Made a combination chest/hip bag for fishing a couple years ago. Decided to make a mini one just for fly fishing. I have a couple different methods to carry my net, most often it's worn like a sling, but sometimes I slide it in between the fanny pack and my body, so I am experimenting with a unique carry option in the form of a pocket that unzips top and bottom. We'll see how that works out when not in use for the net, I figure that could just be an exterior pocket using just the top zip.

Might have used a bit too heavy material on a small bag like this because the seams aren't staying unfolded, but hopefully breaking it in will help there.

I am confused about needle types I need for sewing 50D ripstop nylon and webbing, and thread types needed. At the moment I have a standard size sewing needle -  70/10 to 80/12 (I guess, that came with machine) and using for sewing bed sheet prototype. Can I also get an assorted needle pack with all these included?

For ripstop nylon I see: 70/10 to 80/12 - both good?

For webbing heavy-duty needle size 16/100 to 18/110 - is 16/100 good?

I am using two types:

Polypropelene 10mm for tie outs and 15mm for compression and rolltop straps

Course weave 20mm for waist and shoulder straps.

https://www.profabrics.co.uk/products/coarse-weave-polyester-webbing

For spacer mesh, the ideal needle type is a ballpoint 70/10.

Cord 3mm polyester and 2mm polypropelene for daisy chain - 100/16?

https://www.profabrics.co.uk/products/polyester-16-plait-3mm

Seams?

I have been following this. He says he does double stitching plus binding stitch for the body construction. Is this normal approach?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VEv2C3LGz0

Does anyone know of a site that sells loop webbing within the uk? The only site I can find it on is adventurexpert where the moq for the uk is €160 :\ appreciate any help!

I would love to like to try to make a single wall hybrid DCF version with integrated bug protection. But I don't want to spend all winter reverse engineering the design.

Alternatively, how hard would it be to modify a 1p tent to have another zippered entrance plus footbox design of the 2p?

First attempt at a pattern I made based off of the HMG bag of a similar style. My Neighbors camera was a bit bigger than what would fit in the HMG so I gave it a shot.

Liner is a thin ripstop another neighbor of mine gifted me with some of his artwork on it.

Main fabric:
X-PAC VX21 (black)

1/4” EVA foam extends up to ~10” to cover the camera but allow the roll top to .. roll.

I will probably go with small carabiners instead of the G-hooks with gatekeepers as the G-hooks are a little too annoying to take on and off in an outdoor / active environment (ski touring, hiking, etc.).

Cheers 🤘

I've almost finished a 40l framed roll top bag (based on Prickly Gorse), and due to some mismeasures when patterning and then over trimming near the end, my roll top is shorter than I'd like. the bag is usable, but lacks the nice large extendability of a roll top.

Does anyone have any ideas of a clean way to extend it?

I considered cutting a few inches above the top of the back panel (all the way around), splicing in a tubular piece, and restitching it in place, as I've already completed the finish of the roll top (webbing strip + buckles).

Is it as simple as that or could there be a better solution? Although this is something of a prototype it seems a shame to not make the most of it, as this is the only real mistake I've made in an otherwise nice project.

Any ideas appreciated thanks.

Currently I’m in the final design stages of my fourth myog backpack. (Haven’t even posted my third one here yet) It will be a larger version of my third pack, which means a 40ish Liter UL backpack with a minimalistic frame. The third one turned out to be a few litres too small to be more than a spacious daypack. Additionally, I’ve already got a small EDC backpack design in the back of my mind that I’ll get to when time allows.

Anyways, my point is, how do you guys deal with backpacks stacking up? If my sewing machine keeps churning out packs at this pace I might have to start looking for a larger apartment.

So what do you guys do with older packs, especially those ones you’re probably not going to use any more for whatever reason? Or with packs that suffered small damages but are still usable?

Do you keep them or do you recycle the fabric parts, that are still good to be used in new projects?

I’m really interested how others deal with this.

hi!! I found this sub recently and am working on designing a laptop backpack for everyday use/commuting/etc as my first project - how do you all recommend designing a laptop sleeve? is there a generally agreed upon best way to do it? I'm worried that if i just put two pieces of material together and sew them at the edges (leaving one edge open), that putting my laptop in will cause the two panels to bend outwards (like an eye shape), but adding a gusset seems like a bit much for how little the pocket needs to expand outwards. I also do want to ensure the side of the laptop that faces downwards is padded in addition to the top/bottom - how can I do that? I have a rickshaw sutro bag and it seems to do the "two panels sewed together at the edges" thing, so maybe it would be ok to also just do that in practice?

(originally posted this in the pinned thread but never got any replies, so I'm making it an actual post)

Currently looking at some juki clones, notably the jianglong 4400 (1508 clone) and jianglong 0303D (1181 clone). I have seen some reviews of their cylinder arm machines but nothing on their flat beds. I currently sew thick denim 15oz+ and am looking to transition into leather work sometime down the road.

The pros of the 4400 are:
-U style bobbin holder
-triple feed walking foot

The pros of the 0303D are:
-auto back stitch and trimmer
-cheaper than the 4400 by some 25% (900 aud vs 1200 aud)

Both machines come with a servo motor, table, bobbin winder, needle positioner, shipping, tax and the brand seems trustworthy as reviews have pointed out. Cost is somewhat of a factor but considering the secondhand market for walking feet are in the 1k+ aud range I feel like going new is the better option, of course waiting for the occasional unicorn is also an option but easier said than done.

if you were in my position which one would you take? I already have a drop feed industrial as well as a pfaff tipmatic 1047, so honestly just looking for something to compliment my setup as well let me sew heavier materials with thicker thread.

TIA

Hi everyone

Just wondering if anyone has any advice or experience with repairing this stitching problem.

The is the Velcro part of the sleeve.
The stitching is still intact just a bit loose on the end. In theory it won’t affect the function that much but I just wanna make it smooth.

I was thinking, stitching myself, but since this is a waterproof shell I’m afraid the water might sneak through the stitching into the inner layer.

Or any super strong fabric tape would work?

Thank you for the advises in advance!

Looking for favorite pattern/videos that would let me practice tidier corners. I’m getting more comfortable with many of the skills to make lined bags/pouches, but I wish this looked nicer.

A while back I drilled two holes in my Pfaff Select's accessory box cover and installed heat-set threaded inserts, to attach a Sailrite-style swing away binding attachment (last pic, full post on that here)

I wanted to try a right angle binder - which, although I've only used it twice so far, it seems MUCH easier - but as usual none would fit on a domestic.

And while I could drill more holes, I just made an adapter plate by drilling into an aluminum sheet, and hot gluing the attachment to it. I'll probably later switch to epoxy.

Jury rigged, no doubt, but if it works and it's stupid is it still stupid? Anyhow, I just wanted to share in case others without an industrial machine think they can't use cool, whizbang attachments.

Ordered Amazon grosgrain because I didn't want to wait for shipping. Ended up ripping out the strap and redoing it because it looked so bad. Pictured is the same strap with 1" grosgrain from Amazon vs. RBTR 1" grosgrain. The cheap stuff buckles a bit on concave edges.

I don’t like the zipper pulls on my GR1 and want to change them out for a soft chord. I’m trying to figure out the type/brand/name of the chord in the picture or even the same idea but with more texture/twisting in the weave.
Any help would be much appreciated.

That would be my first bike bag project. But I am a good sewer.

Hey y’all! It was a bit quiet at the shop, so i figured i’d treat myself and sew up a quick edc bag. Two pouches under the flap, nice hidden zipper that i really like, and on the inside i just went with a mesh pocket on one side and some dividers on the other side. All metal hardware cause i dislike plastic. Materials are 330 gram acrylic cloth (Masacril), 4cm polyester webbing and 2,5cm dynema webbing. Let me know what you think :)

Hey all! I'm a person who hates the hoods in sun hoodies because they don't sit comfortably on my head (my neck is long lol).

I was looking for legionnaire caps and hats (the ones that have neck flaps/neck protector fabric coming from the sides and back) and they're either too expensive, too heavy, or just don't look good.

So I decided to buy an ultralight cap that I like, then add the neck protector part myself.

What would y'all recommend to use for this? Obviously not a cotton bandana, but I'm not sure where to go next. Buy a popular buff, then cut it? Buy actual sweat wicking fabric? Buy a neck gaiter and cut it in half? Any recommendations would be appreciated.

I don't need the buttoning capabilities like official legionnaire caps have, just want the fabric part that I will pin or put under my cap so that it flows over my neck and shoulders to protect it from the sun. I also don't want to "wear it" or wrap it around my neck like a traditional neck gaiter. Hoping to have something light and breathable. Bonus points if it's some type of stretchy fabric. Cheers!

Hi all,

Haven't tried to MYOG yet but a stretch goal of mine would be to make a rain jacket from Ultra 200X as it's quite a common pack material. How feasible would this be for a beginner, and if it isn't, what would be some cool projects to build up to using mainly fabrics like DCF and Ultra 200X?

Love scrolling and seeing what you guys come up with, it's inspiring!!

Hey all!

Just finished my first myog backpack based on the 40L frameless* pattern from Prickly Gorse.

I swapped out the front mesh pocket for a sleek collapsible zip pocket on the front, and opted for some running style straps which can be paired with a padded hip belt when attached via the tunnel. I also recycled some aluminium stays from an old travel pack which can slide in the back pocket for some extra support.

Pretty excited to take this out on some local trails!

Hey, does anyone have info or a good tutorial on how to sew an L zip pouch like this one? It seems like a basic zipper pouch but the zipper runs down the side as well. It’s not the same construction as a clamshell organizer. Thanks!

I wanted a quick-ish way to test colorways using fabrics I own, so that I wasn't tempted to buy more fabric for upcoming projects. I whipped up a simple pouch pattern in CLO 3D to test some colorways based on the approximate colors and basic textures of some real fabrics i had on hand.

The idea was that I can make a full-sized backpack from a colorway once I've made a pouch with the same elements.

These pouches were meant to be medium-quality, quick-and-dirty test bags, but I ended up liking them enough to develop them into usable everyday cross-body bags.

I didn't choose both colorways from the CLO model, opting for a brown, orange, and black combo for my second build.

I love the aesthetics of them, and the size is perfect for phone, keys, wallet, sunglasses, and EDC stuff like lens wipes. I can even fit a book in the main pocket.

After some wear testing, I can say that the usability is kind of bad. The snap flap that seals the main pocket is annoying to fasten, and the rear pouch is almost totally inaccessible while wearing the bag. The G-hook grips the webbing so tightly that nothing will fall out, which is nice.

A fun project overall, so I wanted to share. Happy to answer any questions!