hkcreations ([info]hkcreations) wrote in [info]craftygoths,
@ 2008-06-11 10:45:00
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I like functionality baby.....
I don't care if the army look is currently 'out'....


It's a damn nifty bag.......

The top opening which has these great big snaps was originally on the side.
So, with the purchase of the gunmetal square side ring, the clipping, resewing, and rearranging of the existing straps, I now have a functioning, sturdy, sling bag.
The strap is made up of the two straps that were originally on there with a unique unconventional use of one of the metal sliders as an impromptu D ring. I like low slung bags. Trendy or no. Those tiny strapped clutch, but not clutch bags just piss me off.
And of course, since all the stenciling ended up being, sadly, on the back, I had to decorate the front with , well, why not my design house name? ~I did it sideways to match the back as it's also on it's side~
And, well, if I'm going to do that.....why not put my logo on the side too?


Bonus, this also has a snapping pocket inside perfect for my lippy and cellphone. And of course those outside loops for me to clip my keys to ~I kept that bottom strap longer on purpose as it had a hidden 'D' ring underneath it already and I wanted to keep the overall strappy utility look to it. I reused one of the clips from one of the original straps on it so I can move it around as the mood strikes me :D~ .

Ok, this is all.

Back to work for me.




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[info]xdragonladyx
2008-06-11 04:51 pm UTC (link)
Sweet. You did a nice job altering it to fit your needs.

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[info]hkcreations
2008-06-11 04:56 pm UTC (link)
I adore old army stuff, it's just so well made!
Unfortunately, many times it's totally unsuitable for anything other than it's original use. I was happy I could easily alter it for my use.

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[info]xdragonladyx
2008-06-16 03:58 pm UTC (link)
I have a fondness for army stuff too, I think it comes from having my favorite uncle being in the Marines since I was a kid. Anything military brings out some of my pride.

Also, I feel really stupid for mentioning so late, but I just noticed that the picture you have outside the cut is over 400x500. The community voted a few months ago that anything bigger then that should be under a cut. I'm not going to be silly and make you change it, but just keep it in mind when you post next time.

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[info]calisasilvertai
2008-06-11 08:01 pm UTC (link)
It's so awesome, being able to repurpose things like this. I'm in the process of tearing apart old jeans to make a cool diaper bag and purses, but this is very cool. Makes me want to sort through the boxes in the garage and see if we still have any of my hubby's old military gear... hmm...

What's really funny about this is that as soon as I saw it, I thought, "Oh, cool! That's so Tank Girl!" Then I saw xdragonladyx's icon above! I guess I'm not the only one who thought so! :)

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[info]hkcreations
2008-06-12 02:19 am UTC (link)
Hee hee. It's funny you should say that....back in my wilder days I had 1/4" hair that was lime green....and these days I have a line of 'tank' aviator flap hats that I make.
I'll let you guess where I got the inspiration for the name :D

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[info]evillilys
2008-06-11 08:36 pm UTC (link)
I have one of those bags and the old gas mask that goes inside! They are SWEET bags, aren't they?

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[info]hkcreations
2008-06-12 02:18 am UTC (link)
It's got those inside pockets, and that grommet thing in the side (which I have yet to figure out a way to dangle something out of it......) and those snaps.
I adore those snaps.

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[info]kindred20
2008-06-11 10:48 pm UTC (link)
Very nice, the "army" look will never be out for me , my bf is in the army ;)

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[info]hkcreations
2008-06-12 02:24 am UTC (link)
Next thing he'll know, you'll be absconding with some tech equipment case to turn it into something for yourself! Doh!

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[info]taphophile
2008-06-12 01:03 am UTC (link)
Cool bag! I think it's fun once in a blue moon to realize that that week I am in style.

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[info]hkcreations
2008-06-12 02:21 am UTC (link)
Sometimes I think being not necessarily 'on the nose' style wise isn't always a bad thing. Some things never go out of style, others.....are what spur on nightmares after viewing old photos of yourself :D

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