Tapestry for possibles bag?

[flntlokr]

I recently aquired a very old chair with hand-stiched tapestry covering. I am re-upholstering the chair with modern fabric, but would like to use the old stuff for a shooting bag or some such. Any pics of things to emulate?

 

[Loyalist Dave]

Well here is a shooting bag in velvet from a period piece of artwork...

And here is a hunting pouch from 1773, but I can't tell if it's supposed to be decorated cloth or fur... it think it fur...,

LD

 

[nhmoose]

Be a very fancy lining

 

[andy52]

My thoughts are that if you trimmed that fabric with leather it would make a very handsome bag.

 

[Artificer]

I recently aquired a very old chair with hand-stiched tapestry covering. I am re-upholstering the chair with modern fabric, but would like to use the old stuff for a shooting bag or some such. Any pics of things to emulate?View attachment 95061

Do you have at least some French Taste? I went into one of my files on original Shot Pouches and found the link no longer works to a Pouch made from fabric similar to yours. It was period "tape" banded all around the pouch and flap as well as the shoulder strap. However, since the link to that no longer worked, thought you might like an even more elaborate embordered French Pouch.

Gus

 

[Artificer]

Here is a painting of an original pouch in the top left of this 18th century painting, that has the tape banding I was referring to:

Gus

 

[Artificer]

LD

Spence10 had an original quote about a shot pouch made of "Blue Plush," so I'm wondering if this is the kind it referred to? I seem to also remember it being mentioned in "Of Sorts for Provincials?"

Gus

 

[oldwood]

Maybe a touch of leather fringe for a little contrast?????????

 

[Flintlock]

Carpet bags (upholstry print) were big in the mid 19th century, I would go for it, I made a couple haversack type bags out of this type of fabric. I wouldn't add any leather decorations or fring, look a little too girlish our touristy in my opinion. Maybe some light leather in the opening would help prevent against wear.

 

[flntlokr]

Thank you all for your input. I will post when I have a product. I think some sort of edging will be needed to stop the net from fraying. We'll see what is needed.

Do you have at least some French Taste? I went into one of my files on original Shot Pouches and found the link no longer works to a Pouch made from fabric similar to yours. It was period "tape" banded all around the pouch and flap as well as the shoulder strap. However, since the link to that no longer worked, thought you might like an even more elaborate embordered French Pouch.

View attachment 95114


View attachment 95108


View attachment 95112

View attachment 95113



Gus

No embroidery skills here, and no distaff personnel on call to do it for me, but the shape and style is sort of what I have in mind. It will have a leather strap most likely.

 

[Artificer]

Thank you all for your input. I will post when I have a product. I think some sort of edging will be needed to stop the net from fraying. We'll see what is needed.

No embroidery skills here, and no distaff personnel on call to do it for me, but the shape and style is sort of what I have in mind. It will have a leather strap most likely.

You are most welcome.

Gus

 

[Omahkapi'si]

You’re carrying a rifle. Nobody will make fun of you.

seriously, I like it and would make a unique bag lining.

 

[Grenadier1758]

You will need the edging of course. The tapestry should be sewn onto some thin leather for strength and used as the flap for the bag.

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

I agree with Grenadier, make it up as he suggested and you'll have a nice bag!

 

[Paul Nelson]

I recently aquired a very old chair with hand-stiched tapestry covering. I am re-upholstering the chair with modern fabric, but would like to use the old stuff for a shooting bag or some such. Any pics of things to emulate?View attachment 95061

That would make a great lining for a bag