Shoulder straps lined and sewn?

[CooleyS]

I am finishing up a double pouch based on Plate 42 in Madison’s “The Kentucky Rifle Hunting Pouch” and have a question about the shoulder straps on originals. I’ve only seen replacement straps that have been lined and stitched, like Plate 14 in the same book. I would like to line the 1 1/2” 4 ounce strap with pig skin for comfort, but I want to remain respectful to being historically correct too. Below is the bag, it has 1.5” rectangle rings to hang to straps from, similar to the continental army pouches.
Anyone have any insight as to whether or not any originals had lined and sewn straps, or other thoughts on the subject...

[Panzerschwein]

Message T.C. Albert, he can help.

[CooleyS]

Appreciated...

[Frank Barker]

Cooley, I don't think there is any right or any wrong with lining a strap for your pouch. Hunting pouches vary from one maker to another. Straps were made from what ever was available. If you wanted to double your strap I see nothing wrong with that. I usually make my straps from one long piece of leather and a shorter piece of leather with the buckle attached. I have made bags with one solid piece of leather and some made from several pieces of leather. In the March/April addition of Muzzleloader Magazine, Tim Albert's article is about making a pouch. The strap for that bag is made out of multiple pieces of leather. Sure go ahead and double your strap, I see nothing right or wrong about that.

Kind Regards
Frank Barker

[CooleyS]

Thanks for the input...my thoughts were that 18th and 19th century makers and customers probably had just as much originality in their pouches as we see today. Every outfit was most likely set up for that person, and no two were alike

[Marcruger]

I'd say if you want to hand-stitch 100 inches or so of stitches, go for it.   :-) 

[G. Elsenbeck]

I'd say if you want to hand-stitch 100 inches or so of stitches, go for it.   :-)

Arrrrgh, and that's only going one way before turning around to go the other way.  And then start the second strap with the buckle, assuming you wanted some adjustment.   

Attempted humor aside, follow what Frank explained.  No right or wrong way.  I've thought about doing the same, but the days involved to finish such a task talked me out of it.