Custom Bag

[MY63]

Hi mmahany
This is a commission for a Dr in the UK
I am still learning this craft so I try to keep my prices reasonable.

I love new projects so please tell me what you are thinking of.

[MY63]

When I attached the pocket to the divider I used long lengths of thread I am now using these ends to attach the flap for the pocket.

IMG_8676_1 by my0771, on Flickr

To be honest I am not very good at hiding the joints so if I think about it first then I don't have any joints to hide.

Only four more pockets to go

[MY63]

In order to have room for the laptop and its case the old dividers have to be replaced with taller ones, these dividers are sewn into the base and sides of the bag to facilitate that I need to transfer the holes from the old divider to the new one.

The reason for using kydex is because it is very strong for its weight however that makes putting holes in it rather difficult

IMG_8680_1 by my0771, on Flickr

I have fixed the old divider to the replacement with some thread then using a hammer and punch I have transferred the holes.

IMG_8682_1 by my0771, on Flickr

I now need to make corresponding holes in the leather that will sandwich the kydex

Thanks for looking

Michael

[MY63]

I was very careful in transferring marking and punching the holes but when I put everything together they were no where near so I had to make new holes with the awl

IMG_8685_1 by my0771, on Flickr

This picture may look confusing the red stitching is along the bottom of the bag the bottom of the bag is wrapped around the base of the divider and the stitching goes through all of the layers and fastens it all together

IMG_8683_1 by my0771, on Flickr

Even though the stitches will never be seen as they are on the bottom of the bag they still need to be neat and straight.

Thanks

Michael

[MY63]

This project is progressing now.

Both dividers are finished and sewn in place at the bottom,


IMG_8691_1 by my0771, on Flickr


IMG_8690_1 by my0771, on Flickr


Sewing is difficult as there are four layers of leather and one thickness of kydex even my heaviest awl is bending with the force required to pierce through


Thanks for looking


Michael

[MY63]

The bottom of the dividers are now sewn into the bottom of the bag and I have now started on the side sections.

IMG_8707_1 by my0771, on Flickr

After consultation we decided to reduce the number of pockets to two this allows the remaining space to be available for other things

IMG_8705_1 by my0771, on Flickr

The internal flaps in the open position

IMG_8710_1 by my0771, on Flickr

Thanks for looking

Michael

[MY63]

The inside of the bag is now finished and it is time to start re assembly.

I fixed the two top sections left and right and applied glue as I started each section. I started at the top left corner here you can see the lower front left corner.


Rogers bag by my0771, on Flickr


The original stitching had joints at each corner I have decided to have 1 joint near to the centre which you can see here.


Rogers bag by my0771, on Flickr


I am about to start sewing the lower right corner which I glued in place last night


IMG_8753_1 by my0771, on Flickr.


There is still a long way to go on this project


Thanks for looking


Michael

[MY63]

I don't want to bore anyone by repeating pictures, Anyway they would be exactly the same as the previous pictures

I have spent the bulk of today finishing off sewing the front in place after that for good measure I sewed the back in place as well.

The back and front are now in place the next step involves the refitting of the closing mechanism and the locking flap, I have left all of the threads long so the are easy to see each joint has been sewn in and will be trimmed and sealed.

The next jobs will be to seal all of the exposed edges with an acrylic edge dye which will then be sanded smooth and coated with beeswax.

Following this the whole bag will be cleaned and given a coat of mink oil then carnauba wax.

Michael

[alc3261]

My Mum and Dad gave me my Medical Bag (traditional Gladstone) when I qualified as a Dr (1985). Mum re-stitched it for me about 3-4 years ago - it will see me out!!

[MY63]

My Mum and Dad gave me my Medical Bag (traditional Gladstone) when I qualified as a Dr (1985). Mum re-stitched it for me about 3-4 years ago - it will see me out!!

I would love to see a picture of your bag if you have one.

I have a watch list just for old leather bags now as well as all of the other stuff I seem to be accumulating

Michael

[alc3261]

My Mum and Dad gave me my Medical Bag (traditional Gladstone) when I qualified as a Dr (1985). Mum re-stitched it for me about 3-4 years ago - it will see me out!!

I would love to see a picture of your bag if you have one.

I have a watch list just for old leather bags now as well as all of the other stuff I seem to be accumulating


Michael

I can take a photo for you to see (I'll avoid the inside as it is rather messy!!)

[MY63]

The main body of the bag is together now the final part of re assembly is to fit the top section which I have began to fit.

IMG_8770 by my0771, on Flickr

IMG_8772 by my0771, on Flickr

The long ends you can see on the right front and back left were used to join the top section to the main body I just need to sew the front and rear sections

I have added some text to my flickr account folder for this project the Album is called Rogers bag https://www.flickr.com/photos/470804...57645205341229
if you have 10 minutes to fill

Thanks

[alc3261]

I just wonder if I know Roger!!

[MY63]

I just wonder if I know Roger!!

I don't normally use peoples names but as he is DrRoger on fpn I thought it would be ok to use Roger you could always drop him a pm

[MY63]

As you can see I have started to fix the upper section of the case in place as ever there is a lot of sewing involved.


IMG_8794 by my0771, on Flickr


My main concern has been that the bag would continue to close with the additions I have made good news it still closes.


IMG_8791 by my0771, on Flickr


Thanks for looking


Michael

[MY63]

I have been unwell recently and have not been able to work on my projects,
I have been reading and watching TV I saw an antique perfume case that held three glass tubes with silver caps so I will be making one of those.

A member of another forum pointed me toward a UK company who make high end bags on looking at their site I found their old trade name and was able to buy this one on line.

pendragon bag by my0771, on Flickr

I have also bought some new pricking irons for marking stitches, a round or head knife for cutting leather and some new threads only one pen so far.
I am pleased to say I am up and about again now so hopefully my spending will stop now

Michael

[scrivelry]

I have been unwell recently and have not been able to work on my projects,
I have been reading and watching TV I saw an antique perfume case that held three glass tubes with silver caps so I will be making one of those.

A member of another forum pointed me toward a UK company who make high end bags on looking at their site I found their old trade name and was able to buy this one on line.

pendragon bag by my0771, on Flickr

I have also bought some new pricking irons for marking stitches, a round or head knife for cutting leather and some new threads only one pen so far.
I am pleased to say I am up and about again now so hopefully my spending will stop now

Michael

Ah - so are you making a small case to hold three Goulet sample vials?

And I totally get hoping that being up and about means less time to find interesting things on ebay... we have had an influx here of pewter items to be used in our living history impressions. No idea who ordered those...

Puts hands in pockets, whistles while looking off casually in other directions and tries to appear innocent...

[MY63]

Hi Srivelry

"Ah - so are you making a small case to hold three Goulet sample vials?"

Not yet but if one is required I will. Just send the measurements.

I am going to check my TiVo box for the programme I think it was about 6 inches high with 3 glass cylinders about 1 inch in diameter and it was triangular in shape

IMG_8804 by my0771, on Flickr

It does not look triangular from this picture I took three pieces of dowel 21 mm in diameter and fastened them together which I then wrapped in kitchen towel and finally wrapped the wet leather around it.

I plan to keep some special pens in it but this is a prototype for now.

[MY63]

Here is the inspiration for the case my case will be a little smaller and taller to accommodate three pens

IMG_8808 by my0771, on Flickr

I will switch this to the correct pen cases thread as I think I have just agreed to buy another bag to restore it is another Gladstone type bag pictures will follow as soon as the purchase is confirmed.

Thanks

Michael

[scrivelry]

That is a delightful little case! I was wondering why you were making one without telling us about the bottles you were going to put in it, until you said you would use it for pens. This is much nicer than what I was picturing in my head!