Semi CP- Latest additions ... the 'SassyPacker' and Bodhran

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Meet the newest member of the family, the “SassyPacker”:

This custom order was unusal, and it turned out so nicely that I am making this an available choice in case styles.

This one is made in Forest Green Cordura with a sturdy brushed cotton twill lining.

The SassyPacker - backpack style Whistle Case, Modelled by hubby dearest.

The zipper tops a handy storage pocket below the high whistle pocket and in front of the low whistle pocket. The slant of the zipper and the bottom of the top flap is designed to give a horizontal accent to the slanted position of the bag when worn. The client liked that better than the straight lines.

Since this case was designed for the owner to wear it back-packing, I wanted to be sure that it would support the whistles and still allow for over the back hanging, so I offset the lower anchor and put the top anchor so that it pulls the top section over the shoulder. It makes it hang nicely. The strap is adjustable

Here you see it partly loaded, with a Howard Low D, Sullivan High D, Water Weasel High D, And Alba Q1 Vibe. The high pocket and the low one are separated by a double layer of lining that is not partitioned, so is flexible as to position of whistles. The short pocket on this one will hold as many as 5 high whistles (up to C, at least), and the long pocket can hold up to 4 low whistles, however, the ideal set would be three of one and two of the other, as in the next photo.

Here you see the same configuration of whistles, with the addition of a Water Weasel Low G, and now you can see the way the lining weaves back and forth to isolate the whistles. Of course, they are lined up with the tops all showing in the photo, while in reality, they will sink to their own positions in the case when it is upright.

I’m hoping the owner will like it as much as I do. He should be getting it in his mail shortly. :slight_smile:

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That is a sweet whistle case!! I love it…low and high whistles all tucked away in the same case.

I guess I’ll go to your website and ask you more about it!

A Sullivan whistle…I haven’t heard anything about that guy in years!

What is the history on yours?

Not to take away from your whistle pack of course :smiley:

Nate

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Thanks, Mr. Nate. Now I’m trying to decide which forum I’ll have to duck less on when I post the photos of the Bodhran cases. :laughing:

Hmmm… a search indicates that most bodhran related posts are made here on the Whistle forum, so here they are:

The first one is Brown Cordura, with full width zippered outside pocket, inside harmonica pocets with a center slot for the tuning wrench, and a padded handle wrap. Both have closed cell foam in the front and back.

The second one is Carpet Bag type fabric, with an open top outside pocket divided into three sections. —

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I guess that’s the one instrument that Dale forgot to make a forum for!

I am sure there are plenty of Bodhran players around! I play a Bodhran when I don’t know the tune!

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And hey! They are well insulated, so can double as Pizza delivery cases between gigs! :wink:

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Actually, I don’t think your out of line at all with the built in whistle pockets inside the case. I think that is a cool idea. Whistles or tippers for the multi talented musician!

I am getting a new 16 in Bodhran for my Birthday…I might need a case for it with some built in whistle/tipper holders inside!!

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It can be done. :slight_smile:

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Beautiful!
I have one of Annie’s cases and I can’t emphasize enough how wonderful her craftsmanship (craftswomanship?craftspersonship?) is. The attention to detail and selection of materials are exquisite.

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Thanks, Paul!

I also just completed a great big case, but I will wait until the owner gets their project completed before I post photos or explain anything about it. It is one I am especially proud of, though.

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Hmm, it might not have been “forgot” so much as lack of demand. Readers with a more evil turn of mind know what I am hinting at. Nuff said. :moreevil:

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No bodhran bashing allowed in this thread! :laughing: One of my best friends is a bodhran player… no… seriously… hey… he’s good… really!!

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Can’t wait to see what Annie will whip up for me as well; she’s been great to deal with!

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Oooh. That green backpacker bag is awesome. Being a hiker myself, I can just imagine myself with it. Or on my motorcycle, too.

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At last, a bag to carry my numchuks in! (And of course, demonstrate my numchuk skills). Looks great!

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Hi Annie,

Oh, what the heck. Go for it :smiley: . Post pictures if you like. It’s awesome in everyway…she is very talented. I have the highest regards for Annie!!

I have the very first “all” Low Whistle Bag ever made by Annie (the one thats being referred to). It’s HUGE!!! Thanks again. I am very greatful. My film crew are also blown away. It will be great seeing it in High Definition.

P.S. I cannot make any further comments on my project at this time. When it’s released my new web-site (upcoming) will feature all the material.

Sincerely

Talbert St. Claire

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OK, Weeks, do you want the double layer leather pocket for your chain dart as well? :wink:

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Hey, Talbert! Thanks for that. I’ll get about posting them then, probably later tonight. (I’m here between steps.)

Say, are they having any problem with the reflective trim on the exterior?? I got to thinking about that and worried that it might make some shots tricky.

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Hi Annie,

No issues with the reflective trimming. Looks really good on camera. The bag looks better than me. I’m so jealous…just teasing :laughing: .

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Here are photos of the very large rigid sided case I made for Talbert St. Claire to hold LowLow whistles.

Front - I designed a logo and monogram for Talbert, and incorporated them into the case - the logo in the inset on the left front, and the monogram on the applique on the inner CD pocket.:

Back:

Open -
on the left - longest tubes for the LowLow whistles,
in the middle is a trio of pockets set off by red trim to tie the two sides together visually, and to deliniate the locations of the openings - top is a small draw-string pouch for an oil bottle, below that is a tube for a cleaning rod, and at the middle bottom is a pocket for business cards (you can see some sticking out of the pocket, I used the monogram for them too).
on the right - top is a pocket for a couple of CDs, with a magnetic top closure, and the shorter tubes for the smaller Low whistles:

Pocket Detail - side gussets to allow expansion when needed and still fold flat if not… light colored lining so little things are easier to find in the bottom:

Handle Detail shows padded wrap, and reflective trim in ‘active mode’:

The Safety Reflective Trim is very effective! It looks just grey in normal light, but in low light, it reflects very brightly.:

This is the first really large case I’ve done, and it was certainly a challenge - especially considering the rigid panels. It took a lot of re-thinking how to put things together, rearranging the sewing tables to accomodate the size and weight (The finished case weighs almost 7 pounds!), and, of course, some re-doing as I found what worked, and what didn’t.

It was also the first time I used outside binding instead of turned seams, and to complicate that, the time was running short, the supplier sent me the wrong size, so I couldn’t use the machine attachment that makes binding fairly easy, and I combined the reflective trim with the binding, which made it even trickier. I learned a lot!! (I confess, I did scorch a bit of air. :blush:) But all in all, it really went pretty well, and the case turned out very well.

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I just a finished a washable version of the Hi-Low Whistle Roll. I’m shipping it off Monday to the new owner. (It should have gone out this morning but I found a seam that needed reworking, and that made me miss the itty-bitty time window our little Post Office has on Saturdays. (insert mild expletive of choice here)