To all you sewing lot...

Anyone know of a decent seller of 25mm nylon webbing?

I need 4m each of black, red, yellow, orange, pink, light blue, dark blue

The ebay seller I ordered from now tells me my order hasnt actually been dispatched and that they dont have all the colours in stock.

Have a bunch of clothes that are in need of some patching. Particularly some Levi's with a classic case of "cyclist crotch". Is there some place in Hackney you can learn to mend?

Hey, how are people here attaching snap fasteners? I've been using a kit where you sort of hammer out the hole with a punch and then hammer in the studs, but the tools are pretty shit and it takes ages. Is there a better method you've found? Thanks

Just found out what I think I'm looking for are called 'Prym Vario pliers'

Prym pliers. There’s a kit with lots of bits in a nice box.

Just posting up here to say if anyone ever needs any specific advice my inbox is always open, be that email or PM. I don't check here very often but I will try to moving forward.

(I am Mack Workshop, btw)

I also have a youtube channel with tutorials, including a video on what kinda machine to look for, where to source materials, etc. which is here https://www.youtube.com/c/MackWorkshop. I don't update it very often at the moment but if people have requests for videos I'd be more than happy to.

Just flicked through some of the videos - thanks for doing those! Got all the kit for a couple of frame bags months ago but haven't had time to doing them. Got a fair idea on how to put them together but will check your video first.

I'm interested in replacing some of the worn hook & loop fasteners on an old jacket of mine.
I've been looking on eBay.
Is it worth going for something branded as premium/higher quality? (Velcro obviously comes up a lot)

Edit: I'm also interested in some for a bag I'm repairing atm, which I imagine would be worth spending out a bit more for

Interesting, my down jacket is losing it's Velcro-ability and I couldn't be happier about it. I'd replace with almost anything else as Velcro fucks up my wool sweaters.

I'm happy to replace it really.
It's annoying as it is because I can't close the cuffs properly with it as it is.
It doesn't seem to catch on anything I wear at the moment.
It's a German army jacket (I have two identical ones actually)
I've owned this one for half my life and it's a great feeling repairing it and keeping it going.

Some of the cheaper velcro type material is rather plasticy and not very flexible

Annoyingly my down jacket (that I got used for a good price on here) has just had a hole RIP in the outer material and I'm shedding feathers rapidly. So I'll probably be back for a solution to that soon.

I'd replace with almost anything else as Velcro fucks up my wool sweaters.

This! Velcro kills merino quickly.

Flexibility is important I guess because it's a cuff I like to do up quite tight. And I'm bad/Just learning to sew.

Are you around next Friday/Saturday? I'll have bits & pieces to do some very low-profile repairs in Deptford;
https://www.albioncycling.com/2021/11/winter-pop-up/
I have a North Face down jacket in the studio I just patched yesterday, will post pics tomorrow to give you an idea.

I'm probably around, but I'd quite like to do the repairs myself and gain what knowledge and experience I can from it.
I was going crazy in the last couple of weeks while isolating and have been repairing a pile of torn clothes I've been to tight to let go.

Interested to see the North Face repair, the material on my down jacket is quite thin, I should change label really and actually find out what it's made of.

Cool, yes, can definitely pass on what I know + materials if needed, and let you crack on - I have hot-melt film, heat-cutter, fabrics, and press. You basically make up a custom patch with hot-melt film backing, heat-sealed edges to stop fraying, and apply over the damaged section. Will send photos tomorrow when I'm in.

Super. Hopefully I can come and have a look at what you do/have. Very grateful for any knowledge/advice 😊

I've also been down a bit of an embroidery rabbit hole over the last week or so. I have to remind myself that I have other stuff going on in life because I tend to let a new interest take over 😅
Best to start by repairing my old junk!

I just found 2 black buttons, maybe it's a sign. I much prefer slapping the hook and loop together though.

Sorry, two quick pics of patches over damaged down jacket - patch shows up in these pics, think it’s the lighting, a lot more than IRL;

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Oh they look great, thanks

Disclaimer: As much as I try to avoid buying stuff from China presser feet and other attachments get a pass because there seems to be an 800% premium for buying the same thing from a local webshop.

I've just received this hemming attachment and it works a treat. Could probably be a touch neater as I get better at feeding the fabric, but I'm already quite happy with this.

And loosely related, for edge binding I still prefer a right angled attachment over a fold away attachment. I've been using this one for a couple of months now.

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Looking for some nice cord to use as a small sacoche bag strap in tandem with a line loc for adjustment. Do I go with the tried and tested paracord or are there any other options. Was looking at dyneema guyline.

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I have used dyneema cord and it worked well. Picked up some guylines with linelocs included, but can't remember where from.