Thanks Richard. In my 20s I made hundreds of round, cane sewing baskets with velvet linings. The easiest way to do this is to sew the draw cord hem first, as you did, next sew the base around the bottom hem, then sew the side seam. You avoid the untidy join that way. This said, I agree it’s a bush craft item and appearance isn’t all important.
Once you make one you become addicted to pouches and make them for everything. Great and informative video. The PVC backed Cordura style material is ideal👍
Have been putting these off for far too long. I will definitely be getting some different ones done rather than continuing to use the assorted tote bags!!!! Cheers Richard.
One of the great things about your channel is that we never know what you will be trying next. I was watching another, non bushcraft related channel the other night and one of the tips the guy gave was, never point out to your friends the bits of your project that didn't go perfect. You made it he said and thats good enough. Your mates will never notice, so don't point them out. 👍🏻👍🏻
I've just stumbled across this video as I'm knocking back coffee on a rainy day trying to come up with stuff to do indoors whilst nursing my pup (just had an operation, so she can't move around much). You've inspired me to pull out my old Singer hand-crank and make stuff... thanks!
That must have been your first round bag, given that the disc actually fits the bottom edge, beginners luck 😜 For me there's always too much or too little material left, haha. Seems pi varies with time... Few comments: - melt the cut edges over e.g. a tea light candle, prevents fraying. Nowadays I use a small lighter-gas powered soldering iron to cut straight lines along a steel ruler. Quick, accurate and it melts the cut at the same time - exactly same sewing machine here. The foot pedal can be opened and the response adjusted. Off the factory it only lets you choose stop or full kamikaze 😄 Also, step on it without a shoe on and use your foot's arch rather than the ball. Those give you very fine control over the speed; you can stop the needle while in the material. And yeah, others mentioned it already. Do the vertical seam last and mark quarters or eights of the disc and matching straight edge to give you a reference how the two edges should align in a perfect world.
I enjoy sewing small projects like this. I equate sewing with welding, (which I did for many years). Shape small parts, attach them to each other to make something useful.
Hi richard, looking good! Ik have been making a few gear pouches in the last year or two. I find that is you clip or pin the botom in four parts (like the point of the compas) to pre marked spor on the outer, you wil get near to or perfect results! It is a fiddely business though. Maybe because I tend to use a cotton canvas, ant this requires finishing the ends or it will un wind. But I like to make the draw cord sleeve in a separate piece. Possibly a different colour.
This video was published 7 years ago but is new to me and just what I was looking for! Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to document this. Regards, Wayne
I am not good with pins to hold pieces in place, but I find an office stapler works nicely and the staples remove easily. I staple the bottom in, dividing in half, and then quarter. This puts the folds in evenly around the circumference when I sew.
Another quality video Richard. Really enjoying these type of videos. They help show the many sides of this awesome hobby so many people share. Camping/Bushcraft/etc. Is really all about having some good handmade stuff. It can make all the difference. Keep up the good work.
I used the legs from some fatigues to make pouches. They had drawstrings at the cuff. Circles cut from upper part of pants made the bottoms. The ripstop fabric works well for this.
Great video Richard. I try to do a bit of sewing from time to time. (Not very well I might add) but this is inspiration for my next project. All the best. Nigel.
Thanks for this video, have had the idea to make a similar bag for my zebra billy can using the same theory. So glad to see it works! Now to get measuring and dust off that sewing machine
This is awesome, but I just came across a random video while looking up reviews for the REI Trail 40 pack, and noticed the use of Crown Royal bags. I was curious, so I dug some old ones out the closet, and lo and behold, the 750ml bags only weight 0.7 ounces, and fit my Fire Maple 600ml pot just right.
Great Video :) I'd say that the bunching up when you sew the base in, is because you did 2 X PI x R on the oversized radius that you cut out, not where the actual stitch is going to go, I.E 5-10mm inside the circumference. So your tube is too big maybe?
Lovely stuff! I do like a good 'Making of' video! Also thanks for showing that cordura fabric that you mentioned to me about my idea to make a chammock tree chair. Not yet bought any yet but I may film it when I do. I bought a sewing machine during first lockdown to try out one of Simons make it projects, (bush shirt) and a few others. Love your videos! Keep em coming 😎
Yep. Probably very difficult as thin and shiny. Much more straightforward with thicker material. Look back in the comments as someone gives an alternative way of sewing the base. I’m going to try it!
Be sure the gears are metal. There are some out there that have plastic gears and they don't hold as well as the ones with metal gears. You will also want to buy a variety of needles because they are rated from silk to denim/leather and either ball-pointed for knits or sharps for woven.
You’ve proved a great point I often made, that boys in their Home Economics class sewed better than the girls😂Good instructive video….I look forward to see you using it.😉
So its a canoeing, canvas-copy, Cordura cooking kit container? Nicely done. Notice you didn’t seal the edges off with some sort of glue to stop fraying. Idea?? Les
I've been thinking about doing this for a while now. I'm currently modifying my Dutch army tent by adding rain flaps over the zip. Probably not the best project to start on considering I've not used a sewing machine since leaving school, fingers crossed 🤞
Nice one Richard. Can I ask what thread you used pleased ? when I did a repair to a caravan awning the thread I used kept snapping. I'm now thinking of making a cover for my vinyl cutter from the same awning. Thanks Mal
If your thread keeps breaking, the needle is the usual suspect. It is slightly bent or there is a slight burr on the tip. The other suspect is lint in the bobbin area.
@@jjudy5869 Thank you for that, I'm no expert at sewing and will check what you suggest before doing anymore. I'll try the Gutterman thread as Richard suggested, it's only £2 at the local Hobbycraft.
@@RichardOutdoors thanks so much do you use this one for canvas - GUTERMANN-Upholstery Thread. 100% polyester. High strength, used on leather, vinyl, coated fabrics, denim, canvas and carpet materials. Soft and flexible ensuring neat flat seams. 325 yd Cone. Imported.
Yup, you have to allow for seam allowance and I would add a couple of centimeters for ease of getting stuff in and out of your bag. It looks like he used 1/4 inch or 5 mm for seam allowance. If you use something that frays a lot like denim or some nylons you want to use a zig-zag or second row of stitching close to the edge to keep the seam from fraying/pulling out
You never mentioned the wife or some other person to rethread the bloody needle when the cotton breaks as the eyes on the needles are so small. I tried for 15 minutes, cursing & swearing & it took my missus 10 seconds!
Excellent sowing Norman Stanley Fletcher!!!!
Great idea Richard! I've two Zebra pots, that need a pouch!
Thanks Richard. In my 20s I made hundreds of round, cane sewing baskets with velvet linings. The easiest way to do this is to sew the draw cord hem first, as you did, next sew the base around the bottom hem, then sew the side seam. You avoid the untidy join that way. This said, I agree it’s a bush craft item and appearance isn’t all important.
Thanks. I’ll give it a go!
That's the way I do it and it does work, a bit easier and a neater result.👍
I believe that Bloke Simon did something like this using Emma approach.
@@hammerhound168 who?👺
Enjoyed the project. Im going to turn mine into a water bottle carrier.
Can't beat a clever craftwork video especially when you give us a step by step guide 👍😁👍
Richard you are a man of many talents. You should have joined the infantry!
When you lift the foot to reposition, leave the needle down and it keeps your stitching neat.
Thanks Richard, I’m intending to sew a bag or two for some of my kit.
Once you make one you become addicted to pouches and make them for everything. Great and informative video. The PVC backed Cordura style material is ideal👍
VERY NICE, thank you sir for posting this.
My pleasure
Have been putting these off for far too long. I will definitely be getting some different ones done rather than continuing to use the assorted tote bags!!!! Cheers Richard.
One of the great things about your channel is that we never know what you will be trying next. I was watching another, non bushcraft related channel the other night and one of the tips the guy gave was, never point out to your friends the bits of your project that didn't go perfect. You made it he said and thats good enough. Your mates will never notice, so don't point them out. 👍🏻👍🏻
Great tip Knnnnnaaackers! I watched that one too! HAHAHAHA! :-)
@@mattyp80 haha yeah. TH-cam is a smaller world than we think. Glad I gave him the credit now.
I'm really glad that i found this channel. Very versatile. Great videos Richard
You old sew and sew! Great work!
Hi Richard, Looks good to me. A man of many talents 🔪🔪🥓🥓✈ nice one. Take care. Cheers Mel
Nice one!
Interesting tips in the comments too.
It'll be fun to spot the new bag in future videos: 'Hey! I saw you make that!
Nice one very simple but clever👍👍
I've just stumbled across this video as I'm knocking back coffee on a rainy day trying to come up with stuff to do indoors whilst nursing my pup (just had an operation, so she can't move around much). You've inspired me to pull out my old Singer hand-crank and make stuff... thanks!
Nice pouch for the cookset! Thanks for the instructional video.
Well done Richard. I always enjoy your diy videos. 👍🏼
That must have been your first round bag, given that the disc actually fits the bottom edge, beginners luck 😜 For me there's always too much or too little material left, haha. Seems pi varies with time...
Few comments:
- melt the cut edges over e.g. a tea light candle, prevents fraying. Nowadays I use a small lighter-gas powered soldering iron to cut straight lines along a steel ruler. Quick, accurate and it melts the cut at the same time
- exactly same sewing machine here. The foot pedal can be opened and the response adjusted. Off the factory it only lets you choose stop or full kamikaze 😄 Also, step on it without a shoe on and use your foot's arch rather than the ball. Those give you very fine control over the speed; you can stop the needle while in the material.
And yeah, others mentioned it already. Do the vertical seam last and mark quarters or eights of the disc and matching straight edge to give you a reference how the two edges should align in a perfect world.
I enjoy sewing small projects like this. I equate sewing with welding, (which I did for many years). Shape small parts, attach them to each other to make something useful.
Thank you! So nice to make things yourself.
Hi richard, looking good! Ik have been making a few gear pouches in the last year or two. I find that is you clip or pin the botom in four parts (like the point of the compas) to pre marked spor on the outer, you wil get near to or perfect results! It is a fiddely business though.
Maybe because I tend to use a cotton canvas, ant this requires finishing the ends or it will un wind. But I like to make the draw cord sleeve in a separate piece. Possibly a different colour.
This video was published 7 years ago but is new to me and just what I was looking for! Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to document this. Regards, Wayne
I think it was only a year or so ago? Thanks for watching!
@@RichardOutdoors you are correct! With my eyes maybe I should just leave the sewing alone!
Looks great Richard! I just watched this video before I clocked in for my 12 hour shift. Its going to be a good day.
Nice one Richard good job and interesting video menny thanks
Nice video. You can make small relief cuts in the cylindrical part where it meets the bottom to help avoid bunching.
I am not good with pins to hold pieces in place, but I find an office stapler works nicely and the staples remove easily. I staple the bottom in, dividing in half, and then quarter. This puts the folds in evenly around the circumference when I sew.
Like that!
Buy a fire trough 👍 - awesome piece of kit 🔥
Another quality video Richard. Really enjoying these type of videos. They help show the many sides of this awesome hobby so many people share. Camping/Bushcraft/etc. Is really all about having some good handmade stuff. It can make all the difference. Keep up the good work.
I used the legs from some fatigues to make pouches. They had drawstrings at the cuff. Circles cut from upper part of pants made the bottoms. The ripstop fabric works well for this.
Excellent.
Nice 1 Richard nice and handy to keep the kit together
Atb 👍🏽
Great video Richard.
I try to do a bit of sewing from time to time.
(Not very well I might add) but this is inspiration for my next project.
All the best.
Nigel.
Thanks for this video, have had the idea to make a similar bag for my zebra billy can using the same theory. So glad to see it works! Now to get measuring and dust off that sewing machine
This is awesome, but I just came across a random video while looking up reviews for the REI Trail 40 pack, and noticed the use of Crown Royal bags.
I was curious, so I dug some old ones out the closet, and lo and behold, the 750ml bags only weight 0.7 ounces, and fit my Fire Maple 600ml pot just right.
Great Video :)
I'd say that the bunching up when you sew the base in, is because you did 2 X PI x R on the oversized radius that you cut out, not where the actual stitch is going to go, I.E 5-10mm inside the circumference. So your tube is too big maybe?
Lovely stuff! I do like a good 'Making of' video! Also thanks for showing that cordura fabric that you mentioned to me about my idea to make a chammock tree chair. Not yet bought any yet but I may film it when I do. I bought a sewing machine during first lockdown to try out one of Simons make it projects, (bush shirt) and a few others. Love your videos! Keep em coming 😎
I'll bet it will look great after the cloth softens with use.
Great job mate, I made something similar from rip stop kite fabric for my jetboil. The base was a mare to do. Yours looked really good.
Yep. Probably very difficult as thin and shiny. Much more straightforward with thicker material. Look back in the comments as someone gives an alternative way of sewing the base. I’m going to try it!
@@RichardOutdoors i saw that too. I was going for the ultralight look ha ha. I’m going to try the other method next time
Hi mate such a great video 😊 can you please share the full model of your sewing machine please 🙏
I actually want to buy a sewing machine now. Thanks, Richard. 🙂👍
Be sure the gears are metal. There are some out there that have plastic gears and they don't hold as well as the ones with metal gears. You will also want to buy a variety of needles because they are rated from silk to denim/leather and either ball-pointed for knits or sharps for woven.
@J judy Thank you! 🙂👍
You’ve proved a great point I often made, that boys in their Home Economics class sewed better than the girls😂Good instructive video….I look forward to see you using it.😉
So its a canoeing, canvas-copy, Cordura cooking kit container? Nicely done. Notice you didn’t seal the edges off with some sort of glue to stop fraying. Idea?? Les
I've been thinking about doing this for a while now. I'm currently modifying my Dutch army tent by adding rain flaps over the zip. Probably not the best project to start on considering I've not used a sewing machine since leaving school, fingers crossed 🤞
Well you’ve made a good start as you still have fingers to cross! 🤣🤣
This is great. I have struggled with my machine for a while. What settings have you used?
I’ll take a look and get back to you. 👍
Hi do you mind me asking what type of needle you use for sewing the cordura. Thanks
Hi. It’s a ‘denim’ needle.
Thanks Richard much appreciated 👍
Nice one Richard. Can I ask what thread you used pleased ? when I did a repair to a caravan awning the thread I used kept snapping. I'm now thinking of making a cover for my vinyl cutter from the same awning. Thanks Mal
Hi Malcolm. It’s Gutterman Col 432 No 70. With a denim needle. 👍
If your thread keeps breaking, the needle is the usual suspect. It is slightly bent or there is a slight burr on the tip. The other suspect is lint in the bobbin area.
@@jjudy5869 Thank you for that, I'm no expert at sewing and will check what you suggest before doing anymore. I'll try the Gutterman thread as Richard suggested, it's only £2 at the local Hobbycraft.
great video thanks what type of cotton do you use?
Hi. Gutermanns
@@RichardOutdoors thanks so much do you use this one for canvas - GUTERMANN-Upholstery Thread. 100% polyester. High strength, used on leather, vinyl, coated fabrics, denim, canvas and carpet materials. Soft and flexible ensuring neat flat seams. 325 yd Cone. Imported.
@@madelenesilbernagl636 possibly. No idea really.
Wouldn't you need to add a few extra mm's for the vertical seam as you've worked out the circumference to within 2mm?
🤷♂️I allowed 3 extra cm!!
Yup, you have to allow for seam allowance and I would add a couple of centimeters for ease of getting stuff in and out of your bag. It looks like he used 1/4 inch or 5 mm for seam allowance. If you use something that frays a lot like denim or some nylons you want to use a zig-zag or second row of stitching close to the edge to keep the seam from fraying/pulling out
First in. Yey
If you saw the base before the dude you can stop the bunching up b
:)
You never mentioned the wife or some other person to rethread the bloody needle when the cotton breaks as the eyes on the needles are so small. I tried for 15 minutes, cursing & swearing & it took my missus 10 seconds!
My machine has an automatic threader!
@@RichardOutdoors Mine is called Gail
Before I had my cataracts removed I was down to using a magnifying glass to thread my machine.
@@jjudy5869 Tried that & still couldn't see the bloody hole