I always wanted a vintage military medical bag, but in leather instead of canvas. I finally decided to give it a go. I tried a new process of obsessively counting the stitches to make sure both sides had equal stitch holes. I then made sure to punch them with a snazzy diamond stitching chisel.
Ain't as fancy as I like, but it's just for me. If i were to do this again, I would probably make the corners rounded. Other than that, it looks pretty darned nice. more pics after the jump.
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| Bag, opened. |
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| Rather thin, but keeps me from overstuffing with crap. |
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| The back, with a little of the strap. The strap is adjustable, but i made it for me, so it fits perfectly. |
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I made a pocket for an iPad or paperwork. The pocket ALSO has pockets which can hold various pens, sharp objects, and business card holders. Also notice the D loops on the strap; one is inside, and one is outside. I clip my keys to the loop on the left side of the bag, where i can clip something else to the other D loop when I am carrying the bag.
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The bag already looks like it's been dragged through a briar patch, but the leather has a "special treatment" that takes on the abuse like a badge of honor. I can get rid of some of the scuffs with some heat or with some mink oil.
