Belt Pouch

[NeilMacleod]

Belt pouches are a project I started after doing some period clothing, one thing let to another so I started on this journey. Started with pattern I DL from the net, watched lots of you-tube and got the hang of it, bought a sewing awl and started with 3mm leather.
Latest one is a nice size one and working on a Sporran now.

 

[LongrifleDoc]

Very nice indeed. Great work.

 

[NeilMacleod]

Thank you !

 

[Rifleman1776]

Some say it is rude to post negative critiques. I often hold back but have to say, this project just looks way too 'Tandy' for my tastes.

 

[tenngun]

Well don't take this as criticism in any way. It does look like you did a good job, with period avalible materials. I have spent years looking for belt pouch designs. Out side of the military few pouchs of any type show up well in paintings,few have survived out side of tribal pouches. Right now I use a possibles bag that looks like a haversack to carry my smoke,fire kit and sundry items in. Not fully satisfied, but hopeful. :wink:
Real good job :thumbsup:

 

[necchi]

I think most of us have made the same mistake shown here.

 

[NeilMacleod]

Non of it came from Tandy including the leather

Thank you!

 

[BrownBear]

I'm still looking for the "right" belt pouch for me. Made a number of them over the years, and all fell by the wayside for technical design flaws.

One detail in your photos set off a light bulb in my brain. Maybe....

It looks as though your gusset may be heavier leather than the front and back panels. True?

My issue with my own versions have been if the leather is soft, they're too floppy. But if the leather gets hard at all they rattle and clatter through the brush. A stiff gusset and especially a soft front panel and flap would solve that I think.

Thanks for the inspiration, whether my guess is right or not.

Nice work!

 

[NeilMacleod]

Thank you!
No their all the same, just the dye difference. I also used leather contact cement so it is solid. Carnauba creme coated so it feels soft but strong.

 

[BrownBear]

Thanks! I'm curious about the technical details of that leather in addition to thickness- temper, tanning, etc. And I guess source, too. I like it.

 

[NeilMacleod]

I got it at half price and its not Veg Tan as far as I know, was difficult to dye, other then that dont know anything else about it. Have not had any problems with it for normal use.

 

[BrownBear]

Gotta love that kind of score!

I started paying pretty close attention to leather details, because like you I found a particularly good piece of "mystery leather" on sale here and there. But I've almost never been successful in finding another piece like it!

If you like it and can get more from the same source, I'd do so right now. I'm betting that since it was on sale, it's discontinued or the shop is moving on to other sources.

 

[NeilMacleod]

Yup, exactly, my first piece was this Italian prefinished, 1mm, For my Ghillie shoes, About $60 for a half side from Tandy, in their discount box, they dont carry it anymore, nice and tough Leather.

 

[FishDFly]

Some say it is rude to post negative critiques. I often hold back but have to say, this project just looks way too 'Tandy' for my tastes.

If a person post's pictures of their work, they should be ready for positive and negative feedback.

Like you normally I do not post negative feedback, I see work I like and some I really dislike, but keep my thoughts to my self.

rde

 

[Claude Mathis]

If a person post's pictures of their work, they should be ready for positive and negative feedback.

I agree, otherwise, we're treating each other like children.

The point is to be respectful when offering constructive criticism.

There's also the element of Period Correctness on this Forum that is seperate from the quality of workmanship. You may do the finest work, but if it's of modern design, or outside the scope of the Forum, it has no place here.

 

[necchi]

I often hold back

but keep my thoughts to my self.

How can people improve their technique, learn from obvious errors or learn to enter a realm of study more suited to a given era,(if they choose)
,if all we do if offer cudo's and no critique?
:idunno:
Now I'll grant that I've never been able to learn how to soften a comment to protect anothers fragile ego,,
But Geezz,, just letting stuff fly so they keep doing it again and again?

In this case the flap doesn't cover the gusset,, at all, and there's trimming issues?(extra leather poking out up there)
It can be fixed in 2 ways, taper the gusset at the top on both side or cut the flap section wider while making the main bag shape.
That's why I offered that many of us have made the same mistake,,
Gotta learn somehow, :surrender:

 

[NeilMacleod]

Thank you!
It is hard to improve when tips are not given and sources are not provided for more accurate interpretation. Have looked at allot of sites but again they have their interpretation. Have made five pouches, each better then the last and the main point is to learn by doing, including the tooling, I know the tooling is not proper either but until I can perfect everything its a learning progress
I did notice the flap issue afterwards and addressing it in the next version, not bad actually when their are contents in it, just looks worse when laying like a pancake. Flap section will be wider next time.
Tips always welcome
Thank you!

Actually the first one I made works perfect flap and all

 

[FishDFly]

Nicely said.

 

[Rifleman1776]

How can people improve their technique, learn from obvious errors or learn to enter a realm of study more suited to a given era,(if they choose)
,if all we do if offer cudo's and no critique?

Now I'll grant that I've never been able to learn how to soften a comment to protect anothers fragile ego,,
But Geezz,, just letting stuff fly so they keep doing it again and again?

Exactly.
I belong to a writers group that is primarily a critique organization for helping aspiring writers improve. We often get a new person who is very proud of their work. When we read it and criticize it is apparent most are deeply hurt. Our comments are objective and not meant to be hurtful. But most of the time these newbies never return. BTW, I still have my first shooting bag. Yes, made from a Tandy pattern and leather. And it looks like it. :shocked2: :redface: Never used but I can't bring myself to throw it away.

 

[necchi]

BTW, I still have my first shooting bag. Yes, made from a Tandy pattern and leather.

:haha: Mine was a Tandy "kit". 2 pieces of suede with pre-punched holes on 3 sides and 2pcs of long leather cord,, 1 to weave the pieces together and the other for a "strap".
What da heck, :idunno: It held my stuff,