Black deerskin, that’s been in my closet for 20 years…add spots, studs and maybe stars….and there is a Christmas goth(maybe punk with the stars) fantasy!
Chuck, you’re the most enthusiastic presenter I’ve seen, your excitement is contagious I don’t even have a kit and I’m roaring to go in to my shop and make stockings. Great job and looking forward to the next project, Cheers!!
You can use hair clippers to trim down the wool on any project that has a shearling lining. I learned a lot since I started leather work from your videos so thank you again!
OLD LEATHER SMITH here, Great Job Chuck. Even better idea. Suggestions, Bees wax on prongs and they R easier 2 remove from the leather, you can also Strop then it goes in easier and out. About 6 years ago I made Pointseta flowers out of leather of course and dyed them Red with a green center. My wife still shows them as well as the members of the family. Just another idea 4 U Chuck. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
Chuck, great job as usual!! That tape sticking out would drive me absolutely NUTS! If I couldn’t peel it off to the point of not seeing it, I would be tearing out those stitches to get at the tape and then after and only after it looked clean and matched the rest of the boot could I sew the boot up. After all, it is the most important thing to make it right because your quality is your best selling device. I’m sure you will agree. Some people will call it being fussy, but it’s your reputation that’s at stack! Best regards, Richard……
Looks great. Tip for the fur on, cut always from the back that way the hair itself doesn’t get cut and will always be the right length and look natural. Same technique for fake fur fabric etc.
Hi Chuck, I've been following your videos for quite a while... Chuck, this time I want to ask if it's possible for you to make a video for making mukluks boots or moccasins if I'm not mistaken and as usual, it's included with the pattern...thanks
i know its nothing to do with the video and maybe a weird question but some my boxing gloves used to have a nice sheen to the leather but have dulled down due to hitting the bag etc what would you recommend to get that shine/finish back but be durable at the same time as of course im gunna be hitting bag with them?
I don't know if you said it or not. Should you probably use about 5 or 6 times the length of thread to sew the 8 layers of leather? Is it best to use wax thread too? I know the wax is stronger. I want to make my grandkids stockings that will last a life time.
Black deerskin, that’s been in my closet for 20 years…add spots, studs and maybe stars….and there is a Christmas goth(maybe punk with the stars) fantasy!
Chuck, you’re the most enthusiastic presenter I’ve seen, your excitement is contagious I don’t even have a kit and I’m roaring to go in to my shop and make stockings. Great job and looking forward to the next project, Cheers!!
You can use hair clippers to trim down the wool on any project that has a shearling lining. I learned a lot since I started leather work from your videos so thank you again!
OLD LEATHER SMITH here, Great Job Chuck. Even better idea. Suggestions, Bees wax on prongs and they R easier 2 remove from the leather, you can also Strop then it goes in easier and out. About 6 years ago I made Pointseta flowers out of leather of course and dyed them Red with a green center. My wife still shows them as well as the members of the family. Just another idea 4 U Chuck. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
Working with hair on, I keep a toothbrush handy and it helps to pull the hair out from under the stitches and lay it down nice and clean.
Chuck, great job as usual!! That tape sticking out would drive me absolutely NUTS! If I couldn’t peel it off to the point of not seeing it, I would be tearing out those stitches to get at the tape and then after and only after it looked clean and matched the rest of the boot could I sew the boot up. After all, it is the most important thing to make it right because your quality is your best selling device. I’m sure you will agree. Some people will call it being fussy, but it’s your reputation that’s at stack! Best regards, Richard……
Just wanted to say what you do is an invaluable service. Your are the reason I started leather crafting sir.
making one!
going to put spikes on it, going metal! lol
I JUST cut my own versions of these panels and I'm waiting on my Shearling from Weaver to be delivered. Timely video!
I went to the thrift shop and got an old sheepskin coat and cut that up for the stocking tops!
I just got around six of these cut out I recommend anyone who has a go big die cutter to use that it works amazingly well!
That's a great idea. I am definitely keeping this in mind. Great job😃💛
I just put this kit on my Christmas list.
Looks great. Tip for the fur on, cut always from the back that way the hair itself doesn’t get cut and will always be the right length and look natural. Same technique for fake fur fabric etc.
Thanks so much for the great video! Cant wait to try it
another awesome video thank you guys
Great video. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
Hi Chuck, I've been following your videos for quite a while... Chuck, this time I want to ask if it's possible for you to make a video for making mukluks boots or moccasins if I'm not mistaken and as usual, it's included with the pattern...thanks
i know its nothing to do with the video and maybe a weird question but some my boxing gloves used to have a nice sheen to the leather but have dulled down due to hitting the bag etc what would you recommend to get that shine/finish back but be durable at the same time as of course im gunna be hitting bag with them?
I don't know if you said it or not. Should you probably use about 5 or 6 times the length of thread to sew the 8 layers of leather? Is it best to use wax thread too? I know the wax is stronger. I want to make my grandkids stockings that will last a life time.
For 8 layers, yes, go with 5-6 times the length just to ensure you have enough! We recommend Ritza Tiger thread, which is waxed, for hand stitching.
nice but too hard for me.