Belt Bags

These period style bags are larger than the belt pouches I make, but still have the benefit of hanging from a belt. Based on the Butterick pattern B5371, I cut them out of suede splits and stitched them together by hand.

Period belt bags made from suede splits.

Meduim "Buckskinner" shoulder bag

I'm working on some larger pieces. Here's the first finished one. A very simple, "buckskinner" style over-the-shoulder bag done in a durable black suede. All hand stitched with a wide strap.

Black over-the-shoulder bag.

Simple, single pocket with wide strap.

Medium sized bag on a medium sized person for scale. :D

2011 Belt Pouches

Four new belt pouches ready for the new LARP season! Each pouch is set with a line 24 snap on the front and the back strap for easy removal (live and learn). Leathers range from stiff stone oiled cow hide to hair-on-hide.

Everyone's favourite belt pouch is back!

Peacock Mask

I made this for the masquerade, but couldn't go to the ball. *sniff* Oh well, there's always next year! Carved out of thick (9-10oz) leather and painted with metallic acrylics.

Leather peacock mask by Sabine Gorecki.

Clutch purse

I made this for a gift exchange, and I'm pleased to see my hand stitching improve so much. I think I finally got the knack!

Gray clutch purse with hair-on-hide flap.

Oh, look at that stitching!

Spirit Pouch

I made this tiny pouch based on the Butterick pattern B5371 out of scraps. I added the fringe on the bottom and turned it into a necklace instead of a belt bag.You can see the full sized versions here.

Little "spirit pouch" necklace.