tboyce Report post Posted March 18, 2015 A friend of mine who has 3 girls and no boys asked me for this. He claims that he's tired of carrying a diaper bag with flowers and pastels on it and wants something to assert his testosterone-laden self in the estrogen rich atmosphere that is his household. He mentioned that those old Bucheimer USPS leather bags that postal workers used to carry would be just the ticket. According to him, something large enough and sturdy enough to pack the baby in as well if he were so inclined. I showed him the baby holster picture and he thought it was great but both his wife and mine launched into a screaming fit that lasted for....(let's see, today is Tuesday....)Anyway, I got some pictures of the thing off the web. It's HUGE! 16"x12"x7" So I'm working on a pattern now. SHould have it up in a day or so.Stay tuned Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biglew Report post Posted March 18, 2015 also look at the Bona Allen Postal bags....... looking forward to the mail bag pattern Thanks Lew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stacy739 Report post Posted March 18, 2015 The baby should fit in there nicely:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonhawke Report post Posted March 18, 2015 Still like the leg holster better, but you can't talk to women about practicalities Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddhatter Report post Posted March 18, 2015 looks like a sweet bag and a fun project. i know i would of loved to have something like that to carry my kids crap in when they were still small keep us posted on how it goes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted March 18, 2015 Hmmm. I'm thinkin' there just might be a market for Macho Daddy Diaper Bags©. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted March 18, 2015 Cool! Hey Tom, what happened to the bag you were making for the office Christmas party? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tboyce Report post Posted March 18, 2015 It got swapped a couple of times Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted March 18, 2015 Did you take pictures of the final product? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tboyce Report post Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) There wasn't really any time. I finished it about 10 minutes before the party. I think I took one with my phone. I'll try to scare it up Edited March 18, 2015 by tboyce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MojoGeorge Report post Posted March 20, 2015 looks awesome! Tom, would you consider also creating a pattern for a smaller bag of the same style? This style is truly a classic and I think would make an awesome purse. geo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oclack Report post Posted March 26, 2015 I'm eagerly awaiting your patterns for this one. I've been working/experimenting with a mail bag inspired design for weeks now, but I'm struggling with the right construction process - mainly how to attach the top. Since I've never actually seen and touched one of these Bucheimer bags I'm not sure if my sizing is correct. I'm also confused as to how to add the front pocket with that little pleat. Thanks for helping us all with this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
