First attempt at somethng made fully from man made materials

[leaky5]

I want to have a go at making a full small backpack from something like 1000d material. So thought I would have a go at something smaller first.

For cadets my son has the Osprey commanders pouch, but it is a bit small, won't even take an A6 notebook. So thought I would try a small zipped top pouch.

The MTP material is actually part of an older heavier Goretex material trousers I had left over from another project (must have been massive, the material is folder in half in the picture. It will be lined with 1000d material to add a bit of strength.

Last picture is the front tacked up with glue, but I can't find the thread I have bought to do it (hoping the OH ha moved it)

 

[leaky5]

Found the thread in a place I had already looked at least twice.

Front velcro and webbing sewn, 1st inner pocket done and zip sewn to storm flap half of top (used existing waist band of trousers for this)

 

[leaky5]

First three sides of the front done. I am quite happy with this as I have never done anything like it before.

Should hopefully get it finished sometime today.

 

[Hunkyfunkster]

That's looking good





Alex

 

[leaky5]

All done, quite pleased with it, just need a bit more thread to finish the binding. It will do the job intended, take a notebook, have a few small pockets and one larger section.
Approx. 20x14x4cm

 

[humdrum_hostage]

Professional job mate! I would be proud if I made something like that.

 

[leaky5]

Professional job mate! I would be proud if I made something like that.

Thanks. The OH and one of my kids have given the thumbs up for me to try a school bag next. Just ordered all the bits I need from Point North

 

[forginhill]

Wow, that's really impressive! You have skills I wish I had...

 

[Muddypaws]

That is a really tidy looking pouch!

 

[leaky5]

Thanks for the comments. All the parts for the next bag have arrived from Point North (nice and quick, only ordered yesterday).

I am just using the principals of this thread, http://edcforums.com/threads/e-e-small-daypack-tutorial-new-pictures-added.88416/ I have next to no machine sewing skills (probably about 5 hours total), but I am finding this much easier than hand stitching and so much quicker.