Author Topic: Homemade Buckskin/Hunting Jacket A-long Finally Done! WHEW!!! (Read 13975 times)

Arrowslinger · « **Reply #80 on:** January 18, 2007, 11:33:00 AM »

Brad,

Great how to. Can you explain a whip stitch.

Thanks

Little Tree · « **Reply #81 on:** January 18, 2007, 03:12:00 PM »

A whip stitch is when you take the in-side-out garment edges, match them up flat one on top of the other, and stitch around and around the cut edges every 1/8 inch or so. Then when you turn it right side, all stitching will be on the inside. If you look at how most leather gloves and hats are made, if the stitches are on the inside, chances are it is whip-stitched....hope that helps.

Bpaul · « **Reply #82 on:** January 18, 2007, 03:22:00 PM »

Awesome how-to, I also vote for this going into the resources/how-to forum to be archived.

(tagging it to email me now LOL)

Thanks for doing this,

B

wakolbinger · « **Reply #83 on:** January 18, 2007, 10:21:00 PM »

A nice little walkthrough man...and wow tip overlays on your bows now and everything. My how my little Brad is growing!

dan

TimBow2 · « **Reply #84 on:** January 19, 2007, 06:32:00 AM »

great thread

Little Tree · « **Reply #85 on:** January 19, 2007, 12:56:00 PM »

Here is a close-up of a whip-stitch..

Little Tree · « **Reply #86 on:** January 19, 2007, 01:08:00 PM »

Well, I stayed up late last night and finished it up. Some say to wash it, wring it out and wear it dry for a truly custom fit, but it is cold outside, so I will just wear mine around for awhile, I went sleding with the kids this morning, and I can already feel it breaking in to my shape. If you look closely at the pic of the back, I stitched on a deer track in the center of the back, and under the track is a leather arrowhead that should pattern itself through the leather track over time! Also, I stitched the sides and cuffs with a buffalo leather thong in a X-stitch(sides) and a running stitch(cuffs), Then I finished it out with a knapped hunting point mounted as a rip-stop at the neck-line cut. I am very happy with how it turned out. This project was long and tedious, but very rewarding. And I should have a one of a kind hunting jacket for years to come! Next is the pants, I will start tanning again after some bow-work. Thanks again for coming along for the ride....Peace. LittleTree

fireman_3311 · « **Reply #87 on:** January 19, 2007, 01:42:00 PM »

Good stuff, Brad...bring that to MoJam, so we can check it out in person!!!!!

Arrowslinger · « **Reply #88 on:** January 19, 2007, 01:47:00 PM »

Brad,
Great thread.

formerbutcher · « **Reply #89 on:** January 19, 2007, 01:49:00 PM »

Looks great Brad ! Thanks for sharing. What kind of hat is that you have on ?

Deerhntr · « **Reply #90 on:** January 19, 2007, 02:42:00 PM »

Very fine work. Thanks for the posts.

ChuckC · « **Reply #91 on:** January 19, 2007, 02:58:00 PM »

Little tree...where did that snow come from ? I left (Madison area) on the 13th and it was almost "shorts" weather. (went to Europe for a while, work, so I guess I missed the snow this year....crud !
ChuckC

Shaun · « **Reply #92 on:** January 19, 2007, 03:20:00 PM »

Brad, needs just a little something... know anyone who does bead work? Nice shirt buddy. Looks like a real hunting tool.

Little Tree · « **Reply #93 on:** January 19, 2007, 03:26:00 PM »

Thanks Guys. The hat is a buckskin and sheepswool hat my Grandmother gave to me, it matches the jacket pretty good, I must say.

Little Tree · « **Reply #94 on:** January 19, 2007, 03:28:00 PM »

I just got in from stumpshooting the snow-covered woods. It is so beautiful outside. I alomost had a shot on a cottontail, and counted coup on a turkey.....the squirrels were quiet......great day.

SOS · « **Reply #95 on:** January 19, 2007, 03:31:00 PM »

Awesome! I need a large. What's the address to send my skins!

Brad Davis · « **Reply #96 on:** January 19, 2007, 03:42:00 PM »

Very, very well done. Nice work.

Shell · « **Reply #97 on:** January 19, 2007, 04:19:00 PM »

Absolutely Gorgeous! Excellent work of art! Thanks for the thread Brad.

Shell

Green Arrow · « **Reply #98 on:** January 19, 2007, 08:01:00 PM »

i want one!

nice work. i've got one i made from some commercial tanned hides but nothing compares to braintan!
thanks for sharing little tree!

enjoy the day,
Kyle

BigRonHuntAlot · « **Reply #99 on:** January 19, 2007, 08:14:00 PM »

LOL I want one too. That would make a GREAT St Judes Auction item

Great Work. Thanks for takin us along.

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