For sentimental reasons, maybe not, I came up with this bag that I call the patriot and not because of the film. Maybe just perhaps to make something pertaining closer to our country's recent history or maybe from just too many medicinal glasses of vino.
Not sure of which. Anyway this bag is 2 - 3 oz veg tan with full lining with walnut stained ticking. It also sports a 'hanging pouch' sewn in as well as a small 'pocket' added. Now for the corny ----- I raided the missus' box of scraps from something she did in the 70's and added as a lining to the flap. After dirtying it up with dabs & wipes of leather dye I got the look I thought it should be. But, just in case no one likes it, one can carefully cut and rip it away to reveal a piece of feed sack beneath.
The adjustable strap has a forged buckle and is also veg tanned leather. I used various leather dyes and vinegaroon to get the color variations to replicate aging and wear patterns. Not sure I got there, but am getting closer I think. Anyway, I think it's done. It's okay if you laugh, my cardiogologist says laughter is good for you.
Gary
