Ambassador abn Posted September 11, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted September 11, 2008 Here's a belt pack I recently completed. Its external dimensions are 14cm x 11cm x 3cm with just enough space for any sort of day trip essentials, like a map, pocket knife, compass, etc. It features weather flaps, an interior pocket, and a reinforced bottom for carrying heavier items. Construction is 4-5 oz. tooling leather colored using Eco-Flo leather dyes. (The dye is a 50-50 mix of Java Brown and Dark Mahogany.) The finish is Satin Shene, and the seams are hand-stitched. The stamping pattern is "borrowed" from a beautiful belt that Singteck posted a while back. Anyway, enough intro... Here are the pics! Questions and comments are certainly welcomed. Regards, -Alex Quote
tashabear Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 It's beautiful, but I'm left wondering why you didn't do the front edge of the flap? Quote
Contributing Member Crystal Posted September 11, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted September 11, 2008 I really like the rich brown you got when you mixed the Java Brown and Dark Mahogany. Gonna have to give that a try. Crystal Quote
Ambassador abn Posted September 11, 2008 Author Ambassador Report Posted September 11, 2008 It's beautiful, but I'm left wondering why you didn't do the front edge of the flap? Ah, good question. Probably because I'm lazy. I leave horizontal stamping off of the front flap so I can size it and fit the snaps at the very end. I like a nice, tight fit over the weather flaps, and don't want to worry about working around (or trimming off) decoration. Helps me keep my sanity at the very end of the project... Quote
ArtS Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 That really looks good Alex. I could tell that was hand stitching right away because it was so cleanly done. Cool design and great color too. ArtS Quote
carr52 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 I really like your design. I just made one similar to that but it didnt come out no where as nice as yours. I didn't get my main body peice of leather square and it threw the whole thing off. I kept thing it was my stitching so I took it apart 2 times before I found out what I goofed up on. OOPS. Tom Quote
Members JustWakinUp Posted September 12, 2008 Members Report Posted September 12, 2008 I'm definitely a big fan of your stuff Alex. The color on that is insane, beautiful job. Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted September 12, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted September 12, 2008 Nice work Alex. I'm wondering if a second belt loop might make it carry better...on the next one of course. Quote
Ambassador abn Posted September 12, 2008 Author Ambassador Report Posted September 12, 2008 Thanks for all the kind words. They're appreciated! Nice work Alex. I'm wondering if a second belt loop might make it carry better...on the next one of course. We think alike. I considered a second belt loop, but I mocked up this design and found it carried nicely with a single loop. It stays close to the body, but has enough flexibility to shift when you sit in a vehicle, etc. I decided to stop while I was ahead... Quote
Members singteck Posted September 17, 2008 Members Report Posted September 17, 2008 Very nice. I like it. singteck :D Quote
Ambassador abn Posted September 17, 2008 Author Ambassador Report Posted September 17, 2008 Thanks, S.T. -- I've really enjoyed seeing your work, too. A case that you posted a few months ago provided the inspiration for this project. Quote
Members Rayban Posted October 24, 2008 Members Report Posted October 24, 2008 Thanks, S.T. -- I've really enjoyed seeing your work, too. A case that you posted a few months ago provided the inspiration for this project. ABN...very nice work...you've helped make up my mind on a project I'm working on now...I call it my Plinking Rig...holster, belt, Knife sheath, and pouch like yours to carry .22 rounds in....That style wil be perfect for what I have in mind....thanks for the inspiration! Question...I will be using a block of wood to form the leather around it, how do you keep the side panels in place while you stitch?? Quote
Ambassador abn Posted October 25, 2008 Author Ambassador Report Posted October 25, 2008 how do you keep the side panels in place while you stitch?? Well, the side panel consists of two pieces of leather: a rectangular piece of 4-5 oz. leather (i.e., what you see in the photo) glued to a slightly larger piece of 2-3 oz. leather (about a quarter-inch larger on all sides). The heavier leather holds the shape of the pouch and doesn't allow it to collapse. The lighter leather is turned up and glued to the pouch body. Then the whole thing is stitched together. Clear as mud, right? Quote
TomSwede Posted October 25, 2008 Report Posted October 25, 2008 A very nice little bag you got there! Love the colour. Tom Quote
Members craftsman827 Posted October 30, 2008 Members Report Posted October 30, 2008 Great job Alex, Your work , as always looks VERY pro. Just one question ? What are the 3 spots for on the middle photo ? Are they just for astectes [looks] Anyway, the bag looks great! Quote
tashabear Posted October 30, 2008 Report Posted October 30, 2008 Are they just for astectes [looks] (psst... it's aesthetics...) Quote
Ambassador abn Posted October 30, 2008 Author Ambassador Report Posted October 30, 2008 Tom and Craftsman, thanks for the nice words. What are the 3 spots for on the middle photo?Are they just for astectes [looks] Yes and no. The single rivet under the belt loop anchors the bottom of an interior pocket. (It's also glued, but I wanted a little extra strength.) The other two domed rivets hold an extra piece of leather to the bottom of the case (on the inside), thus reinforcing it for heavier contents. Probably none of the rivets were necessary, but I do like the way they look, too. So maybe some aesthetic value did influence my thinking... Quote
hidepounder Posted October 30, 2008 Report Posted October 30, 2008 Vrey nice Alex...clean smooth lines. I'd like to see it the interior lined...maybe 2-3 oz calf?....it would be a nice finishing touch and easy to do. Looks great! Quote
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted October 31, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted October 31, 2008 A +...........ONE BELT LOOP WOULD WORK, JUST MAKE IT MUCH WIDER. VERY NICE COLOR. Quote
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