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Post by spence on May 27, 2019 21:23:34 GMT -7
About fifteen years ago I made a simple sheepskin vest which has kept me warm on many a chilly hunt. I was fortunate to find one skin big enough, most aren't. I figured what pieces I needed, cut some of paper and pinned them together as proof of concept, then cut and sewed the skin with linen thread, added the thong ties. My first attempt to dye anything with walnut dye, made from walnuts in my yard. The fudge was great. Can't describe how warm it is. I wear it over or under other clothes, depending on the outfit and the need.     Spence |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on May 27, 2019 21:35:57 GMT -7
About fifteen years ago I made a simple sheepskin vest which has kept me warm on many a chilly hunt. I was fortunate to find one skin big enough, most aren't. I figured what pieces I needed, cut some of paper and pinned them together as proof of concept, then cut and sewed the skin with linen thread, added the thong ties. My first attempt to dye anything with walnut dye, made from walnuts in my yard. The fudge was great. Can't describe how warm it is. I wear it over or under other clothes, depending on the outfit and the need. Spence That looks like a great item to add to the kit! I went to a local leather and skin shop and they had those long haired goat skins and I was immediately trying think of a way to work one into my kit! Long ago I saw a movie with Sean Connery called "The Wind and the Lion" and it looked cool on him as a vest! Your sheepskin vest is far more practical though! |
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Post by spence on May 27, 2019 21:50:59 GMT -7
Yeah, it was fun to make, practical, works like a charm to keep me warm, has held up well...but is probably not PC.  Spence |
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Post by brokennock on May 27, 2019 22:31:29 GMT -7
I've always liked that vest Spence. I admire how well you put together the shoulders and how the pieces come together in back.
Through your hunting shirt or wagoner's smock over it and no one will be the wiser.
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