forelle541
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I am after a couple of sail bags as my Sadler 29 did not come with any? Sail makers do not want to make them or want the price at which I would expect a sail as well, any ideas?
Sail bags
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Halo
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1. If you know amyone at the post office the may be able to womble you some large canvas post bags.
2. Get SWMBO to run you a few up from an old discarded sail or one bought cheap from a Boaty Boot sale. My mum did this for me using an old torn genoa
2. Get SWMBO to run you a few up from an old discarded sail or one bought cheap from a Boaty Boot sale. My mum did this for me using an old torn genoa
VicS
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A couple of sailcloth remnants and a few minutes work on a sewing machine.
Perhaps a small local firm making covers etc rather than a major sailmaker.
Get Halo's Mum to make a couple
Personally, if not making them myself, I'd hop over the stile into Thornham marine and try Cover Care ... I realise that would be big hop for you though.
Perhaps a small local firm making covers etc rather than a major sailmaker.
Get Halo's Mum to make a couple
Personally, if not making them myself, I'd hop over the stile into Thornham marine and try Cover Care ... I realise that would be big hop for you though.
forelle541
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Must admit I broke the last sewing machine re sewing the seams on an old spray hood.oops
crewman
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Forelle
I have some old sails in bags I will be getting rid of. The sails are going to the tip, but the bags are in good condition. Let me know what you need and I will see if I have any suitable. I am in Scotland but I could post them to you.
forelle541
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Thanks Crewman
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LadyInBed
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Have you seen the price that is charged for bags made from sail cloth?William_H
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Making sail bags
it is an interesting and educational exercise to make bags yourself. Assuming you have a domestic sewing machine. You will need an old sail of course to cut up. Vic's " a couple of sail cloth remnants" is a bit optimistic. Work it out yourself.
I would make the bag by cutting a circle representing the bottom of the bag. About 6ocms in diameter.
Cut a piece of rectangle shaped sail as wide as you want the bag high and a bit longer than the circumference of the circle. Start sewing the edges of the circle and side of the rectangle with about 1.5 cms of overlap. Use polyester thread as heavy as you can find. I buy thread for upholstery but the sewing machine finds it a bit heavy. Ordinary thickness is OK. Sew right around the circumference until you meet the start. Cut the rectangle to size and sew the edges up to the top. Roll over the top and sew to form a space for a cord if you want a pull string. of course you sew it inside out so invert the finished bag.
Then you cna go on to make bags for all sorts of things even dodgers seat covers etc. All good winter fun.
good luck olewill
it is an interesting and educational exercise to make bags yourself. Assuming you have a domestic sewing machine. You will need an old sail of course to cut up. Vic's " a couple of sail cloth remnants" is a bit optimistic. Work it out yourself.
I would make the bag by cutting a circle representing the bottom of the bag. About 6ocms in diameter.
Cut a piece of rectangle shaped sail as wide as you want the bag high and a bit longer than the circumference of the circle. Start sewing the edges of the circle and side of the rectangle with about 1.5 cms of overlap. Use polyester thread as heavy as you can find. I buy thread for upholstery but the sewing machine finds it a bit heavy. Ordinary thickness is OK. Sew right around the circumference until you meet the start. Cut the rectangle to size and sew the edges up to the top. Roll over the top and sew to form a space for a cord if you want a pull string. of course you sew it inside out so invert the finished bag.
Then you cna go on to make bags for all sorts of things even dodgers seat covers etc. All good winter fun.
good luck olewill