How much leather needed to make a jacket?
Q: How much leather [is] needed to make a jacket?As others mentioned, style, size and type of hide all matter.If the jacket is long, it’ll obviously take more. A traditional working western jacket for men might take 35 sq feet provided the hide is cow. Here is a photo of a jacket we used to make, style 11150 (worn by a woman):If you cut this from pig, it could take 40 sqft because the hides are smaller. If cut from lamb (real lamb, not “lamb”), it could easily be 50. Deerskin could be close to the same depending on how the hide was harvested but elk would be a little better, maybe 45 sqft.Another example; this woman’s jacket, style 21245, size M (now a small) would take about 20 sqft if cut in cow. If pig, it might take 22 or so (this is what we used). If you used lamb or goat, it could be about 25.I should also say that these patterns are broken up specifically for the type of hide they were intended to be made of. Lamb jackets require more piecing to use the skins more efficiently. Cow hides are larger so one wouldn’t need to piece front (or back) segments into upper and lower unless the design had certain style lines in it. The particular jacket above (21245) has solid front sections but the side panels are pieced upper and lower; the fringe covers the seaming. The back is cut the same except it also has a finished (not over laid) stylized one point yoke.I made these patterns about 25 years ago; the company went under in the late 90’s and I ended up with these. Still have them hanging on a rack; can’t bear to throw them away, keep hoping someone will want them or they’ll come back in style.
Washing leather welding jacket?
yes, I know there is no point in having a spotless clean welding jacket. But after quite a while it would be nice to reduce the accumulated layers of grime. But is it possible to wash a leather welding jacket without it becoming stiff and uncomfortable afterwards? Are there other ways of cleaning it?
How does one clean cowhide leather?
If you regularly clean and protect your handbag it will last you a lot longer than if you don't. The following will be perfectly safe as long as the leather is not suede or nubuck. You need to use a good quality water based foam leather cleaner. DO NOT use anything containing oils, waxes or silicones. (Most 'conditioners' contain waxes or oils) and furniture type polish contains silicones BABY WIPES are the worst thing you can use as they will destroy the finish on your leather. They are very strong alkiline cleaners to neutralise urine (acid) on babys skin so they are not the right thing to use on leather. Saddle soap is too harsh to use on a leather handbag. A lot of leather wipes contain chemicals which will also destroy the finish or leave residues on the leather which will damage it. Fairy liquid contains more salt these days to get dishes clean and this will break the finish down on your leather. This has been verified by the manufacturers (as with the baby wipes). You should also follow cleaning with a good water based leather protector which will act like a 'scotchgard' and inhibit dirt and stains from being absorbed and make cleaning easier the next time. Dry leather needs rehydrating with water and oils and waxes should not be used as the natural oils do not dry out of leather. Wiping over with a damp cloth regularly will help to do this. It is important to maintain a regular cleaning regime cleaning dirt off the surface regularly and inhibiting the absorption of dirt and oils into the leather with a protector is the best way of doing this. The alternative is a brand new product on the market called Lazy Leather. This is the latest technology in cleaning and combines an effective cleaner with a protector. It is quick and easy to use and should be used as a maintenance product once your bag has been cleaned or from new if you have just bought it. Source(s): www.LTTsolutions.net Leather care consultants to the furniture and cleaning industries
How can i darken cowhide leather?
i have a bag and i would like to darken the handles... age it basically. It has darken a lot from when i first bought it so i know that it darken over time but im looking for something to stain it immediately, i rub it with oils and its absorbs it !! and the stain goes away about half hour later.
Which leather motorcycle jacket should I go with?
I am trying to get classic style motorcycle riding jacket, I found this site at leatherup.com and its just a great site with good deals cause your ordering from a major warehouse. Anyways I found one leather jacket with lightweight removable armor for 99.99 and original was 189.99 and the brand of it is xelement I found another one looks the same and also by xelement for 89.99 and the original price was 249.99 and it had like 32 good reviews while the other had no reviews. But are popular and both look good, both are premium leather cowhide. I just can't decide which one and the fact one used to be 250.00 the other used to be 189.00 gets me concerned about quality? So does anyone have any suggestions on which choice of leather jacket should I go with? I want your complete honest answer. Thank you.
Which is more durable, cowhide or buffalo leather?
Buffalo is, but unless it says Bison it is probably Water Buffalo. Water Buffalo doesn't protect as well as Cowhide or Bison. True Bison is very expensive, while "Buffalo" is usually cheaper than cowhide.
What is the raw material of leather jacket?
A Cow...
Do leather jackets shrink or stretch with time?
Under normal conditions, a leather jacket won’t shrink or stretch: it will just become less soft over time. However, everything depends on the conditions. To prove this, ask yourself: is it possible to intentionally shrink or intentionally stretch the jacket? Answer: Yes on both accounts. Consider two extremes. What happens when you severely heat a wet lambskin jacket in a clothes dryer? Answer: It will shrink. (Trust me) And what will happen if you soak the jacket in water, then pull and twist it? Answer: It will "stretch." (Imagine pulling really hard, and keeping it stretched like that for days). Now obviously you won’t ever subject your leather jacket to those kinds of conditions. No one in their right mind heats their leather jacket in a clothes dryer. Similarly, you’d have to be a rather confused person to repeatedly and forcefully distort a jacket’s shape with force. However, these examples demonstrate a larger principle at work: leather doesn’t respond well to moisture, heat, and pressure/tension.
What are the types of leather? What are the different types of leather jackets for men, and what is the price range of a genuine leather?
A good leather jacket is a staple for any closet and you have to invest a lot of time to find the perfect one for yourself.Different leather types basically come from different animals. The bigger the animal, the thicker its leather.Cowhide leather: The sturdiest of all leather types, it is usually used in biker leather jackets where that tough material is needed.Buffalo hide leather: This is pretty much the same as cowhide and the only difference is that the grains are more visible on buffalo hide.Sheep/lamb leather: These are much lighter as compared to the previous two. They’re mostly used for normal leather jackets, blazers and men’s leather jackets.You’ll find leather jackets in many styles but these are the basic types:Biker leather Jacket – Made of tough leather for protection, it’s one of the most popular types out there.Bomber leather jacket – Introduced during WWI, it’s made for warmth and is usually slightly longer than biker jackets.Leather Blazer – cut similar to a coat, it is more formal and features one to three buttons.Varsity leather jacket – similar to a bomber jacket, it’s more stylish with a closer fit and is more casual.Prices of leather depend on a lot of factors such as the type, material, processing, etc.