Anyone into Sewing?

I made a poop tube from that very same gym mat a couple years back. Actually broke my wifes sewing machine, which prompted me to buy a sailrite.

Mike V.wrote:

I did a zipper replacement on a (synthetic) puffy that was surprisingly easy (just seam rip out the old zipper and sew the new one in the same place). One trick I've seen folks do for a faster zipper repair is to cut off the teeth (so the tape is still there) and then sew the new zipper to the remaining tape (that way you don't have to open up all the down baffles). 

Zippers! Doesn't matter how much money you spend, every zipper is going to fail, just a matter of when. Kind of like hard drives. Lately I've been replacing zippers with the biggest heaviest metal zippers available. They seem to be...dare I say it? Bullet proof? If it's a repair job, I sew them right over the top of the existing zipper. The garment gets a little bigger, but not enough to matter. Of course, it's not as pretty as ripping open the seam...but I leave that to people with more patience, time and tiny fingers.

Oh, and if your machine allows it, get a Binder Attachment, I recently got this and wow, so good. Worth every penny! https://www.sailrite.com/Binder-1-Swing-Bracket

Started playing with leatherwork recently. Definitely takes a bit more finesse than sewing xpac or cordura. 

Max Rwrote:

Started playing with leatherwork recently. Definitely takes a bit more finesse than sewing xpac or cordura.

Nice work. Is that for your sheikah slate, or have I just been playing a lot of Zelda lately? If not, you’ll have to explain to us nerds what kind of aid widgets your pouch is for

Max Rwrote:

I made a poop tube from that very same gym mat a couple years back. Actually broke my wifes sewing machine, which prompted me to buy a sailrite.

Lol, your welcome???? I’ve got more to spare! Shipping doesn’t seem worth it but anyone want some I’m located near SF

Drew Neviuswrote:

Nice work. Is that for your sheikah slate, or have I just been playing a lot of Zelda lately? If not, you’ll have to explain to us nerds what kind of aid widgets your pouch is for

I stuff it full of tater tots while wall climbing.

Lol it’s actually a burning man style hip bag. Attending a ‘steampunk’ fest this month. Needed to get swagged out. 

Hello all,

I am looking into some dynema projects but I cant make a pattern to save my life, Anyone know of places to buy/get patterns for bags and other items. Right know Stichback is the only company that I have seen making outdoor specific patterns.

Thanks

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A bag for Lstefurak, a hardware replacement tycoon, frequent mountain project contributor and friend.

I’m going to be spending more time living on the road, so excited to take the sewing machine with and try to make some bags while traveling! 

Here's my lightweight slightly modified Ray-Way pack I made last year. 

Side note, does anybody sew pants and shirts for climbing and hiking? Recommendations on materials? I usually hike in lightweight button-up thrift store/fishing/hiking style shirts but haven't found one that fits me particularly well for climbing that doesn't restrict my shoulders. 

Not climbing related, but an outdoor sport item. I’ve made a couple bike bags in the last year, but this is the first one I’m mostly very proud of. VX21 face fabric, cordura 500d inner liner, 1050 ballistic edges, and waterproof zipper. Im mostly able to get good straight stitches, but the grosgrain edge binding is slippery and still very challenging for me still and looks like they were done by a drunken child. Any tips on getting those finishing touches a little more pro?

Nick Niebuhrwrote:

Not climbing related, but an outdoor sport item. I’ve made a couple bike bags in the last year, but this is the first one I’m mostly very proud of. VX21 face fabric, cordura 500d inner liner, 1050 ballistic edges, and waterproof zipper. Im mostly able to get good straight stitches, but the grosgrain edge binding is slippery and still very challenging for me still and looks like they were done by a drunken child. Any tips on getting those finishing touches a little more pro?

A single or double fold binding attachment will give the most consistent results. Match the size to the width of grosgrain. Sometimes home machines don’t have threaded holes in the bed for attachments though, so unless you have an industrial machine that might not work. A cheaper alternative is to use binder clips to hold the tape in place while you sew. Pins aren’t great for binding tape as there’s typically too much material to push a pin through and the tape and material will start distorting.

Ryan Dwrote: 

Side note, does anybody sew pants and shirts for climbing and hiking? Recommendations on materials? I usually hike in lightweight button-up thrift store/fishing/hiking style shirts but haven't found one that fits me particularly well for climbing that doesn't restrict my shoulders. 

I started making button up shirts with the hand dyed cotton stuff from Joanns. Drys fast when wet. I like to kayak in them. 

I have launched the Will Sew For Bolts campaign.  I trade sewn items for donations to ASCA.  I am turning old rope into new bolts.  Customers donate directly to ASCA, send me the receipt and I sew their order.  Check out the Will Sew For Bolts facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094399617005  or PM me for more info.

Pushing guitar and bass straps right now - need to turn inventory into new bolts.

Two new bags for some friends! Getting a bit more honed with each iteration, but still ripping a lot of threads… 

Max Rwrote:

Started playing with leatherwork recently. Definitely takes a bit more finesse than sewing xpac or cordura.

Holy shit. bro turned a covid pass time into an S-tier skill. gorgeous.

I made a splash proof cover for my drill, for bolting in the rain/dirt. Not really waterproof because there's a hole for the tether cord and drill bit, but should provide a good amount of protection in wet conditions. You can access the battery to change it without taking the cover all the way off.

Mike J wrote:

Got a hold of this hot rod yesterday for 175 bucks. It'll sew through anything. Now it's just up to me to tame the beast. Wish me luck!  

Mitsubishi! That's cool, toyota used to make sewing machines, too. 

Has anybody ever tried to make their own climbing shoes? Very little info or posts about people trying around on the web. I've been thinking about trying. Seems like something that may take quite a while to get right and be way not worth it. Cool idea though, I would love to make a custom fitting shoe for my wide and different sized feet. 

Ryan Dwrote:

Has anybody ever tried to make their own climbing shoes? Very little info or posts about people trying around on the web. I've been thinking about trying. Seems like something that may take quite a while to get right and be way not worth it. Cool idea though, I would love to make a custom fitting shoe for my wide and different sized feet. 

There’s a gentleman who I bought a sewing machine off of that’s pretty active on here who will probably chime in. I’ll try and dig up the emails if you want. Saw a few at his house and they were legit. I only make backpacks and can’t imagine shoes hahah