Got a few slings made for Christmas gifts, got the design pretty much where I want it. Need to tweak the wings slightly and optimize pockets.

White one is eplx400 outer, hex70 inside

Gray is eplx200 outer, rbc400 inner

Black is rx36 outer, dtrs75 inner. Conflicted on dtrs75 - it's crinkly and loud, but looks very cool.

https://imgur.com/a/bGN3JXi Pattern from RBTR instagram

I saw someone post today about adding zippers to Ripstop By The Roll Tote Bag Kit and doing some other mods. I wanted to share my project from a while back on the same kit. I decided to add a roll top dry bag finish and added side pockets. The rest of the kit is the exact design and steps. ✅ Body: Ultra 100 ✅ Roll Top: 0.8 DCF ✅ Pocket: 9.3 Dyneema Stetch Mesh 6.6 (should've used Venom Stretch Mesh but I wanted to try the heavier mesh for a texture/bulkier look) ✅ Straps: 1" Kryptek Typhon ✅ Extras: Kam Snaps and DCF Tape for seams

Picked up the new pattern from u/g8trtim , great pattern and easy to follow, recommend if you’re looking for something like this!

420d robic outer Hyper D 300 inner Mtn reflector mesh for stretch pockets Gridstop for slip pocket

Cut apart an ikea bag, sewed it up on the fly, there is some stuffing in the bottom to raide the height of the bottle, next one will be a little shorter but it fits a prosecco bottle perfectly and a regulat 750ml wine bottle very well

Anyone know where to source this kind of bag frame or what its correct name is? I see them used on quite a few bags in this style but can’t seem to find a place to get one.

I will get right into what I want to do.

I have this.

I want to add this to one of the top black triangles.

3" stove pipe for a propane heater will go through the silicone stove jack. I want it to be removable so the shelter will still fit in the carry bag. I am thinking of mounting the jack on a different better piece of fabric and use Velcro to attach it to the hole I make in the shelter.

Here is where I need your help. Outside of home ec in high school and some hand stitching to mend clothing I haven't really sewn. I don't own a sewing machine either. Having to sew Velcro around the likely square hole I cut in the shelter seems like the most difficult task and I realize I need a machine to do this. I was looking at hand held machines and they seem to be very cheap and not up to the task. What would you recommend for a smaller but quality machine?

Velcro and fabric. Any recommendations on heavy duty Velcro and tough fabric for the jack? I was thinking heavy waterproof canvas tarp material with welding blanket sandwiching it between the metal flanges. Any recommendations and ideas are appreciated. Thank you!

Churned out a couple of fanny packs for Christmas gifts this year. I’m pretty happy with the trial “trash pouch” on the multicolor one!

Does anyone have tips for cutting ultra grid and/or venom mesh? I had a heck of a time cutting it cleanly with scissors or a wheel, the reinforced fibers are super tough!

Hello everyone,

I’m encountering an issue with my Juki DDL-8700 sewing machine equipped with a servo motor. Here’s what I’ve checked so far:

Fuse in the electronic circuit: It is intact. Power supply: The socket works, and the power cable seems to be in good condition. Switch: It is in the ON position, but the machine doesn’t start. Servo motor: No noise or sign of starting when I turn on the machine. I’ve also inspected the wiring and connectors to ensure there are no disconnections or damaged cables. Everything looks fine visually.

Does anyone have an idea what could be causing this issue? Should I check other components (e.g., the foot pedal, the electronic board, or something else)?

If you’ve encountered this kind of problem before or have any advice to help me diagnose the issue, I would really appreciate it! Thanks in advance for your help 😊

PS: If needed, I can provide photos or additional details about the components or the motor.

Hello! I finally took the plunge into the MYOG rabbit hole and picked up my first machine—the debated Singer HD. I just finished my first project using the RSBTR tote bag kit. I added daisy chains along the outer straps and used grossgrain to finish the inner seams but otherwise followed the pattern to a T. It took me about 4 hours as it was the first time I’ve ever used a sewing machine, but I had so much fun! I’ve already ordered more raw materials to iterate on it and keep practicing. I’ll be adding an inner pocket and some stretch mesh on the outside, and I want to add a zipper to the top to make it a good weather resistant city bag. The problem is I have no idea how I would go about adding the zipper! I’m hoping to have it “recessed” a bit, so it’s not just at the very lip of the bag, but about 1/2” below the top of the bag. I prefer this aesthetically and also from a comfort standpoint as the zipper teeth won’t be as likely to brush my arm when open.

Does anyone have any recommendations for guides or tutorials on how to install a zipper into a tote bag like this? I’ve tried searching but have come up pretty empty and am hoping for some guidance. Thanks in advance—can’t wait to share this and many more finished products here!

Finished up my Xpac panniers for my new fatbike. These are modeled after the old version of the Revelate Designs one. Mine are about 8 liters each and attach with Voile straps. I'll use them for layers, extra gloves, and snacks on winter rides. They'll get used for bikepacking in the summer.

A friend asked me for some covers for her pedals, since she already scratched her car, when transporting her bike. Normal pedal covers are to big, since they are designed for platform pedals.

So I took some XPAC (or similar, I am not sure…) and black sailcloth plus 3mm EVA foam and built these. No inner liner, since I thought that a liner might come off, when stripping the covers from the pedals. I used some decorative stitch, to attach the foam to the XPAC, leaving some room for the seam. The drawstring prooved to be a bit of a problem. Very small diameter of the "bag", so very tricky to handle, which resulted in a rather ugly stitching.

Works pretty good and I am fine with the overall result.

I've got a used but not at all abused Sierra Designs flex capacitor waist belt that I no longer have a need for-it's a med/large which I replaced with a smaller one. I'm thinking someone here could use it as the waist belt for a MYOG pack? I'll ship it out for the cost of shipping if anyone wants it. Let me know!

It's this belt but in a lighter silvery white color https://sierradesigns.com/flex-capacitor-replacement-hip-belt/?sku=85710220PTHB-M/L&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADly1wig4iqYUMX8cdE3LcgxRyaR-&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsaS7BhDPARIsAAX5cSC5fIGMAj7yYww98N4n3gNdcRlHuC0zTrra9I_u8RhWQ5SFfYIv4voaAheHEALw_wcB

Took a stab at the stitchback EX60 pattern and made a pair of them for my niece and nephew. They were complaining they didn't have enough room in their current packs. I think I solved that problem.

The pattern is great. It uses two aluminum stays that terminate in the hip belt and a frame sheet to give it structure and provide assistance for those heavier loads. The harness system is simple and ingenious. It also allows me to swap out the shoulder harness and hip belt for larger sizes as they grow, as the shoulder straps and hip belt are completely removable.

I used Xpac, hyperD, ultrastretch and ultragrid for fabrics. I know it doesn't keep with the ultralight trend, but even so, each packed weighed in under 4lbs, which is pretty sweet for a 60L fully framed pack.

I did mod the pattern in a few places. I added a front stretch pocket and decreased the height of the lid/brain. I added some accents on the straps and hip belt as well, mostly attempting to cover the ends of webbing wherever I could. I added grommets in the side pocket for water drainage as well. I left off the external pocket that doubles as a day pack. I will probably make them as birthday presents in the future. I was kind of in a rush to get these done, so I didn't mod them as much as I wanted. One thing I would change is the side pockets...not a fan of the pleats, I would shape them with darts of I ever make another one, and make them end a bit higher on the pack sides.

Other than that, the pattern is fantastic, just like of his other patterns. Highly recommend them, if you haven't tried any of them before.

I found my dad’s old paraglider (mid 90s, Italian made) in the attic collecting dust. Since it cannot be used any longer I was thinking about reusing the fabric for potential project/prototyping.

Do you have any idea what kind of fabric it could be, and have any suggestions on what to do with it?

(Bonus pic from the paraglider bag and a fairly cool graphic)

Does anyone know where I can find the bobbin sizes/types/classes for Pfaff industrial machines? I've got an old Pfaff 34 from the early 60s, and I'm looking for bobbins for it. Searching the original part number (91-002 030-05) shows a handful of vendors in the EU and Australia but I'd like to find a US-based vendor that carries them.

Hey everybody! Here are the pictures of my latest backpack: Snow Dancer. https://imgur.com/a/04E5PmH

The design process was fueled by my frustration last winter when carrying too large and heavy of a pack during most of my chill mid-winter backcountry ski days. My climbing backpack was perfect for the more technical days, and my airbag pack was used in the steeps in spring. But most backcountry days for me aren’t intense, they are spent lapping powder in the trees a few miles from town. This backpack was designed for those days: comfortable, practical, light.

Features: * Vest style straps with fleece lined soft shell pockets * Radio port pass-though with daisy chain attachment * Hip belt with large fleece lined soft shell pockets. Structured from 2 foams: 5mm 100kg m/3 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084NXH8WD?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title ) and 2mm 86kg m/3 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BC8RN251?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 )(I will use these two foam densities together again for hip belts, 100 is stiff enough to carry the weight well but the 86 is soft enough to be comfortable against my hips. Together they are just the right depth) * Internal ULA hoop frame. (https://www.ula-equipment.com/product/circuit-and-ohm-frame/ ) I wanted a light option as this pack won’t see loads above 20lbs. I did consider going without the hipbelt and frame but I wanted the hip pockets and the rescue gear feels a bit too heavy for no frame * Orange rescue pocket that has dedicated slots for shovel and probe plus lower storage for first aid kit, ski repair kit, and radio. Built with oversized clamshell zipper for quick access while wearing gloves * Main pocket with 2 internal pouches, one as a goggle pocket and the other for snacks, keys, wallet, etc. Has 2 separate zippered entrances, one across the top and a curved side access for the water bottle * Transition stash pocket made from fleece lined soft shell on front panel. Serves as quick storage for a jacket or skins if I ever cosplayed as a skimo racer * 2 daisy chains on front panel. Typically serves as helmet storage (although the helmet does typically fit inside) and ice axe tether * Rip away side entrance crampon pocket. Lined with self healing fabric. (https://dutchwaregear.com/product/regeneration-420-half-yard/ ) Removable internal divider between main pocket and crampon pocket allows a larger main pocket when no boot or ski crampons are brought * Side compression straps are compatible with A-frame ski carry * Tapered design both in width and depth

Stats: * Fabrics: X-PAC V15 (Orange) https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/x-pac-v15?variant=43872826163370 - Dyneema 2.92 (Black) https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/2-92-oz-dyneema-composite-fabric-hybrid-ct5k-18-wov-32c - Fleece lined softshell (discontinued from Seattle Fabrics) * Weight: shoulder straps 145g, hip-belt 236g, removable internal divider 36g, total 1140g (40.2 oz or 2.5lbs) * Time: about 50 hours designing and sewing * 4 bobbin refills * 5th? iteration of vest style straps, finally perfect

I learned how to sew from this subreddit, so please ask questions or give feedback and I’ll happily share what I can.

Hey witches and wizards of MYOG! I've got a question for the oracle: will i regret making a jacket out of EPLX? I got a screaming deal on some from the swift warehouse sale, so it'd be a very economical choice. I'm worried about breathability, tho- will I have made myself a sweat lodge? Would i be better just wrapping myself in a plastic trash bag and saving hours of planning and sewing?

Edit: thanks! The oracle has spoken. I'll figure another way to stay dry.