An historical forerunner of the military 'duffle bag' perhaps Keith. Could be the design is a carry over from the 18th century. Tradition maybe or simply enduring, efficient design? They are both very similar I think.
Yes Dave, I thought the same thing. There is even a pattern that is almost identical, including the eyelets and drawstring, but I am not sure how authentic to the 18th century it is.
Gorges. There are some directions & pattern, but my wife did not wholly follow it. She used the sizes. I have added the links to the article for you. If you have any questions I am sure my wife would be only too pleased to help if she can. Regards. Market Wallet & Snapsack Links.
*sigh* I WANT ONE TOO! Great job...I too dabble in making things I see that was the mainstay of the past. No comparisons to the "new" stuff. Happy New Year~~~~
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An historical forerunner of the military 'duffle bag' perhaps Keith. Could be the design is a carry over from the 18th century. Tradition maybe or simply enduring, efficient design? They are both very similar I think.
I see no pattern; did you just eyeball it?
Yes Dave, I thought the same thing. There is even a pattern that is almost identical, including the eyelets and drawstring, but I am not sure how authentic to the 18th century it is.
Gorges. There are some directions & pattern, but my wife did not wholly follow it. She used the sizes. I have added the links to the article for you. If you have any questions I am sure my wife would be only too pleased to help if she can.
Regards.
Market Wallet & Snapsack Links.
http://www.18cnewenglandlife.org/18cnel/wallets.htm
http://www.southernrangers.org/instr.htm
http://www.southernrangers.org/Patrn2.jpg
Greetings from rain soaked Southern California.
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May God bless you and your family in 2011 ~Ron
And always remember... Smiles don't have to be saved for a rainy day. It's good to waste them :-)
*sigh* I WANT ONE TOO! Great job...I too dabble in making things I see that was the mainstay of the past. No comparisons to the "new" stuff.
Happy New Year~~~~
Hi Old Geezer, and welcome to a blog in rainsoaked New England!
And a Happy New Year to you too Diane-Sage Whiteowl.
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