[pct-l] Sew what?

[metam01 at earthlink.net (Monty Tam)]

Just made a pack  (3ozs.!). Heavier 100% Nylon thread.

Pocket is Spinncloth (along with the rest of the pack).  Not real strong.

Call these guys.  They're experts and real nice. 
http://www.questoutfitters.com/index.html 1-800-359-6931
I've seen their samples.  Perfect webbing type material for pockets.  
Real nice person answers the phone.  No markup on shipping and fast. 

For the pocket I rolled the material a couple of layers about 3/8" wide
then sewed on the pocket from the inside out.
New to sewing?  Loosely sew the seam into place before attaching to the
pack.
If the material is not flexible, you might want to leave a little bit of
room to slip in your water bottle or whatever.  Leave a little less than
you think you'll need.

This is advise from someone who's only done this once.  I'm sure there's
other advise available.

Maybe at thru-hiker.com  (and materials)

Warner Springs Monty 


> [Original Message]
> From: Nick Simon <nickjstone2005pct@yahoo.com>
> To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Date: 3/22/2005 8:59:47 AM
> Subject: [pct-l] Sew what?
>
> I have a GoLite Gust pack that I plan to use on the PCT this summer. 
I've been happy so far with the comfort and capacity of the pack, but have
grown increasingly bothered by the lack of external pockets or webbing for
water bottles/maps/camera, etc.  
>  
> So, I'd like to sew.  
>  
> "Sew what", you say?  Problem is, I'm pretty sure that if I just go nuts
with a needle and thread I'm going to ruin the pack, or even more likely,
things will come unravelled as I hike and I'll leave a trail of personal
effects behing me on the trail.  I'm looking for some simple guidance from
anyone that has sewn such things onto a lightweight pack.  Do I have to use
any kind of special needle?  Does regular old thread work?  I'm guessing
that I just can buy nylon and/or webbing type material and cut to size?
>  
> Thanks!
>  
> Nick
> Philadelphia, PA
>
>
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