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Craftsmanship => Accoutrements => Topic started by: MissouriKid87 on May 09, 2016, 01:00:05 PM

Title: possibles bag
Post by: MissouriKid87 on May 09, 2016, 01:00:05 PM

I made my own possibles bag last October out of cloth is there a way I can protect the bag or would I need to make a new one out of leather? My cloth one was made well, but as we all know cloth can and will wear out,  for deer season last year. If I need to make a new one out of leather is there any plans in detail on how to go about making one.

Title: Re: possibles bag
Post by: rollingb on May 09, 2016, 03:07:09 PM

I'm not aware of any "plans" that go into detail about making a shooting bag/hunting pouch/possibles bag,.... but you might do a google-search for some "how-to" articles, or maybe look for some youtube videos on the topic.  

I've picked up more than a few ideas, by looking at lots of pictures in places like this,.... Contemporary Longrifle Association - Artisans (http://longrifle.com/forsale/default.asp?categoryID=all&)

Title: Re: possibles bag
Post by: hawkthrower on May 10, 2016, 09:24:31 AM

there are so many styles and embellishments that bandolier bags are even in museum collections - both  European and First Nations bags are similarly constructed but decoration and shape varied a lot.
As suggested, Google search for images and you will get an idea of the verity.  

As to size - that seems to be the preference of the person carrying the bag - but most original period bags seem to have been rather smaller than you tend to see today - perhaps 6 to 8 inches wide and similarly 6 to 8 inches deep. The later bandolier bags became much larger and showy... The beaded bags from eastern woodland tribes are beautiful and crafted of both tanned  hide and trade  cloth with glass beads and other decorations. Bandolier Bag Collection - The Collection | Milwaukee Public Museum (https://www.mpm.edu/research-collections/anthropology/online-collections-research/bandolier-bag-collection/collection)

A good sturdy bag of cloth - canvas or heavy wool is not unheard of but tanned hide thick or thin seems to have become the most common possibles container used these days. Embellishment is all up to you!!

Title: Re: possibles bag
Post by: Spotted Bull on May 10, 2016, 12:36:30 PM

Do a search for a book entitled "Recreating the 18th Century Hunting Pouch". It gives a step by step process for creating a pouch out of leather and even has period copied patterns to use.
As to the cloth bag, I would think that adding a bees wax mixture of some type might help to preserve it. Adding a leather piece or two to the bottom of the bag and other "pull points" might also extend it's longevity.

Title: Re: possibles bag
Post by: Spotted Bull on May 10, 2016, 12:37:33 PM

The book is by T.C. Andrews and is available in Amazon I believe.

Title: Re: possibles bag
Post by: Riley/MN on May 10, 2016, 12:52:39 PM

T.C. Albert

Title: Re: possibles bag
Post by: Spotted Bull on May 10, 2016, 01:21:12 PM

That's what I meant...I think autocorrect on my phone changed it!

Title: Re: possibles bag
Post by: Riley/MN on May 10, 2016, 04:24:43 PM

I get that all the time... Dang Smart Phone thinks it is smarter than me....

Title: Re: possibles bag
Post by: MissouriKid87 on May 12, 2016, 11:20:04 AM

Thanks I'm wasn't sure my cloth bag will last a couple of hunts

Title: Re: possibles bag
Post by: Spotted Bull on May 12, 2016, 12:11:48 PM

Any help you may need or questions you may have about a leather pouch, just fire them off on here. We would be more than happy to help!

Title: Re: possibles bag
Post by: Ridge on May 14, 2016, 05:50:34 AM

Quote from: "MissouriKid87"

Thanks I'm wasn't sure my cloth bag will last a couple of hunts

I've hunted with the same cloth bag for over a decade.

Title: Re: possibles bag
Post by: Ironhand on May 14, 2016, 01:51:32 PM

Quote from: "Ridge"

Quote from: "MissouriKid87"

Thanks I'm wasn't sure my cloth bag will last a couple of hunts

I've hunted with the same cloth bag for over a decade.

My wife made me two grey wool bags over a decade ago.  They still look new despite hard use.

Ironhand

Title: Re: possibles bag
Post by: hawkthrower on May 24, 2016, 09:18:57 AM

here's one I'm working on - still need to stain and finish it - nothing special just a bag - I've made a doeskin flint wallet and ball bag, and have several tins for grease, patches and charcloth that'll go in there with a few other odds and ends...... The strap is next on the project list......


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Title: Re: possibles bag
Post by: PetahW on July 04, 2016, 11:51:31 PM

Quote from: "MissouriKid87"

I made my own possibles bag last October out of cloth, (it was) was made well, but as we all know cloth can and will wear out,  for deer season last year.

If I need to make a new one out of leather is there any plans in detail on how to go about making one.

You already have the detailed plans in your hand........................  :idea .    If you like your cloth bag, disassemble the bag, and use the parts/sections as a pattern for cutting out the same sections out of leather.

Hand sew the leather parts back together with a waxed linen saddlery thread through holes punched with an awl, and you should be good to go (and, hopefully, rightfully proud of your accomplishment).

Just remember to sew it up, inside out (then turn it right side out after the sewing's finished).

   


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