shadowmib
Scout
Besides swordfighting, when I was in the SCA, I picked up the skill of leatherworking. I have done quite a few things, but most of them now belong to other people, or are not readily at hand.
The pouch is the most practical item, the head piece was more decorative, but could be the basis for a nifty hat if I permanently attached the fabric.
I made these both about 10-15 years ago.
Belt pouch featuring carved Celtic design on the bottom and dual shields on the flap (that was my shield I carried in the SCA) Brass lion drawer pull for a clasp. There was originally a glass bead on the cord but it broke. The bead would go through the ring and keep it from coming open if the ring wasnt lifted.
Side view of the pouch. When empty it sits pretty flat. I have the bottom stretched out so it would stand on its own. The bottom can fold as narrow as the top part. Black suede for the sides and bottom. Top edge of the suede is folded over on the inside and roughly stitched.
Side/bottom pic with the pouch fully loaded. It's as big as one of those old school lunchboxes.
Detail of the belt loops. (The fleur de lis stamps reference France. My persona was a Norman mercenary warrior in the late 11th century. )
Details of the stitching of the pouch. It was done with a heavy waxed sinew, double-stitched with two needles criss-crossing though the holes. The suede on the inside top was folded over and tackd together with some nylon thread, I was going to finish it, but liked the rougher look so kept it that way.
Head piece I wore at the Texas Renaissance Festival when not wearing my fighting helmet. It matched my armor. Made from thin scrap leather. Stamped with some tools. Details painted gold, and Antiquing stain over the whole thing. Overlaps were double-stitched by hand.
Detail of the top. Tooled edges, and center riveted with a copper rivet and burr, then peened down.
More detail of the stamping. Side joints single stitched by hand.
Quick shot of how it is meant to be worn, with a triangle of black (or other color.. black matched my armor) cloth.
The pouch is the most practical item, the head piece was more decorative, but could be the basis for a nifty hat if I permanently attached the fabric.
I made these both about 10-15 years ago.
Belt pouch featuring carved Celtic design on the bottom and dual shields on the flap (that was my shield I carried in the SCA) Brass lion drawer pull for a clasp. There was originally a glass bead on the cord but it broke. The bead would go through the ring and keep it from coming open if the ring wasnt lifted.
Side view of the pouch. When empty it sits pretty flat. I have the bottom stretched out so it would stand on its own. The bottom can fold as narrow as the top part. Black suede for the sides and bottom. Top edge of the suede is folded over on the inside and roughly stitched.
Side/bottom pic with the pouch fully loaded. It's as big as one of those old school lunchboxes.
Detail of the belt loops. (The fleur de lis stamps reference France. My persona was a Norman mercenary warrior in the late 11th century. )
Details of the stitching of the pouch. It was done with a heavy waxed sinew, double-stitched with two needles criss-crossing though the holes. The suede on the inside top was folded over and tackd together with some nylon thread, I was going to finish it, but liked the rougher look so kept it that way.
Head piece I wore at the Texas Renaissance Festival when not wearing my fighting helmet. It matched my armor. Made from thin scrap leather. Stamped with some tools. Details painted gold, and Antiquing stain over the whole thing. Overlaps were double-stitched by hand.
Detail of the top. Tooled edges, and center riveted with a copper rivet and burr, then peened down.
More detail of the stamping. Side joints single stitched by hand.
Quick shot of how it is meant to be worn, with a triangle of black (or other color.. black matched my armor) cloth.
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