Bushwalk Australia

I was at a loose end yesterday so I took a cheap Indian made utility pouch and remade it it into a padded canteen cover. Pretty rough job but it will do the trick. I really do need a stronger machine tho

Next stage is making the folds and stitching it all together.
I wanted a separate compartment to put my alfoil windscreen and Milbank bag into, as well as some extra room for the spoon I try and carry.

Moondog, have you used 16 or 18g sewing needles with a leather cutting point? I can usually get through quite thick layers of webbing etc with the leather point needles. The 18g are hard to find though.

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I'm using 18g needle point, Problem is the small rise, not enough room under the foot for all the layers

Nice one Mooney, good project.Nothing better than MYOG - who cares how much it cost or time taken etc - well worth it in the end!
MANY years ago when I was a Combat Medical Officer in the ARA - I worked with some SF ( SASR) Medics a few times, and they would get all their medical packs custom made - and I ended up doing the same based on their designs - it was so much fun and from there ( 1990 ), I have done plenty of MYOG projects.
If you are like me- you regularly go on fleaBay and look at all those beautiful industrial machines and overlockers etc, and the entire time you are designing things in your head and thinking of so many awesome things to make. Xmas would be- being let loose at a textile factory for a grab all!
At present I am making "heavy" duty cover for Neoair - fleece on top, regular cotton bottom. fixed pillow case at head, and at bottom of "sleeve" a zip. Gonna use it to keep Neoair from punctures, plus a lil treat to have nice cover and a bit warmer and more plush. ( this goes against my UL philosophy), however it will be hidden in a cache at a place I frequent, so ZERO weight penalty ( satisfied Phil?!- LOL) - as will leave it at "basecamp".
Once completed will post!
Keep the MYOG going Doggie!

Moondog, ah, that is a problem....though in all my production of gear, I've never really needed more rise.....although my 30yo Janome does allow you to manually elevate it a tad if needed. I can easily sew 3 layers of webbing, and have made rucksacks that carry 30kg without issues, but, my direction towards lighter gear means less need to reinforce stuff, and thinner fabrics.

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I must admit I do like working with canvas