A LARP Bag of Mending

[@SkillTree]

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[@DonsArtnGames]

Just a quick note: The time between applying the contact adhesive and then bonding them together is called "flash"... ex: "I applied the contact adhesive and waited for it to flash before bonding them together."

[@branchcore]

When you gonna do some other crafting or are you strictly larp now???

[@SkillTree]

branchcore what kinda crafting you have in mind. Looking to blacksmith soon. The skills I do for larp or nerdcraft in general can be used to do non larp stuff too😁

[@branchcore]

@@SkillTree ninja smoke bombs, sand or snow glasses, what about one of those hats tinkers wear that have 26 different lens...

[@AzraelThanatos]

There are a few things that I would thing work as upgrades/replacements. The first being swapping out the button design for a pouch, which would make it easier to handle a lot more options with buttons and would be a lot less work and could carry more/more variety with easier access to them, and would allow space for things like larger beads that are often used in a lot of leather and other work but can come off. I would also add a spot for a marking tool of some kind for keeping things going, and one of the destitching tools, both to make repairs easy and to have them available. A charcoal pencil would be a good option for an easy marking tool that doesn't require work and is rather easy to clean off, but can mark on most things, and a destitching tool is something you can find in a lot of the cheap "repair" kits you can find and lets you get stitches out so you can have space to do some repairs with stitching...especially with things using waxed thread because you often need to remove a few stitches to have space to tie in the new thread for repairs. The other thing might be to get some oil cloth or similar thing that's more water resistant and work that in as a layer between the outer and inner edge, perhaps extended between pieces as well, to help protecting the kit...I've had several nice pieces wrecked by water getting in to the point where I went to hell with it and added plastic bags to protect things inside.

[@jetblack337]

For the little leather hole punched parts you could make a throwable “bean bag” that looks like a fire bolt or some other small spell with a wizards book that holds them. Just a cool idea I think would be cool.

[@SkillTree]

GREAT idea!

[@wlfwlker3704]

Great idea 💡 👍

[@fjolliff6308]

I might make that! But it will be a beast master's book. With cat toys and treats.. to befriend the sweet, and distract the aggressive.

[@twtchr44]

Could double as a hackysack 🤣

[@jenniferwhite6089]

never thought about that and great idea too

[@thymewizard]

The roll on the bottom would also be a great spot for some pieces of extra leather and/or fabric so you could make a quick patch or something like that!

[@poecraven8666]

For anyone who wants to know, the leather thymbole also works for fabric sewing projects. The only difference is you want to use the measurments of you middle finger not your thumb(because of how you typically hold the needle and fabric) and you want to close up the top, not leave it open as is done in the video. This is because your usually pushing with the tip of your finger, not the pad, and leaving it open would lead to stabbed fingers.

[@fjolliff6308]

Great advice! I have some store-bought thimbles that are open at the tip... And have slipped a needle under skin and nail before... I highly recommend your advice!

[@kelseywatts589]

As a leather worker, the force needed to drive some needles through your work can be significant and using your thumb isn't a ridiculous thought. On top of that, leather is much higher friction and the sewing needles bite into the material and slip Way less than many other options.

[@Bane_Amesta]

Yeah I was wondering why the thimble had the opening. I do like the reinforcement inside, my old thimble isn't very sturdy anymore, I´ll definitely try this version (closed at the top of course) when the current one dies

[@Taliesin6]

I've made a fully enclosed leather thimble for sewing heavy stuff, after getting stabbed multiple times in multiple ways it's now 4 layers of leather thick and i think it's finally thick enough for now XD

[@karladenton5034]

@@Taliesin6 My leather thimble had a small curved metal disc protecting the tip of my finger (it was a closed end style). Great for the underneath hand in quilting.

[@CalliopePony]

For storing the needles it's very effective to use magnets! You can put a strip of magnetic tape on the back of the lining, and it will keep the needles secure. Also, if your primary use for the kit will be repair work you might want to add a seam ripper and a darning egg to the kit. Both are very useful tools for doing repair work since popped seams and small holes are such common mishaps.

[@Nurk0m0rath]

I haven't had much luck with magnetic needle holders personally. Needles tend to rotate or fly off whenever something knocks the holder around. I prefer a strip of fabric; just pop your needle tip down through the cloth two or three times and it becomes completely secure. A scrap of about 3" by 12" can hold a hundred needles and rolls up to less than an inch in diameter for storage, and can be held together by another needle (just end the point inside the cloth for safety) or a safety pin. That said, for just a few needles, I do really like his design, and I do agree about the thread picker and darning egg (or alternately, a few fabric patches to stitch on at need). He surely can't be wearing all leather without cloth underneath, so he should be ready to repair fabric.

[@taylorv1097]

Might have to try a healer version of this! Needles, thread, small blades…it’s all the same 😝

[@Steelmage99]

My thoughts exactly. Perhaps small vials with pills for head aches and the like.

[@SkillTree]

We are FOR SURE doing this soon

[@Bighbadaboum]

@@SkillTree gonna stay tuned then. I'm thinking about some nice fantasy field medic stuff and this project defo gave me ideas

[@ElliottRodgers]

Am D&D fan as well as being former Search and Rescue and an EMT (am now a Left Below Knee amputee so had to give all that up). Id be so interested in the healer bag.... You ever thought about making bag, pouches etc MOLLE compatiable. Peoople could easily use them IRL.

[@ElliottRodgers]

YT suggested the healer video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXbRZmukfJx5adU Yay!

[@MitchellDowns]

Loved this project. It reminds me of the toolbox that an apprentice carpenter would make to become a journeyman. Proper layout is as important as craftsmanship and this shows a lot of forethought. Great work!

[@SkillTree]

Thank you!!

[@LaineyBug2020]

For the nubbins: You could dye them and use them to make a pointillism or mosaic wall hanging. If they're big enough for threading, or coring through the center, you could use them as beading for decorating a garment. Use them as stuffing for 'poppets' for a mage character. Use them is a rattle or other type of ceremonial noise maker...

[@biancabrooks280]

Leather beads would be amazing!

[@user-qx3lm4vw6e]

A great use for the leather nubs is to place them into a rock tumbler to give a high polish to brass, copper, bronze, and bone items.

[@justaminuteie6586]

Awesome project. Totally useful for sewing, but could be transformed to hold so many types of things. Herbs, teas, spices, any bits and bobs really.

[@SkillTree]

For sure! If you give it a go, I hope you share your creations!

[@adam346-q7p]

Like I say at work "simple is hard." I'm a mechanical designer for a living and as surprising as it may sound, a simple thing to get the job done is hard to come up with then an over complicated solution. You never have to feel bad for long it takes to come up with a simple solution. The important part if you have the solution. I also agree the simple solution just fill you with so much joy, that anyone looking at it will never understand.

[@Seiaeka]

I love that you used scraps that you had on hand for this. I'm always frugal with my projects if I can be. I'm working on my first block-print, and rather than use new materials (like very expensive speedy carve I can't afford), I'm using some eva foam that's older than the gods themselves and foamcore board. I don't know if it will work, but that's what learning is about.

[@SkillTree]

I hope you let us know how it comes out!

[@MissGroves]

Don't forget to seal the board so it doesn't get soft

[@Seiaeka]

@@SkillTree I'm sure you'll see it, Cl3ver. ;')

[@GaingsterKid]

I don't LARP but this video is pure entertainement. The bag is amazing, very well designed and compact. The youtuber is full of energy and knows how to keep the viewer watching and interested in what he has to say. Thumbs up .

[@MacAttack001]

First, let me commend you upon your choice of Bourbon. Second, I can't fully express how much I enjoy hearing you say nubbins. Finally, what a great idea! Love your content. Oh, the 20x20 canvas arrived for my Viking A frame style tent, so now the work begins in earnest!

[@SkillTree]

OOOOOOH! I hope you share how that comes out. Cool project!

[@chrisclark4799]

Dude... I have to say. Every show I've watched thus far has been delightful, informative and oddly entertaining. I dig your whimsy. Keep up the great work and I'll see you in the next episode.

[@CowboyBen]

I’m honestly surprised you don’t have more bushcraft followers, you have a really good overlap into bushcraft tools with what you do

[@bretlemieux2489]

The saami sewing kit is called a Nalhus. I made mine from a piece of capped pvc and on the bottom I used a piece of antler with a hole drilled in to it.

[@CalliopePony]

You could use the leftover leather nubs for decoration. If you glue them onto the surface of a project you could create a pattern of raised bumps, same as some people do with metal studs or rhinestones.

[@karladenton5034]

LOL. This brings me back to my days 'adventuring'. There were weekends when my 'basket of mending' kept people from running around with some of their 'bits' hanging out. I was often the only person who had needle and thread! One idea on scissors, a button loop closure that goes THROUGH the finger loops. I used ribbons in my 'hussif' (which is exactly the same idea - a roll up or fold up repair/making kit except crafted of fabric).

[@vfrances5159]

I love that little box, too! Not only are you a true craftsman, but you are very entertaining too! I'm a fan!

[@sporkthefolkpunk5647]

Love these videos. Not only from a larp prospective, but as a crust punk it gives me so many ideas a new skills.

[@sanicksdraven7719]

At first I thought it was a first aid bag ( which would be nice too) but the mending of clothes is just as important! The secret to a happy life is a pair of comfortable shoes.

[@NinjaHempKnight]

you want to keep from having very sharp corners. When you first cut out your pattern those inside Corners will be a weak spot. Take a small hole punch and slightly round those off. This will keep the leather from wanting to tear

[@Scar_does_stuff]

Sewing kits are a must, and making it LARP friendly is just the cherry on the top. Heck, I'd use this all the time it's so cool! Also, I love how excited you get for everything you make, your joy is infectious.

[@baseballjustin5]

Def sending these to my witchy nurse friend. She'll get a kick out of these

[@riahren]

Thanks for your enthusiasm and creativity.

[@SkillTree]

Thank you SO MUCH!!!!! Super appreciated!

[@poecraven8666]

Oh, also (though I don't know if you'll see this) I saw a video of someone using a rubber stamp to make a disign on the leather with dye instead of engraving it. What they did was take a dobber and generously apply the dye onto the stamp. They then pressed the stamp on the leather and "bam" easy design. They then let it dry and applied a lighter dye to the top. It turned out really nice, and I think it would be cool to see how you would use this technique to creat something.

[@valkyrie1066]

You never cease to inspire me! I need one of these for myself. Though it must look more "authentic" for my use; it's exactly the same thing in a slightly different...drag. I can't hang all my tools off my bodice SAFELY. LOL. I'm fine with a belt pouch that, while unassuming, turns into a bag of holding for repair! YES! Lots of LIKE IT LOVE!

[@FerriteCrowe]

I never heard of this channel and this video just appeared on my homepage. Your energy is infectious and your craftsmanship is inspired. You have a new subscriber!

[@catboysforcats2717]

man Ur enthusiasm is infectious and so fun to listen to!!

[@annpeterson7543]

First time of encountering one of your videos, & will be back for more. All 3 versions of Me thank you, & praise both your Work & your Instructional Style (Mundane Me of the 21st Century, 1772 Frontier Fur Trade Me, & SCA1100 AD Arctic Coast of Norway Me).😊

[@SunStarTigerCat]

If you make a pin cushion again in the future, a piece of steel wool instead. I found that some materials in pin cushions will actually dull your needles when using and pin cushions with steel wool in them help keep the needle sharper longer. Secondly, I would recommend adding safety pins to the kit. Safety pins can temporarily hold things in place till you finish your mend.

[@TheWonderboy420]

You can use the nubbins for stuffing a little pouch a little bit bigger than a golf ball. You can use three of them for juggling or one of them for a foot sack (hackey sack) or even like a mini corn hole game set.

[@mr.ackermann807]

I enjoy watching these works of art and craftsmanship.

[@lisaldumais2387]

for the leather hole punch pieces that are too small for anything, you can put them in the garden and they will decompose just like other natural products, it is good for the soil as it takes a little longer to break down, but very rich in nutrients. Works great.

[@Carty239]

Have a holiday drink! Best I can do right now, but well deserved for your excellent and inspirational content. I'm fighting my will to stop myself getting into leatherworking now (I've already too many hobbies to keep up with as a new Dad!).

[@seangere9698]

Nice little mending kits. That would be something I would definitely be interested in making for myself.

[@odinthebeardedone8738]

I recently happily stumbled upon your channel and I am now a huge fan! And recently made my own pouch of mending. Wish you did live streams of some of your amazing work!

[@connorpierce9663]

Another great build I can't wait to make! I am going to build an armor rack for my kit soon, but I was hoping you could build one as well and add some of that amazing Skill Tree multi-functionality to it!

[@sabustioneldrago3432]

With a little tweaking you could turn that format into pretty much any kit you wanted, like a healing kit or something. Super cool.

[@historical.isolde7918]

If you haven't heard of them, look up images of historical housewifes, or sometime huiswif, huisif (lots of spelling variations there). They were small sewing repair kits, designed to be portable or used for travel. Usually in a roll (because a cloth roll was easier to stuff in a pocket or back than a box), they were made of scrap fabrics. They could be plain, or highly decorated and embroidered. In both World Wars, many countries issued ones that were in khaki. The other major fact about a huiswif is that they were gender neutral- they were made, carried and used by everyone. A soldier in the Napoleonic Wars might carry one that was very decorated and feminine, made by his wife, as a token. Given that for centuries, soldiers have always been responsible for maintaining their own kit, it makes sense they carried one that was individual and a love token from their sweetheart. Meanwhile a woman would often take it everywhere, to mend the torn apron strap or reattach a popped button when round a friend's house for afternoon tea. The moral of this story? You don't need leather to make a portable sewing kit manly!

[@kimwilliford6303]

I love to sew and I made some sewing kits using cotton. I would love to make a leather one. Thank you for this video. I will try this project.

[@ZanarCrestrider]

I need one of these to replace the Altoids Mini tin I use for an emergency sewing kit. I like the idea of actually having some supplies.

[@Moonlight-yi3kp]

Happy you are back, hope everyone is doing ok.

[@SkillTree]

Thank you! So far, so good! I'm feeling much better!

[@jamestechmeyer4622]

The look of it by itself is a fabulous accessory. The usefulness makes this an essential build. Each new way to utilize and store was pure genius. Thank you for sharing!

[@kelseywatts589]

I'm in the SCA, a leather worker and textile goods maker too. I'm going to be making my own version of this, thanks for the inspiration and some great ideas to incorporate!

[@sekai9906]

Omg as a tailor let me tell you that this is the most useful video on the internet ! It's cute and practical. I'll make it whenever I have some free time.

[@jesse-roseartufel3441]

This is amazing!!!! Some leather and fabric patches would be a good add to the pack.

[@nicholascook9584]

We use 3m super 77 at work to attach laminated placards to the metal crossbars of oyr racking system, it allows them to come off later when we want them to but not blow off in the wind

[@mhamblin00]

Using the nubbins brings me joy!

[@micaelavelasquez12]

I love how excited you get when coming up with these ideas. I’m giddy when I get my ideas from my head to a tangible item. Lots of should pats 😂😂

[@robertryden8036]

This is a nifty little kit. For your thimble. Have you seen an Indian leather flat thimble? They are great, take up very little space. I've one I've been using at least 12 years. As long as you keep them from drying out they are indestructible and fun to use. I can make you one if you send your thumbs dimensions and length from tip to the first joint. I do stuff like this with leather and bone. My heritage. Tamma (Thunder)

[@dannybritt651]

Dude, your show "YOU" never cease to amaze me with your ideas. If I can figure out how I will add pics of my thimble and finger sleeve. I prefer your thimble over mine. Thanks for the ideas.

[@cavebearXL]

This could be scaled up to make a complete mobile leather workshop. It could be made as a backpack that opens up, and is hung on the wall. All your tools would be right there, like a hung up tool roll. When your done you fold it back into a backpack and carry it away. The concept reminds me a bit of Adam Savage's leather toolbox.

[@OneWisdomj25]

I don’t do LARPing, but you guys are so cool (in my opinion) that I subscribed 2 mins into the video 😊

[@mephy100]

That's mega cool! Love it. Thanks fot all the great ideas and the motivation just to start and be creative.

[@helenaalexandra4197]

You have some extra space in the bottom of the lid flap to put more stuff, like an additional pouch for odds and ends, hanks of thread, ribbon, beads, etcetera. 🙂

[@genevirgilio7812]

My most recent project was a sling staff or handheld trebuchet. I've been using one to throw seed bombs for guerilla gardening.

[@r4dwolf]

This is just so badass! Also: how on earth do you keep making things that I've been thinking of doing at the same time? 🤣 My sewing kit will be made of fabric, but still.

[@SkillTree]

I harvest the dreams of my subscribers in the night. Part of the contract you sign when you hit the sub button on my channel. Fey magic and all that. Dream on my friend😉

[@LittleTemplar98]

@@SkillTree Like...like a hag ? ._.

[@jeremycisar9135]

Glad I'm not the only one with this problem. It's like he lives in my head

[@freezinginferno4182]

​@@LittleTemplar98 when he does it he makes it feel more like an awsome creation demigod or something like that​

[@bcase5328]

When the fabric mending sewing kit was made in the past it known as a Hussif/Housewife/Huswif. Many soldiers had one.

[@JAB671]

Nice project and came out great. I once made a similar looking but slightly smaller leather box to hold two Altoids tins - one tin to hold a fire kit and the other tin to hold a few first aid things, some water purification tablets and other sundries. I cut a small hole in the bottom to be able to push the tins up from below with a finger to get a hold of them. It snapped closed and had a loop on top to hold a Ferro rod. I made it for a girl I was dating at the time for when we went camping, on our short hikes, etc. Mine didn't open completely like yours - I based it on a leather ammo pouch I had that came with my Mosin-Nagant. Maybe I should make another for myself but I have a few, other leather projects I need to get around to, first. Now, since you included tools to be able to repair/craft leather you need to make a way - maybe something as simple as a reinforced leather tube with a carry strap - kind of like a map case - to be able to carry pieces of leather to use for patching gear or crafting new things.

[@ellabailie]

Cowfetti! It can have no other name. Good stuff. Very inspiring, One of the great things about the video is explaining the thought process behind how things work.

[@michaelyoung7261]

Another bonus use of the leather tool holder on the bottom is as an impromptu apron to put over your legs so you can sew where you sit with less worries of stabbage. Nice job Clev3r

[@XaviusNight]

Been binging your videos after finding your channel, and I love these projects ^^ An idea for those little punched nubbins of leather, you can use them to make part of the padding for a carry strap - specifically, the part you hold onto with your hands. A lot of 'just a strap' types of carrying methods can be uncomfortable. If you use it for a carry handle attached to a long strap with an adjustable attachment point, you could use it to help carry bundles of twigs or firewood easier.

[@brendamoore2062]

Finally! a use for off those little punches. THANK YOU!

[@russellrlf]

This guy makes some epic stuff! And his energy...

[@MyAramil]

Something I would recommend you get is a stitching awl, It is an amazing tool for hand sewing leather.

[@michaelmcgraw3362]

Thank you for all your videos. Love the energy you have when you do your builds.

[@JayFolipurba]

There have been cool little seeing kits people have worn around their belts. Like one where everything is contained in a sheath for big scissors or victorian skirt-keyring-type-chains where the shears and other stuff can hang from

[@zdravkoivanov1059]

Thanks

[@KaosCoin]

Great project and video. As a fellow leather crafter I'd suggest a v-gouge instead of the French, it's a thinner fold line and doesn't require water to form. For the smaller boxes, instead of a razor use a stitch groover. The line will be more finished and less harsh since they're on the outer edge of the fold.

[@moudhaffarsaidi9457]

This, the tarp tent-bag, the staff, the bow and arrows and a poncho (I prefer them to cloacks) are all I need for an adventure

[@lordofgraphite]

So freaking cool!!!! We need a series of these kits! Thieves tools, etc!

[@scottmantooth8785]

*a definite upgrade from a few add hock strips of context breaking duct tape that's for sure*

[@cgrabowski007]

Love that I'm not the only one who references Hook with that quote! 😅 "Lightning just struck my brain!" "That must've hurt"

[@DrChattan]

For the folds a v groove is the usual cut used. You can also use your swivel knife.

[@FinArborist]

❤ Lovelly kit for a fantasy tailor! I can see you coming in to a larp brides chamber to fabrivcate a fullon wedding dress with that kit!!!❤

[@RSOwens4179]

I reenact the American revolution and my persona is a tailor, this project is perfect for what I do. Will be recreating it soon. Thanks for sharing.

[@Dana20570]

Saweeet sewing kit!! happy sewing xoxo from vancouver

[@beowulfshaeffer8444]

Yeah, I'm definitely copying this :) Thanks!

[@taxsylrc1598]

Haven't even started, but YESSSSSSSS.

[@crash5522]

I love your enthusiasm and the way you present things. Nice work.

[@xpndblhero5170]

Those little nubbins from punching holes would be perfect for juggling sacks for a jester character..... 😁👍

[@Mommamacnz]

This is a fantastic wee kit and I love it.

[@Mu-podcast]

I really love this build. The same bag design would work for other tasks. I would really like to see a garb-appropriate first aid kit that someone could carry around in the same way.

[@donnanoble9588]

Conquest is nice. Was there few times. Nice Idea, that you will come to germany. Perhaps, see you on the battlefield.

[@nightfan1983]

I seriously love the Bag of Mending and have watched this video a couple of times by now (among other videos of yours and I chuckle every time you gasp while presenting your creation). At some point I think I'll make my own version of it, even though I don't larp. 🤔 But first I need to find out who sells leather in my area and work on my non-existing leathercrafting skill 🙃

[@Przykominku]

9:32 - I have been collecting them with the same intent, but I do admit, that the canvas addition is a nice touch. Now I know of another thing in my life, that I'm suddenly missing... :)

[@m.w.3391]

I very much enjoy your show. Since becoming a viewer I have used almost everything you have created as magic items in my D&D Homebrew game. This bag of mending will be no exception.

[@Chibihugs]

This is a really cool project. I love the set up of the bag and the things it holds. I really wanna recreate this. I love using leather thimbles but I wear mine on my middle finger.

[@RobEdinger]

Nice project! As for the leather nubbins, you could use them to make hide glue. A handy little adhesive. I love your use for them as well and may have to make myself one.

[@Rocketsong]

The ribbon for the little thread spools is inspired.

[@MommySeaMonkey]

Love it! You could probably thread more then one button on each of those button holders too! I do have one suggestion. To mend some things, darning works best. (Example, socks or inner thighs) You do have some room on the lid of the bag. You could put some darning thread and needles there. And maybe have a spot for a darning egg/mushroom somewhere. Like in with your leather working tools maybe? Just an idea. Love the video! Great project! 🤩

[@LaineyBug2020]

You may want to think about adding a thimble to fit your middle finger too, as that's where most people use it. But I guess it depends on what you're sewing and which finger you use to push the needle through the fabric!

[@velazquezarmouries]

I might use this as inspiration to make my vintage restoration "toolbox"

[@JCinLapel]

The little leather dots could be used to fill a Hacky Sack or you can glue them on props as foe ribit

[@jokerzbabe13]

First time coming across one of your videos, and it was all I needed to subscribe! Holy cow I love this! I see a video for a cooking chest over in the sidebar... I know where I'm goin' next!

[@hannahstewart5337]

I clicked on this video because this actually looks very practical. I'm now considering making on for myself.

[@longshot9757]

Honestly, the amount of thought that went into the layout is really impressive, and reminds of those miniature first-aid kits. Say...

[@alexandermackay9636]

The pin cushion is cute. You can also just use a magnet to hold your pins.

[@wesleymiller5286]

Spray 77 is a contact cement and works beautifully when applied to both surfaces!