first sewing machine project-Oilskin Haversack

[Man of Tanith]

I have had a hankering for an oilcloth haversack for some time having watched quite a few youTube videos.
so following a wanted Ad and a generous trade from Bilmo i found myself with sufficient material and no idea what to do next.
a few conversations with Mesquite resulted in a how to use a sewing machine lesson/session on saturday past.
then whilst chattin with Lisa (Lady of Tanith) and my mum i was reminded that there was my grandmothers old Singer (185k handcrank) at mums and it was mine. Last night Steve came over and after a bit of a tinker i finished the haversack off.
As you can see it rides nice and high up my body which i prefer keepin it snug and not flapping about.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd...._=1435521084_ff249a18e609dd0bd85988781e2dbbb5
In the lid of the haversack is another pocket for smaller bits or items i may wish to grab out more often.https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd...._=1435151604_d61bfc9bd5348094eebe9f9f583da63c

As i said this was the first sewing machine project and I'm hooked already plotting my next ones once i get some spare funds.
i even have improvements in mind for my next haversack.
thanks for looking


Ps im havin issues insertin pics using my phone apologies for the links best i can do at moment

 

[Mesquite]

He was a happy bunny playing with his new toy for sure

 

[John Fenna]

Careful now!
It gets addictive!

 

[Man of Tanith]

Careful now!
It gets addictive!

Mr Fenna.
i already have 6 ideas for new projects.

No wait 7

Erm 8.....

Blast

 

[Mesquite]

Careful now!
It gets addictive!

... he's been hooked well and truly John. He's even running the design for your backpack around in his mind now

 

[Harvestman]

Nice man bag. Good work.

 

[Man of Tanith]

Thanks Harvestman

 

[sgtoutback]

Nice project. Looks you were enjoying it

 

[John Fenna]

Mr Fenna.
i already have 6 ideas for new projects.

No wait 7

Erm 8.....

Blast

So few?

 

[Man of Tanith]

9

No wait 10.

Damn im meant to be focusin on our wedding (im reliably informed there is 148 days until the big day)

Wait 11.

No 12.......

 

[Man of Tanith]

Nice project. Looks you were enjoying it

I get a kick out of using tools that are also family heirlooms.
one of my Awls for leather belonged to my great great grandfather.
its a nice wee extra to the whole Project.

Coincidentally my nans machine is pretty much immaculate and even has half a bottle of the original oil still with it.

 

[Clouston98]

Cracking stuff Sam mate!

 

[Macaroon]

That's a great-looking shoulder bag with what, for me, is the most important design feature in one of these........Big wide shoulder strap. Good colour, too

 

[Man of Tanith]

Thanks.
yeah a wide straps essential if you intend to actually use it to hold any kind of weight

 

[OurAmericanCousin]

That's a right smart looking sack, indeed. Nicely done, and true to the old school, time-tested designs of yore.

All the more prideful with the familial ties running through its entirety.

You can always incorporate your new passion into your upcoming nuptuals. All you have to do is convince the little lady that an oilskin set of tuxedo tails is the only logical and sensible wedding attire in case it rains.

Hey, its worth a shot.

 

[Angst]

nice one sam....good job....and lovely to see we now have another sewing machine addict in the house....

s

 

[DurhamBushcrafter]

You can always incorporate your new passion into your upcoming nuptuals. All you have to do is convince the little lady that an oilskin set of tuxedo tails is the only logical and sensible wedding attire in case it rains.

Hey, its worth a shot.

THIS!