How to Make a 1940’s Style Captain America Shield: Part 2

The next step in creating a great looking 1940’s Cappy shield is the strap and the handle.  First, I cut a strip of thin brown leather that had already been dyed. I used an awl to poke holes in the leather, then I sewed the end of the strap to the handle and then wound

How to Make a 1940’s Style Captain America Shield: Part 1

Some of you may know that I am busy working on a 1940’s style Captain America costume for the Avengers movie premiere on May 4th.   We will be appearing at the Warren IMax Theater.  I will be accompanied by Bucky Barnes (my son), Thor, Tony Stark, Black Widow, Wasp, and Loki.  I used to