Here is a finished bag. Nice job http://ifihadabikeblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/diy-handlebar-bag.html
On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 11:37 AM, Ken Mattina <ken.matt...@gmail.com> wrote: > Here is a DIY handlebar bag pattern from the bob list. It generates a > Berthoud GB-25-size nylon handlebar bag. It was posted by > William M. deRosset. > > http://groups.google.com/group/randon/browse_thread/thread/7acbbd35925f00d4 > > Ken > > > On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 8:38 PM, Ely Rodriguez <elyk...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I think 10oz is too thin, but it depends on what you are trying to do. >> Local fabric stores almost never have material that is strong enough >> for what I want to do. >> However, home sewing machines can't sew heavy fabric. >> You need an industrial strength machine with a walking foot. >> My local fabric stores do not carry the strong thread I use as well. I >> get it from an industrial place. >> >> I don't use a pattern, I just make it up as I go along. >> I've learned to measure a lot. >> and to draw lots of lines. >> Measure your trim lines and stitch lines and make sure everything >> lines up perfectly. >> Otherwise, stuff will get crooked, fast! >> >> Michael, thank you for the source for sailcloth. >> I'm using #6 and #4 cotton duck right now. I think #8 is ok, but the >> thicker stuff is actually easier for me to work with and its stiffer >> and heavier and more durable, I hope.... >> >> If you get this material, you better make sure you have a heavy duty >> machine. You can probably sew 2 layers, but other than that, I'm not >> sure if it'll work. >> >> http://www.rockywoods.com/Fabrics-Kits/Solid-Marine-and-Awning-Fabrics/Dyed-08-Cotton-Duck-Fabric-By-The-Yard >> >> The first bags I made were by hand and looked horribly awesome! >> The next few, I learned how to use a machine and they looked great. >> I'm still learning how to use my new machines. >> I'm creating a blog for people to check out. >> I'll post as much as i can. >> >> >> On Nov 24, 6:48 pm, Steve Vesel <steveonb...@hotmail.com> wrote: >> > I also have an awl. I've used it to relocate the mounting patches on my >> sackville "marks bag" so I can easily open the flap when it is strapped on >> the handlebars. It was a fiddly job, and I had to change to white thread as >> my eyes wern't up to threading the loop in the dark interior of the bag with >> each stitch. Chapeau to anyone who makes an entire bag stitch by stich with >> an awl! >> > >> > Steve >> >> -- >> 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<rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com> >> . >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> >> > > > -- > Where did the spring go? > Where did my hormones go? > Where did my energy go? > Where did my go go? > Where did the pleasure go? > Where did my hair go? > > -- Ray Davies > -- Where did the spring go? Where did my hormones go? Where did my energy go? Where did my go go? Where did the pleasure go? Where did my hair go? -- Ray Davies -- 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.
