Belt bag

[R.D.Metcalf]

Here are some pics of a belt bag I I cut out and stitched up last night using kens sporran link as a rough guide, its not finished yet but I wanted to see what you guys think, the bag is 7 1/2" wide X 6 1/2" deep the strap between the panels is 1 1/4" wide and the suspension loops are sewn with an X stitch and measure 2 " wide X 3 1/2" long.

[kaelln]

Looks good! What are you planning to use for closure?

[R.D.Metcalf]

Thanks Kaelin. And for closure maybe an antler tip and leather thong

[Mirimaran]

It looks great! Good job, ranger!

[R.D.Metcalf]

Many thanks Ken Heres the bag over half way complete the closure is a small white tail antler tip and a cowhide square sewed on the flap to run the thong through to loop and tie around the antler. I still want to edge the flap but that can wait a bit.

[Peter Remling]

At first i was going to say forget the edging, it looks good as she is, but I took a second look and the edging will make it stand out more. Great job.

[Eric C]

I really like that knife in the one pic! Where'd ya get it?

No, seriously, the bag looks really good. It inspires me to finish the couple of haversacks I started on last month.

[R.D.Metcalf]

Yeah, I wouldnt take a million dollars for my wolfs claw

Pete, I've got a strip of deerskin soaking in some walnut hull dye as we speak and I've turned the house upside down looking for my white thread. So yeah, the edging is a go as soon as I can find my thread

[Frothgar]

very nice. i like the look of the belt and knife as well. very simple, very rugged.
what were you planning on storing in the pouch?

[R.D.Metcalf]

Many thanks, Frothgar. Simple and rugged is the name of the game for me, unfortunately, an artisan, I'm decidely not Right now the only thing in the bag is a swedish fire steel, but a small sewing and fishing kit is definitely in order as well as a whetstone and of course my pipe weed AKA cigarettes and a bit of dried meat, basically whatever I might need at the time.

as for the knife shes been a very good companion on alot of adventures, Eric forged her and I made the pouch sheath shes riding in. Thank you again for the kind words.

[Elegost]

Thats a nice little belt bag, I might have ago at making one

[Elegost]

Well I've finished my belt bag (get pics up when I can) But I can't seem to find a way of making a fastening, does anyone have any ideas? It needs to be simple so its easy to open, yet also strong some my bits won't fall out!

I throught of a button, as buttons are period. As long as there wood (I stain white ones!) But I'm not sure....