Ian Report post Posted November 9, 2008 I really like the vests worn by the guys on 'Sons of Anarchy'. With a little research, I discovered they were made by Lil Joe's Leather who makes great vests. But, figured I would try to make one myself. I made the pattern myself. It needs some work - for instance on the shoulder line, and it's a bit snug. But it was my first attempt at those kinds of pockets, so overall, I'm pleased. It's 2/3 oz leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MatthewD Report post Posted November 9, 2008 Nice "cut" Ian... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted November 9, 2008 Looks sharp as hell! Like you say, A little work on the shoulder, and you'll be good to go for being in the vest business. Sheesh, you're good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted November 9, 2008 Great looking vest Ian! Looks professional. You've done good Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted November 9, 2008 Looks great Ian. What did you sew it with? I'm planning on trying a vest soon and was wondering if my Artisan would be ok or if I need something smaller. Thanks, Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Report post Posted November 9, 2008 Thanks guys Dave, I'd better get a lot faster before I go into the vest business. That sucker took me 2 days and almost a side of leather wasted by screw-ups. I'd be working at Asian hourly rates if I can't pick up the speed. Took me a full day to make the pattern (there's 36 pieces in the vest), but at least I have the pattern now and can adjust it fairly easily for any size. Art, I have an old Consew 206RB - best purchase I've ever made. It can sew 138 thread to edge 10oz belts. I barely use my harness stitcher anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted November 10, 2008 GREAT LOOKING VEST , YOU DID WELL ON THE POCKETS, FIX THE SHOULDERS AND POST THE RESULTS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sawyer Report post Posted November 11, 2008 SAMCRO would be proud! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badLoveLeather Report post Posted November 18, 2008 Yea Joe Angel would be rollin over in his grave. I have one of the original HA Leather vests. Its a Vest not a Cut. A cut implies that the sleeves were cut off. Right? But then again thats my opinion. Great Lookin vest. You saved yerself $250 to $300. Nice job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MatthewD Report post Posted November 23, 2008 Actually from what I understand the word "cut" has morphed into a vest for displaying your MC colors and yes the original did come from the sleeves being cut from denim jackets Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shorts Report post Posted November 26, 2008 Ian, that looks great! Sure sure, tone down the shoulders - no need to look like the 80s ladies The buttons are perfect finish too. What kind did you use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
