In practice, do you think 500D cordura is worth an investment for starting on backpack fabrication along similar lines to what you do? I saw a Craigslist ad for a roll of black cordura at a decent price and I'm thinking about pulling the trigger.
I have a pillow case sized bag that I made beside my sewing table for failed projects that I have filleted the Cordura back out of. I refer to the contents of the "discard" bag in general terms as pot-holders. Nice to be able to grab a couple bits of it and slide it through under the foot of the machine to lay down a few stiches as a test before you go to work on the more expensive stuff.
Jason, as a complete novice to this world, I am very grateful to you for all of your videos. Your clear language, eagerness to show areas where things could be improved and good humour combine wonderfully to demystify what is an otherwise daunting hope-to-be-hobby/skill set. So thank you very much! On a sidenote, I have read elsewhere (on the Tom Bihn website and the independent onebag.com) that 1680 ballistic nylon is in fact an inferior product to 1000d Cordura and 1050 ballistic. The reason for this is that 1680 is woven with a single ply of 1680 denier yarn while 1000d and 1050 ballistic nylons are woven 2-ply fabrics. That may explain why your backpack sandbag has begun to wear through after being dragged. I just thought I'd bring it to your attention. Once again, many thanks!
Thank you, Rod! I've read similar info on the 1680 (not so much that it is inferior, just that it is not as resistant to abrasion as the others). I don't think any fabric would withstand having 45 pounds of sand in it and being repeatedly dragged across a rough sidewalk, though. I suppose it's possible that one of the other fabrics might have held up a little longer, but it's only a matter of time under those conditions. I recently made a sandbag backpack out of 1000D Cordura, maybe I'll drag it around some and see what happens lol! Thanks for being part of the channel!
Thanks for taking the time to put this video together. I am venturing into the world of utilitarian sewing and there is alot of back and forth on what to use and how to use it.
A comment is going to get pinned to the top of this video's comments in a week or so to explain the prices and process. Thanks for letting me know you're interested!
Hi Sandra, Unfortunately you missed the party, all of the fabric to be sold is gone :( You can probably find that green color at Rockywoods.com and other online fabric retailers that carry 1000D Cordura. Thanks for watching!
Quite pleased with your videos buddy. Today's was a good one, shared with a friend of mine that is new to all this guy's-sewing-stuff. I also placed an order with Big Duck. I have used them before and will use them again, thanks for reminding me!
And of course the cat steals the show by looking cute, adorable and loving, and somehow, no one really minds. Please give him/her a big cuddle from me.
I carry all my sewing stuff with me. I work on the road and try to sew every night. Just started buying patterns from joans fabric store and making things. It’s like my zen
I enjoy your videos and have learned from them. Thank you! I have been sewing for about 20 years as a hobby wearing out a cheap commercial machine trying to sew projects it wasn’t designed for. I then purchased 2 vintage machines which I use for light sewing now. About a year ago I bought a Sailrite Fabricator and started making various pouches, bags, etc. I’d be interested in purchasing some material if the price right.
Thanks! That's awesome to hear. A comment is going to get pinned to the top of this video's comments in a week or so to explain the prices and process. Thanks for letting me know you're interested!
Hot dog, first? As always a great video, interesting bit of background, and a reminder that serendipity plays a part in our lives. I also lucked in to rolls of material, in my case waxed canvas which exactly fitted my personal taste in bag-making material. Thanks again. YVR
I would love to buy some yardage, in complete pieces or scraps of any size and sort, especially the 1680D ballistic nylon(I’m happily willing to tear up discarded projects to salvage the pieces) and 1000D Cordura. I love your videos so I’ll be watching, learning, and sewing some ballistic cargo crafts. Thanks.
A comment is going to get pinned to the top of this video's comments in a week or so to explain the prices and process. Thanks for letting me know you're interested!
I work for Messina Covers (we make custom instrument cases) and can confirm that the forest green cordura is popular! We often get requests for forest green bags with brown sides. I hope you have success with forest green backpacks!
I think a text graphic at beginning and end listing these fabrics would help. Saves scanning the video for the fabric name. If you have less than great internet..that can really hang up the video or freeze it.Thanks
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Lots of great info as always. I would be interested in some of the 1680d ballistic and the 400d pack cloth. I recently purchased a Sailrite LSZ1 and am interested in making practical solidly constructed gear.
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Hi Stephen, A comment is going to get pinned to the top of this video'/s comments in a week or so to explain the prices and process. Thanks for letting me know you're interested!
Hi Rich, Lately I'm loving Ripstop By The Roll. I've also used Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics, Big Duck Canvas, Rockywoods, Seattle Fabrics and probably others I'm forgetting. Thanks for watching!
This was a good info session for a beginner. I'm a guy just starting to sew at 75 yrs, thinking about small canvas bags, etc.. Will the singer 4423, which I just bought, do things like the backpacks, webbing, etc? The literature suggests it will. You have actual experience. What's your opinion? Thanks..
Hi Allan! I have very limited experience with the Singer "Heavy Duty" machines, but I know a lot of people like them. I think you can definitely make some stuff with them, with the caveat that no non-walking-foot machine is going to sew through heavy materials, webbing, etc. as easily as a walking-foot machine will. You may have to help it over seam transitions, for example. But go slowly and try to minimize thickness where you can and you should be able to make some stuff! Good luck, and let us know how your projects go!
A comment is going to get pinned to the top of this video's comments in a week or so to explain the prices and process. Thanks for letting me know you're interested!
I'd be interested in buying some yardage of each of those fabrics. Thank you for considering offering it! What do you find works best for thread on those bags? Sorry if you mentioned it and I missed it.
A comment is going to get pinned to the top of this video's comments in a week or so to explain the prices and process. Thanks for letting me know you're interested! I almost exclusively use bonded nylon thread in size V69 (aka T70). V92 works very well also.
I had a similar experience on Ebay when I bought a Hazet Assistent tool cart from a older mechanic in Germany who was nearing retirement. I had told him that I was a newbie mechanic just starting out working on German and Austrian cars with a penchant for German hand tools, and he ended up sending me over $1000 worth of Hazet tools for free and paid for the shipping from Germany. It still brings tears to my eyes. I tried to look him up again recently but Ebay no longer has contact info for him.
Wow! That's a great act of kindness! Side note: I am by no means a mechanic, but I like to turn wrenches. I'm just finishing up a five-month mechanical "restoration" (for lack of a better word) on a 2006 MINI Cooper S (so a Bavarian car in English disguise). It's been quite fun to work on!
@@thejasonofalltrades Cool! That's a curious coincidence. I just met a girl that bought the house next to mine and she has a Mini and was happy to find out I was a BMW mechanic.
I can use about 6 yards of the 1000 denier cordura. Was wanting to make some cushions for a couple of out door chair pads. What do you think as I am a beginner. How much for 6 yards?
A comment is going to get pinned to the top of this video's comments in a week or so to explain the prices and process. Thanks for letting me know you're interested!
so where do you get fabrics , besides from those awesome people that gave you those huge bolts of fabric? I’m trying to find a store online that sells fabrics and straps and fasteners for the kind of back pack stuff you sell.
Some of the sources I buy from regularly are: Ripstop By The Roll Rockywoods Fabrics Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics Jontay There are many others, but I've been happy with all of the above. I hope that helps!
Hi! Yes, everything finally arrived, thankfully. All things considered, it was a great move, although I won't be giving the moving company a ringing endorsement :) Thanks for watching and commenting!
Cute. I'm responsible for cordura popularity since 1974. Used 26,000 yards in 2016. also responsible for messenger bag craze. ballastic nylon is just heavy weave of 420 D nylon and difficult to work with because it ravels easily. I have 1000 each of side release buckles in 2" and 1 1/2" that i want to sell for below whole sale. i,m sorry but can't name my company cause i don't want to cause trade mark problems with buyers. google outside mag. for messenger bag craze.
Great channel content. Keep up the great work! I’m also looking to purchase some fabric from you. I think that would be cool. I’ll keep an eye out for the channel comments next week.
Have you used vinyl with flame retardant within? We got this cover at work and it was so sticky. I've used flame block before but this stuff was a bear😢. What would you use to make this stuff sew. I adjusted pressure, and machine oil is the only thing that worked. Any advice ??? Silicone? Are there Teflon feet and needles for our juki:s and Mitsubishi 's.? Any advice
I haven't used anything fire retardant before. My first hunch was silicone spray, but that's nothing more than a guess. Have you tried tears and profanity? 😂
A comment is going to get pinned to the top of this video'/s comments in a week or so to explain the prices and process. Thanks for letting me know you're interested!
I don't have instagram so I'm just gonna put a link to some work I did - without a pattern- lol just Winging it ...from Garbage to treasure Its a link from a safe forum I'm on - delete if inapropriate- bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/leather-pouch-gaw-make-tagalong.285330/
A comment is going to get pinned to the top of this video's comments in a week or so to explain the prices and process. Thanks for letting me know you're interested!
The fabric "yard sale" has concluded. Thank you to everyone who purchased some of my extra fabric, I hope to see some awesome things made out there!
In practice, do you think 500D cordura is worth an investment for starting on backpack fabrication along similar lines to what you do? I saw a Craigslist ad for a roll of black cordura at a decent price and I'm thinking about pulling the trigger.
Hey Jason! Appreciate the kind words about the 1000d, and your application of it. We think Forrest green never went out of style 🤷♂️.
Thank YOU for a great, versatile product!
That’s super cool you got those rolls. Every time I throw away unusable scraps from pricey fabrics I cry a little inside.
I have a pillow case sized bag that I made beside my sewing table for failed projects that I have filleted the Cordura back out of.
I refer to the contents of the "discard" bag in general terms as pot-holders. Nice to be able to grab a couple bits of it and slide it through under the foot of the machine to lay down a few stiches as a test before you go to work on the more expensive stuff.
JP Stone Smart thinking 😉
Green 1000 D Cordora is what all backpacks are made of, in my mind.
Same here.
Jason, as a complete novice to this world, I am very grateful to you for all of your videos. Your clear language, eagerness to show areas where things could be improved and good humour combine wonderfully to demystify what is an otherwise daunting hope-to-be-hobby/skill set. So thank you very much!
On a sidenote, I have read elsewhere (on the Tom Bihn website and the independent onebag.com) that 1680 ballistic nylon is in fact an inferior product to 1000d Cordura and 1050 ballistic. The reason for this is that 1680 is woven with a single ply of 1680 denier yarn while 1000d and 1050 ballistic nylons are woven 2-ply fabrics. That may explain why your backpack sandbag has begun to wear through after being dragged. I just thought I'd bring it to your attention.
Once again, many thanks!
Thank you, Rod!
I've read similar info on the 1680 (not so much that it is inferior, just that it is not as resistant to abrasion as the others). I don't think any fabric would withstand having 45 pounds of sand in it and being repeatedly dragged across a rough sidewalk, though. I suppose it's possible that one of the other fabrics might have held up a little longer, but it's only a matter of time under those conditions. I recently made a sandbag backpack out of 1000D Cordura, maybe I'll drag it around some and see what happens lol!
Thanks for being part of the channel!
Thanks for taking the time to put this video together. I am venturing into the world of utilitarian sewing and there is alot of back and forth on what to use and how to use it.
I definitely would be interested in buying some of that 1000d green codura
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I would also like to purchase 1000d green codura
@@thejasonofalltrades I'm game also. My tools have been begging me to make them a home.
Your channel is a god send!! Thank you for making these videos!
Thank you so much!
Id Love some! The green is awesome!!!!!
Hi Sandra,
Unfortunately you missed the party, all of the fabric to be sold is gone :(
You can probably find that green color at Rockywoods.com and other online fabric retailers that carry 1000D Cordura.
Thanks for watching!
Quite pleased with your videos buddy. Today's was a good one, shared with a friend of mine that is new to all this guy's-sewing-stuff.
I also placed an order with Big Duck. I have used them before and will use them again, thanks for reminding me!
Thanks for being part of the channel, JP, and for supporting my affiliate partner!
And of course the cat steals the show by looking cute, adorable and loving, and somehow, no one really minds. Please give him/her a big cuddle from me.
I will definitely give him an extra hug for you :)
Love the grey
Thanks Jason, that was fun.
Thanks for watching, Lee!
That was a nice overview of fabrics, thanks man!
Thanks for being part of the channel!
I carry all my sewing stuff with me. I work on the road and try to sew every night. Just started buying patterns from joans fabric store and making things. It’s like my zen
I enjoy your videos and have learned from them. Thank you! I have been sewing for about 20 years as a hobby wearing out a cheap commercial machine trying to sew projects it wasn’t designed for. I then purchased 2 vintage machines which I use for light sewing now. About a year ago I bought a Sailrite Fabricator and started making various pouches, bags, etc. I’d be interested in purchasing some material if the price right.
Thanks! That's awesome to hear.
A comment is going to get pinned to the top of this video's comments in a week or so to explain the prices and process. Thanks for letting me know you're interested!
Hot dog, first? As always a great video, interesting bit of background, and a reminder that serendipity plays a part in our lives. I also lucked in to rolls of material, in my case waxed canvas which exactly fitted my personal taste in bag-making material. Thanks again. YVR
I would love to buy some yardage, in complete pieces or scraps of any size and sort, especially the 1680D ballistic nylon(I’m happily willing to tear up discarded projects to salvage the pieces) and 1000D Cordura. I love your videos so I’ll be watching, learning, and sewing some ballistic cargo crafts. Thanks.
A comment is going to get pinned to the top of this video's comments in a week or so to explain the prices and process. Thanks for letting me know you're interested!
I work for Messina Covers (we make custom instrument cases) and can confirm that the forest green cordura is popular! We often get requests for forest green bags with brown sides. I hope you have success with forest green backpacks!
thanks!
Looks like I'm late
Informative video tho thanks Jason
I enjoy creating patterns for leather and fabric etc bags
I think a text graphic at beginning and end listing these fabrics would help. Saves scanning the video for the fabric name. If you have less than great internet..that can really hang up the video or freeze it.Thanks
Hi Kathy,
That's a great point! I can't add text to an existing video, but I'll make sure the info is in the description for future reference. Thanks!
I’d be in for some ballistic nylon! And cordura!
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That was crazy helpful!! Your vids are well done and you are incredibly generous with your knowledge and time. You are helping me a ton! Thanks!
Thanks so much for being part of the channel!
Lots of great info as always. I would be interested in some of the 1680d ballistic and the 400d pack cloth. I recently purchased a Sailrite LSZ1 and am interested in making practical solidly constructed gear.
A comment is going to get pinned to the top of this video'/s comments in a week or so to explain the prices and process. Thanks for letting me know you're interested!
Jason, I would be interested in the green 1000D. I have some olive green and black, but it gets expensive to have a variety!
Hi Stephen,
A comment is going to get pinned to the top of this video'/s comments in a week or so to explain the prices and process. Thanks for letting me know you're interested!
A list of the online fabric sources you use would be very helpful.
Hi Rich,
Lately I'm loving Ripstop By The Roll.
I've also used Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics, Big Duck Canvas, Rockywoods, Seattle Fabrics and probably others I'm forgetting.
Thanks for watching!
This was a good info session for a beginner. I'm a guy just starting to sew at 75 yrs, thinking about small canvas bags, etc.. Will the singer 4423, which I just bought, do things like the backpacks, webbing, etc? The literature suggests it will. You have actual experience. What's your opinion? Thanks..
Hi Allan!
I have very limited experience with the Singer "Heavy Duty" machines, but I know a lot of people like them. I think you can definitely make some stuff with them, with the caveat that no non-walking-foot machine is going to sew through heavy materials, webbing, etc. as easily as a walking-foot machine will. You may have to help it over seam transitions, for example. But go slowly and try to minimize thickness where you can and you should be able to make some stuff! Good luck, and let us know how your projects go!
Love your channel. I'm a pro maker as well, love your work. Thx!
Thank you so much! If you share your work anywhere, I'd love to check it out!
Would love to purchase some fabric!!
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Great video!!
I'd be interested in buying some yardage of each of those fabrics. Thank you for considering offering it!
What do you find works best for thread on those bags? Sorry if you mentioned it and I missed it.
A comment is going to get pinned to the top of this video's comments in a week or so to explain the prices and process. Thanks for letting me know you're interested!
I almost exclusively use bonded nylon thread in size V69 (aka T70). V92 works very well also.
I had a similar experience on Ebay when I bought a Hazet Assistent tool cart from a older mechanic in Germany who was nearing retirement. I had told him that I was a newbie mechanic just starting out working on German and Austrian cars with a penchant for German hand tools, and he ended up sending me over $1000 worth of Hazet tools for free and paid for the shipping from Germany. It still brings tears to my eyes. I tried to look him up again recently but Ebay no longer has contact info for him.
Wow! That's a great act of kindness!
Side note: I am by no means a mechanic, but I like to turn wrenches. I'm just finishing up a five-month mechanical "restoration" (for lack of a better word) on a 2006 MINI Cooper S (so a Bavarian car in English disguise). It's been quite fun to work on!
@@thejasonofalltrades Cool! That's a curious coincidence. I just met a girl that bought the house next to mine and she has a Mini and was happy to find out I was a BMW mechanic.
@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 I bet she was! I kinda wish you lived next door to me LOL!
I can use about 6 yards of the 1000 denier cordura. Was wanting to make some cushions for a couple of out door chair pads. What do you think as I am a beginner. How much for 6 yards?
A comment is going to get pinned to the top of this video's comments in a week or so to explain the prices and process. Thanks for letting me know you're interested!
so where do you get fabrics , besides from
those awesome people that gave you those huge bolts of fabric? I’m trying to find a store online that sells fabrics and straps and fasteners for the kind of back pack stuff you sell.
Some of the sources I buy from regularly are:
Ripstop By The Roll
Rockywoods Fabrics
Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics
Jontay
There are many others, but I've been happy with all of the above. I hope that helps!
I watched your video on your move from CO to FL Did you ever get all your stuff from the moving company? Machines???
Hi!
Yes, everything finally arrived, thankfully. All things considered, it was a great move, although I won't be giving the moving company a ringing endorsement :)
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Comments help the algorithm to know you are good to watch.
Thanks for commenting!
Cute. I'm responsible for cordura popularity since 1974. Used 26,000 yards in 2016. also responsible for messenger bag craze. ballastic nylon is just heavy weave of 420 D nylon and difficult to work with because it ravels easily. I have 1000 each of side release buckles in 2" and 1 1/2" that i want to sell for below whole sale. i,m sorry but can't name my company cause i don't want to cause trade mark problems with buyers. google outside mag. for messenger bag craze.
Great channel content. Keep up the great work! I’m also looking to purchase some fabric from you. I think that would be cool.
I’ll keep an eye out for the channel comments next week.
Have you used vinyl with flame retardant within? We got this cover at work and it was so sticky. I've used flame block before but this stuff was a bear😢. What would you use to make this stuff sew. I adjusted pressure, and machine oil is the only thing that worked. Any advice ??? Silicone? Are there Teflon feet and needles for our juki:s and Mitsubishi 's.? Any advice
I haven't used anything fire retardant before. My first hunch was silicone spray, but that's nothing more than a guess. Have you tried tears and profanity? 😂
Hello I'm interested in the three color fabric if there is some still available.
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I don't have instagram so I'm just gonna put a link to some work I did - without a pattern- lol just Winging it ...from Garbage to treasure
Its a link from a safe forum I'm on - delete if inapropriate-
bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/leather-pouch-gaw-make-tagalong.285330/
You need an Etsy shop to sell the stuff you make. That must be a couple $K worth of fabric you have there...
Like it
I would love some fabric I could trade buckles leather $
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