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I use linen, hemp and cotton canvas dyed with walnut or coffee dye. All visible parts are hand stitched with linen or hemp thread.
No two bags are the same. I don't use a pattern because, I think, these everyday militia and civilian accoutrements were home made items, originally made from scrap leftover material. Patched when necessary, and discarded when worn out.
I don't artificially distress the bags and I use the leather as I get it. They will break in as you use them.
Lately, I see a tendency towards larger bags at events. But those are starting to resemble hunting "game bags" to me. That's not what I make. My haversacks are for colonial soldiers who will carry some personal items and food; the things they actually did carry while on campaign.
I use hemp web straps on most of the bags, and canvas sewn on some others. They generally run long, you may need to shorten one end and re sew to fit. However, the bottom of the bag should be nowhere near your knee. The midpoint of the bag should be at your waist.
The snapsack and duffels are a comfortable and easy way to carry extra clothes and equipment. Both ends open.
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LINKS
Old Fort Johnson
Western Symposium
2007
Schuylers Co. 1759
BVMA
ML Knives
Turtle Leather
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