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 -- 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.
