I agree, finding the right material and machine are difficult!!! Lee, there are tons of heavy duty machines on SF craigslist! Also, ebay is really good and the shipping is decent. If you are in SF, you can come over and try my machine out. I've made a blog for people to look at my work. The early ones are a bit rough, the newer bags have thicker material and leather. On my new blog, I will try to include sources for the materials I use. Please feel free to post comments on my work. I am very critical about all of them, so more criticism would be great! I'm also working on some patterns/templates. http://bagsbyelyinsf.blogspot.com/ -Ely
On Nov 24, 11:34 pm, Lee <leec...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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.
