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Offline James Rogers

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Larger Shoulder Bag
« 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.









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Re: Larger Shoulder Bag
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2021, 07:35:56 PM »
 One word...Beautiful

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Re: Larger Shoulder Bag
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2021, 08:49:46 PM »
One word is stuck in my head; wow!
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Re: Larger Shoulder Bag
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Larger Shoulder Bag
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2021, 11:57:02 PM »
Thanks Tim, Bull and Guardian of the bear!

Offline Keith Zimmerman

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Re: Larger Shoulder Bag
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2021, 04:08:50 AM »
I love it.

Offline Marcruger

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Re: Larger Shoulder Bag
« Reply #6 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

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Re: Larger Shoulder Bag
« Reply #7 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
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Re: Larger Shoulder Bag
« Reply #8 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!!



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Re: Larger Shoulder Bag
« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2021, 02:13:36 AM »
Is the leather from a pig?

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