Buckskin moccasins

[crappyice]

I'm really happy with how these turned out since this was my first attempt tanning a deer hide and working with buckskin. I found a leather pattern for moccasins in a craft store and copied it using the buckskin I made for the moccasins.

Long process from harvest (12/23/12 in Westchester) to my first final product but it was enjoyable even though it held some frustration at times.

[wooly]

Those look great, awesome job crappyice!

Now stick a feather in your cap and go sneak up on a deer in them!

Got a pair in size 11?

[Deerthug]

Nice looking mocs. I still have deer skin leather from two years ago. I can't decide what to make. You just gave me a great idea!

Edited July 27, 2013 by Deerthug

[Pav2704]

Those look incredible!!! Did you add any fabric for the inside to catch sweat?

[Paula]

They look great

[Doc]

Will those stop the penetration of a thorn from a multi flora rose?.....lol

[landtracdeerhunter]

Did a super nice job!  Congrats on the out come. Making your own product just gives that extra special feeling.

 

I got to get going on my hides.

[ny hunter]

Great job!!They look great.

[NFA-ADK]

Epic!

[greybeard]

Those are really professional looking.

Some time ago I made a pair from squirrel (uppers) and deer(soles).. They didn't look any where near as  professional as yours.. Great Job !!

[crappyice]

Thanks guys. I may look for a shoe insert(dr sholls or something) to deal with the foot sweat -something with some backbone may also help keep Docs thorns from sticking me every step. Borrowing the pattern from that kit was real helpful - now I need to make some modifications for smaller sizes since my daughter ( a new believer who doubted me!) is demanding a pair since she did some of the softening!

[ELMER J. FUDD]

Those look awesome.

[Water Rat]

What is the brown stitching made from ?  Very nice by the way .

[crappyice]

Stitching is leather cord I bought at a craft store