2014 Tramp ----------------------------- I have been in thought for several years now on exactly this same modification to my own leather. Im sure your customer will be delighted, (but you shoulda made him an extra vest) LOL Good Job Man ! -------------- Wild Bill46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
