Members grmnsplx Posted May 27, 2015 Members Report Posted May 27, 2015 I have a couple of questions about this bag. 1. The shoulder strap attaches to the bag at the back. Is there a reason for this? how would things be different if the strap were to attach at the sides? 2. What is the purpose of the side straps? 3 The sides (the gusset) seems to bulge out from the bag. Maybe this is only when empty. Would it make sense if the flap were a bit wider so that is could cover this space? Quote
Members AndersenLeather Posted May 27, 2015 Author Members Report Posted May 27, 2015 The bag is made based on the design of a old U.S mail bag which was meant for heavy duty use. The different design features must therefore be for either strength or ease of use. 1. Having the strap attached to the bag makes it easier to open. If they were in the side the flap would rub against the straps. 2. When the bag is full it is the side straps that takes the load and not the stitching at the top of the gusset. Some of the older bags also have a rivet at the four top corners of the gusset to further strengthen it. 3.When there is something in the bag the bulging will be less. You could make the flap a bit wider no problem. This was actually something i thought about doing myself. Quote
Members cjones Posted May 27, 2015 Members Report Posted May 27, 2015 Great looking bag! Thanks for going to the trouble of putting up and providing your pattern. Looking forward to seeing what comes next Quote Chris Jones https://www.instagram.com/temeraire_leather/ https://www.facebook.com/Temeraireleathercraft
Members Lee Thaber Posted May 29, 2015 Members Report Posted May 29, 2015 I'm pretty happy with the result allthough I made som mistakes along the way. You can see a ton of pictures of the process along with the pattern here: http://andersenleather.blogspot.dk/2015/05/us-mail-bag.html Now that is a nice bag ! Is it hand stitched ? Quote
Members Lee Thaber Posted May 29, 2015 Members Report Posted May 29, 2015 Now that is a nice bag ! Is it hand stitched ? It never occurred to me to do welting like that ! Can I ask what are you selling it for ? Quote
Members AndersenLeather Posted May 30, 2015 Author Members Report Posted May 30, 2015 Now that is a nice bag ! Is it hand stitched ? It never occurred to me to do welting like that ! Can I ask what are you selling it for ? Thank you! Yes it is hand stitched. As this bag is for myself I dont sell it. I havent sold anything this big so I dont know what it should costs. Quote
Members MojoGeorge Posted June 8, 2015 Members Report Posted June 8, 2015 would you post a picture of you with the bag over your shoulder? I find it difficult to judge the size of a bag without a human model. thanks so much! Quote 'Ware the Penguins!
Members AndersenLeather Posted June 8, 2015 Author Members Report Posted June 8, 2015 would you post a picture of you with the bag over your shoulder? I find it difficult to judge the size of a bag without a human model. thanks so much! Sure. Will do it tomorrow. Quote
Members doe Posted June 9, 2015 Members Report Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) That's beautiful; I think the decision to add the welts was a good one. Thanks for the meticulous photos and the pattern! I may try my hand at a similar bag. Edited June 9, 2015 by doe Quote
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