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Sewing machine suugestions for outdoor gear
Hi All!!
I'm an outdoor enthusiast interested in sewing some of my own gear. Most gear mfgs are over engineering their goods in order to add more features to charge more $$$s, so I think I can sew my own with quality materials at a fraction of the cost. I plan on sewing a sleeping bag/quilt contraption, backpacks and rain gear. Some of the material I'm sewing will be quite long, like perhaps 98" x 40". The materials will be light-weight silicon-impregnated nylon (for the most part)and double stitching will be required. I'm not sure I worded that in the right lingo... an example is that I will leave a 3/4" seam allowance along an edge, then fold that seam allowance material over and sew again to try and water-proof the seam. I'll also seal the seams of course in the end. Anyway, I'm getting off topic here So my materials will not be too heavy, and I will not need to do any hardcore tacking. I will need a machine and set-up that is nice for longer materials and materials that are "puffy" from insulation that is inserted and sewn into the sleeping bag. Thanks in advance! Adrian |
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I haven't ever sewn my own outdoor gear, but I have a friend who has done
some of it. Let me check with her. Stay tuned.... Karen, Queen of Squishies -- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sail on Silver Girl...... sail on by - - Your time has come..... to shine - - All your dreams are on their way. ..........See how they shine!......... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * www.SimplyMusic.net |
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Thanks Kate!! Will do for sure. I'll still watch here as well in case Queen gets back with some info. Rgds, WI You need Penny! pop over to alt.sewing and shout! She does a great line in sewing outdoors stuff. -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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I heard back from my friend, she said she has only made one light weight
sleeping bag and that was it. So she hasn't any advice or suggestions, sorry. Karen, Queen of Squishies -- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sail on Silver Girl...... sail on by - - Your time has come..... to shine - - All your dreams are on their way. ..........See how they shine!......... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * www.SimplyMusic.net |
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wiclimber wrote:
Thanks Kate!! Will do for sure. I'll still watch here as well in case Queen gets back with some info. She will! Our queens are real royalty like that! Penny has helped me and others with many outdoors projects. I have made about 50 fleece jackets (there's one on my web site somewhere), but Penny is a real pro for this stuff. Let me also recommend: Sewing Outdoor Gear: easy Techniques for Outerwear That Works by Rochelle Harper. ISBN 1-56158-283-2 (Taunton Press 2001), $24.95 US, $39.95 Canada, (£15.62 from Amazon) Great book - I love mine, and Penny has a project in it! Mostly clothes, but it does tell you about the fabrics and how best to sew them. -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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My main interest is quilt making. I piece,
applique, and quilt on a SM. So I did not choose the SM for outdoor gear. None the less, two years ago I successfully sewed a cover for a Kayak! The canvas awning/beach chair fabric was 18' long by about 2.5' wide. I had to sew two very long seams (eighteen feet each!!) to make the tube. I closed one end, and 'hemmed' the other. I also attached webbing straps. All that on my trusty Pfaff. If you do not want a SM with bells and whistles, look for an older Pfaff of simple design. Stores sometimes have those for trade in. When I traded my first Pfaff, the store priced it with a sign that said "Great for sewing Sails!" HTH. NAYY, I just enjoy my SM. PAT wrote: Hi All!! I'm an outdoor enthusiast interested in sewing some of my own gear. Most gear mfgs are over engineering their goods in order to add more features to charge more $$$s, so I think I can sew my own with quality materials at a fraction of the cost. I plan on sewing a sleeping bag/quilt contraption, backpacks and rain gear. Some of the material I'm sewing will be quite long, like perhaps 98" x 40". The materials will be light-weight silicon-impregnated nylon (for the most part)and double stitching will be required. I'm not sure I worded that in the right lingo... an example is that I will leave a 3/4" seam allowance along an edge, then fold that seam allowance material over and sew again to try and water-proof the seam. I'll also seal the seams of course in the end. Anyway, I'm getting off topic here So my materials will not be too heavy, and I will not need to do any hardcore tacking. I will need a machine and set-up that is nice for longer materials and materials that are "puffy" from insulation that is inserted and sewn into the sleeping bag. Thanks in advance! Adrian |
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