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Sep 6, 2007 at 8:23 pm #1224948
After looking on zen stoves I have realized that there is probably more info there than i will ever be able to read. It is an awesome site and i know i will be able to find what i'm looking for there (thanks to whoever suggested it).
Now i am trying to undertake my next DIY project…sewing. I am about as unexperienced as you can be, except for a random button here and there, i have never sewed. So, with that in mind, i am going to start sewing stuff sacks and hopefully be able to make a backpack someday……with a lot of luck. That being said, i am hoping that somebody out there knows a place that i can download and/or buy patterns for things like stuff sacks, backpacks, clothes, etc. Any opinions and websites will be helpful.
Also, i have been looking but haven't found a site about sewing techniques and know-how. if anybody has that let me know about it too.
Thanks so much to everyone who chimes in you have no idea how much this will help me!
Sep 6, 2007 at 8:44 pm #1401368Free Backpack Patterns:
http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/gossamergear/myog.htmlFree Tent and Bivy Pattern:
http://sixmoondesigns.com/ultralight/default.aspSep 7, 2007 at 7:48 am #1401404Hey Kyle,
I'm sure you've already seen these, but BPL turns out to be a great resource for sewing techniques. Great explanations and a few helpful pictures. Part 1 of 5 yards to SUL is an introduction, but part 4 goes through making a backpack. Here are a few URLs to check out.5 Yards to SUL
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/make_your_own_gear_5_yards_to_sul_part_1.htmlMake Your Own Gear Sewing Primer: Sewing Machine Setup
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/sewing_primer_sewing_machine_setup.htmlMake Your Own Gear Sewing Primer: Straight Stitch and Top Stitch
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/sewing_primer_straight_and_top_stitch.htmlMake Your Own Gear Sewing Primer: Reinforcement Stitches for Lightweight Fabrics
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/sewing_primer_reinforcement_stiches.htmlMake Your Own Gear Sewing Primer: Sewing a Felled Seam
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/sewing_primer_felled_seams.htmlThru-Hiker has a few "Sewing how to" tips. The pics aren't the best, but AYCE is helpful nonetheless.
http://www.thru-hiker.com/workshop.asp?subcat=11
Rodney Liwanag's LAB Pack – hosted at Thru-Hiker
http://www.thru-hiker.com/workshop.asp?subcat=8&cid=59And, if you're looking for stuff sack help, Jay Hams instructions in 5 Yards to SUL are great. The design is more simple that AYCEs and I think Jays design makes lighter sacks.
Hope this helps. Best of luck.
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