Last week I started a backpack sewing project. I chose one of the old frames that I have as a candidate to receive a new pack. It is a medium "Summit - Camp Trails" frame, and has a sticker that says "25 Year Guarantee". The welded aluminum frame is in great structural condition, and has … Continue reading DIY Backpack project with some recycling
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Duffel/Backpack DIY Project
Here is a project that I am working on. A duffel style backpack for Sheila's car, a hatchback SUV. Constructed of 1000 denier Cordura nylon, 500 denier Cordura nylon attachments, polyester lining, YKK #10 coil compartment zippers, and heavy nylon straps with adjustable side release buckles. Camo pattern is True Timber MC2 - purple with … Continue reading Duffel/Backpack DIY Project
My Sewing Machine Arsenal
I realized that I had been aesthetically drawn to many of the older Singer models. There's something about a classic design that is appealing to me. It's not like I needed another sewing machine, but I wanted something special, something in classic black, something that was revered universally to be the top of it's class in it's day.
Beginner sewing – First projects
I started sewing last year. An odd hobby for a 62 year old man to take up. My interest in sewing was spurred by my interest in examining the mechanical synchronies of a sewing machine, and an interest in producing outdoor gear products for myself. I found a Montgomery Ward Model URR 787 - 21 … Continue reading Beginner sewing – First projects
Cast From The Past 