Members veedub3 Posted February 16, 2015 Members Report Posted February 16, 2015 It seems to stay very solidly shut as it is... I am tempted to add a d-ring with a wrist loop on the side, though. My first dopp kit design was made this way a few years ago, and trust me, after a few months of use, and the buyer stuffing everything they can in them, you will need something to keep it closed. I sold quite a few of that design, and the leather straps seemed solid when it left my shop also, but it only took one client to return the item for me to stop making them that way. From that point on I went with buckle closures. I ended up replacing the straps altogether on the returned bag and adding button studs which he didn't like at all, (he claimed it wasn't so easy to close) so after returning it to me a second time, I went with buckles. It's been about three years now and not a peep from him so I am guessing the buckles was the ticket! Just my two cents worth, Karina Quote "The only man who makes no mistake, is the man who does nothing." Theodore Roosevelt
Members MonicaJacobson Posted February 17, 2015 Members Report Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Huh, sounds like he was one of those customers. However, they do let you know about every problem, so I guess they're a good thing. Thanks for letting me benefit from your experience. I'll probably go ahead and add Sam Brown buttons for each strap, like Bill suggested. Next time, I'd probably go with the kind this store sells. The problem is taken care of, and it's more user-friendly. Edited February 17, 2015 by MonicaJacobson Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members veedub3 Posted February 17, 2015 Members Report Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Huh, sounds like he was one of those customers. However, they do let you know about every problem, so I guess they're a good thing. Thanks for letting me benefit from your experience. I'll probably go ahead and add Sam Brown buttons for each strap, like Bill suggested. Next time, I'd probably go with the kind this store sells. The problem is taken care of, and it's more user-friendly. Yes those are nice! The owner has a short video on Vimeo of her making that bag. About 3 months now I have been working with waxed canvas. I am attempting a roll top hiking bag with leather accents. Three failed attempts but I am getting closer. I am not using a pattern, just flying by the seat of my pants and every time I make one, the design changes and I figure out a new piece of the puzzle. The good thing about it is canvas is waaaaay cheaper than leather and I can afford to make it over and over until I get it right. Seems like every time I sew one I have an "oh crap" moment where I should have sewed a particular part first. I am pretty much self-taught with a sewing machine so it is slow going when I have so many parts and pieces to put together, but I will get there. Karina Edited February 17, 2015 by veedub3 Quote "The only man who makes no mistake, is the man who does nothing." Theodore Roosevelt
Members MonicaJacobson Posted February 17, 2015 Members Report Posted February 17, 2015 Sweet! At some point, I'm going to have to track you down and take pictures of your stuff myself! Where are you getting your waxed canvas? I love the idea of canvas and leather bags. Do you use a jean needle, or does a normal needle work just fine? Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members veedub3 Posted February 17, 2015 Members Report Posted February 17, 2015 Sweet! At some point, I'm going to have to track you down and take pictures of your stuff myself! Where are you getting your waxed canvas? I love the idea of canvas and leather bags. Do you use a jean needle, or does a normal needle work just fine? I know right!:), I suck at taking photos of my work. The wax canvas I am practicing on I am actually hand waxing myself. i get the canvas from Big Duck Canvas up in Athens, GA, and I got the wax recipe off of one of those Bushwack Blade Forums or something like that - it's just paraffin and beeswax. Once I get this design down, I may try out the waxed canvas fabric from this shop, but it's not cheap here so I need to have the pattern finalized before I go this route. I am using two machines for this, three if you include the Serger. Couldn't tell you what kind of needles are in the Serger, I use a Singer Industrial 95-10 for the main part of the bag, and a Pfaff 360 with a free arm for going around the top of the bag - both with 110/18 denim needles. Karina Quote "The only man who makes no mistake, is the man who does nothing." Theodore Roosevelt
Members Wild Bill46 Posted February 18, 2015 Members Report Posted February 18, 2015 This photo looks more like the bag we used while in the military. We called them shaving kits. Their extremely useful for many things and long lasting, especially with a zippered top. It used to be - you could see them everywhere, now ? not so much, ??? I think karina's idea for canvas bags has merit, I'll try to keep that idea in mind. Good luck to both of you ! Wild Bill46 Quote
Members MonicaJacobson Posted February 18, 2015 Members Report Posted February 18, 2015 Thanks for the resources, Karina. That waxed canvas is awesome, and it's significantly less expensive than leather, even pre-waxed. I'll have to think of ways to use it. How do you think the canvas by itself would be as a liner? I've been thinking about what to use, but I guess I should get some fabric samples from somewhere. Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Matt T Posted February 18, 2015 Report Posted February 18, 2015 Speaking of waxed canvas; where are you guys sourcing your material from? I know of these guys: http://www.fairfieldtextile.com/fabrics.html Quote Leathercraft supplies
Members veedub3 Posted February 18, 2015 Members Report Posted February 18, 2015 Thanks for the resources, Karina. That waxed canvas is awesome, and it's significantly less expensive than leather, even pre-waxed. I'll have to think of ways to use it. How do you think the canvas by itself would be as a liner? I've been thinking about what to use, but I guess I should get some fabric samples from somewhere. Choosing the correct lining has always been an issue for me. I constantly question my choices over and over. I had been to Hancock fabrics several times last week alone because I was not happy with the choices I made. I think I may need to hang out in a few sewing forums to see what the more experienced sewers suggest. As for samples, fabric.com will sell you swatches for $1.75 each, but I actually prefer to just go into a fabric store and touch the fabric before I buy. Also Big Duck Canvas will send you free samples of their canvas. This is a Heavy duck, not like the stuff you can get from Joann's or Hobby Lobby. Karina Quote "The only man who makes no mistake, is the man who does nothing." Theodore Roosevelt
Members veedub3 Posted February 18, 2015 Members Report Posted February 18, 2015 Speaking of waxed canvas; where are you guys sourcing your material from? I know of these guys: http://www.fairfieldtextile.com/fabrics.html That's the same shop I linked to in my post a few posts up, and that is the only place I know of right now that sells waxed cotton. (If anyone has another source, please share ) I am waxing my own canvas myself at the moment . The recipe I am using is said to be the same as Greeland Wax. There are tons of videos on Youtube of users making and using this and it works great. Another brand to wax the canvas yourself is Otter Wax. Karina Quote "The only man who makes no mistake, is the man who does nothing." Theodore Roosevelt
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