This is my first piece of armor ever and this was SO MUCH FUN TO MAKE!! The pattern was amazing and easy to understand and assemble. The YouTube view tutorial was a lifesaver and definitely worth the time to watch and rewatch. If you are looking at this pattern and wondering... stop wondering, BUY IT, MAKE IT! It is a blast! I CANNOT wait to make the other patterns I've bought and also put my own spin on some of them! Thank you so much Prince Armory Academy!

First set I made from 5oz veg tan I have not really tried anything armor related before I found Prince Armory on YouTube . Well I am hooked lol

First big leather project, and first time using a pattern. So far I've just done the breastplate. My only regret is getting too casual about cutting off FAR too much of the overlapping material where it buckles at the sides (Should have tested that on the foam mockup first). Was easy to follow along with the video. Looking forward to making more pieces!

This has been a demanding, yet very inspiring and satisfying project. After I finished the helmet, I wanted the entire suit of armor, so I got the templates and started on the torso right away.

As a pure novice this was a challenge. The first attempt used rivets, but as no size is listed, I got ones too large, and they snagged my hair. So I stitched the next one. I've since learned I have stitched it wrong, but I can probably take it apart and fix it. Still looks nice.

Pattern was great! The video to follow along was super helpful. I love the way it turned out. The only issue I encountered was the mismatched holes on the back plate but it was easily remedied by using the side pieces as guides. Definitely want to make more of these patterns!

This was my first foray into leather working, cosplay, sewing etc, and between the patterns and the youtube videos, I'd say it was quite the success thanks to Prince Armory! I used this pattern and modified it to get the body armor just right. Had to design my own shoulder pauldrons, but still used the base pattern to help me understand basic mechanics on the shoulders, modded the body to fit myself (one must sit after all), and overall, very happy with it! My only issue, not with Prince was having to order leather online, and what I learned after finally driving several hours to a Tandy Leather a few months ago, is, it's worth the drive if you are new to leather and don't know what you are handling! What I was sold online as 8-9 oz was in reality more like 10-12, but was still able to create bc of this awesome pattern!