Developed by: Jimmy Eng, 2020
Re-using old outdoor vinyl banners to create a modern everyday bag. The bag is based off of a Creative Commons designs by Mafia Design championed by Adam Savage (from Myth Busters, Tested) and Savage Industries.
Over four sessions, participants learn to use sewing machines to create the designs and will have the opportunity to add small customizations to the design (Extra pockets, holder, handles, etc).
No previous sewing experience is required.
Sewing Level: Beginner-Intermediate / Material Level: Intermediate
Do you break sewing machines and have been looking for a way to change that reality?
Have you always wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine properly but not found the time?
Have you ever wondered what we do with the giant vinyl banners that are up around the place?
Come and make an EveryDay Carry (EDC) bag with our amazing trainer Jimmy Eng and colleagues from State Library of Queensland. There'll even be the opportunity to customise the design to meet your very specific needs. These are not just any bag but a Creative Commons from Mafia Design championed by Adam Savage from Myth Busters and Tested fame and here’s a video that explains the awesome.
No experience or sewing skills are required. The only pre-requisite is a willingness to have a go and a laugh if it goes a little sideways. All materials are provided, and you will be required to attend all four sessions to get the job done.
Please note that this project requires some customisation of the EDC Two bag pattern which are noted further below in the Preparation section and requires printing out the EDC2 SLQ Bag Workshop Handout PDF in the Downloads section.
Prior to the workshop you will need to cut out 1000x800mm sheets of vinyl banner material per workshop participant. Once cut, clean and wipe both sides.
The following Materials requirement is an approximate costing guide, it may differ from your own supplier sourcing. Needles and Thread for example will cost more as you will have to purchase those in multiple and whole quantities and use what you need for this project.
Material | Quantity/Participant | Cost/Participant | Supplier |
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Bias binding - Black 25mm | 3 metres | $4.50 | Spotlight |
Velcro - Black 25mm | 25cm | $0.64 | Spotlight |
Velcro - Black 50mm | 25cm | $0.94 | Spotlight |
Twill Tape - Black 10mm | 0.5 metre | $1.13 | Spotlight |
Swivel snap buckle - 25mm | 2 piece | $7.50 | Spotlight |
Guttermann Extra Strong/Upholstery thread - Black | 0.5 spool | $4.50 | Spotlight |
Jeans Needles (5 pack), use size 90 or 100 from the pack | 1 needle | $1.50 | Spotlight |
Seat belt webbing Polyester 25mm | 2.5 metres | $4.13 | Adelaide Leather |
Plastic snap hook - 25mm | 2 pieces | $1.80 | Adelaide Leather |
Chunky continuous zipper No.5 Black | 0.5 metres | $1.10 | Adelaide Leather |
Chunky zipper head No.5 Black | 2 pieces | $1.66 | Adelaide Leather |
Plastic Tri slides 25mm | 1 piece | $0.39 | Adelaide Leather |
Emmaline Bags Internal Wire Frames Retreat Bag - Style B | 1 piece | $7.90 | Voodoo Rabbit |
Total | $37.69 |
The following changes to the Bag pattern are required for this project. The New Pattern pieces are contained in the handout at the Downloads section.
New Pattern pieces | Altered Pattern pieces | Patterns not used from EDC Two bag pattern |
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Handle keeper | Handle is now made from webbing | Handle |
Inner Pocket | ||
Outer Pocket | Bottom | |
Outer Pocket flap | Plastic bottom |
The following Instruction guide is copied from the downloadable Order of Assembly PDF in the Download section. It is recommended to do so if the wording is unclear as every step has an illustrated diagram to help you.
Bag right side out
Decide what custom features you'd like for you bag and then follow the steps in Bag features
Bag wrong way out
Bag right side out
(See Sewing features section below)
A selection of optional features to add to your bag. Please note this step should be done at the very beginning!
Flap
Main Bag
Outer Pocket