10-08-2008, 10:19 PM
Remember that this is a very hypothetical item! Obviously it existed, and the Column gives us a reasonable idea of its appearance, but with very few finds we just can't be sure of many details. For instance, the studded center ring is a groovy idea, but it could just be a Celtic belt hook! So if you feel cheap and just want to use a plain ring that the flap can tie to with a leather thong, go for it!
The body can be done all in one piece, or pieced together from smaller sections, with the seams covered by various reinforcing strips. I discovered that it's MUCH easier to lay the body out flat, glue all the strips in place (except for the wider one around the perimeter), and stitch all that. (Make sure you don't confuse the front and the back!) It's a lot of stitching... Use a running stitch and don't bother trying to be too neat. Then sew on the wider perimeter strip to the bottom of the bag, leaving the ends that go up the side seams loose. Fold the bag, sew up the sides, then sew the perimeter strip up each side, remembering to include the top rings. That way, you don't have to spend too much time working inside the bag, stabbing the heck out of your fingers, etc.
After a few eveings of stitching, you'll realize why everyone charges a hundred bucks for these silly things!
Have fun,
Matthew
The body can be done all in one piece, or pieced together from smaller sections, with the seams covered by various reinforcing strips. I discovered that it's MUCH easier to lay the body out flat, glue all the strips in place (except for the wider one around the perimeter), and stitch all that. (Make sure you don't confuse the front and the back!) It's a lot of stitching... Use a running stitch and don't bother trying to be too neat. Then sew on the wider perimeter strip to the bottom of the bag, leaving the ends that go up the side seams loose. Fold the bag, sew up the sides, then sew the perimeter strip up each side, remembering to include the top rings. That way, you don't have to spend too much time working inside the bag, stabbing the heck out of your fingers, etc.
After a few eveings of stitching, you'll realize why everyone charges a hundred bucks for these silly things!
Have fun,
Matthew
Matthew Amt (Quintus)
Legio XX, USA
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Legio XX, USA
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