Leather Hunting Bag Kit

Kit Description & Options:

This innovative kit is designed to allow for multiple types of historical strap and flap attachments, as well as providing alternatives to customize flap shape, flap decorative tooling, flap attachment options, button closure, strap attachment options, right vs left strap buckle wear, pockets, protection option for stitching clamp, etc.

All these options will be discussed in detail in our website instructions.

This kit is constructed with two major body design options for you to select based on your skill and preference.

1. Option A: Flat-Sewn Bag with Divided Body Compartment:

• This is the simplest bag for a first-time leather enthusiast to create. This yields the classic appearance of visible stitches surrounding the body of the bag and the interior of the bag free of any seams. The body of the bag will appear visually slightly larger than option B, but may feel slightly tighter around the edges when reaching inside the bag. Wet molding is part of the included process to help open the body of the bag. A divider piece within the body is provided as a custom feature.

2. Option B: Turned Bag with an Open Body and External Welt Seam:

• This bag requires slightly more advanced techniques for a leather enthusiast to create. This yields the more finished/modern appearance of invisible stitches on the body of the bag but the interior of the bag includes the seam allowance. There will also be a welt on the body’s seam (a narrow strip of leather that provides strength for the stitches), but this is more difficult to sew for a beginner. The body of the bag will appear visually slightly smaller than option A, but may feel slightly wider when reaching inside the bag. The divider is not recommended for this option due to the thickness of leather during the hand-sewing process.

Note: There will be un-used pieces of leather depending on which option you choose. We offer alternative suggestions on how to utilize those pieces to enhance your customization in our website instructions.