What did you sew today?

[BowBaboon]

They’re certainly not as cool as some of the other projects in this thread but I’ve made some rear shooting bags for my buddies. Filled with some spex lite they’ve come out incredibly light.This one is about 5x7 and is 1.5oz with fill.

 

[HDwild]

Here is an ammo wallet I did the other day
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Nice work, man! I've been kicking around the idea of (re)learning how to sew and doing custom pouches and things like this. I noticed that you're right down the road from me here in WA. If/when I decide to start, maybe you can learn me a thing or two!

 

[Bachto]

Nice work, man! I've been kicking around the idea of (re)learning how to sew and doing custom pouches and things like this. I noticed that you're right down the road from me here in WA. If/when I decide to start, maybe you can learn me a thing or two!

Yeah I could help you out, I learned everything I know from the Sailrite DIY videos on YouTube.

 

[hivecanary]

I made a 2" to 1" strap for my xray straps so i could use them on my kifaru 22 mag without the added distance of a reducer slider. I use some of my bags like duffels and they dont need frames for getting tossed in and out of my truck.

 

[hivecanary]

When i get the zipper for this it will be a universal zip in adapter for my stray eberlestock gear. Once zipped in they will let me either strap it directly to my kifaru ark frame or put quick release buckles to run them as day packs. End goal is 2 batwings and a cargo panel creating the equivelent of a kifaru straight jacket but with weight savings.

 

[Schmoops]

Does anyone happen to have a pattern for a range bag? And by range bag, I mean the type to carry tools/ammo/mags/etc to the range for a shooting session. I’ve got some canvas from old GI duffels, and I could use a better range bag than what I’m using now. I can probably just figure it out and create a pattern, and if I don’t have to reinvent the wheel, that’d be cool too!

 

[tcg144]

Just finished this saddle up for my brother.

 

[tcg144]

Tool roll with removable bags, made 2 of them for gifts and then never made myself one, random Kifaru belt pockets and botttle holder copies.

 

[450]

Just finished this saddle up for my brother.

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Is that a Chandler sewing machine? I have a Chandler and love it.

 

[tcg144]

Is that a Chandler sewing machine? I have a Chandler and love it.

It’s actually a juki dnu 241h. I went through a couple machines and eventually got a really lucky deal on this one and sold the others. I’ve done a frame pack with 1/4” UHMW & couple layers fabric/webbing without issues.

Would like to get a bar tacker but can’t really justify it.

 

[450]

It’s actually a juki dnu 241h. I went through a couple machines and eventually got a really lucky deal on this one and sold the others. I’ve done a frame pack with 1/4” UHMW & couple layers fabric/webbing without issues.

Would like to get a bar tacker but can’t really justify it.

I think the Juki DNU 241 and my Chandler C-267 are clones of each other. Mine is also pretty powerful.

 

[Bachto]

I currently have a sailrite that I love. For those that have higher end machines, besides faster stitching. What else do you get for the more expensive machines? Or is it just speed? is it easier to get straighter stitches?

 

[4090Sharps]

I currently have a sailrite that I love. For those that have higher end machines, besides faster stitching. What else do you get for the more expensive machines? Or is it just speed? is it easier to get straighter stitches?

Smoother, faster stitches (once you try an Adler or Pfaff of almost any era you will see the light).

Larger bobbins. Taller stepping feet. Longer stitches. More features like on machine bobbin winding. Ability to handle thicker materials and thicker threads.

 

[450]

^^^
What he said.

 

[cameronroach94]

Man i need to up my game! I thought i was crushing it fixing a dog leash. Nice work!

 

[Bachto]

^^^
What he said.

Would you find that you are able to achieve straighter stiches easier? for smaller stuff like chest packs with tight seam allowances I feel like my sailrite does an okay job. Or maybe I just need to get better at sewing lol

 

[TaperPin]

I currently have a sailrite that I love. For those that have higher end machines, besides faster stitching. What else do you get for the more expensive machines? Or is it just speed? is it easier to get straighter stitches?

I wouldn’t suggest anyone upgrade to a full size machine until they’ve used one for a day. A dedicated table isn’t for everyone and everything is heavy so it’s not easy to move around.

A full triple feed uses the needle to pull material in addition to the walking foot, so it’s a little better sewing slick material and thick seams. It’s noticeable, but the Sailrite is quite good.

One of the biggest benefits is the extra room when turning projects. I went from a full size non walking foot machine to the Sailrite design then back to a full size triple feed and some seams had to be thought out to overcome the short throat, but I’ve sewn an entire hot tub cover with the Sailrite.

Full size triple feed feet and wear parts are dirt cheap and available in every conceivable configuration. I’m not a high volume sewer or user of weird obscure feet so that doesn’t affect me much.

This might be some OCD thing, but the whine from the cogged belt used on the Sailrite monster hand wheel always caught my attention. It’s a better design in many ways, plenty strong, but that sound at high speed gets me.

Old triple feed machines are buttery smooth overall and quite quiet. Doesn’t help sew any better, but feels like a Cadillac. There is more momentum in full size machine so stitching thick stuff seems smoother with less assisting on the hand wheel. A big high amp servo motor and good gear reduction allows very slow high torque and fairly good speed. Of course the Sailrite has a good gear reduction and if one of the larger motors are used it’s just as capable.

A full size machine with cylindrical arm also does some cool things when sewing way in the middle of bags or packs. A big 441 cylinder arm will also sew with extra heavy thread and extra thick stacks of material. Mainly mine is used for extra thick seams or a high strength area needing heavy thread, but it’s also the only machine of mine with a set of smooth feet for leather. If there is an existing structured bag, specialty holder of some kind, or even fabric holster and I’d like to sew it directly onto a thick belt, heavy strap, or over the top of something else, the big machine accepts 7/8” under the pressers. For utilitarian things like patching or modifying construction tool belts it’s awesome.

 

[450]

Would you find that you are able to achieve straighter stiches easier? for smaller stuff like chest packs with tight seam allowances I feel like my sailrite does an okay job. Or maybe I just need to get better at sewing lol

Yes, I went from a 1956 Singer heavy duty machine to my Industrial Chandler and it was a big difference. I changed the clutch motor out to a servo motor and that just made it even better. Better control, straighter stitches, more room in the bed area for materials and making turns, and the added features like being able to use binder attachments. I could use binder attachments on my singer but the Chandler just handles everything better in my opinion. I still have my singer and planning on setting it back up once I move after retirement. Also like mentioned, an industrial machine with table takes up a lot of room and is heavy to move. I plan on building or buying a building big enough for my sewing machines and all my reloading stuff so it’s not in the house.

 

[hivecanary]

The knowledge being dropped in this thread is pure brain candy. Thank you taperpin and 450

 

[rustyN]

Glad to have found this. I picked up a Singer 237 from a garage sale a month or two ago. Mostly wanted to be able to prototype stuff, but as I think about it there's more and more I think I could do with it. Need to start learning.

Unfortunately the case, which is also the base for the machine, was broken so I need to make something to raise it up slightly off my workspace before I can use it. The lady also dropped the foot pedal and while it still works it is pretty fickle. Oh well, it was $5.