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  1. mereside

    Sewing 1.1 Ripstop Game Bags

    I don’t bother with tape but I use those little clips every now and again, setting the correct tension is the key to it not bunching up and sewing properly, I like a flat felled seam for rip stop and it gives a real strong seam, I have used both terra 40 and 60 to good effect
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    DIY Kifaru Fulcrum

    di you need a question answering, its just my pics, regards wayne
  3. mereside

    DIY Kifaru Fulcrum

    I had it out last week trying it out, it held up well, can’t wait till we can travel properly so I can try it out in the highlands for a real tester, regards Wayne
  4. mereside

    DIY Kifaru Fulcrum

    Thanks for your reply’s I am very happy with how it’s turned out.
  5. mereside

    How do you make straight cuts on lightweight fabrics?

    I just use a long straight edge then a rotary cutter or some proper material sheers and start the cut and push along the line, some materials though need proper cutting , scissors like these are great.
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    Game Bags

    I would think it will be perfect, stronger than noseeum and used for hammocks so I would try it, regards Wayne
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    Sewing machine advice

    I have a singer 96-49k which is a bigger machine it’s not got a walking foot but has seen multiple webbing and leather with ease it also sees rip stop very well, it’s an old machine but runs really nice, it could do with a servo upgrade but I haven’t got round to that, I would love to try a juki...
  8. mereside

    DIY Kifaru Fulcrum

    I am really pleased with how it's turned out, just need to start using it now and see how it fairs,regards wayne
  9. mereside

    DIY Kifaru Fulcrum

    Here's the pack with all buckles and straps on, the two top clips are not attached I run out of milspec grosgrain to hem the top so need that before completion but a very nice project can't wait to get using it, regards wayne. Total weight including the frame 4.2LB.
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    DIY Kifaru Fulcrum

    base is done now so I loaded it up with only the top frame attachment and belt loop attachment, I wanted to load up the stitching and material to see how it copes, I don't have an issue at all very happy with the way it feels, hangs and copes with the load, the bottom buckles I have done so the...
  11. mereside

    DIY Kifaru Fulcrum

    Main bag setting out The stitch up just a quick check before edging and fitting the bottom Pretty happy with that
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    DIY Kifaru Fulcrum

    all edged and ready for fit
  13. mereside

    DIY Kifaru Fulcrum

    Back done I used cordura for the sleeve that fits the frame, just stuck waiting for webbing, on the home straight now.
  14. mereside

    DIY Kifaru Fulcrum

    Both wing fronts all done so doing what I can till the 1.5" webbing turns up I will start the rear panel now so won't be much longer, after thinking about things I think I will have elastic in the portion of the rear bag top so it scrunches up so the flap folds over it, I feel I want to make...
  15. mereside

    DIY Kifaru Fulcrum

    It’s a cracking machine for its age , sews lovely, just a tad noisy
  16. mereside

    DIY Kifaru Fulcrum

    Thanks I am a bit excited myself
  17. mereside

    DIY Kifaru Fulcrum

    zips came this morning so started putting the wings together, still waiting on the grossgrain and 1.5" webbing so can only go so far but you get the idea, shaping up nicely, regards wayne. just the base to go on now and fit up
  18. mereside

    DIY Kifaru Fulcrum

    Thanks, I think it will be strong enough I know it’s used for packs so I will be interested too👍, regards Wayne
  19. mereside

    DIY Kifaru Fulcrum

    @doncarpenter I use one of them magnetic edges works a treat, my machines an old 1940's singer 96k49 industrial, she's a bit beat up but goes through webbing and leather like butter, I keep meaning to upgrade to a new servo motor for silent and really slow running but haven't yet, The wings...
  20. mereside

    DIY Kifaru Fulcrum

    Now were taking shape here's the bottom panel in coyote brown, its slippery so I tape the webbing inline and clip as I go so it all aligns up perfect The first stitch goes down perfect and then fold for the flat felled seam and this is as far as I have got today, I now will look at the back...

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