--THE CARPET BAG.]
Next in order comes the brief bag (Fig. 2), more extensively used than
any other. For business purposes it is in great favor with bag users,
being made in a variety of shapes, but all belonging to the same
class. Here we have the shallow brief, deep brief, eclipse wide mouth,
imperial wide mouth, excelsior, courier, and many others; but to know
how to make one will be sufficient for all, the only difference being
in the cut or style in which they are constructed.
[Illustration: FIG. 2.--THE BRIEF BAG.]
The cricket bat bag (represented in Fig. 3) is made on the same
principle throughout as the carpet bag.
[Illustration: FIG. 3.--THE CRICKET BAT BAG.]
Frames and all necessary fittings required in making bags may be
purchased of dealers.
Care must be observed in choosing all the pieces necessary for a bag
from the same pattern carpet, otherwise it will present an unsightly
appearance when completed. There may be some who would prefer American
cloth; this is thoroughly waterproof, and has a good appearance for
some time, but, like all articles of imitation, it has only
_cheapness_ to recommend it. If cloth is to be used (I mean American
cloth), let it be the best that can be bought, that which is called
"double-twill duck," if possible. As the making is the same whether
cloth or carpet be used, it will be understood that the instructions
for making apply to both.
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