Alan Tesla Report post Posted January 29, 2015 This is my first attempt at a leather jacket. I used left over 3oz leather to construct this, trimmed it with 5oz veg-tanned, 100% wool lining and deer antler toggles. This all hand punched and stitched. Any feed back would be appreciated. This is also my first post and I haven't figured the best way of adding photos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted January 29, 2015 I like it, it looks pretty cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Tesla Report post Posted January 29, 2015 Thank you Rohn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Tesla Report post Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) Here Are a few close ups of the trim and carvings Edited January 29, 2015 by Alan Tesla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windrider30 Report post Posted January 29, 2015 That is really cool man! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Tesla Report post Posted January 29, 2015 Thanks windrider Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windrider30 Report post Posted January 29, 2015 Forgot to ask how long did that take you to make? It is very impressive wife loves it =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted January 29, 2015 I would so buy one of those Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeeter Report post Posted January 29, 2015 Impressive Looks Good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Tesla Report post Posted January 29, 2015 It took a total of 85 to 90 hours if I had to guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sporq Report post Posted January 29, 2015 Very cool idea! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted January 30, 2015 Man that is an obscene amount of handstitching! Serious props to you! Looks amazing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted January 30, 2015 Wow, that's very impressive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Tesla Report post Posted January 30, 2015 Man that is an obscene amount of handstitching! Serious props to you! Looks amazing! Yeah, I have figure tips of iron now. Thank you for the comment Wow, that's very impressive. Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groovytech Report post Posted January 30, 2015 Very nice! Where in Ga are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Tesla Report post Posted January 31, 2015 Very nice! Where in Ga are you? I am in NW GA near Chattanooga, Tn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unicornleather Report post Posted January 31, 2015 Nice jacket well done, I always tend to make clothing too small either that or I am just getting fatter a lot quicker than I can make things! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted February 1, 2015 Seriously Impressive ! I like your jacket alot ! all nicely appointed too ! and I can see the reason for your wife's excitement. I will attempt a vest soon myself. Not intended as an invasion of your privacy But, Could I ask, where in NW Ga. are you ? Reason for asking is I'm in Summerville with more leather enthusiasts scattered around us. Wild Bill46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princessamber Report post Posted February 1, 2015 Seriously Impressive ! I like your jacket alot ! all nicely appointed too ! and I can see the reason for your wife's excitement. I will attempt a vest soon myself. Not intended as an invasion of your privacy But, Could I ask, where in NW Ga. are you ? Reason for asking is I'm in Summerville with more leather enthusiasts scattered around us. Wild Bill46 Seriously Impressive ! I like your jacket alot ! all nicely appointed too ! and I can see the reason for your wife's excitement. I will attempt a vest soon myself. Not intended as an invasion of your privacy But, Could I ask, where in NW Ga. are you ? Reason for asking is I'm in Summerville with more leather enthusiasts scattered around us. Wild Bill46 This is the wife.... We are about an hour north of you around the Fort Oglethorpe/ rossville area Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tramps Leatherworking Report post Posted February 1, 2015 Very nice, I never tried to "hand stitch" an entire jacket --- I'm afraid my hands and patience would not survive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmkjmk2 Report post Posted February 1, 2015 You have a treasure for life that someday your kids will hold onto with great pride when it is your time to pass to the other side. Just lost my mother and little things of hers take on a whole new meaning. But this will be a treasure all your days and beyond. Well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdunne Report post Posted February 1, 2015 Very nice! I love the runes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biglew Report post Posted February 2, 2015 i thought it looked like runes... well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Tesla Report post Posted February 2, 2015 Very nice! I love the runes! Thank you for noticing. I went with short twig younger futhark on the carvings. You have a treasure for life that someday your kids will hold onto with great pride when it is your time to pass to the other side. Just lost my mother and little things of hers take on a whole new meaning. But this will be a treasure all your days and beyond. Well done! Sorry to here about your loss. Very nice, I never tried to "hand stitch" an entire jacket --- I'm afraid my hands and patience would not survive! My wife helped out so that relieved some of the stress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Tesla Report post Posted February 2, 2015 Nice jacket well done, I always tend to make clothing too small either that or I am just getting fatter a lot quicker than I can make things! If I may make a suggestion. Find a article of clothing that fits you well and just break it down and use that as a jumping off point for whatever you decide to make. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
