Leathersmiths.....show us yer stuff, (#1) THIS THREAD IS NOW CLOSED

[Dave Cole]

KT, that rig is a bit of a departure for you but I love it, looks very period.Annie ,those chaps are awesome ,great job.Dave

[KidTerico]

Goodtime Annie you do absolutely great work.   KT

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

   Annie, your chaps look great, there's a lot of hand work in this one, but it paid off, thanks for the look see, and it's wonderful to have you joining in with us, and becoming part of our family here in the Leather Shop.


       tEN wOLVES 

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Those chaps are really nice, Annie. The handwork was certainly worth the effort. Thanks for the pics. It's good to see you with us, for sure.

[cowboywc]

Howdy
You worked hard on those chaps Annie. It paid off.
WC

[Gun Butcher]

Annie, I see alot of sore fingers in that job but well worth the effort. You did real good on those. Do the legs close with zippers?

[Ace Lungger]

Annie,
I have to agree with the other pards on here, Super Nice looking Chaps!
You have a great teacher!
Keep the AWESOME work!
ACE

[Wiley Desperado]

Helda, absolutely beautiful leatherwork.  Those saddle bags are great! I have never made a pair of chaps they look a little intimidating to me...might try it someday.  

KT, pard I am going to frame a picture of that rig you just posted right over my work bench and if I can ever get my carving to look that good...well I'll consider I have arrived.

BHB, looks like your scored some points with that day planner, very nicely done pard.  

Annie, you are one of my new hero's looks like none of this leatherwork stuff scares you.  very good job on those chaps.

Irish Dave, been wondering where you got off to ol pard.  Those are some mighty fine lookin slim jims...class act for sure.  

Wiley  

[goodtime annie]

Yes the chaps have zippers in them. I put the first one in wrong, had to take it out and change that so that was like hand sewing in 3 zippers! Mistakes will teach you!

[JD Alan]

Wow Annie, those chaps are really something. You did a great job, and I love the color. It's so true that experience is the best teacher.

I made a second Mexican loop holster (left handed) to go with the first one. I made them about three weeks apart, and had to use different leather, because I'm burning up the scraps more or less. The second one came out darker even using the exact same dye mix. The second piece of leather was not nearly as nice as the first, especially the back.

I still didn't get the loop portion adjusted to center and that aggravates me. I centered it when the leather was flat, so I will have to mess more with than, or just make them straight!

I will make a belt to match and give them to one of the new guys at the range to use until they can afford a nicer rig. After that they will be used a loaners for our monthly range orientation.

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

     Looking good JD,I'm sure they will get a lot of use.

[Helda Huginkiss]

Pretty Annie!! I can't imagine hand sewing all of that!!
JD. Those look Maaaaaveloous!!

[EE Taft]

JD, That's a good lookin' set of holsters, Pard.

Nice look with the tooling and I like the color.

~EE Taft~

[Dalton Masterson]

Nice chaps Annie!

JD, very good work on the holsters. Give them a few years, and the mismatch of color wont be noticable.

They look good!
DM

[MontanaSlick]

Dunt mess with them JD, I didn't notice it till ya mentioned it.

If anything put a couple of conchos on the straps, might fine look holsters and the color is a great match.
Leather will do that fer ya,they have their own personality.


Keep up the good work Pards, love yer leather.

MS

[Ace Lungger]

Howdy JD,
I think your Mexican loop holsters LOOK AWESOME!!!! I my self will never make any more! I am going to stay making the holsters i like, and do some other leather goods when I can! I still can't figure out how to get that rich aged look that C.B. get with his leather I have a few more things to try, and maybe and then maybe not!!
Your Holsters look Great!
Later
ACE

[Missouri Half Breed]

hear is the Will Gh holster i been worken on i havent made strap for fornt yet but hear it is

[Dr. Bob]

MHB,

It's a beaut!  Love the color.     

[FEATHERS]

J.D Really like the holsters,they came out great,Annie love those chaps,great job. Feathers

[cowboywc]

Howdy MHB
Good lookin holster.
WC