I've been working on a bag, too. Right now I'm stuck as my machine can't handle the cordura. So, I'm keeping my eye out on Craigslist for a tougher sewing machine--although this purchase is queued up behind a few others right now.
Here are the visuals: http://tinyurl.com/3aj9j7x Best, Lee On Nov 24, 7:08 am, Ely Rodriguez <elyk...@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm just wondering if I can have some tips or start an informational > email exchange with other bag makers. > Just for fun, I've started making some stuff. > > So far, I've made a few, but would like to continue with small > handlebar bags, boxy randonneur style stuff, wedge seat bags, larger > carradice style seat bags, backpacks, courier bags, panniers, travel > bags for S and S coupler bikes. > > It's all just for fun, for family and friends, I'm still working on my > stitching and design. > I'm working with 24oz and 18oz cotton duck, cotton and synthetic trim, > brass closures, leather, and some lining for the insides of the bags. > I use a 1902 Singer 29-2 treadle foot leather patching machine for the > very thick fabrics.and a 1968 Singer 347 home machine for the standard > materials. > I'm trying to go the traditional frenchy style. > > Thanks, > Ely in SF -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
