Shave Kits

[kncorey]

Wanted to share some of the shave kits (dopp bags, wash kits, whatever you'd like to call them) that I've been working on for Christmas gifts.  After seeing many different designs, I settled for using a plan from one of Al Stohlman's books.  I didn't like the dimensions of that one however, so I modified the width until I finally came up with the right proportions, at least in my mind.  I find some of the other shave kit designs out there look a lot like a loaf of bread!  They may be easier to make, but I had a picture in my mind of a kit that my dad used to have, and this one comes closest to that.

The construction method was challenging to figure out, in the book it showed using the awl to do the final stitching.  I tried that a couple of times, but did not think it was the best way, and it was messy stitching, even though it was on the inside of the bag seams.  I now pre-punch the stitching holes after figuring how to make them line up.  There's also a trick (it's not a trick Michael) to sewing the sides that I also figured out after making a few of these.

I left out the typical grab handle and opted for the d-ring.  I find that when I carry one of these bags it's kind of tucked under my arm.  I usually have too many loose breakable items in the bag to sling it around on its end with a handle.  I did include the d-ring in case you wanted to hang the bag on the back of a bathroom door.

 

 

 

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[kiwican]

Those look great 

[battlemunky]

Those are beautiful work! I think your stitching is wonderful and the color choices you have picked work well together. I be pleased with any of those. I like that piping on the seams; always wondered how that was done.

[YinTx]

You've been gettin after it!  I'd say you have it down pat and you are going to have a bunch of happy recipients!

YinTx

[bikermutt07]

I need to try piping and zippers. They both seem very difficult in my mind.

Great job.

[Stetson912]

These are excellent. I like Stohlman's design but I'd like to make one with a lining that's fairly water resistant myself. 

[garypl]

Nice work - they look great!