LederRudi Report post Posted March 22, 2016 ...for the closure of a simple duffelbag. It is made of 4-5 oz leather which I oiled and waxed. I'd been watching Ian Atkinson making a small medieval pouch and decided to use the method he shows in his video on a large bag. I can see now why he reinforces the pouch betrween the front and back holes (the seam on the backside sucks in the leather so to speak). I think I'll add grips in these areas for reinforcement and better handling. I had only black leather straps available and decided to use them on purpose for contrast. Comments as always welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted March 22, 2016 Very nice.. I love the idea of the Para cord for the braid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LederRudi Report post Posted March 25, 2016 Thanks mlapaglia! With interruptions I'm still working on the bag: adding a rectangle made of saddle skirting as a bottom stiffener and making a new shoulder strap. The template Ian Atkinson uses may not be new to experienced professionals but sure inspired me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
