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 <[email protected]> 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 [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
