Boots Boots Boots - For Boot Guys Only

[aj2603]

Yeah, I’d go lamb skin, and I like the first one with the antique edges personally.

Any reason y u think lamb skin is better ?

 

[stephenaf2003]

Any reason y u think lamb skin is better ?

Like the feel of lamb skin better.

 

[Nader393]

Alfred Sargent Montrose boots, that I modified to RiRi zipper closure. Completely reversible.

 

[madhat]

Alfred Sargent Montrose boots, that I modified to RiRi zipper closure. Completely reversible.

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This is interesting. I'm fairly certain I see how it works, but it seems like you would have to know your boots fit with the eyelet tab spacing seen above unless there's some extra adjustment or elastic?

 

[Nader393]

This is interesting. I'm fairly certain I see how it works, but it seems like you would have to know your boots fit with the eyelet tab spacing seen above unless there's some extra adjustment or elastic?

You are correct. I measured the eye spacing while it was laced up, and fabricated the zipper appliance accordingly. I bought RiRi zipper tape, cut it to size, and sewed it to leather for which I had to punch holes for the brass Chicago screws. It was a big learning experience. For this project, I actually bought a sewing machine strong enough to sew leather, and had to learn how to use it (I've never sewn).

 

[madhat]

You are correct. I measured the eye spacing while it was laced up, and fabricated the zipper appliance accordingly. I bought RiRi zipper tape, cut it to size, and sewed it to leather for which I had to punch holes for the brass Chicago screws. It was a big learning experience. For this project, I actually bought a sewing machine strong enough to sew leather, and had to learn how to use it (I've never sewn).

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Ok, this just got infinitely cooler knowing this was a totally custom fabrication and not some sort of cut-to-fit kit! Well done.

 

[Nader393]

Ok, this just got infinitely cooler knowing this was a totally custom fabrication and not some sort of cut-to-fit kit! Well done.

Thanks! Not only was it a learning experience, it was also a minor adventure. Bear with me:

I originally tried sewing the leather on my wife's little travel Bernina sewing machine. It didn't have the muscle and kept getting hung up on the leather pieces. So I needed a stout vintage machine to get the job done. That took some research. It was a toss up between an old Singer 15-91, and a Pfaff 130. I chose the Pfaff because it has zig-zag capability. Sorry for nerding out there. I never imagined myself getting excited over old sewing machines. But they're mechanical, intricate, and satisfying to operate.

Anyway, I bought the old Pfaff 130 sewing machine (vintage '50's) from a retired postal worker who collects and repairs them. He lives across the Puget Sound, and it takes an hour long ferry ride to get there. I have a one-ton diesel truck that I was going to take to retrieve the sewing machine and its cabinet, but I remembered that the ferry charges extra for longer vehicles (it's a crew cab with a long bed). So I decided to take my rickety old '76 Toyota Land Cruiser. All just so I could do this zipper project, because I'm not fond of laces.

 

[stephenaf2003]

Thanks! Not only was it a learning experience, it was also a minor adventure. Bear with me:

I originally tried sewing the leather on my wife's little travel Bernina sewing machine. It didn't have the muscle and kept getting hung up on the leather pieces. So I needed a stout vintage machine to get the job done. That took some research. It was a toss up between an old Singer 15-91, and a Pfaff 130. I chose the Pfaff because it has zig-zag capability. Sorry for nerding out there. I never imagined myself getting excited over old sewing machines. But they're mechanical, intricate, and satisfying to operate.

Anyway, I bought the old Pfaff 130 sewing machine (vintage '50's) from a retired postal worker who collects and repairs them. He lives across the Puget Sound, and it takes an hour long ferry ride to get there. I have a one-ton diesel truck that I was going to take to retrieve the sewing machine and its cabinet, but I remembered that the ferry charges extra for longer vehicles (it's a crew cab with a long bed). So I decided to take my rickety old '76 Toyota Land Cruiser. All just so I could do this zipper project, because I'm not fond of laces.

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.....alrighty then....this is taking avoiding the TSA hassle to a new level...lol.

Pretty cool story

 

[jayvee]

Enzo suede jumpers

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Posted on the Trickers forum but love these! Burnished Captoes.

 

[Lumaca]

Two tone in the sun!

Trading Post x Carlos Santos

 

[stephenaf2003]

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Two tone in the sun!

Trading Post x Carlos Santos

Wow, Carlos Santos stepped up their game on that pair big time! Very nice.

 

[RogerP]

Posted on the Trickers forum but love these! Burnished Captoes.

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Those are absolutely sublime.

 

[RogerP]

You are correct. I measured the eye spacing while it was laced up, and fabricated the zipper appliance accordingly. I bought RiRi zipper tape, cut it to size, and sewed it to leather for which I had to punch holes for the brass Chicago screws. It was a big learning experience. For this project, I actually bought a sewing machine strong enough to sew leather, and had to learn how to use it (I've never sewn).

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Totally awesome DIY. I've only tried hand-stitching leather once (for a knife sheath). Never again.

 

[audog]

Thanks! Not only was it a learning experience, it was also a minor adventure. Bear with me:

I originally tried sewing the leather on my wife's little travel Bernina sewing machine. It didn't have the muscle and kept getting hung up on the leather pieces. So I needed a stout vintage machine to get the job done. That took some research. It was a toss up between an old Singer 15-91, and a Pfaff 130. I chose the Pfaff because it has zig-zag capability. Sorry for nerding out there. I never imagined myself getting excited over old sewing machines. But they're mechanical, intricate, and satisfying to operate.

Anyway, I bought the old Pfaff 130 sewing machine (vintage '50's) from a retired postal worker who collects and repairs them. He lives across the Puget Sound, and it takes an hour long ferry ride to get there. I have a one-ton diesel truck that I was going to take to retrieve the sewing machine and its cabinet, but I remembered that the ferry charges extra for longer vehicles (it's a crew cab with a long bed). So I decided to take my rickety old '76 Toyota Land Cruiser. All just so I could do this zipper project, because I'm not fond of laces.

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WAY COOL!!! Not only the sewing machine (I have 10 old Singer "Featherweight" machines and a couple of old Singer other models. I don't know how to sew, wife does and we have a room devoted to her sewing and quilting. But I admire them as machines, and like making them work again, so what you did is monumental in terms of awesomeness! And then to go get it in a REAL Land Cruiser, you just raised the cool factor WAY up there. Well done on all counts!