Aug 23 2010
How To Make A Leather Motorcycle Vest By Yourself
If you are riding a motorcycle, it is important to protect yourself. A leather motorcycle vest is one method of protecting yourself when riding without the excessive heat of wearing full leathers. It is also useful as an extra layer in colder weather. There are numerous places where you can buy a vest or you can make your own.
If you do choose to make your own then you must use soft leather to make it as this is the only suitable material. You can choose between metal snaps or zippers in order to bind the vest. Make sure you have an old T shirt to cut around so you can build around it. Ideally you should have a front and back pattern. If you prefer you can have reversible patterns.
Once you have cut out your design make sure you try it on before you add the zipper or the snaps. It is does not matter if the middle is slightly longer. The important thing is to make sure it is secure as it could be very dangerous if the vest comes loose while riding.
With the front pattern, fold it in half and then cut down the neckline to the end of the shirt. While it is still folded, cut at the center point. Eventually the middle should be longer than the sides of the pattern.
Many people look at motorcycling websites or magazines for inspiration for their designs, although equally it can be personal to you. Trace it out onto paper first before making it.
When you becoming a bit more confident with your sewing, you can add badges and logos. You could customize it to show membership of a biker gang or purely to express yourself!
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