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Okay, I’m done with the bag. I’m pretty happy with the basic idea of it though it is completely feature-less for now. I just realised how hard it is to just get the basic shape of the bag, let alone adding pockets and stuff.. This bag only has a main compartment, 2 medium pockets and one large one behind those 2. The velcro I put at the sides as an afterthought, but it works quite well. Except for the fact the stitching might tear cos its like.. one loose item sticking out. Also, material-wise its silly cos you have to add two things instead of just sewing the velcro to the cover, thus saving you a little cloth and having to sew less. There are less lines of weakness in the design too.

Looking at the bag, its just too ghetto to carry out for everyday use. But that said, its just the test test. I used a piece of banner I had from last time (BFC labour day outing groundsheet) instead of waiting on they vinyl cos I thought it’ll be better to just get the main idea first before squandering nice new vinyl on it. I’l use it the next time I go outfield during ICT. I’m serious.. haha.. think messenger bags are quite shiok for medium items if in SBO attire. I mean.. last time I had to fight with the stupid sec comm bag all the time. So tiny and carry so many things and so hard to take stuff out. If i wanted to take something out, i had to take EVERYTHING out. SAF should consider using messenger bags. haha..

Well, went spotlight and beach road to get

• Velcro
• Zip
• Thread
• Machine Needles
• Cotton Tape
• Big utility belt
• Reflective tape

It took 2 hours again. I used the belt as a strap and made it removable via velcro so I can use it on other bags. I also managed to make the velcro pocket. Its too ultra strong.. takes bear strength to pry open. haha.. So silly. I’m missing my key holder, a little lanyard I’m going to sew to the bag and have a buckle attached to so I can attach my keys to it and remove it when I use it. So thats that. I’m just waiting on the vinyl, hem the edges and I’m done! =)

Well, I was tired of studying.. sigh.. needed a change so I broke out the sewing machine! Oh man.. I haven’t touched it since the time I made my moo moo laptop cover.

I think I like sewing, just that I’m a little too impatient. Anyway, I banged together the initial outsides, I’m going to get some vinyl and make the inside nice and plastic like my manhattan portage. I broke the needle twice.. haha.. the thing is just too thick and this machine isn’t really an industrial strength one.. I have to go buy some needles when I’m free. Also have to get some high quality thread like the ones I used on me and yx’s pencil cases. Why is it so butt ugly now? All the edges you see are going to be covered up, the inside is going to be totally covered by vinyl. The only ugly ugly is the pockets outside which I cannot hide the seams. Anyway, I’m liking how it is. The cut’s a little strange cos I din really cut it properly.. but thats the point of this bag.. to just see what mistakes I’ll make. For the record, this is ONE army pants. haha.. cool right! The leftover I see what I can do. Like this I can make about 4 more to practise.