Just finished first trial sack using scrap fabric and twine. Don't use twine, very sticky against cotton. Use 550 on your test bags til you can tackle the kit. Test sack stitching came out just as shown in video. Kit arrived the other day and fabric is very nice - thanks much for a good deal and for this video!
Thanks for your videos . I really like them , I mainly learn English vocablary from you as well as words for backpack, also process . it is very good and useful if you have PDF file to guide step-by-step . loves your channel .hihi , I am a backpack merchandiser . my job really need videos like yours .
I'm just getting into this stuff and learning it. (at my age) he-he. I did like the video on this segment and I did Sub'ed also, I don't do FB anymore! I enjoyed this video on making this stuff sack too. I will check out your website for my materials to order.
What about the opening for the draw string? won't it be a little messy and also on the inside of the bag? Would love to see a video with a more complex drawstring finishing
The finish on this type of drawstring hem works really well. We've found that it's pretty durable and is clean-looking. This way the entire hem is an equal length all around. If you sew the channel before the side seam then you run into having exposed edges or sewing your channel closed. Thanks for that note on the drawstring video. We can work on that!
I don’t understand why you hem the second side of the bag if the fabric is already folded in half and that side is just a crease. Why is this necessary?
Good video--planning to pick up the stuff sack kit later today. I notice you don't pin or iron any of your hems--does that just come with experience and confidence, or is there a specific reason for it?
I know one doesn't NEED an industrial machine but if I was to purchase one, would a needle feed machine (it appears your machine is) be the best option for ultralight fabrics? I have used a domestic drop feed and messed with an industrial drop feed with decent results.
Sewing the side seams first leaves too good a chance that either the channels will be sewn closed, or you'll be left with an exposed edge somehwere. Obviously, there are alternative methods that can prevent that, but those get more complicated.
Congrats on getting started Aaron! For the needle, we recommend a 90/14. No special machine settings other than making sure your tension is set correctly for the top and bottom threads. You can check out a quick vid on that here: ua-cam.com/video/9ekWAnJDt5I/v-deo.html. Let us know if we can help with anything else! Here's the thread we mentioned also: ripstopbytheroll.com/products/schmetz-universal-machine-needle. You could also pick those up at a local fabric shop if you wanted.
I currently use a tension setting of 4 on a vintage singer when dealing with Silnylon (6 for Silpoly) The lower setting is due to the increased stretch on the Nylon. You need to find that balance and it will vary per machine. The best recommendation is to toy around with a scrap prior to sewing a final project. This will allow you to tune in the settings on your particular machine.
Justin Oliveri Thanks for the response. I've been playing around with some scraps, trying out different tension settings and I think I've got it dialed in! One last question before I start my project, is there a certain side of the 1.1 silnylon that should be kept on the outside? I would imagine that it doesn't matter since it's double coated but I wanted to make sure.
On the standard Sil fabrics (like the SilNylon) both sides are the same, and there is no correct inside or outside. It isn't until you get to the PU fabrics that you need to worry about that. For the PU fabrics, we recommend the PU (shiny) side faces in.
I use MARA70 on everything aside from thick stuff like webbing or pack fabric. Let us know if we can help with anything else! ripstopbytheroll.com/products/gutermann-mara-70
Hello Tiff! There is no grosgrain in the stuff sack kit. However, in the $10 DIY Box, we added grosgrain so you could make whatever you please. There is no one correct item to make out of that box. Just enjoy the making!
Thanks for this and your awesome web site. I'm a wood worker but this looks fun. I'm gonna have to set up my wife's old disused sewing machine and place an order. It will be nice to work on a project where the worst thing that can happen is you get stabbed by a needle.
Just finished first trial sack using scrap fabric and twine. Don't use twine, very sticky against cotton. Use 550 on your test bags til you can tackle the kit. Test sack stitching came out just as shown in video. Kit arrived the other day and fabric is very nice - thanks much for a good deal and for this video!
I found that a zipper foot works really well when it comes to inserting the drawstring and helps to keep the stitch straight.
Run the zipper foot along the cord like a zipper - great idea ty
Just completed my first MYOG stuff sack with this tutorial. Thank you!
We love to hear it! Congrats on the new stuff sack. What's next in the making process?
Just made my first tent pole bag using this tutorial and your products! AWESOME!!!
That's awesome! Congrats.
Thanks for your videos . I really like them , I mainly learn English vocablary from you as well as words for backpack, also process . it is very good and useful if you have PDF file to guide step-by-step . loves your channel .hihi , I am a backpack merchandiser . my job really need videos like yours .
Thanks for your kind words and for watching!
Awesome job
I'm just getting into this stuff and learning it. (at my age) he-he. I did like the video on this segment and I did Sub'ed also, I don't do FB anymore! I enjoyed this video on making this stuff sack too. I will check out your website for my materials to order.
Thanks for watching Danny! Let us know if we can help with anything.
0kie-Dokie, I sure will. Thanks
What about the opening for the draw string? won't it be a little messy and also on the inside of the bag? Would love to see a video with a more complex drawstring finishing
The finish on this type of drawstring hem works really well. We've found that it's pretty durable and is clean-looking. This way the entire hem is an equal length all around. If you sew the channel before the side seam then you run into having exposed edges or sewing your channel closed.
Thanks for that note on the drawstring video. We can work on that!
I don’t understand why you hem the second side of the bag if the fabric is already folded in half and that side is just a crease. Why is this necessary?
What material is that with the honeycomb shapes? And the color is great too.
Awesome thanks dude! Love RBTR
Thanks for the video Justin Timberlake! Is a walking foot attachment any help for this on a home machine?
Good video--planning to pick up the stuff sack kit later today. I notice you don't pin or iron any of your hems--does that just come with experience and confidence, or is there a specific reason for it?
I know one doesn't NEED an industrial machine but if I was to purchase one, would a needle feed machine (it appears your machine is) be the best option for ultralight fabrics? I have used a domestic drop feed and messed with an industrial drop feed with decent results.
Why not sew the top channel(s) first, and then the side seams?
Sewing the side seams first leaves too good a chance that either the channels will be sewn closed, or you'll be left with an exposed edge somehwere. Obviously, there are alternative methods that can prevent that, but those get more complicated.
I just ordered the kit and can't wait to get started. you had great reviews on the hammock forums.
what needle and machine settings do you recommend?
Congrats on getting started Aaron! For the needle, we recommend a 90/14. No special machine settings other than making sure your tension is set correctly for the top and bottom threads. You can check out a quick vid on that here: ua-cam.com/video/9ekWAnJDt5I/v-deo.html.
Let us know if we can help with anything else! Here's the thread we mentioned also: ripstopbytheroll.com/products/schmetz-universal-machine-needle. You could also pick those up at a local fabric shop if you wanted.
+RipstopbytheRoll What tension number do you recommend for silnylon?
I currently use a tension setting of 4 on a vintage singer when dealing with Silnylon (6 for Silpoly) The lower setting is due to the increased stretch on the Nylon. You need to find that balance and it will vary per machine. The best recommendation is to toy around with a scrap prior to sewing a final project. This will allow you to tune in the settings on your particular machine.
Justin Oliveri Thanks for the response. I've been playing around with some scraps, trying out different tension settings and I think I've got it dialed in!
One last question before I start my project, is there a certain side of the 1.1 silnylon that should be kept on the outside? I would imagine that it doesn't matter since it's double coated but I wanted to make sure.
On the standard Sil fabrics (like the SilNylon) both sides are the same, and there is no correct inside or outside. It isn't until you get to the PU fabrics that you need to worry about that. For the PU fabrics, we recommend the PU (shiny) side faces in.
Hey is there any special thread you use or just kinda regular?
I use MARA70 on everything aside from thick stuff like webbing or pack fabric. Let us know if we can help with anything else!
ripstopbytheroll.com/products/gutermann-mara-70
Thanks for the video... As a follow up to the last question about thread, what size needle are you using?
We're using a 90/14 needle here.
Awesome
What size cord a locks are those?
What is the grosgrain for?
Hello Tiff! There is no grosgrain in the stuff sack kit. However, in the $10 DIY Box, we added grosgrain so you could make whatever you please. There is no one correct item to make out of that box. Just enjoy the making!
Sack as a flat bag?? Need a round bottom...3D !
Awesome !!! :)
Thanks for this and your awesome web site. I'm a wood worker but this looks fun. I'm gonna have to set up my wife's old disused sewing machine and place an order.
It will be nice to work on a project where the worst thing that can happen is you get stabbed by a needle.
You might as well disabuse yourself of the notion that your seams will be that straight if you're just starting out with a sewing machine.
Way too much chatter
Normally I would agree but when you have literally no experience and are starting your first product, every tip helps.