Sewing a Custom Oilskin Haversack

Sewing your own Haversack allows you to build custom gear specifically for your needs. The Haversack is a easy sewing project. I go over all the steps and the process to develop your own gear.

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

Love how you hold off on the pedal like I do. But the old ladies that have been doing it for years hit that pedal like they doing burnouts in a parking lot. Hahah

[@waynerogersbushcraft3153]

11:10 D'oh! That's not an empty cup either. Great video though! I'm getting ready to put one together myself here later today! I'm making mine out of some nice heavy canvas that I bought but going to waterproof after so that the stitching and all are treated. New subscriber! Great job!

[@barbedstar6480]

FYI.. That 'slapping' sound when the needle goes into the material is often the sound a dull needle makes. Sometimes a dull needle will cut the material rather than penetrating it. Pull your pins just before the needle hits...saves the needle sharpness. A needle will hit a pin and it only takes once to ruin it. Good video. I put a pocket in the flap with Velcro tabs...not deep to the bottom of the flap and located up toward the top third or half way up. That becomes the first thickness in the bag. Inner pocket is about half way up inside on main bag. That gives 3 areas of thickness when filled. Flap, inside pocket and bag bottom. Love these bags! Nice seeing you building your own!

[@BurningRiverBushcraft]

BarbedStar thanks for the sewing machine advice. I need to get a spare needle or two. Thanks for watching.

[@PAoutdoors]

Awesome job! I also enjoy making my own gear and the satisfaction I get from it.

[@jeremyb.1977]

Great job Jamie! I love making things myself. You have inspired me to try making my own haversack and maybe a few other sewn items. - Jeremy

[@BurningRiverBushcraft]

Soaring Eagle Outdoor Adventures post a picture of your haversack on the Burning River Bushcraft Facebook page. I would love to see it.

[@blackhatbushcraft]

It turned out to be a very nice looking haversack Jamie. Nice work!

[@BurningRiverBushcraft]

Black Hat Bushcraft Thanks I am happy with it. The Oilskin is nice to work with.

[@redoak3809]

I love it and I love the extra pocket. I might leave a little extra on the flap to sew some kind of small weight onto the end so that it flops over with that weight. I may have reversed your pocket and put it in the front of the Haversack for easier access.

[@harrymason1053]

Don't forget a tie string and one or two buttons to close it.

[@4StonesHandcraft]

Make sure your strap doesn’t have an unwanted twist in it before attaching to bag. Ask me how I know to do this haha. I’ve “learned” this lesson a couple times.

[@BurningRiverBushcraft]

We could tell them but the best way to learn is screw up and fix it.

[@jamesmcgee2447]

👍🏻

[@vickilennox5004]

Next time, turn the bag wrong side out when you make the side seams. Makes a nice finished edge and hides the seam. Great job!

[@redoak3809]

I love haversacks, however, I cannot get one that works for my size. I am height-challenged and cannot get one that works for me. I love my Swedish haversack, but would want it about 1 inch deeper and about 2 inches wider. I have dreams of sewing one.

[@BurningRiverBushcraft]

Jump in and try it.

[@irawest7666]

Thank you I'm trying to make one but I don't have a thick needle is a small one good?

[@BurningRiverBushcraft]

Absolutely

[@irawest7666]

@@BurningRiverBushcraft thank you!

[@sosteve9113]

Just bought a new sewing machine

[@TopoftheLineTraining]

Good video brother!!! I’m working on my first leather haversack now... I would say the one you made is better than the ones produced or just as good, don’t sell yourself short. I subbed your channel please do the same, take care Ed

[@BurningRiverBushcraft]

TopoftheLineTraining thanks for the sub.