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First try at a bag.
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Brokennock
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Looks pretty good. The only thing I see wrong is the way the straps are stitched on. Depending on how much and how hard it gets used, it may not matter though.
Where did you get that buckle?
A handmade item from father to son is a treasure in the hands and the heart.
Where did you get that buckle?
A handmade item from father to son is a treasure in the hands and the heart.
Nice job. He will be proud to carry it
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Actually ordered it from crazy crow. What could I do to improve the strap stitching?
Very nice. I've been thinking of repurposing an old leather coat into a shooting bag. Did you get a pattern for that or make up your own?
Brokennock
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Straps are best stitched with line of stitch that run parallel to the long edge of the strap as opposed to a crossed it. A line of stitch across the strap can be more prone to tearing over time.
@Capt. Jas. or @Artificer can probably explain it better than I can.
As I said, depending on level of use it may not matter.
And either way, a gift like that made and given by dad is (or should be) a treasure.
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Your Son will love it. Nice job!
Nice job! I'm thinking about visiting the Amish leather shop down the road from me to see if they can make a bag/pouch or maybe a ball bag.
First effort or not, that is a real nice bag your son should be proud to own and use. It will grow ever nicer with the wear that comes with use.
Brokennock is correct about the stitch advice. Think of the perforated "tear along the dotted line" that appears at the top of a book of checks. A line of stitching at right angle to a stress point serves the same function. It can begin to tear through the leather in much the same way pulling along the dotted line can separate a check from a checkbook. Not likely to be a factor with your bag, but with leather items meant to carry heavy loads or endure sever stress it is something to consider.
You should consider doing more leather projects, you just may have a natural talent for it.
Brokennock is correct about the stitch advice. Think of the perforated "tear along the dotted line" that appears at the top of a book of checks. A line of stitching at right angle to a stress point serves the same function. It can begin to tear through the leather in much the same way pulling along the dotted line can separate a check from a checkbook. Not likely to be a factor with your bag, but with leather items meant to carry heavy loads or endure sever stress it is something to consider.
You should consider doing more leather projects, you just may have a natural talent for it.
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I appreciate the advice guys and will definitely use that on my next try.
Brokennock
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How old is your son by the way?
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He is 12.
Brokennock
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That makes this so much better. Great age to get him involved. I hope he treasures that bag the rest of his life.
Really well done. I'm too embarassed to show my first couple of bags.
Very nice job. You should be proud of your work. I’m sure your son will love it!
Back in the dark ages, we were all pretty broke, we would scour St. Vincents and Goodwill for old leather purses to convert to shooting bags. lol
Sdahl97
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Awesome job. Looks fantastic for a first try
looks great 
Nice!
