My 3rd vest, currently surviving but being partially dismantled since I am not happy with the hasty finish I did in May to be able to wear it to Steelfest. I decided I'll stick to the theme of "Northern desolation" meaning b/w patches of Nordic bands, mainly black metal and preferably cold, grim and ugly. Will also tolerate melancholic, moody and self-destructive too. Bonus if woods, forests, marshes, wastelands and whatnot are featured.
I'm also trying to improve the lay-out so some patches get axed for that. I really want to keep Over the Voids... and Moonblood even if they don't really exactly fit my self-imposed restrictions. Honorary Nordics? I would also reposition Manes, if it wasn't such a hassle.
Ahn on
Awesome layout! Don't see a lot of WoI patches, reminds me that I need one too! Front and back look wicked!
Velkaarn on
Thank you! Yeah, too little WoI around definitely, makes me salty to think about the patch I lost with the old vest.
I'm redoing this currently, mostly just replacing patches and changing the front a bit. I think I'll keep the overall look similar.
Beer.Browser on
Looks great, do you remember where you got your Forgotten Woods patches at?
Velkaarn on
Thanks and sure; backpatch from Ketzer Records (didn't see it there anymore last time I checked their store), tombstone one from bhmoxm666.bigcartel.com - it's still available, and the third one (Sjel av natten, made by The Beyond) can also be found there, though mine was purchased from Sarvilevyt.
I think you can find a version of the symbol backpatch in eBay if you search, I've seen it there. Good luck!
Beer.Browser on
Appreciate it!
Oldschool on
Love the trve color scheme ;)
Velkaarn on
Thanks, it sure tries its hardest for the time-honoured "Cold, Grim, Evil" aesthetic! :D
EvilJay on
The stitching pattern really emphasizes the theme, love it!
Velkaarn on
Thank you, I enjoy looking at it myself as well! Not so much doing it. :D I should stitch the round FW symbol too, for consistency's sake.
EvilJay on
I’d go for consistency, makes it whole. If this was an university exam, they’d be asking about it first, I bet :D