Scrap Leather Belt Pouch

[jethro224]

I had a few scraps left from a oil tanned hide and thought they would make a handy belt bag for my fire starting kit.
First I drew out the bag pattern to fit the scraps I had. Then I figgered out how I wanted to attach the belt loop so it would work the best. The rest was easy. :haha:
Here's what I ended up with, it is about 5" x 5", has a bottom gusset that measures about 1-3/8" between the welted seams at the widest point, saddle-stitched with waxed linen thread.

 

[SpottedBull]

Excellent work!

 

[chance]

Really Nice!!!

 

[necchi]

Nice, purty sneaky use of the belt loop an flap peices.
Looks like a right handy size too, :thumbsup:
That curved part ontop the flap actually looks good,,

 

[BillinOregon]

Jethro: Very nice lines and very skillfully constructed. Congrats!

 

[BrownBear]

Excellent work! I'm fond of really clean stitch work, and you nailed it.

Any thoughts of putting some kind of clasp or latch on that flap? I recognize that with your attachment method it's not likely to spill as-is, but I'm kinda fond of Sam Browne posts.

 

[longshot one]

Very nice work! :thumbsup:

 

[ladysmithtrading]

Nice job Jethro!

 

[rabjr]

That'll work Jethro! :thumbsup:

 

[jethro224]

Wow! I guess I must be doing alright to get compliments from some of the best leatherworkers I know of. :redface: :grin: :grin: :grin: Thanks guys.

Any thoughts of putting some kind of clasp or latch on that flap? I recognize that with your attachment method it's not likely to spill as-is, but I'm kinda fond of Sam Browne posts.

Thoughts, yes... probly won't tho. I never have been a big fan of clasps, latches, or buttons on bag flaps. Some of 'em look good but I'd have 'em undone all the time anyway.
I'm going to a rendezvous in a few weeks where I'll have a chance to test it out good. If I feel the need after that I'll put some sort of closure on it.
As you noticed, it isn't likely to spill as is. The way I did the belt loop adds stiffness and even a bit of tension(?) to the flap, especially when it's belted on. The curved top line of the flap where it is stitched also serves to help keep the flap closed and the high opening helps too.
Pretty much the only thing I'm not sure of is, if I hafta run will stuff bounce out? We'll see.

 

[rabjr]

Actually, the only thing I would do to that Jethro is stitch a piece of leather over the top of the front panel and the edge of the flap for a nice trimmed look but it's fine as is too. :thumbsup:

 

[DanC]

Wow, good use of scraps; and excellant craftsmanship!

I use scraps or blemished leather for most of my stuff, and part of the challenge is making the pattern fit what I have to work with. So I really apreciate seeing what others do with their scraps.

As you noticed, it isn't likely to spill as is. The way I did the belt loop adds stiffness and even a bit of tension(?) to the flap, especially when it's belted on. The curved top line of the flap where it is stitched also serves to help keep the flap closed and the high opening helps too.

Part of the joy of making things is designing them so that use actually improves their functioning. Looks like this one should be a real pleasure to use. Good job!

Dan

 

[BrownBear]

Darn your eyes anyway, Jethro!

I was sitting here minding my own business and your belt pouch seemed like such a good idea, I started one of my own. My wife keeps walking by and sighing, and it's all your fault! :rotf:

 

[lonehunter]

Nice pouch Jethro! :thumbsup:

 

[rabjr]

:rotf:

 

[jethro224]

Actually, the only thing I would do to that Jethro is stitch a piece of leather over the top of the front panel and the edge of the flap for a nice trimmed look but it's fine as is too. :thumbsup:

One of these days I'm gonna hafta try that. I've been studying yours and some of the other guys work.

 

[jethro224]

Darn your eyes anyway, Jethro!

I was sitting here minding my own business and your belt pouch seemed like such a good idea, I started one of my own. My wife keeps walking by and sighing, and it's all your fault! :rotf:

:hmm: My wife does that a lot too.
Glad I could be a bad influence on ya. :haha:

 

[BrownBear]

Glad I could be a bad influence on ya. :haha:

There's not enough of that in this world to go around, is there? You'd fit right into this neighborhood! :thumbsup:

 

[GreyWhiskers]

Really nice, Jethro! :thumbsup: GW

 

[MSW]

I like it: great design, great execution!