Pictures of your Sewing Kit
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Pictures of your Sewing Kit
Attached is a picture of my sewing kit, a necessity for any ranger.
Anyone else care to post pics of theirs?
Anyone else care to post pics of theirs?
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Re: Pictures of your Sewing Kit
Mines not as elaborate, I just keep a pair of those Chinese scissors and some artificial sinew with some steel needles in a needle box. The scissors are sharp enough to use as an awl with most leather weights.
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I love sewing kits, lol lots of goodies there. I think Greg inspired mine, if I remember correctly.
and it fits into this:
Ken
and it fits into this:
Ken
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Here's mine.
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I like those bobbins, Jonathan!
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Thank you Ken, The spools were bought at either Michael's or Jo-Ann's and had to be turned down for them to hold a useful amount of thread, then I stuck a piece of dowel through them to keep them together.
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Jonathan, I have three pairs of scissors like those. They are amazing, aren't they!
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Yes they are, some of the best i've ever used.kaelln wrote:Jonathan, I have three pairs of scissors like those. They are amazing, aren't they!
Re: Pictures of your Sewing Kit
Good stuff here guys! Could I maybe pester you fine folks to sound off on what items you consider essential to have in your field sewing kits?
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Re: Pictures of your Sewing Kit
Needle case
Thread winder with one of my pork bone needles
Buttons weren't in wide use yet for me, and fabric can be cut with my utility knife. So essentially, a needle, thread, and watertight container.
Thread winder with one of my pork bone needles
Buttons weren't in wide use yet for me, and fabric can be cut with my utility knife. So essentially, a needle, thread, and watertight container.
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The essentials for me would be needle, thread, and beeswax.Manveruon wrote:Good stuff here guys! Could I maybe pester you fine folks to sound off on what items you consider essential to have in your field sewing kits?
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Re: Pictures of your Sewing Kit
This is my copy of an 18th century "housewife" sewing kit which I carry in my knapsack.
The pin cushion I stuffed with natural unwashed sheep fleece with the lanolin still in it to protect the needles. A piece of leather supports the shape. I don't need scissors, I use a knife. The animal sinew is for repairing the soles on moccasins.
The pin cushion I stuffed with natural unwashed sheep fleece with the lanolin still in it to protect the needles. A piece of leather supports the shape. I don't need scissors, I use a knife. The animal sinew is for repairing the soles on moccasins.
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Re: Pictures of your Sewing Kit
The kit in the brass box contains some ivory needles I made next to a wood and bone needle case. I am working on antler needles.
Some wooden, leather, antler and mother-of-pearl buttons.
A leather thimble.
cotton thread. I have a couple rolls of flax thread but it is too fragile for sewing so I have no idea of what to do with it.
The kit in the leather bag is more modern.
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ESSENTIALS?
a few needles, large for sinew and small for thread.
thread and sinew.
VERY USEFUL
beeswax for the thread
awl to punch holes through leather
thimble or sailors palm.
buttons. Though I can make those from wood or leather or even knotted cord as needed.
thread and sinew.
VERY USEFUL
beeswax for the thread
awl to punch holes through leather
thimble or sailors palm.
buttons. Though I can make those from wood or leather or even knotted cord as needed.
Those who give up a little freedom in place of a little security will soon discover that they possess neither.
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Re: Pictures of your Sewing Kit
SAILOR'S SAIL-MAKING PALM.
I wanted a means to sew leather or heavy quilting so I made a sailmaker's palm.
Here it is.
The simplified version that is lighter and easier to carry.
The needle is pressed against the leather which holds it as it is pressed through the cloth or leather and the metal backing protects my hand.
A simple solution to the problem of sewing leather or heavy quilting in the field.
I wanted a means to sew leather or heavy quilting so I made a sailmaker's palm.
Here it is.
The simplified version that is lighter and easier to carry.
The needle is pressed against the leather which holds it as it is pressed through the cloth or leather and the metal backing protects my hand.
A simple solution to the problem of sewing leather or heavy quilting in the field.
Those who give up a little freedom in place of a little security will soon discover that they possess neither.