Very nice, and looks almost identical to the Ostrich front bag from VO -- tho' I daresay that the quality of the materials may well be a bit better. The VO Ostrich is quite good for the price, but it is not top of the line.
As for stiffeners, the ideal is coroplast signs for Tom DeLay's last campaign. On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 12:39 PM, Ken Mattina <ken.matt...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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. >>> 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. > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- 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.
