Ian Posted November 9, 2008 Report 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
Members MatthewD Posted November 9, 2008 Members Report Posted November 9, 2008 Nice "cut" Ian... Quote
Contributing Member rdb Posted November 9, 2008 Contributing Member Report 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
TomSwede Posted November 9, 2008 Report Posted November 9, 2008 Great looking vest Ian! Looks professional. You've done good Tom Quote
ArtS Posted November 9, 2008 Report 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
Ian Posted November 9, 2008 Author Report 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
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted November 10, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted November 10, 2008 GREAT LOOKING VEST , YOU DID WELL ON THE POCKETS, FIX THE SHOULDERS AND POST THE RESULTS Quote
Members Sawyer Posted November 11, 2008 Members Report Posted November 11, 2008 SAMCRO would be proud! Quote
badLoveLeather Posted November 18, 2008 Report 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
Members MatthewD Posted November 23, 2008 Members Report 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
Members Shorts Posted November 26, 2008 Members Report 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
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