This was my first attempt at leather work. I found a couple of different build alongs and used a few ideas from each. I think it turned out good, a little stiff but I think it will break in ok. I started Friday evening and finished up a little while ago. I wanted a natural color and used some shoe polish and then a leather protector. I also used an antler tip for the pocket. It was challenging at times but very rewarding. Just a few things to add to dress it up. Let me know what you think.
 
   
 
 

   

Thats pretty good for your first time.  

Nicely done!

Very Nice!!  I like all the small stitching around the pocket. Joe

First one??? Looks great!

Great job!!

That is awesome.

Wow! Impressive! Great Job. My first try was one hot mess.

well done mate.    
that will give you the special gratification that only homemade stuff can bring.

now get out there and give it some character giving marks and scratches.      

Great job!

   

Looks great!  

Very good Matt. Now get that thing broke in and it will last a long time.

simply Fabulous!

Thanks for all the kind words.
I have been wearing it around the house to break it in, my family thinks I'm a little nuts. I have a question, should I wear it with or without arrows in it? Also I have put a couple of cotes Obenauf's leather preservative on it so far, what do you use to soften yoours up? I'd love to see some pictures of yours and any other words of wisdom you may have.

wow, very nice.

Nice