Makin' bags?

Jo3 · Post by **Jo3** » 06 May 2007 14:53

Do you hafta start making your own bags if you want to really get into "shredding"?

That's just the general impression i get from looking around and so far it's really frustrating...

sanuke okumatzu · Post by **sanuke okumatzu** » 06 May 2007 14:55

Do you have to be morbidly obese to like food?

mannel rox · Post by **mannel rox** » 06 May 2007 17:22

NO! Lots of the awesome good shredders don't even think about making bags.. NO..

Moxie · Post by **Moxie** » 07 May 2007 00:40

To start off with, you might consider going to FreedomFootbags.com and purchasing a $7 Mr. Sandbag. A ton of people start off with that bag and then get a 32 panel later on. If you don't want a good sandbag, this thread has a list of some stitchers and prices for hand made 32 panel bags.

Yes, a bunch of players stitch, and a bunch of players buy bags from other people who stitch.

Good luck on the bag search.

apoplectic · Post by **apoplectic** » 07 May 2007 09:44

also if you are interested in making your own i recomend this.its what got me started

Jo3 · Post by **Jo3** » 07 May 2007 17:57

hey thanx.... yah i've been circle kickin it for a while. I have 2 travis iden sacks...we go to the same school. One is a spikey that's pretty good, but the best is a slight mini he gave me. It's really old and super broke in and amazing, but it has so many holes and patches that i'm gonna need a new one.

apoplectic · Post by **apoplectic** » 08 May 2007 09:44

a couple more helpful sites:

http://www.footbag.org/footbags/patterns/

http://www.footbag.org/footbags/patterns/FAQ.html

http://www.valinet.com/~dbotkin/sew.html

http://www.angelfire.com/nv2/cloudstrif ... acebar.pps

http://www.ifootbag.com/tut/index.php

for a 32:

http://www.kingstonfootbag.com/32tutorial.php

good luck stichin!

Iron Clad Ben · Post by **Iron Clad Ben** » 08 May 2007 09:51

Did ppl even pay attention to his post?

He DOESN'T want to stitch. I can't blame him, it takes a lot of time and effort.

I don't stitch because it's way too time consuming. I buy bags from people. IMO there are too many stitchers these days and to some degree a dilution of talent.

If you live near Travis Iden you are set because he makes frickin SWEET bags. Make sure you both come to the Texas Statewide tournament in Houston this fall:

http://modified.in/footbag/viewtopic.php?t=16063

It's going to be awesome.

Jo3 · Post by **Jo3** » 08 May 2007 14:17

holy crap that's fricken awsome..and yah thanx for paying attention to the actual post. I'll most likely be above total n00b by then so i might consider it...and yah Travis's bags do rock.

mizua_r · Post by **mizua_r** » 15 May 2007 11:54

No, you DON'T have to stitch to be into shredding. I mainly only sew footbags because I like sewing and have the time. Personally I think it's amazing so many footbaggers have the time. Best advice, get a good, reliable bag, and have fun. Don't bother with something that will make you miserable.

PegLegHolly · Post by **PegLegHolly** » 15 May 2007 18:25

you dont have to stitch footbags... especially if you dont want to. not stitching footbags would give you more time to improve your game!

good luck and have fun!

michaelbailey · Post by **michaelbailey** » 07 Jun 2007 12:52

ya i stitch 4 panels just for fun but i actually use my abshire when shreding

Bringerofpie · Post by **Bringerofpie** » 07 Jun 2007 17:33

I don't stitch. I'm also not that great a shredder, but that's besides the point.

Dave Da · Post by **Dave Da** » 19 Jun 2007 06:17

Stitching allows me to feel more involved in my actually footbag game. Each accomplishment is that much sweeter because i hit that trick with a bag that I made myself. Its also probably the most relaxing things I do. I usually stitch for about an hour before i go to bed everynight. Somedays I stitch all day instead of playing footbag. Thats the only thing about stitching is that I do it instead of play a lot like Holly said.

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