Author Topic: Hand Sewing Binocular Cases and Double Thermos Cases. (Read 4294 times)

DUKE DEADEYE NUKEM · « **on:** September 03, 2011, 02:18:22 PM »

I have three sets of Vintage "Aladdin Thermos's" and "Wide Mouth Themos's" I want to make case's to hold two or one of each 1 wide mouth and one hot drink. Plus two binocular case's. One "Cabelas Astronomical Binocular 20X80" and one "Vintage Redfield Black Armored 10X40".

I have the Stohlman book on sewing sew it looks like I can do the bottom like a toe plug on a holster like in Chucks DVD.
What I'm thinking is the top should be mitered at 45 degrees and sewn in that way. Am I close?
TIA,
Duke

Slowhand Bob · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2011, 05:36:04 PM »

Perhaps someone will jump in and help out but Stohlman did a series of three books on making leather cases and almost your exact projects are covered in them. They are a pretty nice set and cover many good techniques and skills that are frequently needed. I will try to remember to check which books cover these particular projects BUT it will likely be Monday before I go out to the shop again.

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · « **Reply #2 on:** September 03, 2011, 05:46:06 PM »

Just use the old case to make a new template , and most are tapered

tEN wOLVES

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DUKE DEADEYE NUKEM · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2011, 06:02:16 PM »

Quote from: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on September 03, 2011, 05:46:06 PM

Just use the old case to make a new template , and most are tapered

tEN wOLVES

They never came with a case unfortunately. The originals were leather covered cardboard. I'm swinging towards 12oz for this beings the two thermos's are heavy when filled and need some support whilst hanging from a saddle horn.