Tag: Hand Stitched Leather

Robert V. Scrivener III

No. 120 Heart Shaped Pennsylvania Pouch

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This Pennsylvania pouch is inspired by an example from the Longhunters Sketchbook. The original piece featured a much plainer flap—no cutouts or fraktur tulips—relying instead on simple pinked scallops along the top and welt for its only decoration. With this pouch, I chose to take the design a step further in refinement. The flap is enhanced with cutouts and subtle burnished lines along the bellows, adding depth and character while still respecting the original form. Read More …

Robert V. Scrivener III

No. 119 Simple Cowhide Pouch

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This simple cowhide pouch features a small internal pocket and a clean, straightforward design. The adjustable cowhide strap is laced in an Indian style and secured with a braintan thong. The flap closes with a simple copper button, keeping everything secure while maintaining the pouch’s traditional look. Both the flap and body feature burnished lines, adding subtle dimensional depth and character.

Robert V. Scrivener III

No. 118 Coverlet Horn Strap

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I used an old coverlet, along with bark-tanned deer hide and pillow ticking, to construct this horn strap. The ends are fitted with hand-forged O-rings and brain-tanned thongs, allowing it to be attached to the horn of your choice. For these photos, I paired it with a southern banded horn made by Jeff Bottinger of Missouri. SOLD

Robert V. Scrivener III

No. 117 Simple Cowhide Pouch

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This simple cowhide pouch features a small internal pocket and a clean, straightforward design. The adjustable cowhide strap is laced in an Indian style and secured with a braintan wang. The flap closes with a simple copper button, keeping everything secure while maintaining the pouch’s traditional look.

Robert V. Scrivener III

No. 115 Sturdy Cowhide Pouch

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This sturdy cowhide pouch features a simple interior pocket and a short fringed welt. It is constructed throughout with 3–4 oz cowhide. The strap is made from heavier 6–7 oz cowhide and includes a hand-forged buckle with a keeper. The pouch has been generously aged for a well-worn look and feel. Every stitch is sewn by hand using beeswaxed linen thread. SOLD

Robert V. Scrivener III

No. 113 Bark Tan Folk Art Pouch

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This bark tan folk art pouch features a generous pocket on the front and a small pocket tucked away inside for the little things that tend to get lost. The pouch is trimmed in goat, and small scallops can be found throughout, giving it a bit of extra character and a folk art feel. The strap is made from sturdy cowhide and features a hand-forged buckle that is sewn directly to the strap. Every stitch Read More …

Robert V. Scrivener III

No. 109 Bark Tan Double Pouch

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This bark tan double pouch is made from richly toned deerhide, tanned the traditional way for that natural look and feel you can’t replicate with modern leather. It features two main compartments, a sewn-in interior pocket, and an additional pocket on the backside for easy access to smaller essentials. All stitching is done by hand with linen thread, keeping it historically correct and built to last. The strap was hand woven by my wife using Read More …

Robert V. Scrivener III

No. 108 D-Shaped Beavertail Cowhide Pouch

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Cowhide D-shaped beavertail pouches have that iconic shape that folks easily recognize. This one is lined with red linen and features a small pocket inside. The pouch is fully welted, and the welt is decorated with small scallops that run all around and throughout the bag. A cowhide strap adorns the pouch and is adjustable with a hand-forged buckle.

Robert V. Scrivener III

No. 104 Simple Cowhide Pouch

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Sometimes simple is best. This cowhide pouch is built sturdy and straightforward. The body is made from solid cowhide, lined with goat, and trimmed in matching goat for a clean, sewn with linen thread. It’s a practical piece made for everyday use. The strap is cut from thicker cowhide for strength and durability, and it features a hand-forged buckle that adds both character and reliability. Inside, there’s a small pocket for keeping the little essentials Read More …