Musings of an Imperfect Man In Search of a Handmade Life
Taking a break from work to make something for myself… I don’t wear a watch every day but when I do, I like it to be comfortable and not at all flashy. I was never a fan of wearing a watch when I wasn’t working but having a crew who expect regular breaks and a […]
Read More Making a NATO-Style Watch BandOriginally posted on The Reverend's Big Blog of Leather:
A flacket is a type of leather flask or bottle made from only two pieces of leather, one for the front and one for the back. It has no base, but may additionally have a welt or gasket piece between the front and back. Depending…
Shop aprons are not as widely used as in the past. I believe this is related to our modern view on clothing and how it has changed over the past century. Not only are we training less in the trades, our clothes are ridiculously cheap in the modern world. Low prices and availability keeps our […]
Read More Make a Shop ApronOriginally posted on Wild Tuscany Bushcraft:
Old style bushcraft: a medieval possible pouch During the Middle Age was common carrying small items like coins, keys, inside pouches or purses attached to the belt. There are many archaeological and iconographical documents, you can search for your favorite patterns, but there is a model that in my opinion, is one of…
I finally got around to replacing my very old shop apron. It was the standard issue split-leather welder style and over many hard years had amassed large quantities of wood glue, grease, metal grime, blood and membrane (from brain tanning), and other unidentifiable smudges over most of it’s surface. It went into the trash a […]
Read More Leather Shop ApronOr what we might call a messenger bag. I finally finished the commissioned bag from last month based on the beautifully proportioned Roman design. As far as I know, this design dates back to at least the First Century C.E. and judging by it’s logic, probably much further. I think the true loculus (satchel) utilized […]
Read More Roman LoculusTo aid in downsizing our worldly possessions (and tons of raw materials), I initiated the buckskin bag project. The goal is to produce as many little beauties as possible while experimenting and learning new techniques. This is the first run of bags, which still require embellishments, closures, and neck straps. More to come…
Read More Project: Buckskin BagsBag maker and salesman from the 15th century. This should inspire some Medieval era artisans out there. Cutting board and leather knife.
Read More Occupation, Bag MakerI had a friend shoot a few pictures of the rucksack in action. My only regret is that it could be slightly bigger. But then again, I’d just fill it with more stuff. It should last a lifetime and beyond. Not exactly dressed up here. I’m wearing the old caulking and painting shorts. If I […]
Read More RucksackOne cannot have enough baggage in one’s life. Especially if one is a traveller. On that note, I put together this 18th century style portmanteau to attach to the bottom of my rucksack. It is on the small side for this style bag but the dimensions are based on a convenient size to attach to […]
Read More Petite Portmanteau