My first three footbags. Any traders?

jerab · Post by **jerab** » 12 Jul 2006 12:32

Here are some pics of my first three in order from first to last. I also belong to footbag.org, I left a post like this to see what others think, 80 people looked at them only 3 replys. Do they suck or something?

Here is the second one

Here is the latest

If anyone is interested in trade let me know...I consider these to be quality sewin as I kinda have a natural talent (I probably got from my mom) and I think they are worthy of trade!

Post by **Zac Miley** » 12 Jul 2006 12:35

Those are your first EVER stitched bags?

If they are, that is insane...

jerab · Post by **jerab** » 12 Jul 2006 12:58

Yeah, I have a sick natural talent sewing. My mom sews a lot and I probably got some of her sewing genes at conception! haha

I bought my first non crochet bag (kanga) for 30 bucks and said "heck I could do this myself". I got some UltraSuede light from www.fieldsfabric.com and some other supply from joann and a local pet shop and made these creations. Patterns are from footbag.org

Post by **Zac Miley** » 12 Jul 2006 15:01

I envy you. -.-

Hopefully you'll get even better and make some crazy bags. What's your fill?

jerab · Post by **jerab** » 12 Jul 2006 15:16

I use a thick grain sand I purchsed from my local pet shop. Its usually used as a medium for fish tanks but outperforms the sand in store bought footbags, the slightly thicker granual prevents leakage. Also makes for a stickier bag for stalling! PLUS its only five bucks for enough to make, Id say, 50 bags!!!!

Spontaneous Spaz · Post by **Spontaneous Spaz** » 12 Jul 2006 16:09

those are stitched insanely good! i'll buy em right now if i had the money

sen · Post by **sen** » 12 Jul 2006 16:12

I'll test them for you. Free of charge. Shoot me a PM if you're interested.

jerab · Post by **jerab** » 12 Jul 2006 16:12

No need to buy one just make one!

Post by **Zac Miley** » 12 Jul 2006 16:30

Not as easy as it sounds for most people. Hehe.

james_dean · Post by **james_dean** » 12 Jul 2006 16:44

Nicely done. I would recommend investigating plastic pellets/metal shot for filler. What you're describing sounds abrasive, and it could wear down the bag a lot faster.

Drew Hamilton · Post by **Drew Hamilton** » 12 Jul 2006 17:27

If you used a metalshot I would be interested in buying one. I would spend 20-25. It may be too little for you though.

jerab · Post by **jerab** » 12 Jul 2006 18:15

The sand I use may be a little abbrasive but I prefer kicking a sand bag. Is there a "best" filler to use or is it kind of a personal preference? If personal preference I would always use sand even if it wears it out cause I can just make another one... Is there a professional standard to adhere to?

Drew Hamilton · Post by **Drew Hamilton** » 12 Jul 2006 18:25

well, i have only done footbag for 2-3 weeks, but i have combed the forums and have found out that leadshot or bb's or even plastic are used, but im not sure if the leadshot can gove you lead poising

zeroman13 · Post by **zeroman13** » 12 Jul 2006 18:29

laverman wrote:but im not sure if the leadshot can gove you lead poising

only if you get it into your mouth! There was a huge debate/conversation over this during april/may.

Drew Hamilton · Post by **Drew Hamilton** » 12 Jul 2006 18:35

well, seeing as i joined 3 days ago.........

jerab · Post by **jerab** » 12 Jul 2006 19:40

I just started a new one, about an hour ago. I just finished cutting out pannels and have now got 6 sewn in!! Ill keep my progress up to date. I am going to sleep now. Look for updates tomorrow afternoon (eastern).

Check it out!

jerab · Post by **jerab** » 12 Jul 2006 19:41

sorry about the large pictures, Ill scale them down!

Drew Hamilton · Post by **Drew Hamilton** » 13 Jul 2006 09:56

is that a 14, that looks pretty easy, and where did you get the temp.

sen · Post by **sen** » 13 Jul 2006 11:13

The patterns are from .org They can be found in the FAQ I beleive.

jerab · Post by **jerab** » 13 Jul 2006 12:35

Its a 26 panel, And I got the pattern from footbag.org