First Bag Attempt

[kg7e]

I had a hide laying around for years from an upholstery project so I put it to use. It has a full one inch side panel but no welting. I doubled the front flap so it has an internal pocket in the flap. I side-mounted the strap rings because I think they look better that way. Since I just made the whole thing up I'm sure it's not very HC but it's well built and should hold up well.

It's actually a lot more brown than in the photos.

 

[mazo kid]

Nicely done! :thumbsup:

 

[hoochiepapa]

First one?? Man, you do a lot of things better than me. Nice stitching!!

 

Great looking bag, especially for a first attempt! :hatsoff:

 

[rabjr]

That'll work. :thumbsup:

 

[BrownBear]

You're well on your way to figuring out Rule 1 of bag building: Hides are never as big as they look, and you run out before you know it.

Long version of "it's only your first, and there will be more!" Nicely done, and I look forward to seeing your next one, too.

 

[lizz]

First one. Looks good.
Now to break it in. :thumbsup:

 

[BillinOregon]

Excellent job! Looks like it will last forever. I really like your treatment of the flap edge. It will go nicely with a 19th-century outfit. Do you have a rifle or smoothbore to pair it with?

 

[lonehunter]

Nice job! :thumbsup:

 

[wattlebuster]

:thumbsup: :hatsoff: Cant wait to see your 10th

 

[fatboy]

Wow thats very nice!!

 

[chance]

Looks Awsome!!!

 

[Woods Dweller]

I love to see other people's crafts. Well done! :thumbsup:

 

[MSW]

great looking bag. i like the edge treatment on the flap.

Go out there and us it to make good smoke!

 

[Stumpkiller]

Wow I agree with the others that for a first timer you're showing as a natural!

My first bag is hidden in the cellar, out of sight.

 

[Hipshot]

That's a great looking bag I'd be very proud of it :hatsoff:

 

[Maestro]

Looks great to me! :thumbsup: Anything I would make would like a 1st grader did it... my 100th try wouldn't hold a candle to your first! :haha:

 

[Cascade Pete]

Nice looking bag. You say that is your first? I would be proud of that one..Nice Job..

 

How did you do the edging on the flap?

 

[kg7e]

It's a saddle stitch, but the threads are crossed over the outside edge rather than just running straight up to the next hole.