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Gamer's Art/Crafts + something cool I ordered.
ceark | 1:15 AM on 09.26.2008 27 comments


Usually it's Rio making these sorta posts, but I'm gonna sneak one in.

So my messenger fell apart a week ago. For an artist, it's pretty shitty when they're trusty bag/pack/whatever falls apart.

I spent a couple of days shopping around for a bag but couldn't find one to my liking. All I really needed was something that could carry some books, drawing pens, and have custom pouches that were exactly the size of a DS and a PSP. That last one was the hard part, I'm surprised no one's manufactured such bags.


Anyway, being that I'm an artist and sewing is one of my disciplines, I pretty decided to just go buy some materials and make a gamer/artist messenger bag from scratch. The design is entirely made up on the fly (I didn't have a pattern or anything, I just sorta sewed shit together). I'm actually quite pleased despite the fact that the stichwork is a little messy due to the fact that my cheap ass sewing machine sucks (you get what you pay for).



The front of the bag with my floral motif. The panels are made of two layers of thick canvas and a layer of water resistant nylon.


Back of the bag. finally found something to stick one of my bajillion dtoid patches on.


Inside Pouches.


As you can see, the side pouches are spefically tailored for handhelds.

Whole process took about 12 hours from beginning to end and about 40 dollars worth of materials. I think I could do this much faster a 2nd time because I wouldn't be making it up as I go. I think next year when I get my bonus I'm gonna get a nice sewing machine and maybe make custom bags on commission for peeps if anyone's interested.


Also, I wanted to show off something I ordered today.



If your jealous, it's cause you should be. I generally wouldn't drop a ridiculous wad of cash for something like this, but part of it will be reimbursed to me so I'm really only paying like 120 bucks plus shipping and tax. Will take pictures when it arrives.



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TrailerParkJesus's Destructoid Blog
The inside reminds me of the famicom. Coolio.
Mentok the Mindtaker's Destructoid Blog
I WANT
Shin Oni's Destructoid Blog
YOU MAKE ME ONE NO?

seriously the DS/PSP pouches are hot shit. Also love the Famicon fapping colors.
DanMazkin's Destructoid Blog
dear god, what is that? WHAT IS THAT!!!

... do want 0_0
topgeargorilla's Destructoid Blog
NIBALONG VALESTI!

I seriously need to beat that game. Too bad it's so fucking hard.
njsykora's Destructoid Blog
I would buy a bag from you, I'm in the market for a new bag right now as my current one is falling to bits.
RonBurgandy2010's Destructoid Blog
I need to learn how to sew...
Ali D's Destructoid Blog
That bag is very cool. Damm, I'm so untalented....
FooLiz's Destructoid Blog
Ok that is really cool
I would like one and would definately pay so if you go into the bag making business let me know.
Teta's Destructoid Blog
Ypur craft skills are amazing.
I have the ability to glue but not to sew, that bag is perfect.
Haxan's Destructoid Blog
Wow!
NihonTiger90's Destructoid Blog
God damn, that's one nice bag, ceark.
MechaMonkey's Destructoid Blog
ceark is a bagman. And I'm cool with that, as long as he makes me one.
superflossy's Destructoid Blog
ceark, that bag looks great!! awesome job. i sew too! :-D
ceark's Destructoid Blog
@superflossy

I seem to remember you being in fashion design or something, right? or am I going crazy? or atleast your picture looks fashion designer-y. :3
Phist's Destructoid Blog
Nice yob. Cool figure too.

Superflossy feels at home in a sweatshop.
Qalamari's Destructoid Blog
Wow. I thought I was impressed with your art, but this is pretty spectacular too. Put me down on the "I would exchange money for one of these" list. Or perhaps just the "I would exchange money for the pattern" list since I'm a broke SOB.
ceark's Destructoid Blog
@qalamari
lol. unfortunately they're is no pattern -_-
Dexter345's Destructoid Blog
I tried to look at the pictures but they weren't panoramics so it didn't work.

Also, if you could work in padding for a 15" widescreen laptop in the main area, I too would plunk down some money for one of these.
ceark's Destructoid Blog
@dexter.
a laptop back would be relatively easy actually.
Dexter345's Destructoid Blog
@Ark: You are my sunshine.
Spartacus's Destructoid Blog
That is a great bag.
Knives's Destructoid Blog
That looks pretty awesome :)
Cataract's Destructoid Blog
Holy shit, thats amazing! I'm actually looking for a bag similar to that for college, considering I no longer want to lug around a backpack.

If you are thinking of doing commissions relatively soon, please send me a PM, I'd be more than happy to work something out with you.
Dexter345's Destructoid Blog
I want to put a baby in you.
OhJAM's Destructoid Blog
That shit it slick like melted butter-cream icing on a hot pair of boobs. Masterful craftsmanship, indeed.
SLiFE's Destructoid Blog
That bag is incredible! I'm insanely jealous of your talent and drive.

In short:
Do. Fucking. Want.


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