Tuesday, 11 September 2012

Introducing the Poke!

The poke is a traditional little leather pouch I am adding to my arsenal. I wanted to make something small and affordable for everyone and these are great for carrying around small items like coins. The small pokes are about 5 inches deep and the larger ones are about 7 inches deep (they all vary slightly in size because they are handmade, but just to give you an idea of size).

Pokes! Draw string closure made from matching leather.

Monday, 10 September 2012

Goat Hide Shoulder Bag

The bag is made from plain black leather, but I added a hair-on goat hide for the flap to make it unique looking. I also added a celtic design concho as a button clasp. I've never had a problem with plain flaps, but a number of people have asked about closures. I think this works well with the goat hair flap. (To see a better image of the concho design go here.)

Goat hair-on hide flap and black leather shoulder bag.

Large pocket (no gusset) and a long, wide strap for comfort. Button closure.

Lilah's Water Bottle Sleeve

Because what's the point of all this lovely work if I can't make something nice for myself? I made this sleeve from the same leather as Lilah's utility belt to match her costume. The monogram was extra work, but totally worth it!

Monogramed sleeve for 591ml bottles.

Monday, 3 September 2012

Water Bottle Sleeves

Dear LARPers, are you tired of unsightly water bottles wrecking your immersion? Well now there's a solution! Introducing my very own water bottle sleeve design. I've been struggling with prototypes for months, but I finally have something that is easy to use and will blend into any costume. No more fooling around with water skins or carrying unsightly plastic bottles, just grab your water, slip it into the sleeve, attach it to your belt and run off to adventure!

Period looking leather covers most of the bottle. Out of sight, out of mind.

Line-24 snap for easy attachment/removal from belt. Draw string for easy closure.

Snap it on and go!
This is the water bottle size, but I'm going to make a roomier one for larger Gatorade type bottles/cans. I'm also looking at making a version that is just the sleeve for around the campsite or for tossing into larger bags incase the belt clip is not needed.