Obeliske Report post Posted September 20, 2019 So a buddy asked me to make him a unique bag for a larp character he's running and I thought of an interesting design I'm just unsure of how to go about making the opening. He asked for two things, first that it be navy blue (easy thing) second that it be super fast to get things in and out of. I've settled on a tube design using two metal rings for the top and bottom with some thicker leather for the body. What I was thinking was a simple elastic band style opening on top, kind of a diaphragm opening so you could push your hand in and pull it out but it will squeeze itself closed the rest of the time. For the top and bottom of the tube I've settled on some old pigskin I have lying around which has almost the consistency of cloth it's so soft I'm just not sure how to affix it to the elastic to create an easy to use diaphragm movement and I'm wondering if anybody has any advice or a guide of some sort that would help. Any advice would be greatly appreciated I'll be starting the project in a day or two and if I haven't gotten any advice by then I guess it will be trial and error Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaloJones Report post Posted September 20, 2019 If you google “squeeze open pouch” it may give you an idea, I have only seen coin / glasses cases with this but you may be able to make a larger one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obeliske Report post Posted September 20, 2019 That's a great idea! I had thought something with a fabric elastic would work well but hadn't thought of a squeeze thinger I know exactly what your referring to :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesc Report post Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) Use hacksaw blades* ( teeth ground off ) and cut them to size for the spring sides..sew them in..fasten the ends together, cover the ends.. voila.. *springy steel..especially the bi-metal ones. Edited September 20, 2019 by mikesc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obeliske Report post Posted September 20, 2019 2 hours ago, mikesc said: Use hacksaw blades* ( teeth ground off ) and cut them to size for the spring sides..sew them in..fasten the ends together, cover the ends.. voila.. *springy steel..especially the bi-metal ones. Hey Mike I'm not sure what your referring to but it sure sounds like something out of saw >.< LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted September 21, 2019 How about this but in a tube. Fasteners can be as fast as you like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AusSimon Report post Posted September 21, 2019 @mikesc Hacksaw blades!!!! that is simply genius. Next you are going to tell me wrist slappers make good zippers or something . Would love to see a pick of how you integrated that. @Obeliske He is referring to using two of these: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-12-in-24-TPI-Bi-Metal-Hacksaw-Blade-2-Pack-DWHT20552/205049944 With the sharp side ground off, sewn into the top of the bag to make like... a bendy, spring back opening. I imagine they come in different thicknesses to make them more or less bendy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisash Report post Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) Do the bottom of the tube with thick veg tan inner layer to keep it stiff at the bottom Top use extra length so you can roll down the opening for closure and a couple of velcro straps that go from half way down the front and long strips of velcro running up the back, so when rolled up the straps fit onto the back strips Edited September 21, 2019 by chrisash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
