I knit and then felted (that is, intentionally shrunk) a bag last winter. It is still sitting unused. I've found the hard part to be sourcing hardware (clasps, stuff to attach it securely to my saddle, etc.). The quality of a felted wool is high, but given the hours involved, I wouldn't recommend it. On the other hand, if you have extra wool, it is an easy to produce product (in my case, my wife had several extra skeins that I could use, so my total cost has been exclusively time).
I've sewed messenger bags in the past, and I've also sewed a tent. I don't get enough pleasure from the act of sewing to justify future projects, so I will probably buy all my bags from now on. -Mark On Nov 24, 9:08 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.
