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Buckskin jacket complete #8011733
12/04/23 07:44 PM
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It has been quite the journey. From tanning the deerskins to drafting the pattern, beadwork, assembly and finally cutting the fringe. Its all complete. Here are a few pics. I'll take more this weekend in full outfit outdoors.

Thank you to everyone who has followed along and commented. Your comments really motivate me to keep doing these projects.

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Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: k snow] #8011737
12/04/23 07:49 PM
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Very nice, congratulations on a job well done

Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: k snow] #8011739
12/04/23 07:50 PM
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I'd wear that !

Eye candy right there

Everything flows

Awesome job !


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Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: k snow] #8011742
12/04/23 07:52 PM
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Looks really great…. Is it all brain tanned hides that you did?

Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: k snow] #8011743
12/04/23 07:53 PM
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The back is spot on....the lining you picked out is perfect


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Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: k snow] #8011747
12/04/23 07:55 PM
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Bet you'll be strutting like a tom turkey at rondy..................


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Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: Hanger] #8011751
12/04/23 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Hanger
Looks really great…. Is it all brain tanned hides that you did?


Yes. I got the raw hides from a friend and his family. Four big Wisconsin bucks. Brain tanned them myself. It took me a few tries to get it right, but I am pleased with how they turned out.

Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: k snow] #8011760
12/04/23 08:00 PM
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Sharp!


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Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: k snow] #8011763
12/04/23 08:02 PM
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Very nice turnout was excellent


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Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: k snow] #8011768
12/04/23 08:06 PM
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That is just awesome!

Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: k snow] #8011769
12/04/23 08:06 PM
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Very, very, VERY nice!!! ...Is this hand stitched? Now you need to add some buffalo horn or antler buttons on the front. Than again, I think a hand woven sash would be just the ticket. Great job my friend!

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Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: k snow] #8011771
12/04/23 08:06 PM
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One of these days I’m ganna try my hand at leather work…. Definitely going to try tanning some of my own fur this year with these prime high dollar coons we have down here.

Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: k snow] #8011780
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Love it.

Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: k snow] #8011781
12/04/23 08:09 PM
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Very cool k! Now I wanna see you with that on and a kilt, throwing some stones or kegs! Maybe toss a caber, lol. Seriously, great job!


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Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: Hunt_with_dogs] #8011785
12/04/23 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Hunt_with_dogs
Very, very, VERY nice!!! ...Is this hand stitched? Now you need to add some buffalo horn or antler buttons on the front. Than again, I think a hand woven sash would be just the ticket. Great job my friend!


Yes, all hand sewn. I am most likely going to add a few ties, which show up on original jackets. Not really a lot of evidence for buttons on these.

Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: k snow] #8011801
12/04/23 08:23 PM
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Fantastic work! That's one beautiful garmet you've made.

Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: k snow] #8011815
12/04/23 08:31 PM
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That's very cool. I wish I had the patience for projects like that.

Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: k snow] #8011816
12/04/23 08:31 PM
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If that looked any better I'd buy you a drink LOL.


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Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: k snow] #8011817
12/04/23 08:31 PM
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That looks really nice. Good job!

Re: Buckskin jacket complete [Re: Leftlane] #8011820
12/04/23 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Leftlane
If that looked any better I'd buy you a drink LOL.


Not sure if I should feel flattered, or frightened.

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