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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: James Rogers on August 25, 2021, 05:44:46 PM

Title: Larger Shoulder Bag
Post by: James Rogers on August 25, 2021, 05:44:46 PM

This is a larger shoulder bag I made up a few weeks ago.  It is 13 1/4" high by 12 3/4" wide. Flat sewn, it has an internal divider and a large pocket on the inside rear panel. The bag has two die forged iron buckles for flap closure and a larger one for strap adjustment. I guess I had modern use for carrying  a book,  mini laptop, papers, etc. in my head when I made this but made it with an 18th century styling so it could also be used for trekking/hunting as well. Heck, I guess the Jolly Green Giant could use it as a small shot bag.



(https://i.ibb.co/2PLRHXB/IMG-20210825-093559-698.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Dk6mT3n)

(https://i.ibb.co/wQSFhpm/20210825-091651.jpg) (https://ibb.co/my9V5hW)

(https://i.ibb.co/2qrKp8m/20210825-091736.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1ZN24sh)

Title: Re: Larger Shoulder Bag
Post by: Tim Crosby on August 25, 2021, 07:35:56 PM

 One word...Beautiful

   Tim

Title: Re: Larger Shoulder Bag
Post by: Bull Shannon on August 25, 2021, 08:49:46 PM

One word is stuck in my head; wow!

Title: Re: Larger Shoulder Bag
Post by: Arcturus on August 25, 2021, 11:42:48 PM

That's a pretty classy satchel, James.  I like even my stuff for use in modern life to have an 18th Century flair.  Well done.

Title: Re: Larger Shoulder Bag
Post by: James Rogers on August 25, 2021, 11:57:02 PM

Thanks Tim, Bull and Guardian of the bear!

Title: Re: Larger Shoulder Bag
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on August 26, 2021, 04:08:50 AM

I love it.

Title: Re: Larger Shoulder Bag
Post by: Marcruger on September 03, 2021, 01:52:17 PM

I see another beautifully done bag.  Great color and finish and I like the double flap fastening arrangement.  Lovely work as always James.   God Bless,   Marc

Title: Re: Larger Shoulder Bag
Post by: Dan Fruth on September 03, 2021, 11:40:52 PM

James, that is just gorgeous!!  What spacing do you use with your stitches?  Looks like Finer than 5, maybe 6

Title: Re: Larger Shoulder Bag
Post by: James Rogers on September 03, 2021, 11:56:57 PM

Dan,
I never go smaller than 7 to the inch unless making a militia rev war period cartridge box. I generally like to work 9-12 to the inch for those who appreciate and can afford it. I have worked at 14 on many things. Here is an old original at 32 to the inch!!

(https://i.ibb.co/9g2D46x/20210417-130007.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NCpvN50)

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Title: Re: Larger Shoulder Bag
Post by: snapper on September 04, 2021, 02:13:36 AM

Is the leather from a pig?

Fleener