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Another day at the sewing machine

Another successful day at the sewing machine. I wanted to expand on the bandoleer I put together a few posts back.
Also I wanted a bag strap - I’d just put together a water bottle carrier of sorts and it needed a strap, so I figured I would make one. I wanted the design to be substantial, MOLLE compatible like the bandoleer (so I can add a cell phone/iPod pouch etc) and big enough to be used on a messenger bag or laptop bag.

So here it is:
First I cut two pieces of heavy cotton duck, 40″ long and 4″ wide.
Sew together (inside out) then turn it right way out. Mark and add webbing
Tidy ends up ready for sewing, add tab for hangman snap hook.
Add a ladder lock to complete the strap, with the hook at either end, add to bag and amaze your friends.
Here is a pic of it with a couple of random pouches attached, just to give you an idea.