yard of rhinotek goes for around $24
now if i understand correctly from this thread rhinotek is used on top of the bag and where bag touches the seat and on straps is different fabric? what fabric is that? what is the difference between two?

thanks krampus, fabrics are grey and black xpac for main side, top and bottom panels combined with black cordura center panel. yellow accents is packloth nylon (my sewing machine doesnt like this fabric) . the white stuff is grey reflective tape, just to spice up the things a bit.

a couple days of commuting with the bag. it works very well. it stays put, but true test is yet to be had when i take it on mountain ride.

isnt that the same dotted fabric on seat post straps?

my third project, pretty excited about it

na, its cool man, was just wandering what it was. i meant to use it at the skinny portion where bag touches the seat tube.
i have finished my first seat bag yesterday. test rode with it today and it doesnt really seem to be necessary. there is no movement there at all. will try to post new thread showing my bag tonight.

anyone have idea what is the fabric used on viscacha top panel on this image https://www.google.com/search?q=VISACHA+SEAT+BAG&es_sm=122&tbm=isch&imgil=LBkKkXY2sdzgYM%253A%253Bp2RsXYmzAvdBfM%253Bhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.revelatedesigns.com%25252Findex.cfm%25252Fstore.catalog%25252FSeat-Bags%25252FViscacha&source=iu&pf=m&fir=LBkKkXY2sdzgYM%253A%252Cp2RsXYmzAvdBfM%252C_&usg=__oa_MBnizjgJfLkr5TNFNzUwpOr8%3D&biw=1323&bih=708&ved=0CDkQyjc&ei=VmcgVJ7QEa_SigLnnYHIBA#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=LBkKkXY2sdzgYM%253A%3Bp2RsXYmzAvdBfM%3Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.revelatedesigns.com%252Flayouts%252Frevelate%252Ffiles%252Fstore%252Foriginal%252Frevelate-1-1.jpg%3Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.revelatedesigns.com%252Findex.cfm%252Fstore.catalog%252FSeat-Bags%252FViscacha%3B1200%3B811?
looks like rubber dot coated?

planing my next project to be a down quilt. i have done tons of research and most of the process is quite clear for me, there is one thing that is not really addressed anywhere and it doesnt let me sleep. so lets say i make 2" tall baffles. i am not sure how to finish the edges of the quilt? if i sew it through, i will squish the baffles at the edges, not sure how big of a deal this is. or is there other way to keep the baffles 2" even around the edges?
another thing, how do you sew edges in terms of finishing, since quilt cant be turned inside out at the end all seems around edges are visible i assume?
do you just fold both outer and inside shell fabric edge inside and sew together?

sebadmz, both these bikes have exposed cable on top tube. i just didnt go too tight with velcro there and it doesnt seem to be a problem. i was going to add a section of skinny transparent tubing from home depot on the cable in case it was to be a problem. you would just cut the tubing longways and fit under velcro.

i have reflective tape i might add on road bike, which is my commuter, maybe along zipper somehow so it would cover ugly stitiching

my first two frame bags. very basic, no special features, just one mesh pocket inside. exposed stitching on first one (road bike) is not great as i didnt have tensions figured out. going to do full frame bag next, with more features and probably try seat pack too.


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the fabric on image 1465 in the middle

what is the fabric with tiny dots?

thanks bumbler. got it all solved. the problem was needle facing wrong direction. i thought the flat should face bobbin while manual shows opposite. that corrected all the issues. i also created spool stand per your 2nd link.

ok so i am back seeking some advice. my first sawing attempts are rather frustrating. the machine is not sewing as it should. i had done some research and literally spent several hours adjusting and trying but cant figure out what i am doing wrong. i also had my friends wife (she used to work as a tailor) play with the machine without any luck. just wandering if any of yo guys might share some advice.
the main thing is the stitching is skipping. the slower you sew the more stitches it skips. if i go really slow, it just feeds fabric through and leaves thread loose with just stitch here and there. if i take it faster it would do continuous stitch with some stitches missing. this is very frustrating to me as i like to take it slow. now yesterday i received my fabric order along with nylon thread. with this nylon thread came another problem. as i start to sew the machine literally unbraids top thread or chews on it somehow at needle point. (i am using 100 needle as recommended for the thread). also when sewing fast the thread tends to jump out of the very last wire loop right next to the needle, or just gets wound around it. i am also not sure how to deal with such a large spool of thread on such a small spool pin that comes on this machine.
my conclusions so far: 1. tension assembly is toast. even on 0 setting the tension is rather high, especially when i compare it to bobbin tension. i took it apart and two discs are worn. could this be causing all this mess?
2. bobbin/hook housing. the hook sits rather loose in the housing. is this normal? there is little bit of play in it. can hook be the problem. the bobbin case is brand new.
again, i appreciate any advice.

thanks everyone for help. here is what i ended up with. ordered bobbin case and spool pin it was missing, plus couple other accessories as well as fabric for the first project.


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great thanks. i cleaned insides yesterday. need to pick up some oil.

thanks everyone. i ended up getting singer 237 at garage sale. it is missing bobbin case and presser foot. i can get both online but not sure what presser foot to use for bike gear purposes. it actually came with plastic one but not sure if it is ok, i always taught foots are metal. any idea on this.

ok, i googled some info and find thing on needles and bobbins too. they are available online, quite pricey. looks like i was not using right keywords first as i keep finding quite a bit of machines now just inputing singer keyword. i will keep looking

thanks again guys. i didnt end up getting above pictured machine. it was not working and the owner wanted quite a bit for it. meanwhile this machine popped up on local craigslist. i called the guy, it is working, he wants $80 for it. should i take this one? looks like newer model than the other one. looks like 306.

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ok, so friend of mine knows somebody who has this:

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they dont know if its working but are willing to sell it. any opinions about this model?