Pillow ticking possibles bag

[Crewdawg445]

Good advice! Your the man who knows this stuff so I certainly appreciate the directions! Just need the thread, any recommendations on thread color? I also have plenty of leather so the pocket idea is great, also I'll probably use more of the material on the hide as you mentioned.

 

[GreyWhiskers]

Great looking bags! :thumbsup: GW

 

[erock1980]

Good advice! Your the man who knows this stuff so I certainly appreciate the directions! Just need the thread, any recommendations on thread color? I also have plenty of leather so the pocket idea is great, also I'll probably use more of the material on the hide as you mentioned.

I don't really know much, I got a lot more to learn yet. just happy to share what I've learned on my own and what others have taught me.

Use any color thread you want, but 'natural' color is a good starting point. white is ok too but I'd find 'natural' first.

 

[thecapgunkid]

You guys sound like flies on a wall in an 18th or 19th century tavern. These are some really nice bags and the banter here might be of the ilk of guys at a plank table with some tankards to be refilled.

The only diff I ever noticed in my cloth bags was that I had to apply the wax, or thinned out milk paint, or grease mixture or whatever before each trip, because cloth tends not to hold enough goo to fill the tiny spaced between the threads.

Then again, in the weather, even leather will have a tough time in the rain.

You coyotes ought to be pleased with the work you've done.

 

[erock1980]

Thanks Greg. Its nice to have some positive interaction on the internet for a change. We've met at the Ulster County BP shoots...I'll see you at the next one!

Regarding the waterproofing of fabric; the first time I tin-clothed fabric I just brushed it on and let it dry. It was ok, but it was more like crusty icing on a cake. The second time I figured out that I could carefully heat the fabric with a heat gun after brushing it on to actually penetrate the fabric. It sped up the drying process and eliminated the gunk on your clothes after using a treated bag on a warm day. It also made the fabric more flexible while not sacrificing stiffness.
I'll refrain from posting the recipe or instructions for tin-cloth or from even advocating its use because I understand some people are averse to using the ingredients and the process for various reasons and prefer not to derail this thread. The instructions and pros/cons are easily found via a google search.

 

[BrownBear]

No one has mentioned it yet (or I read over it), but the ticking pouches I've liked best are those I made with a double layer of ticking for more strength and rigidity. They hold their shape a little better with a load, and when waterproofed (beeswax for me), they really seem to stay waterproof better and longer. Sorry, no pics, but the finished bags don't look any different than those in this thread.

 

[Crewdawg445]

okee dokee fella's, made some progress on my possibles bag. As you mentioned BrownBear, I to like the double layer of ticking material. Definitely makes a substantial difference IMO. Here are my current project pics!

First the double layer with the outside piece being longer for the flap. I decided to use double pieces again for the interior pocket versus leather just to keep things simple. I then, split the difference between the pocket and made a vertical sew to make two separate compartments for my short starter and powder measure. You'll also notice my strap I picked up from Hobby Lobby that's 2" heavy woven cotton and jute, got some for my horns as well!

Close up of that single pocket, everything is being sewn with 100% linen thread as SligoBill mentioned. :thumbsup:

Here is a ruff example of what I'm trying to create, nothing fancy... Just a neat clean looking bag an ole poor boy might have made many years ago! Obviously it'll be sewn inside out and flipped for a more clean finish. Opted for cow hide versus rabbit, better choice IMO and looked better as well. The single button is a wooden little deal that will be stained dark walnut.

Lastly, the ticking and strap soaking in tea. Fantastic coloration so far with a wonderful antique look. Pyrex cookware thanks to my wife! lol

That's all for now gents, next it'll all get sewn together and tinclothed up! :hatsoff:

 

[coloradoclyde]

lookin good! :thumbsup:

 

[Crewdawg445]

Got my bag completely finished this evening besides waterproofing. Very pleased with how this possibles bag has turned out!

 

[coloradoclyde]

Inspiring :thumbsup: :hatsoff:

 

[S.Kenton]

I like your design and am getting my stuff together for a project like yours...but what happened to the staining process? It looks like the stain didn't take? or is it just my eyes messing with me?

 

[tlallijr]

Ben, Your bag looks great !

 

[Crewdawg445]

Thanks allot! It's a perfect fit for what I was wanting. The stain (tea) took very well. This ticking material was naturally a little darker than most, yet it took very well giving a nice aged finish. Overall, very pleased! I'm probably going to make one out of wool next, more of a longhunter type bag.

 

[erock1980]

I like your design and am getting my stuff together for a project like yours...but what happened to the staining process? It looks like the stain didn't take? or is it just my eyes messing with me?

In my personal experience soaking ticking or other fabric in tea doesn't really "age" or stain the material in the way we think of when we use those words. Its more that it takes the bright shiny newness out of it, yellows it slightly, unbleaches it etc., if that makes sense. Its not something you are going to notice that sharply from a photo unless you have the soaked and unsoaked fabric side by side. And of course I've noticed that it varies with the fabric.

 

[erock1980]

Thanks for sharing the final work. It came out neat and unique. Enjoy

 

[Crewdawg445]

Thank you, for a first attempt I'm very pleased with the results. Don't know why I didn't button the flap, but it looks so much better buttoned. Overall not much I'd change if I decided to make another, simple and functional.

 

[99whip]

Great bag. I love making my own stuff also, bought some ticking tonite and am going to lay one out. Did you smear beeswax on it for any waterproofing or not necessary?

 

[Crewdawg445]

I haven't yet, but definitely plan on tinclothing it when time allows. I don't have much experience with making my own bags, but being a heavy cotton material I'd say waterproofing is a must If you plan on hunting with the bag.