Conscious Nate Report post Posted November 13, 2014 I seen this bag online and I would really like to make a swing at it. Can anyone make this pattern? (TOM BOYCE) lol They used pieces of wood for the gusset. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tboyce Report post Posted November 13, 2014 Cool idea using wood for the gusset. Give me a minute or two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conscious Nate Report post Posted November 13, 2014 10-4, Tom! Can't wait to see what you got in mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tboyce Report post Posted November 13, 2014 Okay here you go. The design is for a 15"x12" Messenger Bag. I used parts from my other bag (dee's buckle straps, handles, billets, etc.) to fill in. The gussets are based upon you going to Home Depot and buying a length of 1x4 which has the actual measurements of 3-1/2"x3/4" You'll need to cut 2 of those 12" long each and round off 1" corners on one end of each for the bottom of the gusset.You'll also need som decorative nails. I placed the holes 2" apart for the sides of the bags but 1 in the middle of each curve and 2 on the bottom on each side so the bag will stand up.The print size is 42"x30" have fun wooden gusset messenger bag.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tboyce Report post Posted November 13, 2014 It occurred to me that I can add to this pattern so that those who wish can make it out of all leather. So I added a leather gusset with gouge lines shown 1/4" and showed the placement of the dee shield for the shoulder strap wooden gusset messenger bag.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conscious Nate Report post Posted November 13, 2014 Tom, you're amazing! Thanks buddy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tboyce Report post Posted November 13, 2014 my pleasure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jqtoms Report post Posted November 13, 2014 Yay!!! Can't wait to try it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snubbyfan Report post Posted November 14, 2014 I used to make custom furniture and I have a garage workshop with lotsa wood scraps. I'm sure ya'll be seein' something from me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverbullet Report post Posted November 14, 2014 I made a small belt bag using wooden ends to use with black powder musket rounds. I used glue and upholstery nails plus a gusset to keep water out on flap with a belt strap and Sam Browne button . Looks neat like the bag here. I thought I was cheating by ot using all leather like the original item. Live and learn I guess. Works for me so it's good .thanks Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlg190861 Report post Posted December 24, 2014 Tom you are an amazing person for all your free gifts/patterns to all. God bless Tom' have a wonderful Christmas an a happy New Year Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted December 27, 2014 WOW - thats an awesome idea - wood and leather!!! I like it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24VOLTS Report post Posted February 5, 2015 That is awesome!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHARING!! OUTSTANDING WORK! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glockanator Report post Posted April 1, 2015 Craft This Elegant Leather Satchel: https://youtu.be/pKBKC1u5uIM For those interested MAKE magazine just released this video this afternoon. Craft This Elegant Leather Satchel: https://youtu.be/pKBKC1u5uIM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pip Report post Posted April 7, 2015 Tom thank you again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehonour Report post Posted December 12, 2015 Wow brilliant Idea !. now why didn't i think of that lol thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TZBrown Report post Posted December 13, 2015 Tom you are an amazing person for all your free gifts/patterns to all. God bless Tom' have a wonderful Christmas an a happy New Year Another thank you for being so generous with your skills. And what an inventive idea, wood gussets, detail relief carved would be real neat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted November 10, 2016 My version of the pattern. Just gotta do the shoulder strap. Gonna make it like a belt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverbullet Report post Posted November 11, 2016 Thanks , you just inspired me to make a version of this bag. I have some exotic lace wood , the grain in this wood is Absolutely gorgeous, it's like fish scales look or a snake skin .. Haven't been able to sell a large quantity that I had bought and set aside to make furniture in my retirement years. But life changes my plans , now I'm pretty much stuck in a wheelchair. So ill do the things I can . Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites