leaking

Pitbull · Post by **Pitbull** » 10 Aug 2004 13:22

I have just completed my fourth 32 panel footbag, and like the rest the seed beads that I put in it started to fall out. They were coming out from between the pents. Does anyone have any advice on what I should have done to prevent this from happening? Your replies will be greatly appreciated.

richardabshire · Post by **richardabshire** » 11 Aug 2004 08:29

Try stitching deeper and pull your gathers more.Richie

Pitbull · Post by **Pitbull** » 13 Aug 2004 05:19

Thanks for the tips, but what do you mean by pull your gathers more?

richardabshire · Post by **richardabshire** » 13 Aug 2004 08:21

The stitch that connects the pentagon to the hexagon. After you finish that side, pull the thread tighter so the fabric bunches up more. Find the right amount of pull and your bag should feel and perform better, as well as look better. Hope this helps,Richie

Pitbull · Post by **Pitbull** » 13 Aug 2004 18:26

Thanks Richie! Now I understand.

Pitbull · Post by **Pitbull** » 15 Aug 2004 15:49

I just finnished my 5th bag. I really had high hopes for this bag, but from like 3 or 4 places it was leaking. I did everything you told me to do Richie, or atleast I think. I dont know maybe I just suck at making bags.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 15 Aug 2004 16:08

Dude. Think about it. It's your fifth bag! It took me at least 5-10 bags to make one that doesn't leak. Then about 50 more to make a decent, shreddable one. Then you can start perfecting them...

Don't be so hard on yourself, man!!

Pitbull · Post by **Pitbull** » 17 Aug 2004 06:15

I completed my 6th bag. There is still a little bit of leaking but less than the 5th bag.