This is a (first version) small set of leather armor consisting of a chest piece and a shoulder pad. The DIY craft can be used for OOAK (one of a kind) dolls, figures, and other fantasy or medieval toys. The armor is made with responsibly sourced leather using the masking tape pattern technique and requires some sewing - although you can easily glue the parts if required. I used a Monster High doll as a reference. This is a fairly straightforward design that doesn't take too much time and can be complemented with other accessories (like fabrics and chainmail). The back has a snap button closure that makes it easier to wear and remove the armor. The armor is vaguely inspired by Greek hoplite armor and the character Fjord from the Dungeons & Dragons series Critical Role.
Quick jump to:
- Preparation: 0:30
- Pattern-making (in tape): 0:55
- Pattern-making (in card): 2:46
- Testing the armor: 4:14
- Sewing prep: 5:10
- Sewing the chest piece: 5:57
- Sewing the shoulder piece: 7:22
- Adding the string: 8:43
- Adding the closing mechanism: 9:28
- Final view: 10:19
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Materials used:
- Westcott Titanium Bonded Hobby Knife: amzn.to/3sowfev
- X-Acto blades (Z-11): amzn.to/3smrO3T
- Brown cotton thread: amzn.to/2Yyzfrk
- Singer Sewing needles (set): amzn.to/3aA5DPZ
- Leather stitching kit: amzn.to/2Mmptpt
- Thin leather (any will do!): amzn.to/2MHE6Uo
- Brown elastic thread: amzn.to/3j6lGsg
- Leather and suede glue: amzn.to/3tdIBqt
- Nitrile gloves: amzn.to/366WKf2
- Softboxes and tripods: amzn.to/2N25Lzv
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Music:
- Master of the Feast - Kevin MacLeod
- Renaissance - Audionautix
- Stopping By the Inn - Twin Musicom
- Yonder Hill and Dale - Aaron Kenny
- Folk Round - Kevin MacLeod
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