DIY Pullouts, pouches and pockets

[colonel00]

Heh, that was actually pretty simple. If I can get around to it, I will do an updated thread with a couple tricks I have found.

For the flap, essentially start as you normally would. Do that first stitch along the zipper. Then, instead of just folding the material all the way over and doing the second stitch, I actually pulled it to the other side of the zipper. I used clips to hold it in a straight line along the opposite side of the zipper and then did the second stitch on the zipper. You can then unclip the flap and iron it so it has a nice crease. If you desire, you can also run a stitch along the edge to give it some rigidity. Finally, continue on as normal. I hope that makes sense.

Take this photo below, instead of folding it over as shown, just run the material to the opposite edge of the zipper tape and clip.

I was just rereading my instructions here and I think I can make the process a little easier so I will try to get an updated thread going here soon. I was planning to make another one of these big bags so that will be a good project to illustrate the process.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Heh, that was actually pretty simple. If I can get around to it, I will do an updated thread with a couple tricks I have found.

For the flap, essentially start as you normally would. Do that first stitch along the zipper. Then, instead of just folding the material all the way over and doing the second stitch, I actually pulled it to the other side of the zipper. I used clips to hold it in a straight line along the opposite side of the zipper and then did the second stitch on the zipper. You can then unclip the flap and iron it so it has a nice crease. If you desire, you can also run a stitch along the edge to give it some rigidity. Finally, continue on as normal. I hope that makes sense.

Take this photo below, instead of folding it over as shown, just run the material to the opposite edge of the zipper tape and clip.

I was just rereading my instructions here and I think I can make the process a little easier so I will try to get an updated thread going here soon. I was planning to make another one of these big bags so that will be a good project to illustrate the process.

I understand, thanks. By the way the paper clip idea is genius, they work fantastic.

Did you make the compression straps on that stuff sack too?

 

[colonel00]

Nah, that is a Sea to Summit compression dry sack with my XLite and quilt in it. It just happened to be in the picture.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Does thread choice matter in working with silnylon?

 

[colonel00]

Oh, possibly I guess. I think it would matter more if you were sewing a tarp or tent where you needed strength. I use 100% polyester thread but I can't remember much else about it. I did just order some of this thread though that I will probably use from here on out.

http://diygearsupply.com/product/gutermann-mara/

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

The fabric I was working with is terribly sensitive to needle size in that if your use even one size to large then it snags and runs and gathers up. Does thread type have any influence on the workability of the fabric is what I meant?

 

[realunlucky]

Are you using the standard foot? I have use both hands to keep my material feeding properly but only use the same heavy duty needle and upholstery thread for everything.

 

[realunlucky]

You may need to adjust your bobbin tension

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Are you using the standard foot? I have use both hands to keep my material feeding properly but only use the same heavy duty needle and upholstery thread for everything.

yes standard foot. the material is a really thin nylon that unravels easily.

 

[colonel00]

Unravels?

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

At the edges

 

[colonel00]

Oh, so it's not silnylon then. Cut it with a hot knife or soldering iron

 

[realunlucky]

Or just use a lighter on the edges before you start but sounds like hot knife would be better

 

[colonel00]

Yeah, I am on my phone right now but I will post up some pictures later. I use a chisel top on a soldering iron for fabrics that want to fray and it works great.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

It was kind of a 2 fold question. I had problems with the material I was using because of the needle size and I was wonder if thread type was going to cause issues with silnylon or should I order something different with the silnylon?

 

[colonel00]

Ah, well if you are already having issues then it might be a good idea to order stuff that is proven to work. Also, what size needle are you using?

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

70-10 works anything larger caused little runs like in women's nylons

 

[colonel00]

Yeah, 70-10 is what I used for the silnylon. I could use slightly larger for regular ripstop though. I looked at the thread I have but it is just the 100% polyester Coats & Clark from JoAnn Fabric. I have some of the thread I linked before on order and I will probably use it from now on.

 

[Hunt'nFish]

The fabric I was working with is terribly sensitive to needle size in that if your use even one size to large then it snags and runs and gathers up. Does thread type have any influence on the workability of the fabric is what I meant?

Thread size can and usually has an impact on bottom bobbin thread tension. Usually as you go up in thread size, bottom bobbin tension increases and the bottom thread starts wanting to gather up the material as you sew. Normally you can just back off the bobbin tension to match top tension and the stich/material begins to flatten out. I don't like to switch threads much, I just grab a different machine setup w/ that thread. (Used machines are cheap enough to have one for each thread/need. Saves time, hassle & setup frustration.)

70-10 works anything larger caused little runs like in women's nylons

Needle might be dull and not separating material threads as it pierces through.
Also there are different needle points for different materials. The ones I use for thin nylon have a microtex point.
Hunt'nFish

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

Thread size can and usually has an impact on bottom bobbin thread tension. Usually as you go up in thread size, bottom bobbin tension increases and the bottom thread starts wanting to gather up the material as you sew. Normally you can just back off the bobbin tension to match top tension and the stich/material begins to flatten out. I don't like to switch threads much, I just grab a different machine setup w/ that thread. (Used machines are cheap enough to have one for each thread/need. Saves time, hassle & setup frustration.)


Needle might be dull and not separating material threads as it pierces through.
Also there are different needle points for different materials. The ones I use for thin nylon have a microtex point.
Hunt'nFish

thanks. I'm very new to this so trying to figure it all out.