i have a consew 7360rb-2 - a high speed drop feed machine, straight stich
also a 9" bed thompson zigzag machinewith carbon pile foot pedal and a decent plastic case for it all.
current project is a "porter bag". it is similar to an army c-bag but with compression straps(rather it really is compression lacing when done), extra height, girth, wider straps, roll top clousure. it is half way done more or less. almost done really just need straps, some handles, the roll top sorted out, and then i can sew up the two seam allong the back panel,, and then finish the roll top and maybe some other effects. it is being done in all 12oz cotton duck and ill polyemerize linseed into it when done. like the name suggests it is a pack for when installing an outfitter camp/getting a large amount of gear moved/winter camping. maybe ill post a picutre when done, shheit
That sounds really awesome!
I made something like that a few years ago out of kevlar, My idea was that it'd be a bag that'd last practically forever, but it only lasted a few years.
I'd like to see that pic. And waterproofing your own fabric is pretty adventurous.
https://s01.geekpic.net/di-FW0WEH.jpeg
https://pic8.co/sh/1KIy8I.jpg (Added sailrite stich length adjuster and their thread tension assembly to what is a sewline 9" Thompson.)
https://pic8.co/sh/Gai3mG.jpg Walking foot
Oh wow, I just remembered what a Thompson was. I've been looking for one of those for years. I considered importing a Sailrite but they're too expensive (for now). You're a lucky goat!
The edges get zigzagged as an overcast stich to bind the edges from frays before the consew mends with a 96# bonded UVR thread.
I have some muslin fabric too to work with for ideas. The canvas was for my wall tent but a backpack is a worthy project too.
I look forward to casting curved shapes for geodesic dome tents with quilted walls, interesting luggage, upholstery(I've worked in the field), and canopy sorts of constructions.
Sewing is kick ass
E, also been thinking of how textiles can build sparger and water treatment devices
E, also been thinking of how textiles can build sparger and water treatment devices
Like sewing filter layers together?
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