Super helpful! Lots of information and details, all presented in a clear way, etc. Thanks for posting it. I look forward to checking out your other videos.
I absolutely love your videos. They are all so informative and well done. Im going to be making me a bag sometime this next week to store my new straps and beetle buckles.
I've been searching for answers for why my stitches are great but the first few stitches always knot up umderneath so thank you SO much for that great tip!
Looks Great, I need to dig out my thread injector and start practicing again, it's been a while since I put it to use. Thanks for making another quality video. I appreciate the step by step instructions.
Started sewing to make CBH gear. I made this. It was my first zippered bag. I must of sewed the circle sides on 3 time wrong, seam edges ended up on the outside side, before I figured it out. Now I know! Thanks you.
I made one by drawing around something round with pencil, then cutting the circle larger. The pencil mark can be followed around the curve (used some simple maths to work out the circumference). Don't have overcast or zig-zag on my machine so it might just fray but it was fun to do, thanks.
For cutting all my heavier duty fabrics I use some nice Milwaukee ones from the hardware store. Microserrated edges. Handles cordura fine. Works for heavier dyneema stuff too, but you have to go in very short cuts. Part number for the model I use: 48-22-4040
Great Video, VERY HELPFUL for us beginners. I have a question, at about 21:10 in the video when you are sewing panel "C" to the two panel "B"s with the installed zipper. There is a guide that appears down by your presser foot. Ok, here's the question, what is the name of the guide?
Looks cool. Can't wait to give that a try. I'm trying to imagine how I might actually build that into the bottom of a stuff sack so I could have the hammock and suspension together in one package but still separated. Do you have any tips on how to incorporate the two?
Okay. Hear me out. If you sew one of the circles on backwards (to the right side of the bag, not the wrong side, and also sleeve the stuff sack side wall over the zippered part of the bag so that the edges line up when attaching the circle, that should do the trick. I will play around with it over the weekend, but in my mind it works. (That doesn't always mean it will actually work, though. Hahaha).
Well, I'm sure your sewing mind is miles more advanced than mine so it sounds pretty good to me. I'm sure you'll get to it before I do but I'll report back if I happen to learn anything in my attempts. Thanks again for all the videos and posts on hammock forums.
Just found your video and I have a question about the fabric guide that is attached to the Elna machine you are using. I have an Elna and was wondering what is that attachment called. I tried doing a search but don’t know what to call it. I want to start making those bags to add to my product line of little bags that I make. Many thanks. You make Great stuff!
Super helpful! Lots of information and details, all presented in a clear way, etc. Thanks for posting it. I look forward to checking out your other videos.
So glad that I found this video. Thank you! As I am just beginning, the zipper work shown proved very valuable.
I absolutely love your videos. They are all so informative and well done. Im going to be making me a bag sometime this next week to store my new straps and beetle buckles.
I've been searching for answers for why my stitches are great but the first few stitches always knot up umderneath so thank you SO much for that great tip!
Looks Great, I need to dig out my thread injector and start practicing again, it's been a while since I put it to use. Thanks for making another quality video. I appreciate the step by step instructions.
Dennis Barnes wonderful!!! Let me know how it goes.
Started sewing to make CBH gear. I made this. It was my first zippered bag. I must of sewed the circle sides on 3 time wrong, seam edges ended up on the outside side, before I figured it out. Now I know! Thanks you.
Very informative - thank you jellyfish!
Just great! Thanks for all the details
U make that look so easy
Thank you! First Zipper and I still have my fingers! Yes. Thank you for the pattern
I made one by drawing around something round with pencil, then cutting the circle larger. The pencil mark can be followed around the curve (used some simple maths to work out the circumference). Don't have overcast or zig-zag on my machine so it might just fray but it was fun to do, thanks.
Extremely helpful and informative video.
This is so cool!! Thank you very much for sharing, and thanks for the 1" scale. I had to print in landscape to get the correct measurements.
Gray Hiker that is a good point about "landscape". I will note that at the download. Happy sewing!
This would be amazing with a donut design and big as a tote bag.
For cutting all my heavier duty fabrics I use some nice Milwaukee ones from the hardware store. Microserrated edges. Handles cordura fine. Works for heavier dyneema stuff too, but you have to go in very short cuts. Part number for the model I use: 48-22-4040
Great Video, VERY HELPFUL for us beginners. I have a question, at about 21:10 in the video when you are sewing panel "C" to the two panel "B"s with the installed zipper. There is a guide that appears down by your presser foot. Ok, here's the question, what is the name of the guide?
Tracy Dunbar that is called a magnetic seam guide. It costs about $5 and is in the notions area of a sewing store
hello, I am trying to download the pattern but it is requesting access to google.
Thanks!
how can I get the pattern it says i need permission :)
Looks cool. Can't wait to give that a try. I'm trying to imagine how I might actually build that into the bottom of a stuff sack so I could have the hammock and suspension together in one package but still separated. Do you have any tips on how to incorporate the two?
Hahaha! I like the way you think. Maybe add it to a black bishop style bag or a round-bottomed stuff sack. I will think about this. Game on.
Okay. Hear me out. If you sew one of the circles on backwards (to the right side of the bag, not the wrong side, and also sleeve the stuff sack side wall over the zippered part of the bag so that the edges line up when attaching the circle, that should do the trick. I will play around with it over the weekend, but in my mind it works. (That doesn't always mean it will actually work, though. Hahaha).
Well, I'm sure your sewing mind is miles more advanced than mine so it sounds pretty good to me. I'm sure you'll get to it before I do but I'll report back if I happen to learn anything in my attempts. Thanks again for all the videos and posts on hammock forums.
very cool
Good stuff
Instead of an overcast stitch, can't you use pinking shears to the edge to keep from fraying? just curious
Pinking shears will slow down the fraying, but this nylon fabric will fray like crazy. I think it would become a mess inside the bag.
Ok. Good to know! Thanks for the tip!
What if you don't have a zipper foot? Love the bag and great video
Just use the narrowest foot you have.
Mmmm. That's a mighty purdy tree strap bag there. Mmm. Mmm. :-)
Shug xD
Just found your video and I have a question about the fabric guide that is attached to the Elna machine you are using. I have an Elna and was wondering what is that attachment called. I tried doing a search but don’t know what to call it.
I want to start making those bags to add to my product line of little bags that I make.
Many thanks. You make Great stuff!
Are you referring to my magnetic seam guide?
Those could be converted to hip belt pockets too. Hmm, may have to give that a try.
KuntryRD definitely. The black one that I made has a belt loop. This is a convenient size. Let me know if you do it.
nice! :D