DIY Bike Bag resources

rockywoods.com - Where I buy most of my fabrics and notions.
1” Grosgrain Ribbon, Mil-Spec Style 5038
2 inch (50mm) Reflexite Brilliance Series GP020 Garment Trim
1” Polypropylene Webbing
#8 YKK® Water Resistant Coil Zipper Slider
YKK® Water Resistant #8 Coil Zipper-by-the-Yard
Nexus 1 inch (25mm) Side Release Buckles, Black
3/4” Lightweight Flat, Fold-Over Elastic 1.00Lin Yd
1000 Denier Coated CORDURA® Nylon Fabric
2 Inch Sew-on Tape Fastener Hook
2 Inch Sew-on Tape Fastener Loop
Terrain X-Pac™ laminated ripstop fabric
Mil-spec Heavyweight Mesh Fabric MIL-C-8061 9.5 oz (I would like to find a lighter mesh than this. It’s a little too heavy)
Barreloc Cordloc Black Acetal 1/4 inch (works with the nite ize but not
thicker cord)

ripstopbytheroll.com -
2.2 oz HEX70 XL ripstop nylon

amazon.com/REI - My sources for other materials
PARACORD PLANET 2.5mm 1/8” Elastic Bungee Nylon Shock Cord
Paracord Planet Double Barrel Cord Lock Draw String Toggle Stopper
25pcs 1/2” Gloves Hook Plastic Buckles Snap Hook With O-Ring
Nite Ize Reflective Nylon Cord 2.44mm
1/4” Grommet Kit
3/8” Grommit Kit (inner tube projects)
Waxed leather thread (inner tube projects)
Large eye leather needles (inner tube projects)

My local sewing machine dealer - I purchased my machine from my local dealer, Grant House Sewing Machines. I also get thread, tailor’s chalk, scissors, and other notions from them. Support yours. You will need something on short notice, your machine serviced or advice. If you don’t support them, they will not be there when you need them.

bikepacking.com - If your goal is to take these bags on a tour, this is the site to learn about touring. Good advice on what to carry in the bags, and examples of what your bags will need to endure. Reviews of commercial gear to get ideas. They also have some patterns to make your own bags.

google/youtube - Search for diy bike bag. There are videos, images, and blog posts on how to sew bike bags.

My local bike shops - My source for used innnertubes.