Its about twice as big as it needs to be because I over estimated the size of the hammock and bugnet together.
I put a bag on the other side for the straps.
A button hole for the whoopie sling to exit.
Here it is loaded with the bugnet, hammock, and one strap.
And everything in action.
If you don't try due to fear of failure you've already failed due to fear.
Here is the hammock with the bug net stowed int the bag.
If you don't try due to fear of failure you've already failed due to fear.
That buttonhole looks familiar...lol. Better than one's I have tried actually..
An emergency of my own making...is still an emergency.
It looks good! Since it's larger than you planned could it fit a quilt as well?
I think it will fit my new summer quilt by LeighLo. I need to put it on and try it.Originally Posted by Beast 71
If you don't try due to fear of failure you've already failed due to fear.
That looks great man, nice job. Do Bishop bags normally come with that pocket, or is that a nice add on perk you did yourself?
Hmmm, this thread made me think....I have a pair of over sized Campmor nylon convertible pants. The tag and hangar was switched at the store and I didn't look close enough and never got back there. So they sit in my drawer. Wonder if I can cut it up somewhere and with minimal sewing make one. Preferably if I can incorporate the button on the fly because I doubt I can pull off something like that lol. Hmmmmm
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Nice! Good button hole - I wish I could do good button holes.
Mike
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I don't think they normally do, but i've seen some with mesh pockets and such before.
If you don't try due to fear of failure you've already failed due to fear.
Nicely done DIY! Bishop bag is definitely on my to-do list.
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Overcasting is using a zigzag stitch at the edges of raw material, to prevent fraying, and it is nice looking. You set your machine to its widest zigzag, center the material and run it through. You can do this on multiple layers of material. One side of the zig will be off the material.
A pleated pocket is like the pocket on BDU pants, although I have heard it used for pockets that have a triangle fold at the bottom side corners. You basically cut the material larger than you need for the pocket, and fold and iron to get a pocket that expands when filled, but try's to lay flattish when not. Pre-hem the material of the pocket on all sides, about 1/2 inch is easy, and you can use the side of the presser foot, or a magnetic seam guide, or a ruled throat cover to keep the line of stitch even with the edge of the hem.
I attach pockets, straps, loops and whatnot before sewing the bag together, on the raw material. The material can be rolled up on one side, and if done evenly, can be used a guide off the inside of the machine, where the arm meets the base. This works well for long straight lines of stitch (like a hammock). I use a yardstick, tri-square, flexible rule,
tape measure, and small clamps to make temp. guides on the table surface, depending.
I tend to get in a rush, then seam-rip mistakes. And I can't do a button-hole I am happy with.
An emergency of my own making...is still an emergency.
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