Thanks a bunch, Anne. I'll head down to the fabric shop tomorrow and give it a try.
Best, Lee On Nov 25, 7:51 am, Anne Paulson <anne.paul...@gmail.com> wrote: > Use a #90 jeans needle, or even a #100. Replace it frequently (which > you should do in any case). Even a cheap sewing machine should punch > through layers if you use the right needle. > > > > On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 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 > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > -- Anne Paulson > > My hovercraft is full of eels -- 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.
