14chow Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsunkasapa Report post Posted December 22, 2021 Looks just fine to me. Good job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spyros Report post Posted December 22, 2021 As a dad I'd be very proud to receive something like that... maybe one day Well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
14chow Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted December 22, 2021 Nicely done. And practical as well. He'll love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted December 22, 2021 fantastic bag your dad is gonna love it!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrdunn Report post Posted December 22, 2021 I only WISH my first actual project looked that good! Nice work. I'm sure he'll love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert03241 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
14chow Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted December 22, 2021 Nice work on that stuff he will love every bit of it I know I would. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted December 22, 2021 Fantastic! YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hags Report post Posted December 23, 2021 I think your doing great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHLeatherwood Report post Posted December 27, 2021 On 12/22/2021 at 10:58 AM, 14chow said: 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. Is the pattern for that dopp bag available somewhere? Happy to pay the creator. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
14chow Report post Posted December 27, 2021 2 hours ago, JHLeatherwood said: Is the pattern for that dopp bag available somewhere? Happy to pay the creator. I watched this and made a similar pattern. forgive the sloppiness but here’s some dimensions: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHLeatherwood Report post Posted December 28, 2021 22 hours ago, 14chow said: I watched this and made a similar pattern. forgive the sloppiness but here’s some dimensions: Thanks! I kinda thought it looked like Aaron's version, but wasn\t sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted December 29, 2021 Those are some handsome projects! You already have a broad skill set. Keep up the good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
