What is the best way to attach Haithabu bag frames?
The Haithabu bag is a leather or textile pouch attached to two wooden frames. A cord was attached to these frames, similar to a bag strap.
Not much is known about the exact shape of the pouches. Reconstructions show several different options, so you can decide which shape you prefer and make the pouch according to that reconstruction. Choose how you want to attach the Haithabu bag frames.
When considering how the pouch should be attached to the frames, there seem to have been two different methods.
Attaching Haithabu Bag Frames with Yarn
One way to attach the bag frames to the pouch is by securing them with (woolen) yarn. All you need to do is align the closure on the edge of the pouch and simply sew the pouch to the frame. If your frames have elongated openings, you can fill the entire length with stitches to make the attachment as secure as possible.
Haithabu bag fittings attach with straps
Another way to attach the fittings is by making small straps from the same material as the pouch. These straps are pulled through the holes in the fittings and the ends are sewn to the pouch.
You can sew one end to the pouch, pull the strap through the fitting, and then sew the other end. Or you can first pull the strap through the fitting and sew both ends simultaneously.
