k.jacobfrost
40 Cal.
This is the first shooting bag I have made. Please let me know what you think, honest criticism is highly appreciated.
It's based on the patterns and photos in "Recreating the 18th Century Hunting Pouch" by T.C. Albert
It's a double pouch design with two small pockets sewn to the back piece and is about 9"x9". I started with artificial sinew then got a spool of some old waxed linen thread so I finished it with that. The leather is a combination of chrome and veg tanned and came from scraps at work and a local leather store. The strap is a wool/synthetic blend scrap that was a gray-is plaid that I overdyed with black walnut and iron. The overall cost for materials was less then $3.
As you can tell I made a few mistakes (like sewing one of the pouch parts with the wrong side out) and I need to adjust the strap so the buckle will sit lower on my back so it won't sit so close to my shoulder. But over all I'm happy with it.
I still need to add some straps to hold my powder horn and cut down the front so I can get my hand into the front pocket easier.
Thanks,
Frost
It's based on the patterns and photos in "Recreating the 18th Century Hunting Pouch" by T.C. Albert
It's a double pouch design with two small pockets sewn to the back piece and is about 9"x9". I started with artificial sinew then got a spool of some old waxed linen thread so I finished it with that. The leather is a combination of chrome and veg tanned and came from scraps at work and a local leather store. The strap is a wool/synthetic blend scrap that was a gray-is plaid that I overdyed with black walnut and iron. The overall cost for materials was less then $3.
As you can tell I made a few mistakes (like sewing one of the pouch parts with the wrong side out) and I need to adjust the strap so the buckle will sit lower on my back so it won't sit so close to my shoulder. But over all I'm happy with it.
I still need to add some straps to hold my powder horn and cut down the front so I can get my hand into the front pocket easier.
Thanks,
Frost