Possibles Bag Assembly Sequence?

[Ian1783]

My wife and I are attempting our first leather bag project, a possibles bag, and looking for input on the assembly sequence.

This first foray is using a template as provided here on Leatherworker by one of its members: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=17185&hl=possibles

What do you suppose the right assembly sequence would be? Mostly, the issue seems to be when and how the D-ring tabs are sewn on. Everything else is fairly straightforward.

My wife, Mary, has sewn out a test in fabric, and found the D-ring tabs difficult to line up if one is to sew them on last with the back-side half of the tab hidden (folded under).

Should the D-ring tab be sewn on when the material is laid out flat?

When is the ring itself sewn in?

Any insight would be appreciated. If and when we get this down, I'll post the sequence that works best for this project.

Thanks!

Ian

SF Bay Area

http://imcinnis.blogspot.com/

[camano ridge]

I have not made that particular bag. However that thread was started by Spinner send him a PM and see if he can give you the help you need. He is a good guy and I am sure will help you if he can.

[Ian1783]

Thanks Cammo. I did note that Spinner hadn't made the bag, but rather just created the pattern. The pattern isn't what one would expect from Simplicity, say - no notes or guidelines; very simple, but open to custom adjustments.

Mary and I have gone over it again and believe it may be that the D-ring tabs are sewn onto the front and back pieces while they lay flat, with the D-ring on but not sewn into place.

The front and back, together with the reinforcement tabs, would then be sewn together where they do sew together (the gusset, not shown with Spinner's patterns, would have been sewn on first), with the D-ring tabs already sewn in place.

I realize this isn't easy to visualize; hard enough to explain. I'm hoping to get the proper sequence down without too much waste (the fabric tests help).

What I can see is that this sort of assembly process, and its sequence, needs to be exact for best result. First steps are the hardest. I'm sure it will get easier.

Ian

SF Bay Area

http://imcinnis.blogspot.com/

[Fat Dog Leather]

Just a suggestion to view the u-tube "how to" from Arthur Porter, there are several good ones.....very detailed explanations on bag assemby /construction. They could no doubt lend themselves to your project. It always pays to think in advance two to three steps down the line. Good luck!

[Ian1783]

Thanks, FD! I've looked at Porter's videos and find them great. I'll have to revisit them, as I'm sure he'll have much to show about what I'm hoping to learn. Thanks for the reminder.

Ian

SF Bay Area

http://imcinnis.blogspot.com/