Possbles Bag

[Spinner]

Here is the Possibles Bag I made for my dad for Black Powder Shooting. This is the bag that I posted the pattern for about 2 weeks ago, worked out pretty well. I did forgot to put a second pocket inside the bag but for my first bag ever it's ok, if my dad really misses the pocket, he can ask for a new bag at Christmas! The bag is tan Elk hide with brass d-rings and buckle. The dark brown pieces are 4oz veg tan dyed with Fiebings Dark Brown Antique Dye to give it a slightly worn look. All hand stitched with artificial sinew.

Chris

[kevinhopkins]

Hi Spinner,

It's a nice bag! Looks like something that one of those old mountain men would have carried... I like the way that elk looks with that stitching.

(I think I'd recommend an antique bkle tho... )

Kevin

[Luke Hatley]

Hi Spinner,

It's a nice bag! Looks like something that one of those old mountain men would have carried... I like the way that elk looks with that stitching.

(I think I'd recommend an antique bkle tho... )

Kevin

THAT IS A NICE LOOKING HUNTING BAG.

NOW KEVIN.... THERE WERE SOME YOUNG MOUNTAIN MEN.....

[Spinner]

Thanks Kevin & Luke.

Kevin - the design I worked up was based on a historical sketch I found and some reproductions. As for the buckle, I had planned to get an antiqued one but by the time I got to that part of the project I realized Father's Day was right around the corner and I didn't have time to get one (my fiancee found this one at Joann's last minute). I've already ordered up matching buckles for future ones.

[tat2]

The design your followed looks right down to a tee. The original Possible bags would not have been made out of seude though. Even though yours is Elk, the pouch looks flimezy, and doe not look like it would hold the form properly. You'll see when you put items in there.

I would use 4-5 oz tanning the surface side with eath mixed in with neetsfoot oil to darken and dye it better. You whole piece should match all together in terms of colour scheme.

Great attempt!