backpack or bookbag

[MoMatt]

I was looking at my children's cheap nylon book bags for school and how they were made. I realized the construction was pretty simple and so I bought a couple 4/5 ounce vegetan shoulders from Tandy.  I sewed the entire thing on my hand crank singer 29 using strong nylon 69 upolstry thread.  The most challenging thing was to turn the darn thing inside out after it was sewn.  I am pleased it will be a functional backpack for one of the kids and likely last a long time. 

[venator]

Nice work!

[Bigfoote]

Looks pretty nice, what kind of finish did you use or is it natural?

 

[MoMatt]

Thanks, it was unfinished in these pictures.  I've since coated with hot canola oil.  It turned a lovely red brown color and is dry to the touch not oily at all.  I have a beehive and will thin some wax with oil and rub it in next.