Paratrooper Saddle Bag
by Randy PolicarI was needing a saddle bag of the Paratrooper. I knew that they range anywhere from $20 – $30. I thought to myself, why not save a couple of bucks and make one. Today was a slow day at work. This gave me the perfect opportunity to make a one.
All materials I used were scrap materials from a previous project.
I saved the cut off material from making knickers.
I started out by tracing the pattern of an old saddle bag I had. Once I had the pieces cut out I sewed the camouflage pattern right on it. Using scotch tape is an easy way of tacking your material down. Doing this saves me some time because things wouldn’t move around while I sew.
Puzzling the pieces together was the hardest part of the deal. I had to make sure everything lined up right or it would come out crooked.
Here is the finished product. It took me longer than I thought it would. About 2 hours. But at least I could say that I made it. Besides a bike called a Paratrooper had to have a camouflaged saddle bag.
That is the coolest thing you’ve made so far! Wow great job!
Wow…that looks pretty cool!
Not sure about the argument that it saved you money. I’m sure you’re time is probably worth more than $10 and hour (thinking beyond simple wage calculations). Of course, if you enjoy doing that than I am not one to judge – I’m all for it then.
Nice work, although your bike will now be nearly invisible to motorists. Stitch “PRADA” onto the bag and watch its value magically increase ten-fold!
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bro.. u r so cool.. man..