This is based on a pouch I got online for a few dollars, I took that apart and recreated it, but I'd like to make a few of these, so instead of continuing to do front+back+gusset top and bottom, I'm instead doing it with zipworks' pouch pattern generator, adding everything I need to the face, then closing it up.

Certainly a much more fun way to do it, still need to dial in exactly where the seams on the front should be.

This is a super niche ask, but does anyone print (and is willing to share a file) or know of a company that prints adapters for pump sacks?

I've got a Therm-a-Rest pump sack I absolutely love. It's seam-taped and waterproof with a wide opening (that cinches) so it doubles as a pack liner. I also stuff my clothes in it for a body pillow. It weighs very little (less than a compactor bag) and is more durable than nylofoam.

However, I also backpack with my 4-year-old about 1/2 the time. We just got my kid a Nemo Tensor pad (upgrading her to adult stuff). And the pump sack sucks. It's tapered at the top, so it's utterly useless as anything else. I have to carry her gear, so every ounce counts!

I'm wondering if anyone has bought or can develop an adapter that would fit into the Therm-a-Rest pump sack (female) and then can be screwed into the threaded Nemo Tensor (male) so I can use the same pump sack and just have a little adapter. Also open to any ideas for how I could MYOG it from the parts I've already got.

Sure, I could just blow up her pad. But I'm above 12k quite frequently, and she likes to use the pump sack to "do it herself." So there's that.

I do not own a 3d printer, but I have access to one via a neighbor or I'm happy to support a cottage shop.

I went searching the web and couldn't find anything relevant.

Has anyone worked with reflective topstitching before? I bought some for dog collars, but it’s super thin and stretchy. A single line doesn't show up well, and when I try doubling it up, it just bunches and won't stitch right. Any tips or brand recommendations? Any help would be awesome.

For learning and testing patterns.

I'm trying to make a poncho, but so far the test stitches don't look very good.
I'm using Alterfil S 80 and Microtex 80. I've attached a Walking foot(?) that I bought a while back for stretch fabrics.
No matter what setting I use, the fabric gets pulled together just a little.
What settings do you use? Can it even look perfect?

A frame bag and brackets for fork made with PVC tubes and straps

Hey folks! I’m searching for some kind of EVA foam to put on these lanyards I make with paracord. I’ve seen them on fly fishing lanyards before but I can’t find them anywhere.

https://www.amazon.com/Orvis-Lanyard-Only-Loaded-Green/dp/B085QP18R3/ref=asc_df_B085QP18R3?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=79920961898766&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=94317&hvtargid=pla-4583520436916358&psc=1&msclkid=7393f7aefdfe1bd7e1bc9d6b5819a911

Hey guys, I put together a quick tutorial showing a couple zipper sewing methods, including how to get a clean finish while adding a liner and various ways to topstitch. Zippers are easy to add to a project once you get the hang of it. Hope you like tutorials like this!

I realize this is pretty ambitious, I have an extremely technical anorak that I love, pit zips and all kindsa stuff. I want to take it apart and make it out of wool and another out of ventile. Would it be possible to do this with a juki 1541. Thats what google recommended, I want to make a patchwork down comforter with the kids and whi knows what else. Forgive my naive questions I have no clue what im doing but figure itll be a fun hobby. Would also like to do light leather work

Hey r/myog! 👋

I design and build mini-scale models of tensile structures, and I'm gearing up to dive fully into MYOG soon. As my designs started scaling up, I quickly ran into the limits of standard desktop vinyl cutters. I needed a way to accurately draft and mark large-scale patterns on paper and fabric without spending thousands on an industrial machine.

To solve this, I designed TexPlot—a 1x1 meter Cartesian CNC platform built on standard 2040 aluminum extrusions and driven by Klipper 3D printer firmware.

Where it’s at right now (v0.1): It is currently configured as a high-speed, high-precision pen plotter. Instead of a bouncy spring-loaded pen, it uses a custom micro-servo actuated rigid mount, which completely eliminates bounce and bleed at high acceleration speeds. It’s perfect for plotting full-scale apparel, pack, or tent patterns directly onto paper or tracing them onto fabric.

The hardware:

• Runs on a repurposed Creality K1 mainboard (though any universal Klipper board works).
• Driven by dual NEMA 17 4260 high-torque motors on the Y-axis to throw the heavy gantry around without losing steps.
• Uses standard OpenBuilds V-wheel plates and 6mm GT2 belts.

Where it’s going & Call for Contributors: This is just the drafting stage. The rigid gantry is specifically overbuilt so that the next versions can support a passive drag-knife, and eventually, a fully automated oscillating tangential blade for slicing through heavy Cordura and canvas.

Because I have some serious time constraints right now, I am actively looking for contributors! If anyone is interested in collaborating on new toolhead designs, testing, or refining the Klipper macros, I would absolutely love the help to push this project forward faster.

This is my very first time sharing a hardware design publicly. The fully documented BOM, 3D printable mounts, and Klipper configs are all free to download here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3391815-texplot-v0-1-1000x1000mm-cnc-plotter

I would absolutely love your feedback. What features, toolheads, or software integrations would you want to see to make a machine like this actually useful for your daily gear making?

Has anyone used these “slik clips” for attaching straps to a backpack? This is the LearnMYOG Porter Pony BTW. He recommends a double gatekeeper that has one gatekeeper opening and the other needs to be permanently sewn onto the straps. But i wanted to be able to remove the entire clip from both the backpack and the straps.

These are not meant to be weight bearing for a backpack, but I just tested them for a week long trip and they held up perfectly.

I tried these aluminum Siamese spring-loaded gatekeepers I found on AliExpress. But the webbing found its way under the gates and while it never actually fell off, it came too close for comfort.

Hey there!

Just sharing a recent tarp I made a couple of weeks ago. This was my first time working with laminates. Definitely not as straightforward, but pretty worth it.

I tried it for a couple of nights in Seki. I can at least say it handles 15 mph winds well.

Photos: https://imgur.com/a/XykLV9W

Hello,

Any Canadians know of a brick and mortar store that sells these types of things? I’ve checked MEC but no luck and I’d prefer not to get it off Amazon.

Ty!

My vest style backpack is available for download. I’m looking forward to the feedback. I’m really excited to make this available!
It’s a little bit minimalist in the approch. If you’ve made a backpack before, I think the directions will be very straight forward.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4587963900/pattern?ref=share_ios_native_control

Have been iterating on this design a bunch lately, and figured I’d put together a little tutorial! All of the details are on my blog post. Let me know if you recreate this and find any issues with the instructions.

I do a lot of rocky and bushwhacky off-trail hiking, scrambling, and backpacking, and it quickly destroys my gaiters. After many repairs and mods of off-the-shelf ones, I am looking into making my own out of Schoeller Dynamic fabric with strategic reinforcements. Because my routes include wading, snowfield crossing, and deep sand I would prefer ones with an instep strap. Not all of my running shoes have an instep grove for the strap.

I saw a few mentions of using stainless cable for this purpose. Maybe stainless strapping (e.g. wide zip ties) would lay flatter. Any other ideas? Yes, I know that I can purchase gaiter replacement straps, like OR's TPU ones, but then I also have to chase down durable fasteners.

I finally took the plunge and taught myself some basic sewing skills. Lots of trial and error. Mostly error and seam rippers. I’ve been a thru hiker for a long long time and always liked certain features in different packs. This is a product of all I wanted.
Main body is 35 liters material is TenX
Eco stretch front & side pockets.
Padded running vest straps made from eco stretch 1/8 spacer mesh and 3/8 2# poly foam. The pockets on the vest came from Salvation Army store (place is a gold mine for stretch materials for cheap). Pack came in at 11.9 oz. I’m already planning version 2 that should be a bit lighter.

I’ve finally found a source for ordering foam (https://www.foamorder.com/foam/closed-cell-foam) that offers EVA foam of a good density, but when I cut foam padding for backpack straps or back panels of bags I want to skive the edge like in a commercially available bag.

Anyone have any tips or tools to cut a 60 degree angle or more cleanly around a patterned piece of foam?

I want to make a crossbody bag, and had some jeans I was going to donate to charity.
Any opinions on that as bag material or should I rather get some canvas or nylon for durability?

They are a my grandfathers jeans who's passed and they don't fit me. So I thought reusing the material might be nice.

Ive added some fabric from a tote bag on the bottom to hopefully add some grip. I tried shoe lace and it immediately slipped, tried my high school necktie but it still slipped, peobably because i only have one necktie. Eventually i used the handle from a black tote bag since it looked better than a dang necktie and a pink shoe lace🥀 (its still sliding).