Great pattern. For those, who are afraid, dont be. It is acctually fairly easy to make. It takes a while to assemble, and it has a lot of parts, sure, but the result is well worth it. By the way, I bought the pattern on tuesday, and finished the mask on thursday. If I, who picked up leather work as a hobby due to lockdown some 6 months ago, and so far only made plague doctor masks and hats, can finish it, you can too.
OMG what a success ! Of all the masks I have seen so far, this is my favorite! I don't have the right leather to do it nor the money to buy it but if I could I would without any hesitation!
Fantastic! I’ve got the pattern and now need to get the leather...and learn how to die it like that! I can see that it will be a little bit of a struggle to sew the tail together correctly...I’ll need to watch the video of that part a few more times to get the process right. I’m so looking forward to doing this mask.
I would suggest using curved needles when sewing the tail together it will get into the tight spots as the pieces narrow. For myself, I would have sewn the leg segments differently - the first ones attached to the body I would have done under rather than on top of the body - I would have done the same with the second leg segment - sew it under the first and so on. I would have also put the black pieces under the leg segment as well. There's nothing wrong with the way you did it, it's just a design choice. I really like how you dyed the leather the effect was well done! Cheers for sharing your talents and for creating something really fun!
Thank you for the suggestion! Indeed curved needles would be great for this job but we weren't sure everyone would have access to some and it seemed simpler to just use what he had. We figured everyone will try to tweak the way it's assembled so we didn't put much thought in how the fingers overlap. We have seen every possible method meanwhile and they're all fine as they create a tiny bit of diversity. Lastly, thank you very much for the wonderful words and for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!
I'm on a budget and getting the amount of leather needed for this is too expensive for me. Is there an alternative more cheaper material that I can make this out of?
Hello, I’m making my 2nd then third one of these masks, are you the same people that sell on eBay? Or is that someone else? Cause they tell me to watch your videos to see how to put together these same kits. Please and thank you.
So I've now made this a few times, but the one thing I am wondering about is the legs. The shape of the holes for threading on the pieces labeled 2, are opposite from those on the 5 and 6. Same with the "4" pieces. Unless you cross over 5 and 6 with the legs, wouldn't it make more sense to just invert the thread holes on either 5 and 6 for 2 and 4 or vice versa?
The idea was to force the end of those parts into a shape that looked a bit like knuckles. I think they should have been tensioned even more to be honest
Looking at the pattern, and the way the curves on the stitch lines run, I assumed that the fingers would be stitched flesh sides together. What's the particular reason for having opposite curves going together? Does it make the leather curve a particular way or something?
I purchased the pattern and material...I thought it might be a bit cheaper, but it's cheaper to have it made...just an FYI to people considering it...if this is your first time working with leather, like myself, it's fairly straight forward as far as cutting is concerned. I just wish the video or another follow up video spent some time on the stitching...explaining how to do the actual stitching and knots, etc. So far I have all the pieces cut and am waiting to do some dye then stitching..
I'm finally done with the stitching of the main body...legs and strap coming next. It took me this long because I did a few sections a night just before bed...I do wish LetherHub would put out a separate video detailing just how to do the stitching...
I’m on my 2nd & 3rd one of these 1st one I sold, should have kept it. 2nd one the tail is almost done and it’s got a home to go to, with Tiny Texie. And then the 3rd one is shaped and stained, just got to start working on putting it together. The start has to be the hardest part for me, so many parts to get through and hold together as you try to get the needles through them all and continue down the row. I’ve found out I can control the needles better if I use the curved ones.
Maybe I missed it in the comments, but what type of leather are you using? I’ll like the details on the thickness, type, and how much I need please. I’m definitely looking forward to buying the patterns from Etsy and making one…Thank You! You got yourself a new subscriber.
Putting mine together now, and have a noob question; how do you finish the stitching at the end of each run? Do you tie the two threads together, or...?
Russell Garlow Is hard to explain it in words but the video is intentionally longer during the stitching of the back of the tail just to make sure everyone gets it. Give it a better look and you’ll surely grasp it
@@LeatherHubPatterns I have watched the video and am starting to grasp the stitch. How do you finish the stitch? if it's in this tutorial, could you give me the time where I could find it, please?
GREAT WORK! Making this now. Can you please share what the little buttons are called and what kind of "thread" you are using so I can just order it online...Jo Anns here in Texas doesnt carry leather crafting materials and walking around in stores is just one of my least favorite things to do lol also...about how much tanning oil would I need to purchase to complete the project? Thanks in advance!
Andy Cortez Hi! They are called head ball studs but you may encounter them under different names as well. You will need about 0.4 square meters of leather but you can use a lot of scraps for the tail. Please join our Facebook group for which you will find a link in the last page of the introduction file and where you will find a very helpful community.
Just looked up the pattern to buy, do you do stuff with CreativeAwl? Cause they’re selling kits with your pattern (hell even has your watermark) on their Etsy page for $140? Just curious if they’re ripping you off or if it’s a team thing
I have been looking at this mask for a little while now since i first saw it on social media. I just ordered one of the DIY kits. I noticed that it mentions you need to measure your head so that you pick the right size. Yet I did not see any size options for the DIY kit. Maybe that is for the completed kits but they are sold out. So I take it that with the DIY kit it you do not have to order a specific size. That you just make it for the size you are when putting it together. Is that the case? There is not much info on that part and I did not see anything about the sizes in the tutorial.
VectorRoll We are not selling the kits and there are several people that do out of which we only collaborate with one. If you bought it from the CreativeAwl shop then please ask Patrik for the appropriate size, otherwise I’m afraid I can’t be of much help
Hello. I bought mine recently and just received it. While watching the video it says that the holes overlaping at the beguining of the tail are marked but they are not ! Can you give me some clues about which holes overlap please ? Thanks !
I just ordered this but I have never worked with leather before, are there any resources you would recommend for the basics like how to stitch and dye it correctly?
Thank you very much for supporting our work! I would recommend you watching whatever you can find on RUclips in terms of leather crafting tutorials. There are a lot of talented people teaching all sorts of things but I will point you to some people that were most influential for us. One is Mr Nigel Armitage from Armitage Leather and another would be Ian Iatkinson from Leodis Leather. The latter cover every aspect of the trade and you will learn good practices and fundamental methods that everyone should know about.
I have 3 questions before I start sewing. 1. Is there a 2-hole overlap when adding the next piece on the tail? 2. What is the proper configuration of the leg pieces? (2,3,4). I think I know, just wanna be sure. In the video, it appears that 2 needles are in use at the same time. Right?
Holly J Hi! There is s2 hole overlap for the saddle stitching part. I can’t easily explain with words how parts 2,3 and 4 fit together but it is pointed out in the pattern. There are indeed 2 needles involved in each stitching method
You will need about 2-3 sq feet of 6-7 oz vegetable tanned leather but this project works best with scraps if you happen to have a pile of them laying around as most of us leather crafters do
@@kimberley6564 Thanks! I couldn't say as I only work with leather but you could experiment with anything that can be wet molded and has a bit of a thickness to it ( ~ 2 mm )
Yikes looks like I need to be more careful but you might want to look into other business taking your photos here’s a link to the other people using your photos www.etsy.com/listing/844913286/facehugger-mask-leather-diy-kit-leather?ref=lp_rv-1&pro=1
Great pattern. For those, who are afraid, dont be. It is acctually fairly easy to make. It takes a while to assemble, and it has a lot of parts, sure, but the result is well worth it. By the way, I bought the pattern on tuesday, and finished the mask on thursday. If I, who picked up leather work as a hobby due to lockdown some 6 months ago, and so far only made plague doctor masks and hats, can finish it, you can too.
Congratulations and thank you for supporting our work!
@@LeatherHubPatterns Keep up the good work. I am really curious what do you have up your sleve next.
I just got done making one. I’m a beginner at leathercraft and for some reason I decided to take this on. Pretty simple turned out fantastic.
LOVE the name of your channel and the logo- I hope P-hub leave you alone for that! great facehugger too!
great looking mask...can't wait to order and build this one..THANK YOU!!!
OMG what a success ! Of all the masks I have seen so far, this is my favorite! I don't have the right leather to do it nor the money to buy it but if I could I would without any hesitation!
Loved this! Just finished making the mask for my husband in time for Aliens: Romulus.
I'm so glad you enjoyed making it! We're eager for the movie as well
Finally a leather mask for Halloween
So original. Great work. Thank you!
I'm going to build one. From Spain.
Gotta love the creepy music you have with the video!
I want one! This years Halloween mask!
Gigers art was something else
Subscribed 22 seconds into the video, awesome work.
bought this the other day, just about to start the cuts outs, really
can't wait to see the end result. Superb work guys! Cheers!!
Thank you very much! Can't wait to see yours. You can post it in our group at facebook.com/groups/leatherhub where you'd be most welcome.
This is gorgeous! Looks like a fantastic build. I'm a bit intimidated but up to trying. Thanks, y'all!
I made one of these. Pattern was well thought out, and final product turned out great! Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much!
Haha this is brilliant, your designs are very unique mate 👍🏼👍🏼
Fantastic! I’ve got the pattern and now need to get the leather...and learn how to die it like that! I can see that it will be a little bit of a struggle to sew the tail together correctly...I’ll need to watch the video of that part a few more times to get the process right. I’m so looking forward to doing this mask.
Thank you! It's not that hard once you get the hang of it. You might even have fun :)
I would suggest using curved needles when sewing the tail together it will get into the tight spots as the pieces narrow. For myself, I would have sewn the leg segments differently - the first ones attached to the body I would have done under rather than on top of the body - I would have done the same with the second leg segment - sew it under the first and so on. I would have also put the black pieces under the leg segment as well. There's nothing wrong with the way you did it, it's just a design choice. I really like how you dyed the leather the effect was well done! Cheers for sharing your talents and for creating something really fun!
Thank you for the suggestion! Indeed curved needles would be great for this job but we weren't sure everyone would have access to some and it seemed simpler to just use what he had. We figured everyone will try to tweak the way it's assembled so we didn't put much thought in how the fingers overlap. We have seen every possible method meanwhile and they're all fine as they create a tiny bit of diversity. Lastly, thank you very much for the wonderful words and for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!
What company is this from?
Just purchased the pattern. IM SO EXCITED TO GET STARTED!!
Thank you! I hope you have fun with the project!
I'm on a budget and getting the amount of leather needed for this is too expensive for me. Is there an alternative more cheaper material that I can make this out of?
You can use Eva foam. I saw one being made on Instagram and it apparently works great.
So much pieces 😳🙄😜😜😜👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻i love it ! Great Job!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Just finished mine... Awesome!
Hello, I’m making my 2nd then third one of these masks, are you the same people that sell on eBay? Or is that someone else? Cause they tell me to watch your videos to see how to put together these same kits. Please and thank you.
Hi! We only sell the pattern on Etsy and our website ( links in description )
Amazing pattern and great idea. Congratulation.
So I've now made this a few times, but the one thing I am wondering about is the legs. The shape of the holes for threading on the pieces labeled 2, are opposite from those on the 5 and 6. Same with the "4" pieces. Unless you cross over 5 and 6 with the legs, wouldn't it make more sense to just invert the thread holes on either 5 and 6 for 2 and 4 or vice versa?
The idea was to force the end of those parts into a shape that looked a bit like knuckles. I think they should have been tensioned even more to be honest
THAT IS BADASS. love it.
Looking at the pattern, and the way the curves on the stitch lines run, I assumed that the fingers would be stitched flesh sides together.
What's the particular reason for having opposite curves going together?
Does it make the leather curve a particular way or something?
Just brought the pattern, looking forward to making it....thanks for a great pattern, great video and creepy music
Thank you! We hope you have fun
Where you bought the pattern at?
The most famous mask ❤️👊
Perfect for quarentene stylesh and good for your face mask
I love it...and I subscribed...GREAT JOB!!
thats bloody amazing.......now to buy it
I purchased the pattern and material...I thought it might be a bit cheaper, but it's cheaper to have it made...just an FYI to people considering it...if this is your first time working with leather, like myself, it's fairly straight forward as far as cutting is concerned. I just wish the video or another follow up video spent some time on the stitching...explaining how to do the actual stitching and knots, etc. So far I have all the pieces cut and am waiting to do some dye then stitching..
I'm finally done with the stitching of the main body...legs and strap coming next. It took me this long because I did a few sections a night just before bed...I do wish LetherHub would put out a separate video detailing just how to do the stitching...
I’m on my 2nd & 3rd one of these 1st one I sold, should have kept it. 2nd one the tail is almost done and it’s got a home to go to, with Tiny Texie. And then the 3rd one is shaped and stained, just got to start working on putting it together.
The start has to be the hardest part for me, so many parts to get through and hold together as you try to get the needles through them all and continue down the row. I’ve found out I can control the needles better if I use the curved ones.
Videos wrong on part 11/12. Pattern says 4th hole from the bottom on part 11. Video shows overlap on second hole.
Maybe I missed it in the comments, but what type of leather are you using? I’ll like the details on the thickness, type, and how much I need please. I’m definitely looking forward to buying the patterns from Etsy and making one…Thank You! You got yourself a new subscriber.
Thank you! It's 5-6 oz vegetable tanned leather but you'll find more information by following the Etsy link in the description
Putting mine together now, and have a noob question; how do you finish the stitching at the end of each run? Do you tie the two threads together, or...?
Russell Garlow Is hard to explain it in words but the video is intentionally longer during the stitching of the back of the tail just to make sure everyone gets it. Give it a better look and you’ll surely grasp it
@@LeatherHubPatterns I do see that, and found it helpful. Thanks!
@@LeatherHubPatterns I have watched the video and am starting to grasp the stitch. How do you finish the stitch? if it's in this tutorial, could you give me the time where I could find it, please?
aprox how much leather is needed for this project??
GREAT WORK! Making this now. Can you please share what the little buttons are called and what kind of "thread" you are using so I can just order it online...Jo Anns here in Texas doesnt carry leather crafting materials and walking around in stores is just one of my least favorite things to do lol also...about how much tanning oil would I need to purchase to complete the project? Thanks in advance!
Andy Cortez Hi! They are called head ball studs but you may encounter them under different names as well. You will need about 0.4 square meters of leather but you can use a lot of scraps for the tail. Please join our Facebook group for which you will find a link in the last page of the introduction file and where you will find a very helpful community.
@@LeatherHubPatterns thanks for the reply! Going to the FB page now!
Just looked up the pattern to buy, do you do stuff with CreativeAwl? Cause they’re selling kits with your pattern (hell even has your watermark) on their Etsy page for $140? Just curious if they’re ripping you off or if it’s a team thing
Thanks! We are indeed collaborating exclusively with them. I edited the thumbnail myself. I do appreciate looking after us and the support.
Are the same people that sell these kits on eBay?
did you use dowels? if so, what size and for what pattern #?
How you finish the stitching? Just Knot?
Giger approves!
I have been looking at this mask for a little while now since i first saw it on social media. I just ordered one of the DIY kits. I noticed that it mentions you need to measure your head so that you pick the right size. Yet I did not see any size options for the DIY kit. Maybe that is for the completed kits but they are sold out. So I take it that with the DIY kit it you do not have to order a specific size. That you just make it for the size you are when putting it together. Is that the case? There is not much info on that part and I did not see anything about the sizes in the tutorial.
VectorRoll We are not selling the kits and there are several people that do out of which we only collaborate with one. If you bought it from the CreativeAwl shop then please ask Patrik for the appropriate size, otherwise I’m afraid I can’t be of much help
This was awesomeness
How do I get the leather to make this?
I finished mine today, I made a mistake with the tail so I had to undo it and restitch it but it turned out nice in the end
Pete Benn is love to see it if you’re in the Facebook group
pic of it?
Hello. I bought mine recently and just received it. While watching the video it says that the holes overlaping at the beguining of the tail are marked but they are not ! Can you give me some clues about which holes overlap please ? Thanks !
@@dhervillyfrancois9185 Hi! What did you buy? We aren't selling anything but digital patterns.
@@LeatherHubPatterns what are the doyles used for?
the cool mask I am sure you will freak someone out when worn I know it would freak very one here yea i am going to make the mask too
is anyone selling these pre made?
cual es el precio? hacen envios a mexico?
Bro wish has this
If I may ask, what size thread are you using in the video? I can usually only find 1/8" width but the one in the video looks a lot thinner
We use 1 mm thick waxed thread. It’s not measured in inches in Europe but I think 3 mm may be excessive
@@LeatherHubPatterns I figured 3mm would be excessive, thank you very much for your time and I look forward to attempting the mask myself!
I just ordered this but I have never worked with leather before, are there any resources you would recommend for the basics like how to stitch and dye it correctly?
Thank you very much for supporting our work! I would recommend you watching whatever you can find on RUclips in terms of leather crafting tutorials. There are a lot of talented people teaching all sorts of things but I will point you to some people that were most influential for us. One is Mr Nigel Armitage from Armitage Leather and another would be Ian Iatkinson from Leodis Leather. The latter cover every aspect of the trade and you will learn good practices and fundamental methods that everyone should know about.
@@LeatherHubPatterns perfect, thank you very much!
where did you order it?
If my head circumference is around 59 cm, should I go for M size or L size?
Ondra Blaude I think M should do
I have 3 questions before I start sewing.
1. Is there a 2-hole overlap when adding the next piece on the tail?
2. What is the proper configuration of the leg pieces? (2,3,4). I think I know, just wanna be sure.
In the video, it appears that 2 needles are in use at the same time. Right?
Holly J Hi! There is s2 hole overlap for the saddle stitching part. I can’t easily explain with words how parts 2,3 and 4 fit together but it is pointed out in the pattern. There are indeed 2 needles involved in each stitching method
LeatherHub thanks. I didn’t get a pattern, I got a kit. The directions said to just watch the video.
I also bought a kit and the directions were just to come here and watch the video... but it is hard to make out how much of an overlap there is.
fuzzyizmit we don’t sell kits
@@LeatherHubPatterns Well, the etsy shop I bought it from gave me this tutorial to make it, fyi.
Hooooooooooooooooooo!!!... 😳👍😊
Очень круто!
Do you know the approximate square foot amount of leather utilized for this? I'm making a leather order and want to make sure I have enough ^-^
3sqft should be plenty!
@@neatdmd4574, thank you! I just asked this question on the Facebook group page, didn't think to look here.
Cheers mate!
Is there a guide on what size I'll need for my head?
96Eclipsed Sure, please see the description of the listing
What type of stitch are you using for the back of the tail?
It's something we came up with so the only tutorial you'll find is this one.
How much leather would i need to make this? I already bought the pattern.
Thank you! About 2-3 sq feet should suffice but if you have some scraps at hand then you'll easily find them a purpose
Wow !!!
GOT IT
There are different sizes - where are the measurements for them?
Please check the Etsy listing description
Does the dye need to be sealed/finished?
fuzzyizmit It’s up to you really
I need ir
I will buy it one right now please
How much leather do you need to make this? I have the pattern, only need to find out how much i need.
You will need about 2-3 sq feet of 6-7 oz vegetable tanned leather but this project works best with scraps if you happen to have a pile of them laying around as most of us leather crafters do
LeatherHub thank you for your quick answer, im a new crafter so my pile is non existent yet 😅
@@RmX161 My pleasure! Hopefully you'll be getting one soon
Is your thread tan? The only tan color I can find in Amazon is disgusting. Any other suppliers I should be aware of?
Bodhi Sattva It’s a sort of beige but I think you can use some dyed white thread if you have any. We do it sometimes and it works fine
Where can I buy one please?
Please visit our Facebook community where you can ask someone to make you a custom one. facebook.com/groups/leatherhub
What other materials instead of leather, do you think you could also make this out of? It looks brilliant!!
@@kimberley6564 Thanks! I couldn't say as I only work with leather but you could experiment with anything that can be wet molded and has a bit of a thickness to it ( ~ 2 mm )
@@LeatherHubPatterns thanks for the reply, I'll have a look for something that may work.
What's your view on selling items made from your patterns?
You can sale your handmade items without issue but attribution is required.
@@LeatherHubPatterns Thank you! I'll be adding this to my inventory.
Are there any parts that are bunished?
We didn’t burnish any of them but one could
Looks like Scorpion in Mortal Kombat and its very cool!
Can you upload the files to a Cricut Maker for cutting?
Sorry, I can't and the optimal leather weight for this project might be too much for a Cricut
@@LeatherHubPatterns Thanks! I meant am I able to upload, are they svg files? My Cricut can handle 2 mm leather.
the hoys They’re not SVGS, sorry
@@LeatherHubPatterns ok thank you!
Awesome! ⚡💀 to the haters what's wrong you got no talent it why you hatin??? I think it's bomb 😃
👍👍👍
Leather type?
Veg or chrome?
veg
Do anomalocaris
Attach a surgical mask to the inside of it and you have one cool Covid mask
🖤👁🔥👁🖤
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MÓ FODA!!!! NOIS PESSOAS
I need this for the 'rona
задолбала трогать камеру.
Can people hear you clearly when you talk?
A bit muffled
@@ohhi4804 We don’t sell kits
Yikes looks like I need to be more careful but you might want to look into other business taking your photos here’s a link to the other people using your photos www.etsy.com/listing/844913286/facehugger-mask-leather-diy-kit-leather?ref=lp_rv-1&pro=1