Anyone have examples of bits and pieces they repurposed from other gear ? I have a busted up backpack I'd like to use hardware and straps off of. I'm a total novice at this but I'd like to make my own pack

Greetings all, I'm new and don't even know if I'm posting this in the right forum so please forgive me if I'm not. I recently bought a boxing Heavy bag and the manufactuer states the outer shell of the bag is made with "American ripstop vinyl" being that it will be inside my home I'm wondering about toxticity, off gassing, causing cancer, etc. I'm going by the all the awful things I have seen about vinyl flooring being carcenigenic but can't find anything on the safety of rip stop vinyl in fact this is one of the few places I've ever seen it even mentioned. if anyone knows anything about this material's safety or can point me in a direction to find some further info about it it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Custom made dyneema pouch Nitecore 2150rx, cable Dokeep Lantern(250lm, 3H)

It's my one day hiking set

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Came out okay, pleased with my efforts! I know what will make it easier next time around.

Hello!

I’m looking for a decent hand press for things like press studs, rivets etc. I know there are a lot of cheap badly made ones out there so after something well built without being wildly expensive. The dream is the pro atelier plus one pictured but I can’t afford that right now. Budget probably could go to £250 realistically. I’m based in the UK so seeking one from a retailer here ideally.

Thanks

I have a consew 206, juki 1541 and a Juki 1510n-7. I found a Juki LK-1900HS for sale close to me and I've been looking at adding a bartack to my lineup of machines. It's an older model but seller doesn't know age. I did a google search and there isn't too much info out there about them. It was used in a clothing factory so I think there are alot of miles on it.

Is there anything I should know about this machine as far as common issues?

The seller wants $750 Canadian. How is that for price?

hi there, just found this sub when searching about backpack modifications. not sure i have specific questions or know what to ask so i'll just describe some of my mod plans to my Aer CPP backpack. i have limited skills and only a beginner sewing machine and probably not-great needles. appreciate any tips or just general thoughts.

recently got the aer city pack pro for "one bagging" for short trips or personal item for "two bagging", and love it, but already thinking of some mods. was reading about the lack of velcro around laptop sleeves in many backpacs these days and tried some simple DIY stick-on velcro to add some to an older work-provided bag. quite happy with results. got me thinking about doing more mods to get things exactly how I want.

then was looking at this thread (video inside where this guy does no-sew mods of liner removal or snap-on grommets or knots): https://old.reddit.com/r/backpacks/comments/z3nt4q/5_modifications_for_a_quechua_nh500_backpack_or/

and this one on sewing a key leash to a bag: https://old.reddit.com/r/ManyBaggers/comments/rzytil/key_clip_modification_to_lululemon_everywhere/

and got these ideas:

• that second one (add a key leash to a second location) is one I think I could diy with just very basic sewing skills (i don't have any yet, but it seems straightforward if I have a good needle). or maybe will get my local tailor to do it.

• possibly will add the stick-on velcro for the laptop sleeve since I know how to do it (not yet decided if it's really needed).

• more difficult: considering adding some nylon webbing handles just to have a few other grab points for retrieving from airline seat or overhead. as well as adding nylon for a horizontally oriented luggage passthrough (so i don't have to flip the bag 90 degrees). would ask my tailor about it and most likely not try it myself. i guess it's not possible with a machine but the attachment points seem reachable by hand. almost feel I could do a bad job of it.

• easy but very, very scared to do it: that first video's non-sewing mods consists of cutting out interior nylon dividers altogether. i'm very, very, very tempted to remove the nylon divider that separates the aer cpp's laptop area from the main clamshell compartment so space is freed and it's one large space with dual access (clamshell plus a top zipper). for my use cases of 95% no laptop for personal travel, if i did bring my laptop, it's already padded by the sleeve, plus it'd be padded by soft clothes, so i'm just not worried about needing even more protection. maybe my tailor could change the divider nylon to have an interior zipper, but i'd have to talk to him. that would be the coolest execution of it.

sorry for writing a novel. if you read this far, thanks and appreciate any tips or feedback.

Hi! any help would be appreciated for the general model of this machine! and any input if you have any. I know it's a bad picture but if you happen to know please let me know

Hello,

I'm looking to get some Robic ripstop nylon in different color and denier. I can only see ripstopbytheroll selling it but I'm in EU so shipping would be super expensive.
Is there any website selling it in EU or is there a similar fabric available?

Thanks

Does anyone know how to design and plan an air tent?

Anyone have a good pattern for one of those garment bags that zips up into a duffel bag?

Hey everyone,

https://preview.redd.it/thmxtmywdmsc1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a720cd9ec3f7bb86a5fa43a4a79dc2246577a12b

I have started sewing some weeks ago and my workspace is always getting full of stuff.

So I am seeking some inspiration on how you organise your places? Do you have any tips?

Thanks upfront

Hello everyone! I'm new to sewing and I'm very keen on starting to make my own gear for bikepacking and camping. I've been doing some research and I've come to realize that there are different needles and threads for different purposes. I'm planning to start with a frame bag for my bike and I've seen that Xpac VX21 is the material to go with. If anyone would be so kind as to explain things such as which thread and needle they would use and why, that would be great. I saw someone saying they used a 90-sized needle and Gütermann Mara 70 (is 70 the thickness?). Is the brand of the thread important? I'm not sure I'll be able to find a wide variety of sewing supplies where I'm from, so I'd like to know what to look for in a thread and the sewing machine.

The hardware on my two favourite hats (the ones that see the most use) have broken and I’m looking for a high quality replacement to replace them with! One is like the one above and the other a metal one that has corroded over 7 or 8 years. I know there’s little pockets of super-high quality hardware out there for other MYOG disciplines so I’m wondering if anyone has recommendations for this search!

(Notes: I’ll just use something like the ones above if I can’t find something premium. I have a HD sewing machine and am ok to open up the stitch to add a new piece of hardware. I’m located in eastern Canada with regards to shipping. Open to something that comes in a pack of X amount as I’ll likely do this repair again for myself or friends!)

Cheers