The Process of Making a Bicycle Frame Bag 

If you wanted to do a more in-depth video on making frame bags I certainly wouldn't object. I would love to hear you narrate through the process and explain what and how you are doing some of the steps. I'm looking to make a frame bag soon and yours is one of the better finished results I have found. The eyelets were great but I would love to hear your process on marking and alignment when sewing them in. Thanks for all the great content.

I just watched this again for like the fourth time. Every time I notice a new detail. I would really love a breakdown on how you made the different compartments and the eyelets for attaching to the frame. Such a great build!

Note - don’t cut any side panels diagonal to the grain. Why? It’s called cutting on the bias and will cause the fabric to stretch. Coated fabric won’t be as effected but it still could effect it. For stability line up your side pieces with the grain of the weave. This means with the thread direction. Just thought folks need to know this.

I haven't sewn for over 13 years and watching your grace with material inspires me to want to go out and start sewing again. It's funny how some inspire others to create and you my friend have inspired! Thank you. BTW, I live up north around Mount Vernon and love seeing fellow Washatonians here on the Tube... Keep it up!

What material are you using to get the top and side panels firmer? I just completed my first bag last month and it does not hold its shape that well... You make the whole process looks easy, great work !

Yo, how did you make that handlebar bag?

Super neat and clean sewing, that Juki sounds beastly. What are you using for a stiffener on the front, back and top panels? I've tried using a variety of plastic things I've had at home (table place mats were one of the best) but still not happy with the result.

I wish i had your skills! Really enjoyed this one, thanks for sharing!

Bonus kudos for the amazing selection of BGM.

Awesome ... thank you for sharing your skill!. Really cool using bottle cage lugs to hold the bottom of the bag! Questions : Will it be good to also set a "drain" hole at the bottom of the bag? ... for airing when storing damp kit by chance. I'm also a little sceptical using "lace" ties on top frame iro scuffing ... could you suggest [perhaps velcro attachments] a material that may be softer on the frame paint work?

wow, very cool to see you make this by yourself. Congrats on the finished framebag, looks amazing !

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Hi Tomi, I love your videos! There's something I couldn't find, did you put something between the outer and inner fabric? (the orange fabric) Wich material is it? Greetings from Chile!

I think I know the reason, but just wanted to confirm why you use two different sewing machines? I'm tempted to try something like this on my own with basically no experience. I have access to a Singer M1000, but I'm thinking it might now have the power to punch through stiffener panels? What's the reason why you switched between the two? Great video btw.

No issues with assembly for me ru-vid.comUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L but I could see where some might benefit from using an experienced bike assembler/mechanic. I'm an older rider starting back after a 10 year break. This bike exceeds my capabilities and has been easy to get comfortable riding. I'm mostly on easy trails with almost no street riding and have not been disappointed with the performance of the bike. My fitness level is far below what I previously rode with and because of that the mileage is going on the bike slowly. While I'm losing weight slowly, the bike seems to tolerate my 220 pounds just fine. The bike has been used by several family members ranging from 5'5" - 5'9".

Good video but also frustrating as the bag you are making is not the bag you fit at the end. No pocket deviders and no twin sided zips. Putting the devider in would surely be the hardest bit? Would be great to see.

Hey, Tomi. What is the name of fabric you using in this video?

Really nice ! What foam did you use for the contour panels?

Awesome bag. How did you get the structure on all of the frame walls? The material inside the rip stop?

thanks for the video, what did you use for the top pieces to give it rigidity?

I'll pay for that anytime, beautiful

What do you put on to stiffen the bands all around the bag?

Super slick! Haven't seen the cording tabs done in that way before! Nice protection and you don't get the bulkiness in the seams. Just found me some waxed canvas here in Oaxaca, and am working out bag patterning for a 1991 Haro Extreme. Thanks for the share!

what did you use to `stiff` out each element?

Hey man, great video. One thing I will say is that if you ever decide to do another sewing process video it would be great if you added narration about your thoughts, and trials and tribulations when sewing. I will say though that I am not a bike enthusiast and just like seeing people sewing stuff and talking about it.

Hi, I like your video, but I have a few questions if that's ok. - I'm puzzled about what happened around 4:02? The edges of the black ripstop have been sewn before being sewn to the orange material. What was that for? Sorry if it's obvious, I'm new to sewing. - What is the name of the rolled material at 5:15? - The intermediate dividing section at 10:22 looks neat, but I don't see that step in the video. Is it held there with Velcro strips?

You could still have the in frame bottle cages if you wanted. They would just be inside the bag. What a cool project.

Really nice! Amazed by the bottle screw-on detail. Such a clever thing to do! Which front rack ist that? Looks sharp aswell

So cool! Love the green lacing and orange touches. One question though, why do you use the Juki for some things and the smaller machine for others? I also love cycling and making my own gear, and was thinking of getting a Juki.

Excellent. We have a sewing machine in the house, so I'll have a go at making a frame bag. My old high-school engineering teacher always advised making three of anything. The first will be awful, so give it to someone you don't especially like. The second will be better, so give it to a friend. The third will be the best -- keep that one! Cheers

Really lovely work.... Simple video for anyone interested in making one. (but it might not turn out as nice as this one..iom)

like the juki and the sailrite swing binder. great work!!! inspired!

Amazing Video! I'm off the fabric store to start mine!

Hi ! Its nice videos I wonder What is this ? Between ograns febric and black febric Is it form ?

9:39 song?

Wow I have never sewed anything in my life, and you make it look so easy. I wish I could do a bike bag for mine :D

This is beautiful. You make it look so easy. I can tell you have plenty of experience. I learned a lot just from watching it. Thanks.

Looks like you used some sort of padding for the top, back and bottom section, what type was it?

Rad!! Did you use the ultra firm interfacing on the gusset as well? Or a thin plastic (if so, what type?)? Thanks 😀🚴

a bit confusing at the end as the bag you showed making is not the same bag as is on the bike and when did the velcro internal spacer get fitted

Hi there! What a good video, thanks for sharing. Do you mind sharing what kind of binding you use for the inside edges? I like making my own bike bags but I have no idea what that material is called but I’d like to try using it! Also could use some advice for stability inserts. I want to make a small/medium handlebar bag that will be pretty firm so it can hold its shape and hold stuff like my lil camera and snacks, do you know what kind of material might be best to use? I’m not sure what the industry people call it and how to find it 😅 Thank you so much in advance!

hi ! nice work ! what is the black line at 4min27 ?

Love it! I made my own frame bag few months ago and almost destroyed my mom's sewing machine lol

Thanks for the video. I liked the background music. That bag looks mighty useful. Perhaps someday, I'll see a lone cowboy heading into the sunset on his Surly bike.

hoho I THINK I can make it myself. but i need thousand dollars to buy a machine. And try to learn about how to use it.

Perfect fit. Great job. We have the same beanie. Lol. I like to order one for my bike if you decide to make more? Lmk. Thanks.

what the! Been following you on instagram for many months now and just found this video and realized it was you haha. wow

Hey Toni, you inspired me to make my own bag. I do have a couple of questions since you are obviously someone who does this on a pro-level. First, is that a Brother ST machine? I just bought the ST150HDH and yours looks almost identical from the angles I can see. Second, I what needles do you use for the X-Pac and the webbing? I tested a 90/14 but it sounded really clunky. Do you use a 100/16? I have some 100/16 Denim needles but I haven’t tried them yet. Finally, what thread are you using, if you don’t mind me asking? Thanks again for the inspiration!

Anyone ever call you a talented genius? Just checking. Beautiful stuff.

Great video. Your channel totally rocks. I am a fellow mechanic and seamster. All of my sewing has been altering things up to this point; I'm excited to actually make things!!

Actually very little is shown. Almost all of the details are omitted. Therefore, thumb down.

daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang this is dope

Thanks for the video. It actually looks more intimidating to us that never used sewing machine, but at least it's a great reference if I find someone experienced. Something like this would be great for my e-gravel bike since the downtube is much thicker where the battery gets attached from the bottom (Fazua 50), so screwing the bag to the bottle cage mounts would be the best and only option. Probably I should add a long flat and stiff strip inside the bag to keep the downtube side from swinging sideways and crumbling.

Awesome video, particularly loved the ingenious bottle cage mount grommets. Never seen that before, so practical. Haven't done any sewing since school but gonna give it a go! Cheers for the inspiration! Would you be open to answering a couple of questions regarding a few of the steps?

That is high level genius, very satisfying to watch as well thank you mate

Will the bag be waterproof where you bolt it to the bike? Would you put some sort of material there as a gasket?

You're a professional. I can barely stitch straight lol.

This is a product and brand I would love to get behind, and vest, and market for.

Okay, that's just money right there. Do you do custom orders? Asking for a friend 😉. Mad skills bud.

that was great, glad to find your channel. very chill video too

Me encantó, gracias.

hey, currently in the process of making one myself and got a question, the front and back strips look harder than just two pices of fabric put together, did you put something in between? thank u so much for the very helpful video :)

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Love this project!! What diameter for the eyelets is used ?

So awesome! Where did you learn how to sew bags?

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you know... i really think sewing is such an awesome and practical skill to have

Great work! I love the paracord fastening system. Looking to make my own bags at some point soon, and would love to shoot you a message to ask some questions when it comes time! Cool to see another Seattle person as well.

great build! looks amazing. i'm about to build one for my bike, but i'm not sure about the top securing method, lacing or velcro. Why did you go with lacing?

Such nice work. The bottle cage bolt mounts are such a nice touch. I need to get making again

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Nice bag man, most custom, best fitting work I've seen! Excellent stuff man👍

Nice job

That is my dream bag 😄. You can store pretty much anything for a 2 day bike packing tour

Hello i have a quistion wher did you buy the front rack on your bike and this is a good video how to make it on your own tank you

You have mad sewing skills . Great job . In the beggining of the video i was thinking maybe i could do this ... lol

Beautiful work! What is the second machine (not the Juki) that you're using in this video? Additionally, do you think the Juki is necessary for the really heavy seams, like attaching panels to one another, or could that be done on a sturdy consumer machine like a Janome HD3000 or HD5000? I know that my basic mechanical zig-zag machine is not up to the task.

Yo Tomi, love the channel. Quick question, do you have to use a special needle for the sewing machine?

that's a secured bag! top tube laced and secured to the frame

Oui Oui!

I wish I could like this 400 times.

Amazing work man 🔥 🪡🧵🧶💪🏽

F….. great job! Perfect idea!

Do you take orders for custom frame bags?

Nice detail with the bottle holder screws👍

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Masterpiece, now i want to buy my own sewing machine and try this

Buddy, good job,professional.

Que top hein!

This is so cool ! Love it !

Thanks for making this video. it turned out great. I'd love a few more details as I'm about to embark on one of my own. Can you tell me the type of fabric you use for the main panels? What sort of weight is it if you don't mind me asking? Also, does the bag need the central platform panel across the centre. Do you think it would work as just one big compartment. Did you consider using waterproof zips? Thanks again.

Why do I feel like I could do this

What an excellent video Tom thanks for posting 👍 love the idea of fixing the bag onto bottle cage lugs for a more secure fix and the double sided zips make it easier to access from either side finally that's the first time I've seen the top tube attachment done that way.. brilliant and less faff and bulk Thanks again 👍

SUPER

Wow so beautiful! What tool did you use to create holes for the frame eyelets? What size needles did ya use for sewing?

Hola quiero saber que tipo de tejidos has usado para hacer esa bolsa de cuadro? Desde ya muchas gracias

truly a cowboy of all trades 😌

Just discovered your channel today and really enjoying the vids so far. I don't comment on RU-vid very often but had to say that frame bag is awesome!

That was fantastic, thanks for sharing 👍