Recent content by Aykut

Mark, also i worked on my patterns so i don't double/layer the leather on the yokes and bigger panels anymore.That was a huge mistake i did in some of my earlier jackets which made those jackets look pretty bad on shoulders,learning from mistakes here:)..now i have to learn how to add a nice...

I kind of had to play around the with the grain because the whole hide is not as grainy,i mean overall there's much more natural grain in buffalo comparing to cowhide but the grain on that yoke area is pretty gnarly which i love ..so i just pick the back yoke,pockets and cuffs from the heavy...

Mark thanks...I would probably do that top-stitched shoulder in a few jackets but most style of jackets i like they didn't use it much,i'll do it on the motorcycle style jackets definitely.The cuff zipper thing is pretty easy,the way i do it at least,just cut the arm piece like you would...

Thanks David.Your feedback is much appreciated! It's been almost a year since i started making the jackets and it's been a great challenge for me.

Black buffalo hide jacket i just finished..this heavy buffalo hide was a pain to sew on my machine but it was worth it,beautiful natural grain leather.Still learning the right techniques but this is the best basic jacket i've done so far i think.

Thanks man, yeah just love creating these..each jacket is one of a kind.

Hey everyone..sorry for the lack of updates for a while..i moved to San Francisco from Seattle couple of months ago and just finally getting used to it here..in the meantime though i worked very hard on my jacket designs and got much better at it..still learning new tricks everyday but i'm much...

Jeff, Thanks,,,yeah i wanted to use pastel colors on that one which turned out nicer than i thought...i'm getting better with each new project and my sewing machine is definitely great for what i do...I'm moving to San Francisco on may 29th ,i've been busy packing,getting ready but once i'm...

Thanks for the link man!...looks like they sell almost everything.

New jacket i just finished for my ex-girlfriend(best friend now),this is the first jacket i made in a different size it's an x-small.it looks way better on her,the mannequin stretches it a bit...lots of work went into this one...hope everybody is good...best..Aykut

Mark,thanks!..Where did you get the spring loaded top stiching foot?..i might need to try that..best..Aykut

Here's a new vest i just finished,i can't stop myself :P obviously inspired by the magical East West creations..Made of soft deer skin,i dyed the body and the leaves.Black and green is one of my favorite color combos.I know i should have decorated the leaves with stitches but after endless hours...

Great work Mark! Looks well done...i have to learn pattern making for different sizes now too..why can't we all be the same size :lol: ...all the best..Aykut

Mark, thanks for the link to the glazed cotton thread,i'll try that...I've been layering the leather on the shoulders,i will try different patterns soon,3-4 piece top stitched body instead of just back and front 2 piece style,zipper pockets and cuffs etc..I'm gonna take a break for couple of...

:lol: We are all nerds!..luckily no girlfriend at the moment,it's hard to keep a relationship when you're way too much into stuff like this..