Making a Pair of Leather Lace-up Leggings

[@ryanrodgers3099]

Chuck truly gives me life during quarantine lol. His enthusiasm is infectious. I love how he goes through so many different variations and ideas to get the creative wheels turning for people. Also, major hats off to the editing team on these videos. They always show enough of Chuck's demonstrations to illustrate the concept and technique, but cut out all of the "in between." Makes the videos so digestible.

[@seewaage]

These might make nice half chaps for equestrians. Thanks for the cool video!

[@bobzee5153]

Wow. I LOVED this tutorial. Thanks Chuck!

[@PeterTMT]

I appreciate how inclusive Chuck and Weaver Leather craft are in making these videos. So many instructional videos and leather shops/websites act like we're nothing but retirees trying to make gun holsters and Wallets. Leather crafting has a place in so many hobbies and communities.

[@tomnekuda3818]

Chuck is the master of leather......anything he makes has proportion, beauty, and durability that is unique to his work.

[@Hitmankiwi]

Seeing this pop up in my feed made my afternoon a little brighter. Your energy always gets me excited to get to work, whatever it may be!

[@ordnaelshideout]

Same here, same here!

[@filstewart2380]

@@ordnaelshideout So true - Chuck Dorset is just super. I'm like "What would Chuck Dorset say / do in this situation?"...

[@lisajarvis3820]

OMG ~❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️~ I make Moccasins ~ I could attach this design to top of them ~ that would be so 😎! Thank You for showing this!! And I would bead mine!!

[@_WillCAD_]

I love your enthusiasm, Chuck. You make the whole craft look easy and fun.

[@WobblingHobGoblin]

Chuck you're awesome, great vid! TY!

[@jonathananthonyhumphries2486]

what a coincidence, im making a pair of moccasin wraps with the same lacing system. knee high as well

[@corazzinatanner498]

Love y'all's videos. Best skill I see you always demonstrate, the skill to make a pattern.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you very much!

[@brendalaveine7756]

Just love ur demonstrations and designs with ur teaching!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you so much!

[@duxallinarow]

Don't ever stop, Chuck. You're helping me add leather to my cosplay - I haven't had this much fun in a long time. And as one cosplayer to another - game on!

[@LordofTheLords5]

Watching these videos really renew my passions in crafting. Thank you chuck

[@omarroa811]

Sir, once again: you are a true inspiration. Let's do it!...

[@winterfire567]

Thanks for this one, Chuck! I've been looking for a project like this! This is a great way around learning how to cobble a pair of boots from scratch!

[@christopherperrote7780]

I love you enthusiasm Chuck!

[@renaissanceman4054]

great video

[@jamesgrinlinton6522]

Initially your eccentric style of delivery was a little strange but your character very quickly grew on me as it does on everyone. These videos are all so incredibly informative and you're so enthusiastic! I don't need to go anywhere else if there's anything I want to know about leather craft. Thank you Chuck!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you, James!

[@nelpe9703]

Unbelievable ❣️ your shop looks super beautiful! You are SOOOO creative & absolutely INSPIRERING! 1000 THANK YOU,❣️😍💡💝

[@williamroe4278]

Thank you so much for producing these videos! I’ve learned so much... including don’t be too critical of your own work and practice makes perfect.

[@richardruiz3654]

love the info, love the video and love your enthusiasm!! Thank you for this video!!

[@adznz11]

I would have never thought to get into leatherwork if it wasnt for chuck. He breaks everything down so that a beginner can have a go and thats where it all starts. Now i just finished a traditional scabbard and pistol holster belt rigging.

[@brettkepler7375]

I want to make a set of boot covers with reinforced knee and shin protection, with a knife sheath on the outside of the calf. This is a decent pattern to work from. Wouldn't take much to add a thicker strip of leather down the shin and connect a leather covered knee pad as well. That could turn out pretty cool I think.

[@4philipp]

One day I will try this too

[@davidfinney6855]

This was pretty awesome. Very well edited, straight to the point.

[@Maokaizen]

I'm sure i talk for alot of people when i say We'd love to see your storage for findings like conchos rivets buckles etc. Chuck. I honestly find my self looking for a better alternative constantly.

[@TheJackjackification]

Hi Chuck I finally got my tools and started doing leather-working yesterday, i started of trying to get a hang of the cutting by making some of your mystery braid bracelets, and i love it. Today i started making some practice saddle stitching tho i don't have a stiching pony, tho it seems like i can keep the direction of the stich decently i get "wrinkles" near the holes, and i have some trouble getting the thread through and finishing of the stitch. any tips for a newbie :D love your work, many hours of fun and learning keep up the good work, cheers from Denmark -Mathias Jensen

[@christianmatchett1442]

Mathias I highly recommend the Corter Leather videos, for an example of saddle stitching without a pony. Weaver hosts some free patterns from the Corter videos too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3qqhZKIjc5rkK8

[@jackiemowery5243]

Those wrinkles are a sign you are pulling your stitches too tight for the weight of leather you are using. You can pull tighter on heavier leather (wallet) than you can on lighter weight leather (gloves); lighter on chrome-tanned leather than veg-tan.

[@vieuxacadian9455]

Thanks Chuck

[@GunnyArtG]

Love your videos but might I suggest de-caf?

[@jbman413]

Very cool! Might be very handy for Texas as an alternative to snake boots. I like this a lot. Thinking outside of the box. :)

[@Apsouuu]

Exactly what i needed! Once again, thank you.

[@johnnybushman651]

Just watch the video and now I’m hooked and I subscribed to your channel. The last to days I made a sheath and a handle collar for my True temper Kelly Woodsman’s axe . First time doing leather work and it looks good, I have to say that cause I made it 😬. Is there a chart to show leather weight and how think it is and what punch to use for each weight ? Thanks for the video, enjoyed it very much .

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Johnny, Thanks so much for watching and we're so glad to hear you're enjoying leather work! We'll link a leather conversion chart below, this shows the thickness of leather based on oz. www.weaverleathersupply.com/learn/leather-101/leather-thickness As far as punches go, if you're talking hole punches the size will depend on what the hole will be used for. If you're using chicago screws or rivets, you'll want to punch a hole that is the size of the fastener post. Hope that helps!

[@garrisonstanleigh6146]

Your videos are ALWAYS GREAT 😁..I give them a thumbs up 👍 even before I watch them because I know they'll be GREAT ..👍👍👍

[@CantrellLeatherGoods]

Garrison Stanleigh me too! Never disappointed.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you so much!

[@TemplesLongtailsandFurs]

Man, may have to build myself a pair with some oil dark ox blood oil tan, would be great for stomping through the brush hunting hunting. And look so much cooler than the black canvas Gators I've got.

[@fatouhfatouh6590]

Sans même terminée de voir vos vidéos j'aime votre travail bravo de l'Algérie

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Chuck! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@fredwallenfelsz8886]

Chuck is amazing!! So informative!! Have you ever made a full pair of boots?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Fred, I have not - that is a cool process but I'll leave that to the professional boot makers!

[@fredwallenfelsz8886]

@@WeaverLeatherSupply I don't blame you! I love your work and your videos are incredibly informative. Thanks for all that you do!

[@maciasrebollo]

Muy bueno y genial

[@mikecleeksr3269]

Awesome ideals Chuck, I have. Prayer mat I’m making and the corners I’m having trouble thinking it out

[@Freeman-Dl70]

Use his method, small cuts tend to make nice corners. . I sometimes use my bank card when the corners need to be small.

[@mikecleeksr3269]

@@Freeman-Dl70 I finally got it done I used Suede on the bottom tucked the corners in punched holes after glueing hand stitched and 4 brass rivets at corners and a zipper on bottom end with a nice handle on top end with a cross and her favorite verse on front.

[@raraavis7782]

I was actually planning, to make some sort of boots cuffs come winter...maybe with a little fur trim. And a warm lining. There's just no point, investing in expensive boots for the few cold weeks, we have here. Plus, they take up a lot of storage place!

[@artstrutzenberg7197]

Had a question regarding when you glue two pieces of leather (like the tongue)....do you ever use any sort of weight to press down on the glue seam while it is drying?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Art, I will sometimes lay my marble slab on top of the leather and press it together!

[@onemeterpeter7137]

Very cool

[@robertdelisle2412]

Would these work instead of snake boots ? Or would veg tan be better ?

[@jillelainejones]

I want to make leather handbags, do I need a leather sewing machine to do this. I have a Bernini 2000 180. Would really appreciate you getting back with me on this. Loving all your tutorials. I come into the shop all the time.

[@ZKOliveira]

Hi Chuck! You mentioned the need to cut the smaller piece at an angle, but at 5:19 you don't do the cut at an angle. From the video it looks like it's straight. Could you clear this doubt?

[@CantrellLeatherGoods]

Very cool project. And your inspirational presentation is always ... well, inspirational 🥴😬

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thanks so much!

[@richardkatzman1215]

Chuck, will the leather hardener work on this leather gator? Best regards, Richard

[@vieuxacadian9455]

JJ needles and Tiger thread , No equal .

[@jaykepple3215]

Chuck, i think it would look cooler to use thicker leather and tool in a pattern like a snake

[@Przykominku]

An Idea for Leather element (maybe) - when you wetmold a free standing object - for example a mask - what can you do, to ensure it stays in the new shape?

[@nancydeer1003]

I've been doing leather craft for about 10 months and I love it! I'm struggling with two things I'm hoping to get some help with: when I set copper rivets and need to cut the stem down I don't have the hand strength to cut it off and I have been using a dremel tool to cut them. But it is time consuming and I'd prefer to cut them. Is there a tool that I can use that will allow me to cut them that I am unaware of? The typical nippers are just to hard for me to squeeze enough for the cut. Also, when I am using a stamp I have to bang the crap out of it and it's super noisy! Which press machine would I use for stamping?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Nancy, For the copper rivets, the longer the handles are on the nippers, the more pressure you'll get with less exertion. I would maybe check your local hardware store and get some heavy duty nippers. For the stamps, if it a large stamp or a makers mark where you're just doing one, not trying to line up a basketweave, the Mighty Wonder or an arbor press will work great.

[@juliangonzales2916]

Saludos

[@Bear-Ur2ez]

Less we don't forget you can always put in a zipper or use industrial velcro. I happen to have both a zipper and flap with velcro on my leggings. I wear when riding the highways on my motorcycle.

[@minerblue9641]

NICE

[@almadeckard8360]

What if the taper is top knee 21 to bottom ankle 13 inches won't the leather need a curve at the top and bottom?

[@eliasellefson4864]

Chuck, I want to make a pair of viking turnshoes. Do you have a tutorial that I could use for reference?

[@artfulcoyote]

Great video and project, and hey, don't stop talking lol.

[@crystaldiedrich9117]

Does anybody know if Weaver sells leather made out of Chuck Dorsett?

[@davidhorsley7698]

Hey mr. Weaver do you ever make my skins I am Native American a like Moscone to to wear for dances and stuff

[@jenniferwhite6089]

would they be like a half chaps are called lol have full chaps and the half ones to working all cattle retrieving calves in stinging nettles or have and small critter trapped in them to

[@Freeman-Dl70]

I'd have to use 12 to 15 ounce leather. Weed eating for work abuses my shins. Rocks don't feel so good when they're flying at 100 miles an hour into my shin bones.

[@raymondrussell500]

Since a tank of gas is running around $50, does that mean...?

[@jimathey6153]

Hi Chuck, Old LEATHER SMITH here, If I may, I am in the process of finishing 2 purse's of my own design, on closing I am using Roo Lace and antler button, if U R doing 4 cosplay it works quite well it would also work very well here, sorry 4 long winded, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@lauraweiss7875]

Snake gaiters!