Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
How to make a leather tactical vest.
🔖 Get the Full Pattern Set (PDF Download): leather-patterns.com/product-page/tactical-vest-and-pouches-pattern-set-video-tutorial
🛒 Etsy Shop: tonyseepatterns.etsy.com/listing/4320837363
Learn how to make a leather tactical vest with modular pouches from start to finish in this full step-by-step leatherworking tutorial. Perfect for beginners and hobbyists, follow along with the complete PDF pattern set and build your own tactical vest plus three matching leather pouches.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro and overview
0:40 Download and print the patterns
2:34 Choosing your leather
2:57 Cutting and punching the pieces
4:05 Edge painting the pieces
4:27 All the pieces and hardware
6:07 Riveting the front straps
8:48 Front buckle straps and finishing
9:38 Adding the name tag panel
11:50 The shoulder support
12:10 Inserting the pouches
15:10 Assembling and wearing the vest
15:54 Pouches: intro and materials
17:31 Building the first pouch
19:07 Stitching the zipper
21:24 Closing the pouch into shape
22:53 Personalization patch
24:45 Attaching the back to the zipper
27:33 First pouch done
27:57 Building the second pouch
29:03 Skiving the edges
31:49 Assembling the second pouch
36:24 Building the third pouch
40:42 Outro
✂️🪡🔨 RECOMMENDED TOOLS 🔨🪡✂️
Sinabroks Puncher - sinabroks.com/products/stitchingpunch?sca_ref=4583608.DOy0mUphxA
Sinabroks Edge Beveler - sinabroks.com/collections/all/products/edge-beveler?sca_ref=4583608.DOy0mUphxA
Self-Healing Cutting Mat - amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D2K7R7JX?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Professional Leather Craft Cutting Knife - wutaleather.com/products/wuta-professional-leather-craft-cutting-knife-diy-craft-knife-sharping-skiving-tool-high-speed-steel-blade-right-left-handed-1?ref=TONYSEE
Curve/Corner Cutter 1/2 - wutaleather.com/products/wuta-5-11-pcs-leather-punch-tools-half-round-cutter-semicircular-corner-punches-diy-craft-tool-for-belts-strap-wallet-bag-end?ref=TONYSEE
Curve/Corner Cutter 1/4 - wutaleather.com/products/leather-corner-punch-cutter-knife-1-4-round-punches-arc-shaped-cutting-die-diy-strap-belt-wallet-leather-craft-tools-wuta?ref=TONYSEE
Scissors - wutaleather.com/products/u-shape-scissors?ref=TONYSEE
Hole Puncher - amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQ221SPP?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Positioning Needles for stitching - amazon.com/dp/B0CMLB5BKD?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Stitching Needles - amazon.com/dp/B00114RBSI?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Waxed Thread - amazon.co.uk/dp/B07436P6CD?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Leather Mallet - amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FRMYVD9T?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Rivet & Snap Setter Set - amazon.com/dp/B003A5Z4N0?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Edge Paint - amazon.com/dp/B008ROPWPY?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Mini USB welding Iron - amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GZVNYF46?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Laser Cutters: xtool.com/?ref=2KRK0oKcWDTJbQ&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=5306
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💬 Questions? Drop them in the comments, I read every one.
#leathercraft #leatherworking #DIY #tacticalvest #leatherpouch #handstitching #leatherpattern #tonyseepatterns
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How to make a leather tactical vest.
🔖 Get the Full Pattern Set (PDF Download): leather-patterns.com/product-page/tactical-vest-and-pouches-pattern-set-video-tutorial
🛒 Etsy Shop: tonyseepatterns.etsy.com/listing/4320837363
Learn how to make a leather tactical vest with modular pouches from start to finish in this full step-by-step leatherworking tutorial. Perfect for beginners and hobbyists, follow along with the complete PDF pattern set and build your own tactical vest plus three matching leather pouches.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro and overview
0:40 Download and print the patterns
2:34 Choosing your leather
2:57 Cutting and punching the pieces
4:05 Edge painting the pieces
4:27 All the pieces and hardware
6:07 Riveting the front straps
8:48 Front buckle straps and finishing
9:38 Adding the name tag panel
11:50 The shoulder support
12:10 Inserting the pouches
15:10 Assembling and wearing the vest
15:54 Pouches: intro and materials
17:31 Building the first pouch
19:07 Stitching the zipper
21:24 Closing the pouch into shape
22:53 Personalization patch
24:45 Attaching the back to the zipper
27:33 First pouch done
27:57 Building the second pouch
29:03 Skiving the edges
31:49 Assembling the second pouch
36:24 Building the third pouch
40:42 Outro
✂️🪡🔨 RECOMMENDED TOOLS 🔨🪡✂️
Sinabroks Puncher - sinabroks.com/products/stitchingpunch?sca_ref=4583608.DOy0mUphxA
Sinabroks Edge Beveler - sinabroks.com/collections/all/products/edge-beveler?sca_ref=4583608.DOy0mUphxA
Self-Healing Cutting Mat - amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D2K7R7JX?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Professional Leather Craft Cutting Knife - wutaleather.com/products/wuta-professional-leather-craft-cutting-knife-diy-craft-knife-sharping-skiving-tool-high-speed-steel-blade-right-left-handed-1?ref=TONYSEE
Curve/Corner Cutter 1/2 - wutaleather.com/products/wuta-5-11-pcs-leather-punch-tools-half-round-cutter-semicircular-corner-punches-diy-craft-tool-for-belts-strap-wallet-bag-end?ref=TONYSEE
Curve/Corner Cutter 1/4 - wutaleather.com/products/leather-corner-punch-cutter-knife-1-4-round-punches-arc-shaped-cutting-die-diy-strap-belt-wallet-leather-craft-tools-wuta?ref=TONYSEE
Scissors - wutaleather.com/products/u-shape-scissors?ref=TONYSEE
Hole Puncher - amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FQ221SPP?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Positioning Needles for stitching - amazon.com/dp/B0CMLB5BKD?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Stitching Needles - amazon.com/dp/B00114RBSI?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Waxed Thread - amazon.co.uk/dp/B07436P6CD?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Leather Mallet - amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FRMYVD9T?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Rivet & Snap Setter Set - amazon.com/dp/B003A5Z4N0?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Edge Paint - amazon.com/dp/B008ROPWPY?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Mini USB welding Iron - amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GZVNYF46?tag=dieselpunkro-20
Laser Cutters: xtool.com/?ref=2KRK0oKcWDTJbQ&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=goaffpro&utm_term=5306
💰 Join our Affiliate Program and make 10% on every pattern sold through your shared links: 42801e90-05c3-4910-b773-666d7c76c149.goaffpro.com
👍 If this tutorial helped, like & subscribe for weekly leathercraft builds.
💬 Questions? Drop them in the comments, I read every one.
#leathercraft #leatherworking #DIY #tacticalvest #leatherpouch #handstitching #leatherpattern #tonyseepatterns
⚠️ Some of the links above are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel!
