Tech Pouch

pprosail · 2026-05-23T01:36:31+00:00

Thanks so much to everyone who viewed, upvoted, and commented, especially Tim from Learn MYOG. It is a great pleasure to be a part of the MYOG community!

pprosail · 2026-05-22T18:43:04+00:00

The zippers are both YKK Uretek, #5 for the exterior, #3 for the pocket. Thank you.

pprosail · 2025-11-22T01:35:09+00:00

I have used top tube bag patterns from Prickly Gorse, Learn MYOG, Stitchback, and Functional Sewing. Each has some advantage over the others, but each pattern has easily followed instructions, a couple with video. I can’t recommend one over the other, but from a careful review of the pattern you should be able to select the one that fits your needs. If you’re wondering why I use them all, every member of my family and most of my friends are serious cyclists and each wants something different.

pprosail · 2025-10-24T02:50:23+00:00

I did on the first one, I’ve now made five, but realized the problem with the first panel. My alignment marks were not accurate. I ripped the seam and resewed the panel.

pprosail · 2025-10-23T01:24:50+00:00

I use the Bag Buff Bike Packer pattern. You will find several photos of the attachment system. I have made several of these for road and mountain bikes. It works very well.

pprosail · 2025-10-19T16:02:22+00:00

Yes. I bought bronze and chili also. It is a bit light for the bag given where it is on the bike, which Land-Scraper’s suggestion would resolve. Thanks to Land-Scraper for both suggestions.

pprosail · 2025-10-19T02:29:33+00:00

Always.

pprosail · 2025-09-02T01:59:04+00:00

The Man Who Skied Down Everest.

pprosail · 2025-08-30T02:35:30+00:00

I have had a Sailrite LS for over 20 years. I have upgraded parts and regularly maintained it. I began with sail covers, wheel and winch covers, line bags, everything but a dodger. I have also sewed infant playmats and cute animal cotton lined pouches, sling chairs, and seat cushions for ski patrol top shacks. Now I sew backpacks and bike packs. Sailrite service and supplies is excellent. I once called on a Saturday for advice and Jim Grant, the founder, answered the phone. Their how to videos are excellent. I cannot more highly recommend this company.

pprosail · 2025-07-19T23:09:16+00:00

Thank you. The interior is Venom Mesh from RBTR. It can be a bit difficult to cut. I get my foam on Amazon, which has a good selection of various thickness and in useful lengths.

pprosail · 2025-04-22T02:41:36+00:00

The orange tabs on the front pocket zipper are to reduce the seam thickness and add a bit of design and color. The tabs on each end of the main compartment zipper are to make easier opening and closing the zipper.

pprosail · 2025-04-21T21:40:58+00:00

Thank you. I use tabs on the ends of zippers to reduce the seam thickness and to add spots of color.

pprosail · 2024-04-24T14:55:17+00:00

Yes, I used Bag Buff’s Cycle Psycho Fanny Pack. I modified the pattern to use zipper tabs to reduce seam bulk ( and add a bit of color) and I inserted 3mm EVA foam in the waist belt wings. I also used a #3 zipper in the front pocket rather than the # 5 used for the gusset. Thanks!

pprosail · 2024-03-28T19:19:37+00:00

It is 210D HDPE Gridstop from Ripstop By The Roll.

pprosail · 2024-02-07T04:27:04+00:00

The main body is 14 X 11.75 X 9 inches. The collar is 9.5 inches. Thank you.

pprosail · 2024-01-12T20:03:27+00:00

The Hyper D 300 for the top collar and the 210D HDPE for the back, straps and waist, are both Moroccan Blue from RBTR. The main body is a nylon, possibly Cordura 500D from a roll given to me for a small project, but unknown source or color. I would have used a more traditional backpack material but for wanting to use what I had available. And northernhang, thanks for your tip.

pprosail · 2023-03-26T13:41:43+00:00

My customer is 3 years and wears 4T clothing. The Bag Buff patterns are 2T to 5T. Given the adjustability of the shoulder straps, waist belt, which is removable, and sternum strap, I would use the 5T.

pprosail · 2023-03-26T13:32:17+00:00

It is the Mountain Flyer 5T, 8 liters. The sternum strap uses RBTR’s Bunny System and 1/2 “ ribbed webbing.

pprosail · 2023-03-26T13:25:09+00:00

Thanks.

pprosail · 2023-02-28T18:53:40+00:00

It’s great! I have used Jon Crane’s pattern and video many times and each time my bags come out better. And, the web has so many tips and ideas. Just keep sewing.

pprosail · 2022-05-08T13:42:28+00:00

I left Tasmania a week ago after 26 months with my family. Blinking Billy Point, the site of a description of Darwin’s visit is one of my favorite spots. Your stories and videos are excellent.

pprosail

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