Leather Draw String Bags for Free

[trbacon]

I know some people get upset when they think about using animal fur for things, but as far as I am concerned, what better way to honor an animal's life after it became roadkill! Oh, and I love the idea of the free leather. Wish I lived closer to a furniture place..

[ctrichell]

Awesome bags. Do you sell them?

[enochseyes3]

Great bags, for sure. Hmmm, wonder if our furniture stores would give up their old sample books. ;) It's worth a try.

[browntroutfisherman]

Hi Sean - Love the idea of sourcing the soft leather... bet all the swatches in my area are long gone by now though...! :-) ...However I will be seeing what I can find locally.

[NewbieCamper]

The extent of your knowledge is incredible. We're so lucky to live in the age of the 'Net and therefore be the recipient of your generous sharing!!

[seanmulhall]

@NewbieCamper

Thank you for your kind comments

[NewbieCamper]

Another brilliant idea!

[VeronicasMidget]

Great tip Sean as ever, you are tha man!

[AnuliaSuper]

This is so amazing! i wish i had all of the necessary supplies though :(

[thebiggestnobody1]

dont meen to sound mean but you sound like your 14 but look 30

[cooooool32]

whats in your tinder bag



[seanmulhall]

@cooooool32

I keep cotton wool balls, clematis bark, birch bark, Vaseline and charcloth.

[drduncan74]

Now that is a great idea!!!! Thanks

[Migopower]

i like the way u sed a roadkilled fox.......but i guess there is some people that is really pissed when they see this bag of yours....the head on the bag was kinda overkill haha but whatever. its a nice bag anyway. its better than leave the fox rotting in the ditch..

[seanmulhall]

@Migopower

Thats what I think. Thanks for the comment.

[giutoniolo]

Great job Sean! Ive made some using blue heavy denim but I sometimes use leather too! Thanks for posting it bro!!

[cirquedebeaute]

Thats what I thought.. Thanx

[cirquedebeaute]

What type of sewing machine and needle did you use?? I was under the impression that you need an upolstery machine to sew leather? Thanx

[seanmulhall]

@cirquedebeaute

You do really. I have broken two domestic machines. Now I use an awl and thick sewing needles.

[columbinecc]

this is really cool, do perhaps know how to make an ushanka(russian fur hat) out of rabbit? could you make a video if you do?

[seanmulhall]

@columbinecc

I have made a few fur hats but never videoed any of them. The next one I make I will video.

[Vergil1Dante0]

You're insane, why did you take off the tail?

[Saradamon]

i forgot about the sample booklet thing! i'd heard about that a few months ago, but never had time to go further into attempting working with leather.

also, i have some vegan/veggi friends who i MUST show this to :P

[AlexAvet53]

Nice video, Thank you.

[awarenessis]

Inspirational! Brilliant!

[WhistWight]

Thank you so much for posting this. A lot of other drawstring bag tutorials are really confusing and hard to follow, but this is simple and straight forward and would work just as easily with cloth I would imagine. I was wondering, how were the D-rings sewn into the fox shoulder bag? And, since you mentioned you replaced the strap with leather in previous comments, did that remove the D-rings altogether?

Thanks so much again!

[TrueOutdoorsMan16]

Sean you are great. Love your vids cool bags by the way :)

[labrat7357]

Hi, If you want to make a bag that has a flat base leave the swatches with straight sides &, sew around the outside as normal. Then put your thumb and forefinger inside to form the corners of a rectangle or square base. You will have a little triangle of excess leather at each end of the bottom seem.Mark and sew at right angles to the bottom seam of the bag . you end up with something that looks like the bottom of a tetra pack. Also if you use two strings fed from either end,no clips required..

[MissJenee123]

Are you wearing a snuggie?!

[kingguthery]

cool

[clewi1091]

very very nice.

[IronManTalks]

That's awesome. I was actually thinking about where I could find some bags like this or go about making them myself today. And then I came across your videos and then found this video. You're very creative. I wish there were more people like you in the world. Most people aren't very useful or creative, just destructive. It's always nice to come across someone who breaks the mold and actually does something with the time and material that they have. Kudos.

[bushcraftourway]

sean, could i perhaps buy the fox shoulder bag?

please pm me

thanks

calum

[seanmulhall]

@bushcraftourway

Sorry Calum I have already given it away. Thanks for asking though.

[bushcraftourway]

@seanmulhall no worries :)

[hulk239239]

@seanmulhall is it just my youtube fucking up or is the vid out of sync

[blacktacticalninja]

i've gotta go find some road kill lol

[Cookingtothemax]

it seems real good till you get to teh road kill and full face fox bag....

thanks... idk if i want to get into a hobbie that gives me an inclination to obtain dead animals off public roads...

[clewi1091]

@Cookingtothemax it would be a good way to get use out of an animal that was killed by a car and it would do a public service for your community. a lot of people would have a problem with it though so i understand. i remember back when coon hides were bringing good money. people would hunt them but also pick them up along side the road.

[Vandale2006]

what a way to recycle.whats your wife say when you bring home road kill lol!

[seanmulhall]

@Vandale2006 Initially she thought I was having a mid life crisis, but now she just thinks I'm mad. LOL

[OregonBackpacker]

is your smaller fox bag two peices or did you skinn it like a sock and just sow the bottem

[jabames]

where did you get the leather? from a sofa store with leather samples?

[HaTe616]

Great idea :) Thank you for sharing :)

[astig016gurl]

uhmm I don't think so about the combining color, but it's great, cool.:)

[XCritonX]

Before I was born my Dad had a client that went bankrupt. The client made leather products and still had a huge stack of full pelts left. Instead of getting paid the $500 he was owed, my Dad got a stack of full cow hides about 2 meters high. I was still making craft projects out of them until I was about 15. I even sold some of the things I made. Sold some nice vests to a local biker gang.

[Pawnbroker00]

damned desync

[ybotn]

crafty...

[CrickTroutMaster]

that fix shoulder bag is terrific. In my opinion, the nylon straps ruin the traditional look though, but do what makes you happy. thank you for the video, and great job once again!

[ojoj626]

i like that fox bag makes good ammo pouch

[H0LL0WBELLY]

wow loved that-I wanna make a small one for a mojo bag.Awesome vid mate.

cheers from the southwest coast of England.

[Gator8881369]

I've never had an interest in this sort of thing, but your video makes it look easy and fun. Your style bags would make nice handmade gifts. I may give it a try and make some for family gifts.

Funny, I found this video by chance while looking for ideas on how to cook a rabbit.

I'm an American and I must say that you Brits seem quite handy.

Thank you for your video.

Please have a nice day.

Cheers....

[seanmulhall]

Thank you

[wulfesinger67]

great deal on the samples i have been using of pant legs and shirt sleves and sewing them shut and adding the draw string but i like your better. i did find som old leather coats at a rumage sale i cut up for scrape too.

[hiyuu888]

hi there do u now ur fox draw string bag

can i buy it or could u give it to me please~

[baytownbert2]

That is excellent and really inspires me to try one or more. Thanks for sharing!

[secretscot]

What sort of thread did you use?

I've found that dental floss works really well for stitching leather as it is strong and easy to get hold of.

It's up to you if you use the minty stuff!!!

[seanmulhall]

I use heavy duty cotton. Never tried dental floss. Might look into it though.

[monkeybuttgut]

i should make a fox hand warmer like the ones Quarter backs and deer hunters use and just make the fur on the inside put a hand warmer in there and hands never cold again

[globe255]

hmmn is the fox dead?

[jackassk1234]

the fox pouch you could turn it inside out and keep your hands warm

[IrelyOnearthsSupply]

great video

[kenmasters8]

very cool video. very simple design, very doable at home

[rico522]

Sean, what a great way to source leather!!! Thank you so much.

[NeoLudditeDave]

Brilliant. Great idea with sourcing the leather samples.

[staceyh81]

Awesome..that was so easy..i need to make my son a big one for hallowen. hes gonna be a pirate and he needs something to carry his loot =)

[sweetypie000]

someone could make a fortune if you drive up any motorway in the UK. the roadkill on the roads is appaulingly high

[13farseer13]

that is so perfect... just so perfect.

[kevporteretna1]

Sean, you shoud start selling these pouches. You would make some good money.

[Ossadawn]

I'd say that the idea of his video was the anti-thesis of making money, really. I often see people selling pouches like this on the net, and asking what I consider absurd amounts of money for little leather pouches just because they're linked to that money swallowing hobbie brand of "Bushcraft". Sean has shown us a way here to get ourselves kitted up without having to spend a fortune.

[seanmulhall]

I with 100%. I have no interest in selling amy of the items I make. I show people how to make things for them selves. Lots more make it your self videos on the way. Not all completly free though but much cheaper than buying them else where.

[findingusernamesux11]

Like the roadkill bag Mister!

Guess you have to speak your way out of it every time you use it huh?

Great videos!

-Nic.

[seanmulhall]

I dont take it out anywhere for that very reason. Although it was road kill the animal rights people would still lynch me.

[f00ky3w2oob]

Holy poop Sean, somea your earlier videos had me wondering, but you're hardcore, which makes you awesome

[heml0ck01]

I love the fox bag..... Now I need a dead fox on the road ....... I dont see alot of that around here... I might have to get one the hard way or the expencive way eather way i want one of them bags... Awesome work great video!

[2il2kill]

what do you do to the back of the samples to get them the same colour, in the video they liik the same colour of the front of the sample. i am dyin to make one of these bags there brilliant, purfect for carrying tinder and thoes zip lock freezer bags around

[seanmulhall]

The backs are very similar in colouer naturally. It only seems to be the front that vary greatly.

[emoistheway4me]

Would you sell the fox hand bag the full one with the head, whiskers, ect ect as you explained. I would buy it off you

[locke6206]

Now that fox bag is awesome! Wish i could find a fox skin like that. Amazing!

[bowmasterpigo13]

hey i just made a bag in 5 minutes it is so mad and easy thanks

[turdburper]

Excellent thinking outside the box...errr...bag as it may be. Nice job!

[DeviousLittleFox]

I live in the UK ^^ eBay is a good source for finding hides, Im lucky enough to be involved in shooting so have acess to fur, I just dont really know how to tan it, my boyfriend is using this "hide tanning formula" in an orange bottle, and is saying he's getting good results, but id like to see it for myself to see if it is actually good hehe. What tanning method to you use?

[DeviousLittleFox]

's a really nice fox bag, I collect fur and stuff too ^^ Me and my boyfriend are learning the ropes of tanning. Do you make fox bags for people if they pay you, or don't you do that? (Would like a fox bag)

[seanmulhall]

I have never been asked to make anything for some one else. I am happy to make a bay its just finding a fox to use. As I have said I dont hunt and only use road kill. I am looking for a fox for my self as I want to get a complete hide (feet and tail included) Where do you live UK or abroad? I have just finished tanning some deer hides. A fallow deer I was given and a Muntjac I found road kill.

[anyonefindAMERICA]

Tell me more about the foxes...George. Seriously though thanks for passing on your knowledge.GOD bless you.

[TaeIeon]

nice fox bag

[sp0ttedp0ny330]

here in the states, i go out "junking"-ppl put old furniture out to the curb for garbage pickup-i got enuf leather(yes REAL)off of a couch to make a shirt & some leggings with-i just put the un-dyed side to the outside ;) also grab leather & suede coats/jackets @ thrift stores

[seanmulhall]

Getting leather from old dicrded sofas is a great idea. An you got enought to make a shirt and leggings. I have a design for a mountain man style coat in my head. Just needed to get enough leather. I'll be looking out for old sofas now. Thanks for the tip.

[fly2000jtb]

I make bags as well, your way is cool too! Thanks for posting your videos.

[Konnayaha]

Sean you're some dude. I'm watching all your videos, some reallyhelpful info.

Thanks mate :)

[flamedrag18]

lol, awesome fox bag

[maxpullara1]

I think the whole fox bag you made is sold a little short with the webbing strap.. Put a leather one on!!!

[seanmulhall]

I accept your comment. I have a leather strap on it now but at the time of the video I only had a nylon strap to hand.

[flamedrag18]

you should make a video showing it then, then we can see your handy work more

[maxpullara1]

The leather sample idea ... Genius!!!! I hear the land of leather is going bust so guess where I am going tomorrow! Nice one the silver fox great video

[maradrew]

wow! very nice hobby!

[Rosheikh]

Pure Awesomeness !!! :)

[redtailedboaz1408]

great man i like the fox bags

[cabbage0dusk]

Thats really cool, i'm deffinatly gonna try and make a couple of them myself!

[MichelleJonesPhotog]

Rock on with your Blue Peter self!

Great hint and tips about getting free leather, thank you!

[sim0b]

Wow sean m8 that is amazing. The pouches remind me of the medieval days when they would barter, and keep their coins in their pouches! Lord of the rings or something! I'm gonna try and make one one day using what u showed us on this post. Its good to learn new skills init. simo

[SkogKniv]

Very nice work mate. Nothing like bits of hobbies to keep yourself busy.

[4ancientarts]

nice vid,... I have done the same... skinned road kills and also found a complete tanned hide at a flea market for two dollars

[seanmulhall]

Wow that was a lucky find.

[iscay666]

With skinning road kill isn't that a little stinky?? and it can be dangerous if the animal is diseased.

[4ancientarts]

ya have to be selective, not to old and I wear latex gloves. To skin most small animals takes less than 10 min. Depending on how you process (hair on/hair off) and (wet scrape or dry scrape) . I do traditional brain tanning on all my hides.

[ROFLpwnedvideos]

That's incredibly resourceful.

Very nice!

[jetfuel545]

You are a very creative man. hats off to you. Jet over and out

[raindog951]

Great video! I love those bags. They're very useful and look just the job.

[SpacedTime]

Cool man, you really got a lot out of the effort there.

[charper3006]

Nice job Sean.

The fox bag is really nice.

[FriarTuck1961]

Free, useful and beautiful, what more could one ask.

Well earned maximum stars.

[Krynnr]

TOP marks, something for nothing and looks good too.

[hoosierarcher]

Another source for inexpensive leather is going to Good Will stores where you can buy clothing including leather coats and jackets very cheaply indeed. A friend of mine recent bought a brown leather coat and was able to make two quivers from the sleeves, dozens of arm gaurds and finger tabs for archery and a pair of moccasins. I think he said the jcoat was $3.00. How many draw string bags you could make from it is anyone's guess but I should think it would be about as many as you'd need.

[seanmulhall]

Excellent tip thanks mate I'll have a look around. Any chance of some photos of the moccassins. If so PM me and i'll give you my email address.

Sean

[hoosierarcher]

Sean I'll ask my friend if he took any pics and I'll forward them to your e-mail.

[pjm1994]

brill vid

[listentoacdc2]

Very good ideas! I'll have to try this sometime.