Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
How to make a leather tactical vest from start to finish.
🔖 Get the Pattern (PDF Download): leather-patterns.com/product-page/tactical-vest-pattern-cosplay-diy-pdf-download-video-tutorial
🛒 Etsy Shop: tonyseepatterns.etsy.com/listing/4320811835
Learn how to make a leather tactical vest from start to finish in this full step-by-step leatherworking tutorial. Perfect for cosplay, costumes, and everyday carry, follow along with the complete PDF pattern and build your own tactical vest.
✨ Want the finished vest instead of making it? The piece is ready and available for delivery. Order it here: leather-patterns.com/product-page/leather-tactical-vest
▶️ Watch the matching 3 Pouch Set tutorial: youtu.be/aCUrRydjImw
🔩 Get the exact hardware kit I used: etsy.com/listing/4320804361/dieselpunkro-vest-kit
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro and overview
0:38 Download and print the patterns
2:32 Choosing your leather
2:55 Cutting and punching the pieces
4:25 Edge painting the pieces
4:53 All the pieces and hardware
6:04 Riveting the front straps
7:20 Middle straps and brown buttons
8:45 Front buckle straps
9:35 Back panel and name tag
10:31 Side buckles and shoulder straps
12:29 Adding the pouches
15:07 Assembling and wearing the vest
15:41 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 #cosplay #handstitching #leatherpattern #tonyseepatterns
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How to make a leather tactical vest from start to finish.
🔖 Get the Pattern (PDF Download): leather-patterns.com/product-page/tactical-vest-pattern-cosplay-diy-pdf-download-video-tutorial
🛒 Etsy Shop: tonyseepatterns.etsy.com/listing/4320811835
Learn how to make a leather tactical vest from start to finish in this full step-by-step leatherworking tutorial. Perfect for cosplay, costumes, and everyday carry, follow along with the complete PDF pattern and build your own tactical vest.
✨ Want the finished vest instead of making it? The piece is ready and available for delivery. Order it here: leather-patterns.com/product-page/leather-tactical-vest
▶️ Watch the matching 3 Pouch Set tutorial: youtu.be/aCUrRydjImw
🔩 Get the exact hardware kit I used: etsy.com/listing/4320804361/dieselpunkro-vest-kit
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro and overview
0:38 Download and print the patterns
2:32 Choosing your leather
2:55 Cutting and punching the pieces
4:25 Edge painting the pieces
4:53 All the pieces and hardware
6:04 Riveting the front straps
7:20 Middle straps and brown buttons
8:45 Front buckle straps
9:35 Back panel and name tag
10:31 Side buckles and shoulder straps
12:29 Adding the pouches
15:07 Assembling and wearing the vest
15:41 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 #cosplay #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!
