2nd attempt at a Bag

[Little Wattsy]

My 1st attempt at a hunting bag, according to Swampy, turned out uglier then a red-headed baby :barf: :redface:

Here is my second attempt...I was pleased enough and I am particularly pleased with the expandable bottom whilst retaing the the look of a "flat" bag.

 

[RJR]

Looks good. Where's the blood stains?

 

[rabjr]

My 1st attempt at a hunting bag, according to Swampy, turned out uglier then a red-headed baby

Ok when did I say that lol. :haha:

Nothing wrong with your second attempt, made a one of kind workable bag, and thats all that counts. But ya gave up on the square one to soon. :haha: Shoulda finished it, then turned it inside out, you might have been surprised. :thumbsup:

 

[longshot one]

Looks pretty darn good!Did you make the strap also?

 

[lonehunter]

Looks good! By far better than i could do! :hatsoff:
very nice looking strap also! :v

 

[RickD]

Looks good to me

 

[gus13]

I'd have to say I like-in your second bag-the gusset on the bottom, very nice touch.I agree that you shoulda finished the first and turned it inside out- prolly woulda looked alot better than you think.
my question on the first one (and I guess 2nd one too :wink: ) is why a running stitch? I personally have found a whipstitch more to my liking for that kinda work, but I'm crazy like that! either way keep it up I'd like to see some more up if you get around to it!

 

[necchi]

Looks good,
Can ya take a little honest, critique as a guide from someone that's done it?
The bellow is a little too wide. When ya get in the field and start usein it, the wide bellow drops, then everything you need is all mixed up in a big bottom.
It's long enough from side to side, but about 1 1/2-2"s between the front and back at the widest works well :wink:

too gus;

my question on the first one (and I guess 2nd one too ) is why a running stitch?

Running stitch is tighter, a with a whip stitch the leather will pucker between stitch and stuff can fall through or dirt get in.

 

[rabjr]

Actually if he did the saddle stich and turned it inside out he just might be surprised on how good it looked but I would also recommend a welt too.

 

[necchi]

Yes,, +1 to that!

 

[gus13]

Running stitch is tighter, a with a whip stitch the leather will pucker between stitch and stuff can fall through or dirt get in.

Oh, Ok thanks. That makes sense now that I think about it.

 

[Little Wattsy]

Looks pretty darn good!Did you make the strap also?

No I didnt make the strap...Its a "folk"" guitar strap that caught my fancy.

I thank all you for the critique and advice....It'll give me sumthing to learn as I dont know the differant types of stitches and phraseology you's are useing.

I did turn the "square" one inside-right...It was still ugly :haha: My 9 year old took it over sewed a belt strap on it and a horn tip button; Says it will make a great game bag for the gophers he shoots.

 

[BrownBear]

This is the best stitching book I've ever used. Best $13 I ever spent on a book.

I like your bags and where you're going with them Wattsy. Have you bought stock in a leather company yet? Better do it, cuzz there's no end in sight now! :wink:

Another great book if you don't already have it is this gem. In no time at all, he'll have you buying leather by the side and quarter pound spools of thread! :rotf:

 

[Big Lee]

I bought the same strap material in Machanaw 2 years ago for the bag I made for $1 a yard. Wish I would have bought more.

 

[tony ennis]

I would also recommend a welt too.

Explain please? What is this, and why?

 

[rabjr]

A welt is a piece of thin leather placed between the two pieces of leather being sewn. What it does is protect the thread better and the bag looks better with a welt. I like a 5/16" wide welt.
http://www.nimrodsplace.com/lewisandclark31

 

[BrownBear]

Swampy explained it well and the photos are great.

Welts not only protect the thread, they really make a stronger seam with thin leathers, too. No tendency for the thinnest leathers to rip and tear at the seam if you use a welt. I regularly build with 2-3 oz "calf" leather and even sew suede. No sweat with a welt, but rips without them.

TC Albert has the best directions and photos I've ever seen in his book. Best money you will ever spend if bags interest you.

 

[El Lobo]

I agree completely with BrownBear about T.C. Albert's book. I believe he still has signed copies available on his website: http://www.thehuntingpouch.com/photoblog/?q=node/55

Lobo