Hi! I'm really glad you found me! I have a ton of other sewing videos (some of which are better than this one) on my channel. If you have questions or suggestions, just let me know! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I picked up a couple of those hanging bags at a yard sale . Not for toiletries though . I drive a 2000 model jeep cherokee xj and while I love the hatch back and I have added a roof rack . The cab of those trucks has a lot to be desired for storage space . And the fact that I like to be prepared and have things on hand . Added with my wife's obsession for sunglasses . I found a use for those little hanging bags . Mind the ones I picked up are small fitting about 5 pair of womens sunglasses . How I put them to use was the shoulder strap or seat belt bolt . This is where I hang them one on the passenger and drivers side alike . I keep in the drivers side a flash lite 2 screwdrivers a plier and a couple extra batteries . This is so if it is something simple I can grab without opening the hatchback . Great Durable bag . Once I get the sewing down I know my problem then will be finding time to do all the projects I have in my head . Great bag you made looks as if it would last forever . If you you were to start a company what would you name the company ? Example being maxpedition They name their bags some crazy names . I don't own any of theirs . However I hear they to are bomb proof
i love that basting tape!!! a must for the zippers! OMG youre so funny! Just like me! without a doubt, every project of mine includes the seam ripper. LOL!!!
Yeah, I have seam rippers all over the place, definitely part of the process! The basting tape I use is from Sailrite, and I love it. They have two kinds, one for canvas and one for pretty much everything else, I highly recommend it!
oh my! thanks! i'm just learning about the basting tape, bought it off etsy, and it doesn't stick to some fabrics, fabrics with pile anyway. Did not know there were different types! I'll have to look into that!
Nice project, I just recently bought a PFAF 130. In a way because you inspire me to do this type of "tactical" work. Knowing that you have a Thompson and Pfaff machines what size of thread do you think will be useful for this type of projects and in a way if you could possibly know if my Pfaff 130 could handle. Sorry for my Grammar I'm not an native English writer. Follow you from Mexico.
¡Hola! I use site V69 bonded nylon thread for almost all of my projects in all of my machines. Your Pfaff 130 should be fine with Size 69. It can probably handle size 92, but most sources that I haver seen recommend 69 as the largest size for home machines. ¡Gracias!
Whoever said sewing isn't manly hasn't seen your channel! I want to make these with either Ottertex canvas or duck canvas and wax after sewing. Love your Sailrite btw- always makes me a little jealous ;)
I didn’t quite follow how you attached the double layered bag siding material after you turned it inside out. I wish you and Alexander Dyer would sell printed patterns of your projects. But, somehow, you and he don’t strike me as the pattern writing enthusiasts (whatever that is), I won’t be holding my breath. ;-)). I still like how you make sewing seem approachable to “real men”. Keep up your great job.
Thanks! I just sketched out what I wanted, estimating the size based on what I wanted to carry in it. I don't have a pattern, sorry! It's basically four pieces - two rectangles for the sides, a longer rectangle that makes up the bottom and the ends (you could make those from separate pieces instead), and the zippered top. Honestly, if you cut some fabric pieces and baste them together you could probably figure it out pretty easily (I've never used a pattern, myself). If you give it a try, feel free to email me if you have any questions! Thanks for watching!
Good video, can you explain binding the edges? Also, I think I can see what's happening but there lack of narrative with the Velcro and the flap makes it a little more difficult to follow. Thanks for the time and effort for your videos!
Hi! Yeah, I tend to be a little unspecific sometimes in my videos, sorry about that! It's partly intentional (I want people to be inspired to figure things out) but also just an area I need to improve. Feel free to ask if you're trying to make something like this and have questions, though! Regarding binding, I'm referring to using a tape or webbing material ("grosgrain" is frequently used for this purpose) to wrap around the raw edges of a sewn seam to encase those edges for a more finished appearance and to prevent fraying. I have a video on making binding for a backpack that shows this in some detail. It's kind of a pain, in my opinion, but for most fabrics something must to be done to finish the edges or the fabric will fray and the seam will eventually fail. Some fabrics can be cut with a "hot knife" or heat sealed after cutting to prevent fraying, but leaving those raw edges still has an unfinished appearance, which may or may not matter, depending on the product. Thanks for your questions, and thanks for watching!
There are several online stores. I've bought from Rockywoods, Seattle Fabrics and The Rain Shed. You can find technical fabrics and other supplies on Amazon and Ebay, but you need to be cautious that you're actually getting what is advertised. Thanks for your question, and thanks for watching!
I use a cutting table like yours and mine is about 6 feet long. I see your's is shorter. That could be why mine bows in the center (its not a folding type)
That table is actually the one my wife primarily uses (she mostly quilts). I have a big drafting table (the one in most of the shots) that I usually use for laying out, patterning and cutting. I like that it's taller and I don't have to lean over so far, and it's really sturdy.
yea i have risers under my table legs so not bending over too much. I'm going to get my hubby to eventually make me a large table, or maybe i can find a used drafting table like yours, food for thought! thanks!
rare these days, or at least in my world, to see a man sew something other than industrial items. I'm curious. Is this a passion you picked up on your own? Did someone influence you? I haven't been able to influence anyone in my family to sew!
First, thanks for asking! I got into sewing at first to make camping gear. I've always liked the idea of making stuff (if I can) rather than buying it. I'm a welder by day, and sewing and welding (and carpentry, etc.) are essentially all the same - take a material (fabric, wood, metal), cut it into pieces, and put them together to make something useful. I find that with sewing, I can make things that I use every day, like my backpack that I carry. It's incredibly satisfying, I think more people - men AND women - should do it!
awesome! I so agree more people should sew. Its so satisfying to create. And I agree with your analogy of the connection between weld, carpentry, wood work, and sewing. Its all creating. I would love to learn how to make things with wood. like furniture. starting with doll furniture. Whatever the medium, creating is so much fun!!! Thanks for your reply!
Dude, I don't know if you just show us how you do it, or you do it so we can learn how to do it, but I feel, that you need more explanation in your videos!
Hi, I appreciate the feedback! This video is pretty far back in my catalog, and may not be representative of the videos I've made more recently. In many of my videos, I present the projects I do more as inspiration. I try to only use "tutorial" in the name of a video if it contains more in-depth instructions. I may not always do the best job in explaining that to the viewer. The overarching theme of this channel has always been that I'm not an expert, and I make things, so if you're not an expert, that shouldn't keep you from making things! As such, I generally strive to provide enough information for the viewer to decide if they want to dig in further to learn more. Anyway, thank you for the feedback, and if you have any questions about this specific project, or just general sewing questions, feel free to ask them in a comment or send me an email anytime! Thanks for watching!
WOW! That is SO nice! I like the velcro opening and the way you did the zippers.
A self taught DIYer showing successes and mistakes on great gear. Love your tutorials Jason. An operators gotta operate.
LOL thanks!
It came out great and that zipper thingy you did is totally smart!
Thanks!
glad to know I am not the only one that sews stuff on backwards.
That was the last time I ever made that mistake. Oh, wait, not it wasn't .... :)
Thanks for watching!
I'm so happy to find your channel. I was lost. Thanks so much. Please keep going.
Hi!
I'm really glad you found me! I have a ton of other sewing videos (some of which are better than this one) on my channel. If you have questions or suggestions, just let me know!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks so much! how you put the zipper in was very informative to me in my project thanks! Keep up the great videos!!!!
Thanks!!!
Nice project. I have the same feeling. There is more things I need to sew...
I picked up a couple of those hanging bags at a yard sale . Not for toiletries though . I drive a 2000 model jeep cherokee xj and while I love the hatch back and I have added a roof rack . The cab of those trucks has a lot to be desired for storage space . And the fact that I like to be prepared and have things on hand . Added with my wife's obsession for sunglasses . I found a use for those little hanging bags . Mind the ones I picked up are small fitting about 5 pair of womens sunglasses . How I put them to use was the shoulder strap or seat belt bolt . This is where I hang them one on the passenger and drivers side alike . I keep in the drivers side a flash lite 2 screwdrivers a plier and a couple extra batteries . This is so if it is something simple I can grab without opening the hatchback . Great Durable bag . Once I get the sewing down I know my problem then will be finding time to do all the projects I have in my head . Great bag you made looks as if it would last forever . If you you were to start a company what would you name the company ? Example being maxpedition They name their bags some crazy names . I don't own any of theirs . However I hear they to are bomb proof
That's a good use of those bags. I can sympathize, I drive a ZJ.
Congrats on reaching 3000 TH-cam followers! You deserve it, plus many more that will surely come your way.
i love that basting tape!!! a must for the zippers! OMG youre so funny! Just like me! without a doubt, every project of mine includes the seam ripper. LOL!!!
Yeah, I have seam rippers all over the place, definitely part of the process!
The basting tape I use is from Sailrite, and I love it. They have two kinds, one for canvas and one for pretty much everything else, I highly recommend it!
oh my! thanks! i'm just learning about the basting tape, bought it off etsy, and it doesn't stick to some fabrics, fabrics with pile anyway. Did not know there were different types! I'll have to look into that!
Nice project, I just recently bought a PFAF 130. In a way because you inspire me to do this type of "tactical" work. Knowing that you have a Thompson and Pfaff machines what size of thread do you think will be useful for this type of projects and in a way if you could possibly know if my Pfaff 130 could handle. Sorry for my Grammar I'm not an native English writer. Follow you from Mexico.
¡Hola!
I use site V69 bonded nylon thread for almost all of my projects in all of my machines. Your Pfaff 130 should be fine with Size 69. It can probably handle size 92, but most sources that I haver seen recommend 69 as the largest size for home machines.
¡Gracias!
I really like it, a lot like the one I carry on motorcycle trips, cheers.
I've really got to learn how to use a sewing machine....I am spending way to much money of kit bags, when i could save a ton on making my own..cheers
Whoever said sewing isn't manly hasn't seen your channel! I want to make these with either Ottertex canvas or duck canvas and wax after sewing. Love your Sailrite btw- always makes me a little jealous ;)
Thank you Alice!
I dig the itstactical sticker on the machine
I didn’t quite follow how you attached the double layered bag siding material after you turned it inside out. I wish you and Alexander Dyer would sell printed patterns of your projects. But, somehow, you and he don’t strike me as the pattern writing enthusiasts (whatever that is), I won’t be holding my breath. ;-)). I still like how you make sewing seem approachable to “real men”. Keep up your great job.
Is there a pattern? Love the look of this bag.
Thanks! I just sketched out what I wanted, estimating the size based on what I wanted to carry in it. I don't have a pattern, sorry!
It's basically four pieces - two rectangles for the sides, a longer rectangle that makes up the bottom and the ends (you could make those from separate pieces instead), and the zippered top. Honestly, if you cut some fabric pieces and baste them together you could probably figure it out pretty easily (I've never used a pattern, myself).
If you give it a try, feel free to email me if you have any questions! Thanks for watching!
thejasonofalltrades okay! Thanks
Good video, can you explain binding the edges? Also, I think I can see what's happening but there lack of narrative with the Velcro and the flap makes it a little more difficult to follow. Thanks for the time and effort for your videos!
Hi!
Yeah, I tend to be a little unspecific sometimes in my videos, sorry about that! It's partly intentional (I want people to be inspired to figure things out) but also just an area I need to improve. Feel free to ask if you're trying to make something like this and have questions, though!
Regarding binding, I'm referring to using a tape or webbing material ("grosgrain" is frequently used for this purpose) to wrap around the raw edges of a sewn seam to encase those edges for a more finished appearance and to prevent fraying. I have a video on making binding for a backpack that shows this in some detail. It's kind of a pain, in my opinion, but for most fabrics something must to be done to finish the edges or the fabric will fray and the seam will eventually fail. Some fabrics can be cut with a "hot knife" or heat sealed after cutting to prevent fraying, but leaving those raw edges still has an unfinished appearance, which may or may not matter, depending on the product.
Thanks for your questions, and thanks for watching!
where do you get your materials? Fabric, zippers, etc.
There are several online stores. I've bought from Rockywoods, Seattle Fabrics and The Rain Shed. You can find technical fabrics and other supplies on Amazon and Ebay, but you need to be cautious that you're actually getting what is advertised.
Thanks for your question, and thanks for watching!
I use a cutting table like yours and mine is about 6 feet long. I see your's is shorter. That could be why mine bows in the center (its not a folding type)
That table is actually the one my wife primarily uses (she mostly quilts). I have a big drafting table (the one in most of the shots) that I usually use for laying out, patterning and cutting. I like that it's taller and I don't have to lean over so far, and it's really sturdy.
yea i have risers under my table legs so not bending over too much. I'm going to get my hubby to eventually make me a large table, or maybe i can find a used drafting table like yours, food for thought! thanks!
rare these days, or at least in my world, to see a man sew something other than industrial items. I'm curious. Is this a passion you picked up on your own? Did someone influence you? I haven't been able to influence anyone in my family to sew!
First, thanks for asking!
I got into sewing at first to make camping gear. I've always liked the idea of making stuff (if I can) rather than buying it. I'm a welder by day, and sewing and welding (and carpentry, etc.) are essentially all the same - take a material (fabric, wood, metal), cut it into pieces, and put them together to make something useful. I find that with sewing, I can make things that I use every day, like my backpack that I carry. It's incredibly satisfying, I think more people - men AND women - should do it!
awesome! I so agree more people should sew. Its so satisfying to create. And I agree with your analogy of the connection between weld, carpentry, wood work, and sewing. Its all creating. I would love to learn how to make things with wood. like furniture. starting with doll furniture. Whatever the medium, creating is so much fun!!! Thanks for your reply!
Dude, I don't know if you just show us how you do it, or you do it so we can learn how to do it, but I feel, that you need more explanation in your videos!
Hi,
I appreciate the feedback!
This video is pretty far back in my catalog, and may not be representative of the videos I've made more recently.
In many of my videos, I present the projects I do more as inspiration. I try to only use "tutorial" in the name of a video if it contains more in-depth instructions. I may not always do the best job in explaining that to the viewer.
The overarching theme of this channel has always been that I'm not an expert, and I make things, so if you're not an expert, that shouldn't keep you from making things! As such, I generally strive to provide enough information for the viewer to decide if they want to dig in further to learn more.
Anyway, thank you for the feedback, and if you have any questions about this specific project, or just general sewing questions, feel free to ask them in a comment or send me an email anytime!
Thanks for watching!