Made this chalk bag for #bouldering. I don't really use chalk all that much, but I wanted something to store my water bottle and phone in 🙈

Followed the instructions from here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9VXcxhBZAg but added a fleece lining, elastic for the brush holder, 10cm length on top to be able to fold it closed and a buckle to hold it closed. Admittedly, a traditional buckle would probably work better than this thing I salvaged from an old bicycle helmet, but I liked the look, so 🤷 The buckle doubles as a handle to carry everything about. Also added a hook to hang my bottle from, though I suspect that won't turn out to be very practical.

Found a small amount of this nice yellow corduroy in a second hand store, which wasn't quite enough for the whole bag. So I made the bottom from an old inflatable mattress, which is some sturdy rubberized material. And an old fleece blanket for the lining.

I tried a magnetic closing thing at first, but my magnet wasn't powerful enough to deal with the thick corduroy. So now it's a big press stud.

Apparently I only added the cactus patch after lining the pocket with fleece, so that's a slight shame. But oh well.

I'm all out of cute patches now, need to look for some new ones.

#sewing #crafts #climbing #diy @sewing@a.gup.pe @sewing@lemmy.world

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