I m making the HFB ... I have no clue what you mean by ' Fold garage in half an baste stitch on drive side ????? I could really use some visual clues here LOl
The garage is the wedge of fabric at the front of the zipper so the zipper pull is covered when the zipper is closed. You fold that pattern piece in half and the sew it on top of the side panel partially covering the closed zipper.
Inserting the zipper into the top panel seems to be the most confusing part. I wish you would make a more in depth video (without the video cuts) showing the steps. I’ve watched your other videos but I’m still struggling and wasting zippers and fabric left and right. Thanks.
Kind of confused on attaching the zipper to the rest of the middle piece. Right sides together and sew only on one side, the side where the zipper is when up?
To get your tabs on, I like this method: th-cam.com/video/XDXNP_HkK28/w-d-xo.html It's different than the method the LearnMYOG zipper video, but it worked for me because I'm using thicker fabric. When sewing the 2nd tab on, make sure the zipper is the correct length to the LearnMYOG pattern. After your tabs are on, sew a strip of fabric (wider than you need) to the long edge of the zipper, right sides together. Fold the fabric out flat, then top stitch the fabric close to the zipper. You should now have a correct length zipper, with fabric on all 4 sides. Trim the sides to fit the pattern. Watch his zipper video and it should make sense: th-cam.com/video/Tjf7XQ08I-c/w-d-xo.html
Top Tube bag question: The pattern is one piece with a big line down almost the entire middle. Am I supposed to cut that in half so that the zipper + tabs can fit between the two? If not, more detail please! and thanks.
@@LearnMYOG to add rigidity and protection to the contents of the bag. For example, I made bicycle basket bag and camera bag and the foam was definitely not enough. It was extremely hard to work with plastic stiffener, I had to add internal pockets for stiffener sheets.
I use ABS plastic for backpack frame sheets and others use HDPE. Encasing like I do with foam would work so you don’t have to sew through the plastic sheet. But sewing a 3D corner will be tough so construction order and seam placement may take some creativity.
Beautiful work
Thank you for this tutorial!
soooo useful
Glad you think so!
Nice tutorial. Thank you for sharing, and wishing you a wonderful upcoming weekend. Take care - atb
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the tutorial.
Nice job!
I m making the HFB ... I have no clue what you mean by ' Fold garage in half an baste stitch on drive side ????? I could really use some visual clues here LOl
The garage is the wedge of fabric at the front of the zipper so the zipper pull is covered when the zipper is closed. You fold that pattern piece in half and the sew it on top of the side panel partially covering the closed zipper.
@@LearnMYOG thank you!!!!
How can i download the pattern
Would you ever consider adding some stretchy slip pockets on the outside for easy access?
Sure don’t see why you couldn’t
Where can I buy it? Is the wideo that is included with the pattern is longer and has more details?
@@zamocno this pattern has been retired so it’s no longer available.
Inserting the zipper into the top panel seems to be the most confusing part. I wish you would make a more in depth video (without the video cuts) showing the steps. I’ve watched your other videos but I’m still struggling and wasting zippers and fabric left and right. Thanks.
Kind of confused on attaching the zipper to the rest of the middle piece. Right sides together and sew only on one side, the side where the zipper is when up?
To get your tabs on, I like this method: th-cam.com/video/XDXNP_HkK28/w-d-xo.html It's different than the method the LearnMYOG zipper video, but it worked for me because I'm using thicker fabric.
When sewing the 2nd tab on, make sure the zipper is the correct length to the LearnMYOG pattern.
After your tabs are on, sew a strip of fabric (wider than you need) to the long edge of the zipper, right sides together. Fold the fabric out flat, then top stitch the fabric close to the zipper. You should now have a correct length zipper, with fabric on all 4 sides. Trim the sides to fit the pattern.
Watch his zipper video and it should make sense: th-cam.com/video/Tjf7XQ08I-c/w-d-xo.html
Top Tube bag question: The pattern is one piece with a big line down almost the entire middle. Am I supposed to cut that in half so that the zipper + tabs can fit between the two? If not, more detail please! and thanks.
Yes. I think I included a link to a detailed video on inserting zippers.
Where are you buying the foam from?
Amazon
Great tutorial!
But how do I work with plastic stiffener, not the flexible foam? It’s really hard to do basting and sewing with firm panels
Thanks. Why would you want plastic panels inserted?
@@LearnMYOG to add rigidity and protection to the contents of the bag. For example, I made bicycle basket bag and camera bag and the foam was definitely not enough. It was extremely hard to work with plastic stiffener, I had to add internal pockets for stiffener sheets.
I use ABS plastic for backpack frame sheets and others use HDPE. Encasing like I do with foam would work so you don’t have to sew through the plastic sheet. But sewing a 3D corner will be tough so construction order and seam placement may take some creativity.
@@LearnMYOG Exactly! Thank you 😃
Hi, what number of needle do you use? Great Job.😊
Made my frame bag from weatherproof gorilla tape and some cardboard. $15 and an hour of time.
hi what is the best thickness of eva foam for these projects
The pattern accounts for the size foam specified in the pattern
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What thickness/type of foam did you use in this?
3mm EVA foam, more info on my site.