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Offline Greg Pennell

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Bag No. 5
« on: January 24, 2020, 07:11:33 PM »
Friends, I just finished stitching this one up yesterday, ready for dye and finishing. It’s my take on one of the patterns in T.C.’s book, with a few changes. The back panel is 3-4 oz. cowhide, remainder of the bag itself is 3-4 oz. calfskin. The straps are a little heavier cowhide, 5-6 oz. Theres an inside pocket, a gusset in the bottom, and all the seams are welted. I found an antique pinking punch on eBay, and finally used it on this project.  Don’t know what color it’ll be, but I want to try something other than brown or black.

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Offline Stoner creek

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Re: Bag No. 5
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2020, 07:17:04 PM »
Do we get to see this one tomorrow??????
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Offline Bob McBride

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Re: Bag No. 5
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2020, 07:24:43 PM »
Ah, that one’s super Greg. You really nailed the shape. When you decide on the color be sure to repost.
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Offline Greg Pennell

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Re: Bag No. 5
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2020, 08:02:10 PM »
Quote from: Stoner creek on January 24, 2020, 07:17:04 PM
Do we get to see this one tomorrow??????

You bet!
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Offline DougS

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Re: Bag No. 5
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2020, 11:40:30 PM »
Very nicely done Greg.

Thank you for sharing.

Regards,

Doug
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Re: Bag No. 5
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2020, 12:30:39 AM »
Just put a light coat of oil on it, and lay it on the dash for a few weeks, flipping it occasionally. The sun will make it a nice tan color.
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Offline Marcruger

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Re: Bag No. 5
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2020, 01:16:16 AM »
Man o man Greg.  That is some crisp work.  Your leather work is getting to match your skills on rifle building.  You have my "two thumbs up" brother.  God Bless,   Marc
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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: Bag No. 5
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2020, 04:43:07 PM »
Fine looking work, Greg. Love the pinking. look forward to seeing it stained.
Bob
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Offline James Rogers

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Re: Bag No. 5
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2020, 05:26:33 PM »
Coming along nicely! If you want to dye your thread a certain color,  you might try it off the bag before stitching.
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Re: Bag No. 5
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2020, 02:11:12 AM »
Nice work. Very nice indeed.
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Offline Mike Lyons

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Re: Bag No. 5
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2020, 02:49:32 AM »
Good to see you today. That’s a really nice bag. The game bag is one of favorites. You do some pretty amazing work.
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Offline Bull Shannon

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Re: Bag No. 5
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2020, 11:15:40 AM »
My first thought was black iron due the but since you've nixed that color then go for cordovan or oxblood.
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Offline Greg Pennell

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Re: Bag No. 5
« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2020, 05:37:56 PM »
Thanks for all the kind words and suggestions. I made some wallets out of this same calfskin for Christmas presents, and dyed them different colors. One of my favorites was saddle tan, so I’m definitely leaning in that direction. The dark brown thread should still show a nice contrast with it...guess we’ll see when the new quart of dye gets here.

Greg
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Offline scottmc

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Re: Bag No. 5
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2020, 03:57:55 PM »
Nice, clean, crisp work! I know those bound edges on the flap can be a pain but you did it quite nicely.  You've got some hours in that bag for sure.
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