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Post by Sicilianhunter on Aug 10, 2020 16:24:33 GMT -7
I started with 17oz hemp and waxed linen thread. Cut out a standard military pattern that I prefer by cutting a long rectangle and doubling it on itself to make the bag. Hemmed the top edge of what would become the front of the bag, sewed the sides and turned the bag right side out before hemming the flap. I used a back stitch for everything up until this point.  I used beeswax to waterproof the bag  Added a strap of the same fabric with the raw edges folded in about 1/4” each side (lengthwise) and whip stitched that length all the way down. Attached it to the back of the bag at slight angles outward.  Stitched on buttons and holes and it ready for the trail  |
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Post by brokennock on Aug 10, 2020 22:53:25 GMT -7
Well done my friend.
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Aug 11, 2020 4:21:30 GMT -7
Nock, Thanks!! BTW, I used your oven trick last night. Worked like a charm to spread out the wax more evenly. Even got rid of the pesky mark from where I left the iron sitting too long!! LOL |
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Post by hawkeyes on Aug 11, 2020 5:51:19 GMT -7
Very well done, very clean and neat. I'd recommend coating the strap with wax as well.
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Post by brokennock on Aug 11, 2020 6:35:52 GMT -7
Yes, I would definitely coat the strap as well. If it gets soaked it will stretch, and, probably be quite uncomfortable.
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Post by spence on Aug 11, 2020 8:15:31 GMT -7
Very nice job. I think you will be pleased with the beeswax treatment. I've found it to be impressively durable and efficient. Here's my haversack with 30 years of wear on it, the coating has never worn thin, cracked, flaked or otherwise deteriorated. I've never had to do anything to it.   I didn't treat my strap, didn't want it stiff, it has never been a problem. Spence |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Aug 11, 2020 12:23:45 GMT -7
Very nice job. I think you will be pleased with the beeswax treatment. I've found it to be impressively durable and efficient. Here's my haversack with 30 years of wear on it, the coating has never worn thin, cracked, flaked or otherwise deteriorated. I've never had to do anything to it. I didn't treat my strap, didn't want it stiff, it has never been a problem. Spence I appreciate the compliments!! I decided not to wax the shoulder strap because I was unsure what the was would do in the heat. Although the main bag could stain my clothes as well on a hot day as well, that was my thinking at the time |
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Post by hawkeyes on Aug 11, 2020 13:13:29 GMT -7
Very nice job. I think you will be pleased with the beeswax treatment. I've found it to be impressively durable and efficient. Here's my haversack with 30 years of wear on it, the coating has never worn thin, cracked, flaked or otherwise deteriorated. I've never had to do anything to it. I didn't treat my strap, didn't want it stiff, it has never been a problem. Spence I appreciate the compliments!! I decided not to wax the shoulder strap because I was unsure what the was would do in the heat. Although the main bag could stain my clothes as well on a hot day as well, that was my thinking at the time I waxed the strap on a small linen bag I carry misc. natural tinder materials in. Honestly think either way you'd be fine. A small amount of wax is only required to do the job and and overabundance applied will obviously saturate the fibers causing the material not to soak in anymore. Well done again, the simple haversack is an absolute must. |
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Post by Black Hand on Aug 12, 2020 10:46:32 GMT -7
Remove excess wax by placing between newspaper on a cookie sheet in the warm oven. Once cooled, soften by scrunching and working with your hands. This makes the bag flexible.
An alternative is to hang the bag and go after it with a hair dryer on high. Start at the top and work your way to the bottom. The excess wax will drip and/or create stalactites that can be removed.
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