tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post959199998062606527..comments2023-04-06T08:31:47.810-05:00Comments on Leif Labs: How to Make a Messenger Bagcoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01868022828943444295noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post-58105404722160159712013-12-07T10:05:14.507-06:002013-12-07T10:05:14.507-06:00Hi Kasey,
Here's a step-by-step guide to a sim...Hi Kasey,<br />Here's a step-by-step guide to a simple messenger bag:<br />http://leiflabs.blogspot.com/2009/02/make-messenger-bag.html<br />There are many different ways to make a shoulder pad. Find one that you like and I'll tell you how to make it. Ask me at coryleif at gmail.<br />Good luck, happy sewing!coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01868022828943444295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post-50640509302657741892013-12-04T23:11:36.478-06:002013-12-04T23:11:36.478-06:00First of all, Totally Awesome!!
I love your blog ...First of all, Totally Awesome!!<br /><br />I love your blog as it is the best source of information that I've found on the net. I'm from the US, but I met a girl and moved to Malaysia. So I'm in Kuala Lumpur and so wishing I had my messenger bag again. It rains so much here! Well, I recently have a lot of time (no job, lol:D )and I thought why can't I make messenger bags here? After getting past the part of, "I'm an idiot.", I actually do have some sewing skill my mom left before she passed, and my girl and her mom are willing to help. So I went, looked for the materials and I was able to find everything, even Cordura! But it's a bit expensive so here's my idea:<br /><br />I have some black water repellent, stain resistant material, and I found some other material that's the orange camouflage color. There are a lot of places that make the vinyl banners here so I can get lots of that for free! I'm thinking of sewing the material to the banner material, and then add a cloth lining to the inside just to make it nice, or maybe just leave the banner material plain. Sound good? <br /><br />Anyways, I can't thank you enough for the stuff you've posted, but to be honest, my limited intelligence makes me more of a step-by-step guy, and I'm a little too analytic. Which brings me to my main point:)<br /><br />Since I'm in Malaysia it's really hard to get a hold of people, ideas, patterns, and materials. I'm just hoping that there may be some people as great as you that could help me out with some more step-by-step instructions for bags, and hip pouches. Of course I will be doing some experimenting as well, but as to save on materials, and $$, I was hoping I could get some pointers from whoever is willing to give a helping hand in the way of information.<br /><br />Also, I'm very confused on how to make the padded strap, exactly where to put it and how to attach it. Cheers<br /><br />Kayceemy@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post-56784751368015942552011-10-12T18:33:41.105-05:002011-10-12T18:33:41.105-05:00aaagghh! nic cave reference! awesome!aaagghh! nic cave reference! awesome!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04632083074923132933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post-3182396470841476662010-05-15T21:32:38.659-05:002010-05-15T21:32:38.659-05:00hi there- you're site is awesome and the quali...hi there- you're site is awesome and the quality of your bags look amazing. im working on my first one now and I too got too excited and forgot to sew on the pockets etc. So i basically have a bag without a strap right now.<br /><br />Ive gone through your site but I still cant get my head around how to attach the straps accordingly. That is, besides sewing them to the bag, what buckle system do you recommend or do you have a tutorial on how to make the straps/pads in more detail? Any documentation on the straps would be greatly appreciated. :)<br /><br />thanks a bunch and hope your bags are getting better and better. <br /><br />diegojgarza@gmail.comDiego J. Garzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09802595455036060853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post-37074863905742794092010-01-21T09:57:41.121-06:002010-01-21T09:57:41.121-06:00Phil:
Glad you've got it together. Yeah, I'...Phil:<br />Glad you've got it together. Yeah, I'm always forgetting steps...especially when I come back to a project the next day... The worst is forgetting to put webbing on. Ha. Anyway...<br />To make my corners, I fold the side pieces (the ones just under the flap that look like wings) over and tack them down. Then I sew on the binding (over the fold). After that I attach the shoulder strap pieces.. After I've sewn up the bag I go back and add reinforcement stitches to the corners.<br />I don't have a picture where I've folded and tacked, if that's the instant in this process you're looking for. But in the picture right below "Let's cut some shoulder straps!" you can see what it looks like after I've sewn on the binding and strap. Underneath the strap is that fold. And the next picture is a closeup of that fold.<br />Hope this helps.<br />corycoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01868022828943444295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post-63627815766498390292010-01-21T05:03:35.211-06:002010-01-21T05:03:35.211-06:00@cory: I'm talking more process than design. ...@cory: I'm talking more process than design. Actually, my girlfriend came home last night and showed me a decent way to do the corners. Then I got excited and sewed up the bag before I put my pockets on...oops. Guess I'll get some hand sewing practice. <br /><br />I'm using this pattern as a reference:<br /><br />http://leiflabs.blogspot.com/2009/06/make-pattern.html<br /><br />I'm still curious to see how you go about your corners. <br /><br />Pretty sure I've read most of the info on your site.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837298169550798117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post-29147540436121688962010-01-20T20:06:06.888-06:002010-01-20T20:06:06.888-06:00Phil,
When you say clumsy, are you talking about t...Phil,<br />When you say clumsy, are you talking about the sewing process, or the design of the bag?<br />Let me know what pattern you're using. The one on this page is pretty weird...not one I'd start with. Have you read all the how-tos on http://leiflabs.com/sewing.html ?<br />[c]coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01868022828943444295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post-27194225494143653152010-01-20T07:01:52.230-06:002010-01-20T07:01:52.230-06:00I made a mini-mockup of the bag I'm making. T...I made a mini-mockup of the bag I'm making. The info on your site(s) is really helpful. Thanks. <br /><br />But what is a good way to sew the corners of a one piece bag? I managed on the mock up, but it felt a bit clumsy. Any suggestions or pictures would be great.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837298169550798117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post-87641686967327965122009-12-02T14:46:59.864-06:002009-12-02T14:46:59.864-06:00Daniel:
Yes, with a floating liner, the liner and ...Daniel:<br />Yes, with a floating liner, the liner and shell are only sewn together at the top edge and at the flap. (Depending on the pattern, this might even be one stitch.) <br />This leaves the side and bottom seams unconnected. <br />As long as the liner and shell are the same size the liner should stay in place, no problem.<br />Cheers.<br />[c]coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01868022828943444295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post-46681700087267133982009-12-02T14:16:58.242-06:002009-12-02T14:16:58.242-06:00Hey Cory,
Thanks for all the info. When attaching ...Hey Cory,<br />Thanks for all the info. When attaching a floating liner to the shell do sew just the top seem and the flap and leave the bottom unattached? Does the liner stay fairly well? Thanks Again.DAnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07689441134369416471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post-89679228260591802262009-06-24T04:00:11.773-05:002009-06-24T04:00:11.773-05:00Autostrap India is Polypropylene Strapping Manufac...Autostrap India is <a href="http://www.autostrapindia.com/" rel="nofollow">Polypropylene Strapping Manufacturer</a>, Polyester Straps in India.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post-16046904962956612862009-04-28T17:23:00.000-05:002009-04-28T17:23:00.000-05:00Hey sarah, glad you like my stuff. When I first st...Hey sarah, glad you like my stuff. When I first started scouting the Web for industrial sewing tips I couldn't find nothin. Hope this fixes that. <br />I've made bags with padding that comes down a bit to cover the corner (like on some RELoad bags). On most of my more recent larger bags you can adjust the strap to do that a little. On really early bags I did it a lot (see my Early Stuff post, I think it's called, in the first month of this blog). I should probably start doing that more. I'm moving back to a fixed shoulder strap on my larger bags (as opposed to having an adjustable tri-glide buckle on 'em). These are a little more comfortable if you wear your bag really high on your shoulder...which you usually do with a big, big bag. <br />As far as what Zugster does (and BagJack, and some BaileyWorks, and the now-defunct Rickshaw Technical bag, and a handful of smaller bags)...well, it has its pros and cons. It's easier to sew on there. Just make and x-box stitch and you're done. And you can make a bigger bag that fits like a smaller one (rides tighter). This creates popped-up corners though, which can obstruct your vision while riding (I've heard of people complain about BagJack for this reason). <br />Obviously I like my method best. It's not like I couldn't make any other messenger bag. Ha. <br />My design creates a real clean corner that doesn't get in the way. It keeps water out without requiring those little flap fins (like on Chrome and others), which makes it easy to carry tubes or swords or whatever long skinny thing you want to stick outta your bag, and...what was I talking about? Oh, and it doesn't block your vision. And it lies flat on your shoulder. My bags are pretty close to Zo Bags in how they're attached. Except for mine it's pretty easy to make the bag with a floating liner.<br />Woo! That was long.<br />Let me know if you have any other questions.coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01868022828943444295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2529220750400391243.post-81241102674585301512009-04-28T12:29:00.000-05:002009-04-28T12:29:00.000-05:00I've been spending a lot of time on your blog rece...I've been spending a lot of time on your blog recently-- you have a lot of rad stuff! Thanks for sharing with the rest of us-- you're probably saving people a lot of time and materials by avoiding a lot of mistakes (and therefore saving the environment....)<br /><br />Have you ever done straps with padding that starts right from the bag? (like zugster--http://www.flickr.com/photos/aalpern/3311281991/sizes/l/in/set-72157614391503873/)<br /><br />I was looking into doing it but haven't worn anything other than a chrome bag, so i don't know if it's necessary or if your method is adequate/superior... thoughts?sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08908657276432497494noreply@blogger.com