The World's Manliest Diaper-Bag

[Aghrivaine]

This is based on a portmanteau design, but I created my own pattern. I included secret compartments on the sides to stash a pipe, some tobacco, some whisky. (And maybe a copy of Hemingway.)

Made from 8-9oz veg-tan leather, lined with very thin pig-skin. Dyed with Tandy's pro medium brown (crimson on the lining.) Solid brass fittings and conchos.

I recognize it's a bit off, and markedy imperfect, but for a first time piece of luggage with a custom pattern, I'm pretty pleased with it.

The second photo is of the "secret compartment" on the sides.

[WScott]

It is great, and good for you for doing your own design with it. We are our own harshest critiques.

The next item gets better and better and better.......

[landm42006]

That beauty looks like it should be strapped on the forks of a Harley or other manly bike. Shove some diapers in it, strap junior on the sissy bar, and away to the day care we go! Excellent work!

[Peter Darby]

Good job. One of the great things about designing your own stuff is the ability to make it exactly the way you want.

I just completed a sporran that has interior pockets and a slots on the back for various knives I might want to put behind it rather than the off-the-shelf big bag that most sporrans tend to be.

[Aghrivaine]

Peter, one of my next projects was going to be a sporran, maybe. Did you make a pattern?

[Feraud]

Very cool design. I love the secret compartment!

[AndyL1]

Nice one! That's how I started too: needed a manly diaper bag. Now that it doesn't hold diapers anymore it holds all my other gear.

I like your design too. Looks like a motorcycle tool roll, just scaled up some.

Cheers,

Andy

[Aghrivaine]

Thanks Andy, I've admired your work for a while now.

[5avan10]

Great idea, a diaper bag you could wear to the faire!

[Jazznow]

Very nice work

[vhakra]

Very cool! Something I need to work on for myself as my wife took my diaper bag. How long did it take you to design/make?

[zfcjr67]

That is a very nice bag.

I am working on a sporran, also. Reading this post has inspired me to incorporate a knife pouch in the back