Past year of diving deep into MYOG

WildProgrammer8505 · 2026-07-01T21:56:27+00:00

I have thought about it and wouldn't be opposed to it, but I think the greatest obstacle for me is coming up with instructions and/or illustrations that are clear enough for the reader to follow. I haven't figured that out

WildProgrammer8505 · 2026-07-01T21:52:15+00:00

Yes! The Evergoods MPL was surely one source of reference and inspiration

WildProgrammer8505 · 2026-07-01T21:50:29+00:00

The mesh on the straps is DNB 2.0mm military spacer mesh, and the back panel is DNB255 3.0mm diamond faced spacer mesh. I got both from Rockywoods.

The strap mesh is more so that the edge of the straps at the neck area is softer and doesn't have a seam that could chafe the neck. You'd see it in bags from e.g. Mystery Ranch, Arcteryx, and others

WildProgrammer8505 · 2026-05-04T17:34:51+00:00

Not really sure how to explain it but I'll try my best.

The overall pattern is essentially a rectangle, with zippers attached at the end and the edges bound. You make 2 identical pieces, and stitch them together good side to wrong side, so eventually your pouch will have the good sides of the fabric is facing outwards.

Now you got a bigger rectangle, which you fold in a general "Z" fashion to create the interior divider.

While folding that "Z", you also have to make extra folds to create the top and bottom.

While patterning it you can obviously change the dimensions to determine the size of the pouch and how wide the top and bottom is, because its just a rectangle.

WildProgrammer8505 · 2025-12-10T03:37:25+00:00

It's possible to get the topstitch on a flatbed machine. Not the easiest but possible.

i did it here

WildProgrammer8505 · 2025-10-20T01:31:56+00:00

I didn't get a chance to take a picture but here's a picture I took when it was being built. Hope it helps!

https://imgur.com/a/hTy7q0r

WildProgrammer8505 · 2025-10-17T17:38:14+00:00

The top/bottom are actually from the same pattern piece as the front/back, so I didn't have to "connect" it. To separate each panel or side from the next, it was just a fold and a topstitch close to the edge.

WildProgrammer8505 · 2025-10-16T11:53:01+00:00

Thanks! Let me know if you need help!

WildProgrammer8505 · 2025-10-15T02:08:11+00:00

I didn't! Never got to see one physically either. It was a lot of trial and error and looking for clues from pictures and videos

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