I'm all for creativity and helping out someone who wants to learn about stitching bags, but when it comes down to the matter that some people would like to keep some techniques under wraps (especially for non-stitchers/beginners), I would have to respect that. The case is, if a panel-cutting technique or filler concept is revealed, people tend to abuse it and the results may not work for them (especially for beginners). Thus comes discussions of whether said concepts are ever feasible or good to use.
Really, the tools and methods to making a good 32 paneled bag (or any bag for that matter) is already laid out for people to play around with. Whatever you plan to use for filler that fits within the boundaries of benefiting the bag's playability/longevity, go ahead and use it. Reveal it if you want to. Panel-cutting goes the same. However, if someone has a technique they like to keep under wraps, respect it. Again, be a little more creative and develop a style that is all your own, like you would when you play footbag. Experimentation is fun when it comes down to the lowest-common denominator.
I'm done with arguing. Back to stitching.
Your Panel cut outs and how you do it?
Waylon Lew - maker of Wasabi bags
NYFA represent.
"Footbag can be pretty frustrating when it's supposed to be fun. I was partly driven by this forum - practice, practice, practice... As that is true, I think someone can be too focused on progressing and training that they miss the fun aspect of it." - Bander87
NYFA represent.
"Footbag can be pretty frustrating when it's supposed to be fun. I was partly driven by this forum - practice, practice, practice... As that is true, I think someone can be too focused on progressing and training that they miss the fun aspect of it." - Bander87