Nice resource. We'll have to get together as I am right by Tartine. Lee
On Nov 25, 6:38 am, Ely Rodriguez <[email protected]> wrote: > I agree, finding the right material and machine are difficult!!! > > Lee, there are tons of heavy duty machines on SF craigslist! > Also, ebay is really good and the shipping is decent. > If you are in SF, you can come over and try my machine out. > I've made a blog for people to look at my work. > The early ones are a bit rough, the newer bags have thicker material > and leather. > On my new blog, I will try to include sources for the materials I use. > Please feel free to post comments on my work. > I am very critical about all of them, so more criticism would be > great! > I'm also working on some patterns/templates.http://bagsbyelyinsf.blogspot.com/ > -Ely > > On Nov 24, 11:34 pm, Lee <[email protected]> wrote: > > > I've been working on a bag, too. Right now I'm stuck as my machine > > can't handle the cordura. So, I'm keeping my eye out on Craigslist for > > a tougher sewing machine--although this purchase is queued up behind a > > few others right now. > > > Here are the visuals:http://tinyurl.com/3aj9j7x > > > Best, > > Lee > > > On Nov 24, 7:08 am, Ely Rodriguez <[email protected]> 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 [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.
