Making a Deer Skin/ Buckskin Shirt: Neolithic Clothing Making

Making a two skin deer skin shirt. This shirt can serve as a base layer, underneath multiple layers of clothing. This shirt will also make for nice summer wear.

[@thorashebear7604]

Thank you for sharing! I have a strong interest in connecting to the ancient ancestors and wish to make primitive clothing to for both ceremonial/ritual garb and everyday wear. I also love your hoodie! I'd love to see more info/a video on how you did that!

[@thorashebear7604]

You also mentioned the chert being from western OH. I assume you're in the area. I'm not too far, I'm in west central IN 🍻

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

That Chert is a mystery to me. The place where I frequent has a railroad track that is littered with pockets of what I believe to be upper Mercer Chert. The scenario in my mind goes like this..when they built the railroad base they quarried all the limestone from somewhere out western Pennsylvania into Ohio and that’s why the limestone gravel bedding has upper Mercer in it. I can be totally wrong about this whole theory ,in fact it may not even be upper Mercer Chert, I am only going by images and descriptions and they fit everything I’ve gathered .I’m gathering all this in eastern Pennsylvania.It’s great hearing from you how is your clothing/hide work going? All the best!

[@Paleoman52]

Great job Ben, I really enjoyed this a lot. Looks quite comfortable.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thanks, Paleoman! Glad you could check out the vid. I have a lot of fun playing with those tools. The shirt is working out well, too. Hope to see some more of those Paleoman productions here in the near future! Take care.....Ben

[@cameronjones1860]

Damn Ben you've been making alot of awesome work out of thos skins. Thats some good time spent on some good long lasting clothes! Take care man!

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Cameron! Always great to hear from you. Been out doing any hunting? I have been trying to keep busy on my end. You and I both know just how durable and useful that brain tan buckskin is. It is an amazing material, feels like an old friend every time you throw them on. Thanks for writing my friend. Hope all is well on your end! Be well!.....Ben

[@sonicmik]

Thanx for the great explanation you give. I love that you are using tools made from deer bone too.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Hey, I like those tools, too! Thanks a lot for watching and the nice comment!.....Ben

[@show-meoutdoors6837]

I love it.... awesome video Ben I always cant wait to see your videos . thank you for sharing

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thanks so much, Mike! It's always great to hear from you! Have fun out there......Ben

[@erikkekkonen8481]

Great video Ben !!! You are very enjoyable to watch !!!!

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Well, thank you Erik, glad you enjoyed!! All the best my friend and thanks for watching!.....>>>--->Ben

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

Very instructive Ben! Thank you!!

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thank you, my friend! Glad to have you by. All the best!....Ben

[@concertinamadrigals4058]

It's nice to see another video from you, Ben.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Very kind of you! Thank you for watching and the nice comment!....Ben

[@DanielSmithEarthSkills]

Great video Ben, I'm hoping to tan some more buckskin from this coming season's harvest, and make some clothing. Also this weekend I'm going to make some birch tar so keep a eye out for the video before long.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Can't wait to hear about your buckskin making and see that vid on birch tar! Thanks Daniel!...........Ben

[@mikelbailey8060]

Thank you, dude I really needed that

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

For sure! Glad you could stop by!

[@charlesleblanc6638]

Rocks & Bones for tools ... Your really doing it authentic. Love the colour on those skins, brain tan is super material, I can't see myself ever throwing that great stuff away. A little trick that works good to feed you lace, is putting a light dip of hide glue on the tip/point of your lace which makes it like a needle.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Great idea on the thread. I burn a lot of the scrap cut offs up by turning them into lacing.

[@Taromovies]

Hi Ben, always enjoy your work, great demonstration of skill, take care, Taro

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thank you, Taro! I always enjoy hearing from you! All the best, my friend!.....Ben

[@globyois]

Nice job. Looks good.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thanks a lot really appreciate it

[@wildmanstudios6534]

This is sick! Keep it up dude.

[@AshContraMundum]

I love your videos!

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Means a lot my friend! Take care

[@nulle.k]

Damn, I would love to go on a bushcraft style trip one day. Just bring a flintlock, a canteen, some food. And let the hunt and fun begin.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Absolutely, right there with you my friend! Thanks for the cool comment! All the best!.....Ben

[@deedeeandmichaellockard5399]

your livin the dream young man

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Wild Rose would be a great choice for arrows. These brambles would be the poor mans version the primitive gather with less options could turn these into a lightweight compound arrow but their consistency is an issue.

[@primitive.and.ancient]

Hello, my friend I'm a new sub, You're a creative man, and I've learned a lot from you. Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@louiseheiwood2688]

Looking like a LVL 1 Nord fleeing Helgan after Alduin’s attack at the end there No, but seriously, this was really helpful! I’m writing a fanfic set in Neolithic times and I’m trying to get a sense of what they might’ve had to work with =^-^=

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thanks, Louise! All the best!....Ben

[@jckoibra2662]

Thanks for the video!

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thanks so much for stopping by! Take care

[@jamesk8730]

Great video.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thanks, James! Glad to have you stop by to watch! Take care.....Ben

[@idrek1]

Love the video First time I've come across leather clothing making. I sort of remember someplace it was mentioned that the native americans used sinew to sew their clothes with. Why that stuck in my mind is they said that the end of the sinew was moistened then shaped into a point and let dry so it made it's own needle. Have you ever tried that?

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Sinew is an amazing material. I use it a lot and really depend on it. Yes, I have sewn with it and it can be used just like tread. For delicates and fine work it will work well. I would not recommend using it for your clothes if you plan on working in them. Sinew is water activated and your stitching will get all messed up if it gets wet. Great comments thanks for writing, my friend!....Ben

[@paleotrekker402]

The back looks wider on the right side than the left to me. Could be shifted on you was you moved through the woods though. Great job. I'm hoping to get some of mine filmed in the coming months too.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Awesome to hear! This shirt is working out well for me. Thanks for watching, Mike!...Ben

[@gr2786]

Awesome!

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thanks for watching! Ben

[@heathiesteele8153]

This is useful information, thank you.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thank you, Heathie! Glad you could watch!.....Ben

[@nomadichunter2818]

Very good. Nice leather. Gonna catch a deer on my property and make this.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Great! Let me know if you do, I would like to hear how you make out!.....Ben

[@larrycrane9504]

on that lace, i like your idea of how your using it. i do have a thought as for the end of it that you push trough the holes. if you take a number of lace pieces, cut a taper on one end and put a little hide glue on that tip. let it dry, it makes it easier to push through the holes. just a thought. that tip kind of acts like a needle. not sharp but holds a shape to push through ready made holes.

[@larrycrane9504]

thinking of making a hoody like yours but with maybe some fringe across the shoulders,front and back and at the bottom and bottom of sleeves.kind of modern day but with some old style mixed in.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

That is a good idea Larry! Let me know if you give it a try!...All the best!....Ben

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Sounds awesome! You have to let me know if you decide to make that! Would love to hear about it.....Ben

[@larrycrane9504]

@@TheTribeOfBenjamin sent you a email with pics.

[@jamesgregory3937]

ive done this. all primitive and such. I burned the end of the thong and dipped it into beeswax. much easier than what you got going on.

[@KowboyUSA]

Nice shirt.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thanks, Kowboy! Glad you like!...Have fun....Ben

[@AlyxAesthetics]

I like this. A lot. I want to wear these clothes when living in the forest. That my dream

[@AlyxAesthetics]

J. Damn I’m a girl. And I live in the country. But unfortunately near no woods

[@wildmanstudios6534]

@@AlyxAesthetics I guess you're not really a forest dweller then, are you?

[@wildmanstudios6534]

It is my goal to soon leave the town I live in and go on a journey across America, hopefully making my way up to Alaska. I want to survive off the land and travel to as many places as possible while doing it. Maybe it's childish, but I'm gonna do it.

[@Hutch-wx9sl]

@@wildmanstudios6534 Chris McCandless style?? What a dream, I’d love to make that a reality.

[@brooksrussell5695]

I like this guy I feel like he really knows what he's talking about

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Great hearing from you! Ben

[@JohnSmith-td7hd]

Does the hole in the front serve a function, or is it just a flaw in the original material that you're okay with? Looks great, by the way!

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Most likely that was the hunters bullet hole. Since this was a summer shirt/ extra layer, I was fine leaving it there...and I was too lazy to sew it up! Have fun!....Ben

[@waynestarr6705]

Nice video, may want to get your camera man to lay off the bubble gum 😆 👍

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Will do, thanks for watching this the same

[@Scriptures_K]

I've just come across this channel. I'm trying to figure out how the Siberian Reindeer folk create their "malitsa's" (the knee-to-shin-length reindeer parkas). Would you happen to have any insight into this? Thanks for the video too, all very useful knowledge.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Pennsylvania my friend. I am only guessing that this is an Ohio chert known as upper Mercer chert here in Pennsylvania.But I could be wrong on that it’s hard to identify charts but I’m fairly confident that this is upper Mercer

[@lokomotive28]

do you have any ideas on how to stay warm ? i’ve been camping with a sleeping bag and i’m freezing , i know i can use something natural to stay warmer like our ancestors

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

I had a bad habit of falling asleep right on the ring of the fire. Woke up a few times with hot embers Fizzling out on my clothes.If you wanna be smarter than me. I would suggest building a screen or a wall to reflect the heat back towards your body. this can be done simply by piling up logs on the other side of fire so the heat is pushed back towards you. Or if you’re really ambitious you can get yourself some dry rocks and heat them up by the fire. If you have sand where you live you can even bury the hot rocks under a few inches of sand and lay on the hot ground. I’ve never done that …probably too lazy

[@grod0051]

Off topic here. I'm sorry!l! Do you wear socks with your mocs??? In the winter and summer ??? I'm wondering cuz I'm going to be making a pair for myself as soon as I get the skins. Thanks Ben!!!

[@nomadichunter2818]

You can fill the leather with duck feathers.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Traditionally, they could have been stuffed with dried moss or anything for that matter, but I just add extra layers of hide on the inside if I feel i need more protection for the bottoms of my feet.

[@cebe7356]

Can you Make a video where you show how you made this full primitiv outfit

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Maybe someday when I need some new clothes I will make a whole series on making them. Glad you can watch and thank you for the cool comment. Ben

[@blackknight9156]

I almost always prefer to sew with hair on hides and furs, so I don't tan nearly as much buckskin. I do nonetheless envy how much easier buckskin is to sew with.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Awesome! Do you have any of your hides on vid to see? If so, let me know so I can stop by and watch! All the best!....Ben

[@blackknight9156]

@@TheTribeOfBenjamin I don't have any right now, but perhaps I should post something of that sort.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

@@blackknight9156 Keep me posted!

[@milliethedog2474]

Cool

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thanks for watching!....Ben

[@justinjustin484]

So does buckskin make you hot ? Like if you were to wear buckskin pants would they be warmer then regular jeans ? Cuz I'd wear them everyday

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Yes, a bit warmer than wearing jeans.

[@justinjustin484]

These will look good when I go Fornicate with hogs on Thanksgiving before slaughter.

[@fabian-yl4yp]

Hey im doing a project where i hae to make neonithic clothes and any tips for the bottoms

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Well by the time I’m writing this, you probably are already done with your project. Simple bottoms can be made by simply wrapping animal pelts or leather around the legs and pinning them in place. These can be knee-high or go all the way up the leg. I chose to make these pants because of the versatility. I can add Extra layers as need be for warmth, that’s why I made my pants baggy. Let me know how are you made out. Ben

[@sunsetsleeper]

If you got scraps you dont need mail em to me I wouldn't mind making a video completely out scraps that sounds kind of fun...

[@tinadriskell4469]

Was this historically accurate clothing, or modern clothing made in a primitive way?

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Hi, thanks for writing. There is such a large time span covering the Stone Age, this led to a lot of variation in leather work and personal style. this is a slightly modern twist with all primitive historically accurate methods of construction. A longer tunic style variation might be a little bit more accurate.The tunic could have been tied around the waist with a leather belt or rope. Eskimo designs we’re pretty similar to our modern designs as far as pattern of shirts and trousers.Lots of variation in history!Good hearing from you! Ben

[@gtsam1860]

Show how u made the jacket

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thanks for watching I will keep that project in the back of my mind

[@Barisdagame]

Can I use a knife instead just didn't want any skins going to waste

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

I’m just an old school type of guy I like using rocks whatever floats your boat! Have fun

[@Dustin.Wright]

My dude is going to town on some chewing gum

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

One of those things you don’t notice until after the fact. Thanks for watching just the same! Take care

[@brooksrussell5695]

I'm trying to find a video on your Channel about how to make those shoes

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

I have a video on making Center seem puckered moccasins . Thanks for asking! take care

[@sunsetsleeper]

Now add sleeves

[@HaggardOutdoors]

What part of Ohio are you in?

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

I believe this Chert is what they call upper Mercer chert.I’m not sure how far its range but I believe it to be a western Pennsylvania/Ohio area chert. I’m filming this in eastern Pennsylvania. I gathered all this flint in a limestone gravel bed for a railroad track. The gravel might’ve been transported from a quarry somewhere else but there are a lot of pockets of chert

[@elcano56]

Where can I buy such clothes?

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Look for genuine brain tanned skins or make your own! Thanks for stopping by to ask!.....Ben

[@dudeguy5719]

From me. Chauncey Hulbert. Milford maine. Look me up on facebook. Will make you cost on pants shirts sheaths for knives and axes. Fringe as far as you can see. Made from genuine buckskin. If this guy won't do it i will.

[@elcano56]

@@dudeguy5719 yeah boy ... But I live in Europe

[@dudeguy5719]

@@elcano56 well.......paypal has money back garentees so I would extend enough faith to send them. There must be a way we could make an exchange. And id be willing to give you a fair deal. None of this 500 bucks for a shirt, 300 for pants. I would not charge too much iver the price of the leather.

[@arthurhagenaars4750]

@@dudeguy5719 hey there, as i was reading this i became curious. do you still craft buckskin clothes?

[@SoCoolScience]

If you would of kept the fur on the outside I would of bought it from you

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thanks for stopping by to watch! All the best! Ben

[@preacher031163]

Mumbling and himin and hawin...

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Point taken. I’m trying to get better about that. Thanks for stopping by!

[@Neseku]

What I’m doing if I ever go homeless

[@wildmanstudios6534]

You should start practicing now.

[@drainmonkeys385]

But we are past the Bronze Age

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

I’m still in the Stone Age brother and that’s where I like to stay. Take care

[@vikingexperience5089]

Chewing gum... Why?

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

That’s a good question, I asked myself the same when I catch myself doing goofball things. I guess I wasn’t paying attention. Thanks for stopping by!

[@ChickenChunks]

You should get some copper tools (if its possible and not too much of a project)

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Thanks Berry Juice! Glad you could watch. Keep me posted with you plane!...lol.....Ben

[@ChickenChunks]

TheTribeOfBenjamin i will, although idk if i have the resources for that project :p.

[@campbellj20]

Are you chewing gum? I know you didn’t realize it until after you made the video. Whether it’s for video or not, be mindful of chewing with your mouth open. Other than that, I loved your video and admire your dedication to using primitive tools.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Regrettably so, one of those clueless moments of mine. Thanks for stopping by!

[@crazyscienceguy9933]

I think the loud gum chewing really brought it all together

[@Moshthun]

Yeah, that really ruined the video for me. It's difficult to watch the video, and listen to him speak as he's loudly chewing through it all. Shame, as there's a lot of good info, and the possibility for a really great video but sheesh did that chewing make me continuously skip.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

noted…Definitely one of those things I didn’t realize till after the fact. Take care

[@crazyscienceguy9933]

@@TheTribeOfBenjamin aye it happens. I filmed so many videos for school and realized I left the goofiest stuff in the background. Kudos for the acknowledgment! The video is still really badass and has a lot to learn from

[@Sachin-ux5zd]

rust

[@Admodeus]

When you take a step back and actually look at this, this is some Jeepers Creepers type shit, skin pouch filled with bone tools. What a horrific planet this can be.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Oh come on it’s not all that bad

[@jordanlilley6126]

Bro please don't chew gum when making the videos.

[@TheTribeOfBenjamin]

Noted. Thanks for putting up with me. Take care

[@brabanthallen]

You don't need to whip stitch everything, and if your garments are laced properly, you don't even have to tie the lace off. You wasted a LOT of hide. The idea when laying out a pattern on a deer hide is to place the pattern in a way that will give you the biggest piece of leftover hide. You put it right smack in the middle. Wasteful. I understand you make primitive stuff. It shows.