Members 14chow Posted December 22, 2021 Members Report Posted December 22, 2021 (edited) Take it easy on me, still new with leather. Watched a Weaver video where someone made something similar so decided to make my Dad one for a Xmas gift for his truck to store some stuff or to use as range bag sort of thing. Messed up the pattern on the front and back pockets; should of been bigger pockets and also had some sewing mis-steps. Didn’t go to the trouble of edging and burnishing except for the handles since a tool bag but likely would of looked better if I did the pockets at least. Maybe next time lol. But he turns 80 in a couple of weeks so I’m sure he will like it as is! The leather was some cheap oil tanned leather and was sewed with the Weaver Cub with 138 thread except for the bottom of the sides, which I hand sewed since I’m still learning how to get the most out of the stitcher. My wife picked up some deer patterned fabric from JoAnns the other day so line it with that since he’s a big deer hunter. Overall, several things I would do different but had fun so there that! Thanks for looking! Ben Edited December 22, 2021 by 14chow Added context on why I didn’t edge and burnish Quote
CFM tsunkasapa Posted December 22, 2021 CFM Report Posted December 22, 2021 Looks just fine to me. Good job! Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
Members Spyros Posted December 22, 2021 Members Report Posted December 22, 2021 As a dad I'd be very proud to receive something like that... maybe one day Well done! Quote
Members 14chow Posted December 22, 2021 Author Members Report Posted December 22, 2021 11 minutes ago, tsunkasapa said: Looks just fine to me. Good job! Thank you. 6 minutes ago, Spyros said: As a dad I'd be very proud to receive something like that... maybe one day Well done! Thanks. Quote
toxo Posted December 22, 2021 Report Posted December 22, 2021 Nicely done. And practical as well. He'll love it. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted December 22, 2021 CFM Report Posted December 22, 2021 fantastic bag your dad is gonna love it!!! Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members jrdunn Posted December 22, 2021 Members Report Posted December 22, 2021 I only WISH my first actual project looked that good! Nice work. I'm sure he'll love it. Quote
Members Bert03241 Posted December 22, 2021 Members Report Posted December 22, 2021 Oh Dad's gonna be a Happy Camper when he see's what Santa left under the tree for him. Nice Job Quote
Members 14chow Posted December 22, 2021 Author Members Report Posted December 22, 2021 Thanks everyone. I made him a dopp bag too (Michigan state liner) and two little knife holsters, one for each side since not sure what pocket he keeps his knife. Quote
Contributing Member Samalan Posted December 22, 2021 Contributing Member Report Posted December 22, 2021 Nice work on that stuff he will love every bit of it I know I would. Quote
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