Bag went to hell

[Jay]

I bought this bag used a few years ago and I really like it and at my last shoot I noticed my ball starter poking through the bottom all the thread is coming undone and I don’t know if it’s worth it to get it fixed where to get it fixed from what I understand you have to turn the bag inside out so the whole bag would have to be deconstructedAny thoughts would be appreciated

 

[ohio ramrod]

From the pictures the bag is definitely worth saving. Get some fine linen thread and give it a go.

 

[deerstalkert]

first is to sew a loop of leather on the side of the bag to hang the ball starter.
turn the bag inside out , match up the seams and stitch her back up. or promise mama a diamond if she does it for you.



then do like all men and forget your promise. zirconia are nice!

 

[Omahkapi'si]

I'd fix for sure. Nice bag.

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

I bought this bag used a few years ago and I really like it and at my last shoot I noticed my ball starter poking through the bottom all the thread is coming undone and I don’t know if it’s worth it to get it fixed where to get it fixed from what I understand you have to turn the bag inside out so the whole bag would have to be deconstructedAny thoughts would be appreciated

I am not a leather expert, but if you can turn the bag inside out, that is the way to go. If you can't, I would just do a running stitch (exposed) straight up from the bottom. Who will see it anyway? Besides, it will give it character!
Good luck!
Larry

 

[Grenadier1758]

You may not need a complete deconstruction. You will need to turn it inside out. Read up on saddle stitching. Get the appropriate needles, linen thread and an awl. Once that seam is saddle stitched, I doubt it will ever come apart. Do put a loop for the short starter on your strap or a secure location in the bag.

The Art Of Hand Sewing Leather Book — Tandy Leather, Inc.

Bought my copy over 30 years ago. My shooting bags are still together.

 

[2 shots]

nice bag. if you dont want to mess with it, find a local shoe repair or saddle shop.

 

[tenngun]

Best repair would be turn inside out. That’s not supper easy, but then you can back stitch a couple of inches on either side.
Now, looking over lots of historic stuff we see raw repairs. So you could patch this on the out side. A craftsman like job on a crude repair will add a lot of personality to your bag.
However, putting on a patch will be a little tougher then turning inside out
The third possibility is to stick with a mattress needle. Using a heavy waxed linen thread or even a crochet thread that’s been pulled through wax. It won’t make as good looking of a seam but will be strong and again make it personal

 

[user 49399]

It’s done for. Ain’t worth saving so just send it to me and I’ll dispose of it properly.


Naw. Just kidding. It’s definitely worth saving and not that hard to do. Taking the time to learn to fix it properly can be very rewarding.

 

[Sam squanch]

“Bag went to hell” -so many jokes, but I’m taking the high road….

 

[deermanok]

One of these stitchers and some scrap leather. DIY.

 

[andy52]

OK, you guys can jump on me if you like but there is no way I'd re-construct that bag using linen thread unless I was doing some sort of juried event that checked the stitching, that's the reason it's in the shape it's in. Linen or cotton thread will fail long before the leather does which you can see. The bag is absolutely salvageable and has been saddle stitched from the inside and then reversed, probably wet, it also has a welt that would have to put in place.

 

[Grenadier1758]

Yes @andy52, artificial sinew would be an excellent thread to repair the bag. I am not sure that the bag was saddle stitched.

The double row of stitches in the lower left of the bag looks more like machine sewn than saddle stitched. However the repair could be saddle stitched and be much more secure than before.

I have one of the Speedy Stitchers and have used it. I don't recommend it. A saddle stitch is much more secure and longer lasting.

@Jay, You need two of the harness needles.
Harness Needles 10 Pack — Tandy Leather, Inc.
A stitching awl.
Craftool® Stitching Awl — Tandy Leather, Inc.
Some artificial sinew.
Artificial Sinew 20 Yds (18.3 m) — Tandy Leather, Inc.

 

[tenngun]

I thought the artificial sinew was great, till I started using waxed linen. It’s not a matter of hc, I don’t even know that it’s real linen, but lot nicer to work with

 

[user 48679]

from what I understand you have to turn the bag inside out so the whole bag would have to be deconstructed

FWIW...…. the bag needn't be de-constructed.

After sewing a bag together (which is done inside-out), the last thing done except for the shoulder strap is to turn it inside-in.

That's achieved via starting to roll the open mouth of the bag towards the bottom, working on the exterior of the bag to gradually work/roll it inside-out.

As already noted, turn it inside out, sew it & then turn it inside in.

 

[Celticstoneman]

It is as everyone has said, turn it inside out and resew it But! That broken seam is on a side pocket. That means stuffing the entire bag into a very small space. Very difficult chore.

 

[Brokennock]

I bought this bag used a few years ago and I really like it and at my last shoot I noticed my ball starter poking through the bottom all the thread is coming undone and I don’t know if it’s worth it to get it fixed where to get it fixed from what I understand you have to turn the bag inside out so the whole bag would have to be deconstructedAny thoughts would be appreciatedView attachment 92047View attachment 92048View attachment 92049View attachment 92050View attachment 92051

Certainly worth saving if you like it. Not that difficult to do, the worst of it would be turning it inside out and then right-side in again.
DO, check a couple YouTube videos on saddle stitching,,,, @Artificer has links to a couple good ones.
DO, back stitch through the same holes already there and jut continue along following the previous stitching,,, provided no leather has been ripped through.

DO NOT, use one of these,

One of these stitchers and some scrap leather. DIY.View attachment 92062

This creates a "lock stitch," which is anything BUT locked. A properly done saddle stitch is far more durable and prevents continued unraveling if a stitch does happen to be cut.

Maybe place a loop elsewhere on the bag or strap for the starter,,,, or,,, develop a load that doesn't need it.

 

[OldRust]

Nice Bag. I would definitely try to save it. If you are not inclined to tackle it yourself we have several talented leather workers on the forum. I would reach out to them.

Thanks
O.R.

 

[Jay]

Nice Bag. I would definitely try to save it. If you are not inclined to tackle it yourself we have several talented leather workers on the forum. I would reach out to them.

Thanks
O.R.

Thanks

 

[D.Summers]

Andy52 is someone to talk to. He seems to be nearly, if not, a master!