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It's on! Minus me! Any my sewing machine.
At Foo's place:
Foo wrote:
4817 Greenwood Ave N
Corner of 49th and Greenwood, house on the SW corner of the intersection, just off the SW corner of Woodland Park.
Cell: 206-353-7765
Time: I dunno, I'll be around all day, let's say 11 AM till late.
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jeff
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:24 am
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SeditiousCanary wrote:
Anyone else into it?
I have a Husqvarna. Foo's got a surger. One of you has to have some know how.
I'm a little unsettled that I know what a surger is.
I have some new jeans that need hemmed.
bobhall
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:25 am
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I have an industrial machine. What do you need to sew? If you need interior boat cushions, I'm your man!
n_claw
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:35 am
Joined: 02 Jul 2007Posts: 517Location: the only hill: Beacon
i usually handsew everything, but i do have a machine i picked up a while back that i need to learn how to use...and plenty of projects pending.
the real question is, who has the space to house we hooligans? and who is photo-doccing this fine affair? cos dammit, if point83 has a sew-in, we better have pics to prove there were mimosas and needles in the same room!
-N*
Rogelio
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:42 am
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I have a camera and sewing machine and I've been meaning to get some sort of embroidery or any sort of deco on my bag.
Foo
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:44 am
Joined: 27 Jul 2007Posts: 583
I'll volunteer my place. It's got tons of room and a nice big dining room table to work on. Plus I'm lazy and hosting means I don't have to ride anywhere.
I'm free this weekend.
I've got 2 more ghostcycles to prep and traffic signs (for the home and garden) to start making. Plus I need to start getting ready for the annual Halloween party. Oh yeah, and finish making my new LED headlight. I've got a lot of artsy-fartsy crafts crap lined up!
Rogelio
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:47 am
Joined: 31 Jul 2007Posts: 3092Location: Pos, aya, por la Corona-Alta-Madera y que no.
Serger access = more pocket squares pour moi. Oui, c'est la vérité: pocket squares rock.
piratemolly
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:26 pm
Joined: 25 Aug 2006Posts: 533Location: here, there, everywhere
i have some sewing i need done but lack a serger, or a singer, or whathaveyou.
when? when? when?
Drunkan
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:30 pm
Joined: 09 Sep 2007Posts: 95Location: Wallingford
O'boy o'boy I have been needing to get some repairs done for a while.
When?
And should I bring a dish to pass as well???? Or maybe just drink supplies.
Foo
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:55 pm
Joined: 27 Jul 2007Posts: 583
Saturday! Saturday! Saturday!
My place: 4817 Greenwood Ave N
Corner of 49th and Greenwood, house on the SW corner of the intersection, just off the SW corner of Woodland Park.
Cell: 206-353-7765
Time: I dunno, I'll be around all day, let's say 11 AM till late.
Depending on how much crap I get done that day, I'm open to Sunday as well.
Food, booze, any and all will be welcome.
derrickito
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:10 pm
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anyone want a paying job? someone that knows how to sew well?
i have 4 cushions for some deck chairs that need to be sewed together. i have the fabric, i have the cushioning.
40 bucks?
i dont know how to sew, and dont have time to learn. but hey, if you guys have the equipment (heavy duty enough to sew thick material) and someone wants to make a few bucks while at this sew party... holler at me
bobhall
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:14 pm
Joined: 28 Jul 2006Posts: 460
Derrick, I would gladly sew your cushions pro boner.
derrickito
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:16 pm
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bob for the win!
if you dont want money for it, ill atleast get you something, i think i have a good gift certificate or two around here that you can have.
holler at me next time you see me and we'll make it happen
i guess i can learn too, if you want me to bring stuff down to your boat and sew it up there, im game.
Drunkan
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:17 pm
Joined: 09 Sep 2007Posts: 95Location: Wallingford
I have another sewing machine to bring as well now.
Serger access = more pocket squares pour moi. Oui, c'est la vérité: pocket squares rock.
On doit dire: "n'est pas vrai? I'll fait du rock." Hein?
Rogelio
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:29 pm
Joined: 31 Jul 2007Posts: 3092Location: Pos, aya, por la Corona-Alta-Madera y que no.
Matthew wrote:
Rogelio wrote:
Serger access = more pocket squares pour moi. Oui, c'est la vérité: pocket squares rock.
On doit dire: "n'est pas vrai? I'll fait du rock." Hein?
Proper phrasing is beyond me Matthew, you'd be amazed how little French you can pick up by going after French speaking girls and not actually taking any classes. ¿Comprende? =)
SeditiousCanary
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:31 pm
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Foo wrote:
Saturday! Saturday! Saturday!
Translated to:
Day I can't make it! Day I can't make it! Day I can't make it!
Bummer.
n_claw
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:48 pm
Joined: 02 Jul 2007Posts: 517Location: the only hill: Beacon
yay!
I have to swing into Recycled for parts for the rigs I'm working on for my housemates, and lord knows i love me some breakfast, so!
earlybird pre-funk: Wayward Cafe in the Ewedistrict 10am
can't find it? miss me somehow? ring: four-two-five-259-oh-seven-three-six.
because their mushroom gravy is so good it makes me wanna roll around on the floor moaning--but I digress.
on account of the North end being all the way across this fair city from my humble abode, i'll probably just bring pins, fabric, supplies, and a willing to help, rather than my machine. hauling it with my little red touring bike sounds like a recipe for busted.
but then we might get busted for our street sign endeavors, anyways.
also: i'll try to get hold of tangerine or orange juice and sparkling wine for mimosas.
SeditiousCanary
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:03 pm
sorry, can't make it!Joined: 26 Jan 2006Posts: 2315Location: Fremont Troll
n_claw wrote:
also: i'll try to get hold of tangerine or orange juice and sparkling wine for mimosas.
This would be whiskey if I were going...
You'll all have to settle for daiquiris at my place on Wednesday.
Foo
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:07 pm
Joined: 27 Jul 2007Posts: 583
n_claw wrote:
earlybird pre-funk: Wayward Cafe in the Ewedistrict 10am
can't find it? miss me somehow? ring: four-two-five-259-oh-seven-three-six.
because their mushroom gravy is so good it makes me wanna roll around on the floor moaning--but I digress.
Can I watch?
My personal fave is Pete's Eggnest but I'm game to try a new place.
n_claw wrote:
but then we might get busted for our street sign endeavors, anyways.
Nonsense! These are for personal use in full-scale traffic diorama construction inside the house and yard! Nothing to see here, move along.
Foo
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:09 pm
Joined: 27 Jul 2007Posts: 583
SeditiousCanary wrote:
Foo wrote:
Saturday! Saturday! Saturday!
Translated to:
Day I can't make it! Day I can't make it! Day I can't make it!
Bummer.
We'll probably do this again! We'll probably do this again! We'll probably do this again!
SeditiousCanary
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:19 pm
sorry, can't make it!Joined: 26 Jan 2006Posts: 2315Location: Fremont Troll
Foo wrote:
We'll probably do this again! We'll probably do this again! We'll probably do this again!
Nope, it'll never happen and it will be spoken of with a lore like reverence. Kind of like witnessing the creations of Sundays, the first beer, and seeing my hair for the first time.
FieryIrie
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:37 pm
Joined: 25 Jun 2007Posts: 554Location: Wallingford
How late will this be going in actuality? I have oh so many projects, no machine... But have class til 5 on both Saturday and Sunday.
What ya think?
Foo
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:48 pm
Joined: 27 Jul 2007Posts: 583
Well, I'm not going anywhere. Anytime before closing time will probably fly. After that, we'll probably be keeping my roomates up.
Foo
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:50 pm
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SeditiousCanary wrote:
I'm ready for my close-up, Mr DeMille!
Rogelio
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 5:53 am
Joined: 31 Jul 2007Posts: 3092Location: Pos, aya, por la Corona-Alta-Madera y que no.
Alright! Turns out I work Saturday, which means that I should check my Outlook calendar in weekly view instead of being lazy just seeing what I have to do today. Also, I'll just drop off my sewing machine at Foo's the day prior for general usage until I show post work, after five.
ro
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:42 am
Joined: 29 Jun 2007Posts: 317
Does anybody want me to bring the Rainlegs so they can be used as a template?
Foo
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:52 am
Joined: 27 Jul 2007Posts: 583
Sure, as long as you don't mind making the trek over here, I'm sure we can reward you with beer, food and general .83 asshattery if you bring 'em over.
bobhall
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:40 am
Joined: 28 Jul 2006Posts: 460
I've been thinking about sewing a water-proof bicycle cover, custom made to fit snuggly over my bike. See, the problem is that my marina has no under-cover bike storage and the interior of my little sailboat is plenty tight as it is.
Any ideas on what material to use? I'm gonna probably head to Seattle Fabrics to figure that out. They'll have plenty of useful fasteners too.
There's just no way I can let myself trash my poor bike in the rain all winter :(
Anybody else interested in owning one of these? With the right material, we could make these things fit into a really really small stuff sack -- it'd be great for camping & touring.
n_claw
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:46 am
Joined: 02 Jul 2007Posts: 517Location: the only hill: Beacon
i'm definitely interested. i've been doing enough touring lately to make it common sense--and i'd finally be able to invest in a brooks w/o the guilt of knowing i'd ruin it in the rain!
Alex
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:35 pm
Joined: 18 May 2006Posts: 3128Location: Roosevelt
We used a silnylon tarp for protecting the bikes on my last tour. It seemed to do a good job. Water does get through where it makes contact with items (like the saddle), but you could reinforce those areas with packcloth.
Silnylon is super light and packs down well.
bobhall
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:45 pm
Joined: 28 Jul 2006Posts: 460
Alex wrote:
We used a silnylon tarp for protecting the bikes on my last tour. It seemed to do a good job. Water does get through where it makes contact with items (like the saddle), but you could reinforce those areas with packcloth.
Silnylon is super light and packs down well.
I guess my real priority is to be water PROOF, like to the point where I could leave my bike outside for a week in the rain with no problems. For touring, packability is way more important. But for me, that'll be rare.
I think the real potential here is the cool designs I could make on the sides :)
FieryIrie
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:57 pm
Joined: 25 Jun 2007Posts: 554Location: Wallingford
Foo wrote:
Well, I'm not going anywhere. Anytime before closing time will probably fly. After that, we'll probably be keeping my roomates up.
Awesome! I'll almost definitely be there.
And I wanted to thank you for the call a while back about the ghost bike meet up. Sad I couldn't make it. I think I was on the Eastside working til late, or something along those lines.
I'm not drinking right now. *I'm know, .83 sacrilage* Should I bring some foods instead?
ro wrote:
Does anybody want me to bring the Rainlegs so they can be used as a template?
Are you speaking of spats?
I'm down to re create anything bikey called rainlegs. Can't be bad. Especially in lieu of La Nina.
edit: Just looked 'em up. Fucking awesome!
TrikerTrev
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:26 am
Joined: 23 Oct 2006Posts: 2303Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!
bobhall wrote:
I guess my real priority is to be water PROOF, like to the point where I could leave my bike outside for a week in the rain with no problems. For touring, packability is way more important. But for me, that'll be rare.
I think the real potential here is the cool designs I could make on the sides :)
the problem i've always found is that it's near impossible to keep the rain out and not get drenched with sweat. at some point your gonna be wet, either self created or via the elements.
i've deduced that being warm is best and easiest to achieve, regardless of the dampness. so all things fleecy and woolie are teh shit...wind proof is a bonus too, cause wind = brrrrr!
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Foo
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:30 am
Joined: 27 Jul 2007Posts: 583
Uh Trev? Bikes don't sweat.
Alex
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:10 am
Joined: 18 May 2006Posts: 3128Location: Roosevelt
bobhall wrote:
Alex wrote:
We used a silnylon tarp for protecting the bikes on my last tour. It seemed to do a good job. Water does get through where it makes contact with items (like the saddle), but you could reinforce those areas with packcloth.
Silnylon is super light and packs down well.
I guess my real priority is to be water PROOF, like to the point where I could leave my bike outside for a week in the rain with no problems. For touring, packability is way more important. But for me, that'll be rare.
Seattle Fabrics sells heatseal packcloth that is heavily coated in vinyl. This is the stuff used in Ortlieb panniers.
You can sew it and seal the seams.
It won't be light or compact, but it'll be waterproof.
bobhall
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:55 am
Joined: 28 Jul 2006Posts: 460
Alex wrote:
bobhall wrote:
Alex wrote:
We used a silnylon tarp for protecting the bikes on my last tour. It seemed to do a good job. Water does get through where it makes contact with items (like the saddle), but you could reinforce those areas with packcloth.
Silnylon is super light and packs down well.
I guess my real priority is to be water PROOF, like to the point where I could leave my bike outside for a week in the rain with no problems. For touring, packability is way more important. But for me, that'll be rare.
Seattle Fabrics sells heatseal packcloth that is heavily coated in vinyl. This is the stuff used in Ortlieb panniers.
You can sew it and seal the seams.
It won't be light or compact, but it'll be waterproof.
Kick ass! Thanks man, that'll work great.
TrikerTrev
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 11:09 am
Joined: 23 Oct 2006Posts: 2303Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!
Foo wrote:
Uh Trev? Bikes don't sweat.
uh gee...sorry, musta missed the part where it went from waterproofing the rider to the ridee.
dur
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ro
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:24 am
Joined: 29 Jun 2007Posts: 317
Foo
Running a little late, will be there 12-1 ish. I'm bringing the template for brooks seat covers, some muslin for cutting out templates and Rainlegs, see ya
Foo
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 10:17 am
Joined: 27 Jul 2007Posts: 583
No prob Ro, no one's gotten here yet. In fact, at some point, I've got to step out to get some booze, food and some needles for the serger. I actually think I've managed to figure out how the thing works! (No owner's manual)
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