Just finished a new wallet I had done before about half a year ago, but since I used an aliexpress x-pac knockoff for that one, it’s already worn quite a bit.

Also, I recently received some Ecopak 600 in Multicam black, and thought it might look good with this fabric. Which I think it does, I’m very happy with the result.

Edit: I didn’t have any matching cord for the zipper pulls any more, so I had to use this green one in order to avoid using pink cord lol

pic 1 and 2 are current patches, third is former version, perhaps it is indeed too much.

I working on sewing a set of bikepacking bags. For deciding in material I wanted to try a stem bag out of cordura 1000D with a nylon liner.

My kenmore 158 was struggling with some jamming issues and starting when going through multiple layers. Am I pushing the limits of machine or am I missing something?

Outer fabric cordura 1000D

Thread Guttermann topstick thread spool

Guttermann universal thread in bobbin

Organ Jean needle 110/18

My son and my boyfriend both love hunting. I decided I’d like to make them versatile chest pouches. This is my blueprint for them so far after researching various pouches. This is my first time drafting my own pattern as well. Currently in the process of mocking everything up with paper

The “x” piece is for the back and over the shoulders. Webbing and plastic buckles will attach the back portion to the front pouches. I think there will be removable pouches for both sides I just didn’t draw them both on the blueprint

Wondering if anyone else has made one? I plan to use water resistant/proof cordura. Would regular zippers be alright or would water resistant/proof zippers be a must? Lined is best I imagine?? First gear project.

Hey all. I’m hoping someone has an idea I can’t think of to troubleshoot this.

A few weeks ago I busted a needle sewing through some foam + Ecopak + spacer mesh. The needle ended up breaking my fixed counter knife (Juki 9010-SS) and messed up the timing. I was able to replace the part and got the timing dialed again and it’s been sewing fine except …

When I try to sew through foam + strap layers now, it immediately breaks the needle (keep in mind this was working before the first break). In addition to that, if I manually turn the wheel on this foam + strap layup, the needle thread starts but then the bobbin just doesn’t pick anything and no threading occurs. If I do the manual wheel on just a couple of pieces of scrap material, it works fine.

Could this be the presser foot tension needing to be increased? I’ve messed with tension settings through but I’m sort of spinning at this point.

Other troubleshooting ideas for potential mechanical issues?

Thanks jn advance 🤘

I am developing a travel backpack and looking for a high-quality cut-and-sew manufacturer. The bag will be constructed primarily from 420D Ripstop Robic Nylon. I am looking to partner with a manufacturer to build the final prototype first, with the goal of moving directly into a 300-unit production run. Can anyone recommend a manufacturer that is capable of capable of this quality and MOQ? I would love to connect and share my designs. Thank you!