I am looking for recommendations on good sources (blogs, videos, books, ...) for making ones own bicycle bags. Especially using common stable materials (xpac, cordura) and information on tested sewing patterns.
Please share!
I've made several bags (a stem bag, a large bag for the basket on my bike, as well as a fanny pack and a backpack) using the fabric from an old self-inflating sleeping mat and parts of several old backpacks.
(inspired by, but not directly following any of the patterns)
@odoruhako @fedibikes
A useful trick that I don't remember where I got it from, but I use it for all my outdoor bag (and some other things, like a rain cover for my bike trailer) sewing: If you don't want to bother with the silicone tape that industrial makers use for sealing seams in waterproof fabrics: after sewing, put some liquid glue on the seam to re-seal the holes and soak into the thread, and let it dry. I use "Uhu Kraft", but any flexible waterproof glue should work for this.
@fedibikes One Youtube-Channel I found was from a professional bagmaker in Singapore. Their bags pretty match what I would like to build. I just need a little more information on techniques that also work with domestic sewing machines. https://www.youtube.com/@frenchescarthecraftsmaker/videos
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