Hey there,
I'm having some gypsy garbing issues with carrying stuff around at the faire. I have 2 small pouches that I attach to my belt. But by small I mean slightly larger than the average camera case. They are small because if I dance with anything larger they flop around (and that's always attractive :P ) or could fall off. With a big 25 yard gypsy spinning skirt + coin belt, scarfs and attached jewelry bits my waist is already pretty well weighed down by stuff. Only Issue is, if I buy something or want to carry favors to give people or whatever--I have to carry an additional purse around my shoulder, which I either have to put down to dance or play a game, make my boyfriend begrudgingly carry, or worry about it swinging around and hitting someone during a barrel turn! (wouldn't want that, despite my ditzy character. rofl)
Anyway, I was trying to devise a way to carry an additional bag, but not have it on my waist or shoulder. I was thinking about maybe making a small backpack purse, but I was wondering if there would be a more accurate or simply a better way to carry things while not limiting movement. Any links or pattern recommendations would be helpful too!
Thanks in advance for any helpful ideas,
-A Gypsy that Feels Like a Bag Lady
I had a leather "courier" bag made for me, to carry the Guard Sign-in book in. It's a bout 12x14x2", with a long strap. I wear it across one shoulder and it sits on one hip. We usually have a "crap table" at dance where the cast can pile swords and mugs, and my bag goes there too. It's easier to hand to someone.
This last year I had the book, pen, serviette (napkins) a bowl, two spoons, a small first aid kit...all in the bag.
Capt. Marga
Another option you can try is a pack basket. I've seen many people, dancers included, use them at Pennsic. Here is a link to Smoke & Fire but a search online might find you a cheaper option. http://www.smoke-fire.com/wood-items-furniture-1.asp (http://www.smoke-fire.com/wood-items-furniture-1.asp)
I only have a tiny bag that I keep on me, tied to my person. It's big enough for my cash and my truck key, so it's not too troublesome.
The rest is in a striped bag that doesn't look tooooooo noticeable. And it is a pain, but barring having a little donkey (and donkey-keeper) with you, watcha going to do?
I'm interested in what folks do, too.
http://www.amazon.com/Embossed-Leather-Patchwork-Backpack-Handbag/dp/B0012S5E1Y
Eh?
What about making one like those drawstring backpacks, the ones that are usually showing a sports shoe logo or something. It seems like it COULD be a periodish inovation.
Jade
Quote from: gypsylakat on November 10, 2009, 01:01:18 AM
http://www.amazon.com/Embossed-Leather-Patchwork-Backpack-Handbag/dp/B0012S5E1Y
Eh?
That one would be great! But they are out of stock... :P But at least now I can look for something similar to it! I could definitely stitch on a piece of Afghan jewelry and it would look imported.
Thanks to everyone who is helping out. Any other suggestions would also be appreciated, I have about a month to get one. :)