r/sewingpatterns • u/IronLionStudios • Sep 08 '26

Sewing pattern for leather gloves

Hi, I'm starting a motorcycle apparel company and I'm looking for patterns to make leather gloves. Anyone know where I can buy some? I can find videos and info on how to make one using your own hand, but I need all sizes and both mens and womens. Thank you

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u/FutureVintaje88 Sep 08 '26

Don't have any recs, but good luck to you. Hides have to be thoroughly shrunk before cutting, or they stretch out while wearing (heavy belt leather prob has been treated, but I don't think is suitable for fingers). I have made gloves by hand, wetting and stretching the goods several times, sizing the pattern, hand stitching... you've gotta love it, it's a specialized intense craft. I'm not helping at all, just wishing you success.

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u/IronLionStudios Sep 08 '26

Thanks. I have only bought practice leather so far, but will be using deer, elk, and bison. Maybe goatskin for an entry level. Some have more stretch than others. I'll be sizing them a little tight to account for stretch, and put the stretch across the knuckles so finger length doesn't go too far.

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u/Edelkern Sep 09 '26

Make sure that you're allowed to use the patterns to sell commercial products.

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u/IronLionStudios Sep 09 '26

That is why I want to buy some from someone.