I searched the forums, b/c this must've come up before, but I couldn't find anything.
In the FAQ it says "Use over-locking, or another form of strong stitch". However, I don't have a serger, and I'm not going to hand stitch, so is it OK if my wife just uses the normal zig-zag stitch on her cheap sewing machine? I'm using the Walmart voile curtain sheer to make the bag. If she goes up and down a couple times, would that be good enough. Would I have to worry about unraveling?
I'm entirely ignorant, so any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Post #2 made 12 years ago
Use a zigzag stitch then turn over your bag and use a zigzag again. This will give you a diamond pattern which will be perfectly strong enough.
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Post #3 made 12 years ago
Thanks! I think that just may be within our skill set. =)
Actually, I have one more quick question: I see a good number of people double-up the voile so that it's two layers. Is that recommended or just paranoia (b/c it can't hurt)?
Actually, I have one more quick question: I see a good number of people double-up the voile so that it's two layers. Is that recommended or just paranoia (b/c it can't hurt)?
Post #4 made 12 years ago
My bag is single layer and is still going strong. I don't think doubling up is necessary. Better to make 2 bags so you have a spare.
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Post #5 made 12 years ago
I'm not telling her how to sew, but I watched my mom sew mine. When she came to an end she kept sewing a couple inches past the material, then with an over-sized needle she 'tucked' that thread back inside the stitch.
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Post #6 made 12 years ago
jmoots,
I doubling up on material on my first bag and all subsequent others. I haven't used-up any bags but I have burned a hole in a couple by being careless. The Boss (my wife) just resewed the bottom of the bag and all was well again. The cost is negligible but to me the extra work (for my wife) was worth it.
I have seen some big and heavy grain bills that gave me the willies when the brewers pulled them with all that wort in them. They were heavy, but none ripped! My wife made some of the bags so I guess I should not have worried. The bag drains the same as singled voil bags so I guess I am just a worry wort!!
P.S. I am not paranoid but those people after me think so!
I doubling up on material on my first bag and all subsequent others. I haven't used-up any bags but I have burned a hole in a couple by being careless. The Boss (my wife) just resewed the bottom of the bag and all was well again. The cost is negligible but to me the extra work (for my wife) was worth it.
I have seen some big and heavy grain bills that gave me the willies when the brewers pulled them with all that wort in them. They were heavy, but none ripped! My wife made some of the bags so I guess I should not have worried. The bag drains the same as singled voil bags so I guess I am just a worry wort!!
P.S. I am not paranoid but those people after me think so!
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Post #7 made 12 years ago
Thanks, now I have to think again. My biggest concern about doubling up would be difficulty in cleaning. Do you get junk stuck in between the two layers?
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Post #8 made 12 years ago
jmoots,
Not really. The two layers are sealed off. We put straps on the bag in place of draw strings. Double stitched with zig-zag where needed. I had some in between the layers on a bag that I accidentally cut. I had a metal mixing spoon near a burner and it touched a bag. It caused no problems because the bag washed out in seconds and the grain dried out and didn't bother me. No problems with a well constructed bag. It's the foundation of a house. Everything depends on it!My biggest concern about doubling up would be difficulty in cleaning. Do you get junk stuck in between the two layers?
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tap 1 Raspberry wine
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV
http://cheesestradamus.com/ Brewers challenge!
tap 2 Bourbon Barrel Porter
tap 3 Czech Pilsner
tap 4 Triple IPA 11% ABV
Pipeline: Mulled Cider 10% ABV
http://cheesestradamus.com/ Brewers challenge!
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Post #9 made 12 years ago
The bag I made uses the same Walmart voile, single thickness, and just a straight stitch.
Bob did a pro job with the webbing - the loops are extremely handy. I might try that next. I simply made a pocket for a drawstring by turning down 1 1/2" of the top fabric and seaming it with another straight stitch.
Like you said, the voile curtain is cheap and enough material for two bags ans some hop sacks. Make a bag and use it a few times and see what you would change.
Bob did a pro job with the webbing - the loops are extremely handy. I might try that next. I simply made a pocket for a drawstring by turning down 1 1/2" of the top fabric and seaming it with another straight stitch.
Like you said, the voile curtain is cheap and enough material for two bags ans some hop sacks. Make a bag and use it a few times and see what you would change.
I should have thought of that.
