technique question

[Camobob]

Im trying to make a variety of stuffsacks/compression bags but I cant get my mind on a good way to sew a flat seam (like on a pant leg) on the vertical seam when the material its such a small diameter. I know there is something Im missing and am looking forward to any hints anyone can share. thanks in advance _BO'B

[cinnamon]

perhaps this will help

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...sack+flat+seam

[Camobob]

Dang , I was kinda hoping to avoid the bunching at the foot but I guess there is no real way around that if you want a flat seam. No biggie I guess, smaller bags will just have to get a heat treat on the inside raw edge.

[Bamaboy2132]

I cut the nylon with a wood burning knife yesterday. It worked great. Cut very very easy and heat treated the seam at the same time. You can get them at Walmart for $10

[Ramblinrev]

A french seam or a rolled seam will enclose the edges. You don't really need to sew the seam down flat to make the bag usable. A flat felled seam on a stuff sack is overkill in my opinion. They are used on jean legs to avoid chaffing. Not really for strength. Chaffing is a non-issue when it comes to stuff sacks.

[gargoyle]

What Rev said, overkill. but hey hike your stuff sack..or something like that.

This lady does it quick and easy and I follow her technique for the most part.
Here's a link.

[DivaB]

What Rev said, overkill. but hey hike your stuff sack..or something like that.

This lady does it quick and easy and I follow her technique for the most part.
Here's a link.

Good link...hadn't seen that one and she makes it look really easy.

[Cali]

Great video, and Diva I agree she makes it look so easy. :-)

[Lost_Biker]

Good link, gargoyle! Off to the inject cave!

[goatnuck]

Personally, I like the way Redoleary does stuff sacks here, although doing a flat felled seam on a small stuff sack can be a challenge. I don't use a grommet for the cinch cord exit though.