My JK Saddle Bags

[007divegirl]

I needed more space to throw all my crap so I came up with an idea to make saddle bags for that dead space on the console. I just test drove it with the top off and it stays secure. I used a couple of those 3M stickys underneath just to be sure.

I just took computer paper and layed it on the console to make the pattern. Just cut and trim until the paper fits, do the same for the side bags. Add a seam allowance when cutting the fabric and sew.

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[Woods]

Sweet.......

[toad]

That's an awesome idea! I may have to do that...although I'm not a big sewer.

toad

[007divegirl]

This is for all you guys out there that might feel a little leary of running a power tool such as a sewing machine. ;)

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[SteelBlue07]

Not to bad. Good idea though.

[elibodman]

Nice work...I need to do that. I need to do the same. I've got crap in my cupholders, so my crotch is my cup holder...ouch, hot coffee.

[only_in_my_jeep]

Finally a mod I can get the wife to do.

[FiveOff]

sweeeeeet! cheap & easy just the way I like'em.

my mods, that is...

[FiveOff]

...and that would be "mods" as in MODifications not MODerators....:rollingeyes:

[HappyCurmudgeon]

sweeeeeet! cheap & easy just the way I like'em.

my mods, that is...

...and that would be "mods" as in MODifications not MODerators....:rollingeyes:


Hey now, i am not cheap!




oh.

[instantclogger]

Great Idea! :yup: thanks for the pics.
i have some material that is the exact same as the soft top material that i think i will use to make one of these. I made a window roll from it as well and am in the process of working on a soft top boot.

[007divegirl]

Great Idea! thanks for the pics.
i have some material that is the exact same as the soft top material that i think i will use to make one of these. I made a window roll from it as well and am in the process of working on a soft top boot.

You made me realize I didn't describe the material I used. What I used was almost as heavy as the soft top material. It should be a heavy weight canvas type or upholstery material otherwise it won't have enough body and weight to it and it will flop around and not lay correctly. I even chose to line the pockets just for cushion and added weight.

[HappyCurmudgeon]

i have saddle bags.. but.. i.. am not going to post pictures of them. i prefer to call them love handles... ...or death grips~whatever.

anywho...

that is a really good idea :yup: i may have to try that out.

[007divegirl]

i have saddle bags.. but.. i.. am not going to post pictures of them. i prefer to call them love handles... ...or death grips~whatever.


Does that mean no bikini pictures????::rotflmao1:

[HappyCurmudgeon]

Does that mean no bikini pictures????::rotflmao1:


Not a bikini, but how's this?

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r82/HappyCurmudgeon/Humor/grossguy.jpg

[BARNO]

That's halarious!!!! :rotflmao1: :rotflmao1: :rotflmao1: :D

[PBR_Stitch]

Dammm there goes another keyboard, ouch nose....

Ron :rotflmao1:

[FiveOff]

Not a bikini, but how's this?

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r82/HappyCurmudgeon/Humor/grossguy.jpg

:jawdrop:

:puke:

[Gr8gugly]

instantclogger where did you get your material?

[mtnmedic]

you could make some money now that you have pattern...hint, hint, hint:D

[MJS_Jeep_888]

Is there any sort of weighting (other than the items you store in there) or will "fly-away" be an issue with doors- & top-off driving?

[007divegirl]

you could make some money now that you have pattern...hint, hint, hint

I don't want to get kicked off the forum....as I understand it that is a big No, No...otherwise I would.
Is there any sort of weighting (other than the items you store in there) or will "fly-away" be an issue with doors- & top-off driving?

I used three of those 3M sticky tabs...you know the kind that come with the hooks that have the "clean release" tab. I put one on the top of each bag attached to the side of the console and I put one under the flat cloth on top of the console. I took it for a spin with the top off and nothing in the bags and it stayed put.

By the way, for fabric questions....I bought a grill cover from Wally World made out of Denier Endura tearproof waterproof fabric. I just tore the grill cover apart and have made a bunch of stuff out of it for the JK. I made Freedom Top Bags out of it that are super strong. They have black, green, and khaki color choices. A good buy if you are making other stuff from it too, it would make a great boot cover or rollbag.

[instantclogger]

instantclogger where did you get your material?

i happened across it at the local hancock fabric store one day and there was a table full of remnants about 5 yards each. At the time it was on sale for 30% off so it was right around $3.50 a yard. I couldn't believe i found the same exact material. i've been to a couple other hancocks and they didn't have it. they still have a bunch of it. i think $5 a yard.

[HappyCurmudgeon]

I don't want to get kicked off the forum....as I understand it that is a big No, No...otherwise I would. [snip]


No one here is against you making money! Just cant give away advertising for free, or the paying advertisers wont pay, then the site dies. ~ Basic economics 101.

I think you have an awesome idea, and ebay is a wonderful thing. :yup: I would put a bid on one! :D

[Piginajeep]

[B][FONT="Georgia"]I don't want to get kicked off the forum....as I understand it that is a big No, No...otherwise I would.

Just have them PM you... no big deal...

Nice Mod..

I was assuming you were making what Bestop calls saddle bags, You should look into making them as well. :yup:

[captsam54]

No one here is against you making money! Just cant give away advertising for free, or the paying advertisers wont pay, then the site dies. ~ Basic economics 101.

I think you have an awesome idea, and ebay is a wonderful thing. :yup: I would put a bid on one! :D



ME TOO !!


Would like mine in black or grey..

You might also consider ones that hang or attached to the back of the ft. seats..
I have seat covers showing up soon and they are supposed to have them built in..

[rupedog]

Very cool idea! Oh honey I have got something for you to do!

[FiveOff]

i happened across it at the local hancock fabric store one day and there was a table full of remnants about 5 yards each. At the time it was on sale for 30% off so it was right around $3.50 a yard. I couldn't believe i found the same exact material. i've been to a couple other hancocks and they didn't have it. they still have a bunch of it. i think $5 a yard.

Went and checked out a Hancock fabric today and picked up some of that vinyl. I got a 1 1/4 yard remnant for under $5! It is just a bit thinner than my softtop. Sweet!

Now, if I can just figure out the sewing machine.....

[Gr8gugly]

hey divegirl did you do a write up or pics on your window roll and freedom bag?

[007divegirl]

hey divegirl did you do a write up or pics on your window roll and freedom bag?


Nope...I never got around to doing the window roll bag. Haven't had time.

The freedom panel bag came out great but no, I didn't do a write up. I figured most people were ordering the ready made ones ayway. If anyone is interested I could do a write up. Don't know how many sewers we have out there.

[MJS_Jeep_888]

Nope...I never got around to doing the window roll bag. Haven't had time.

The freedom panel bag came out great but no, I didn't do a write up. I figured most people were ordering the ready made ones ayway. If anyone is interested I could do a write up. Don't know how many sewers we have out there.

I'm terrible at sewing (I'm a guy, after all) but after seeing your idea and the idea for the center-console saddle bags, I went out to Wallymart and bought some nice gray denim to match my interior... and I have a wife to sew for me! :D

Point being: I don't know how many forum members themselves are into sewing, but I know a lot of us are married, and have "sewing resources" available to us. ;) So, a write-up would be cool IF you have the time someday. :thumbs:

[HappyCurmudgeon]

I have public sewers.





Really, there is a quilter's shop right down the road from me, for a buck or two those ladies will sew up just about anything. :yup:


and i usedtawas a peon for a Taxidermist, so i can sew a bit when i need to.

[FiveOff]

and i usedtawas a peon for a Taxidermist, so i can sew a bit when i need to.

So that's how they get the fur to glisten! :eek!:

[captsam54]

So that's how they get the fur to glisten! :eek!:
Ha Ha... that was good..!!

What about us unmarried ones?? (That is how come I spend so much money on my Jeep)

I have looked for ones close by.. Will have to prevail on friends wifes.. sob...

[Gr8gugly]

The freedom panel bag came out great but no, I didn't do a write up. I figured most people were ordering the ready made ones ayway. If anyone is interested I could do a write up. Don't know how many sewers we have out there.

Even if its just pics I'd like to see the finished product with that material. Thanks.

[007divegirl]

I will post some pics of the panel bags tonight. With a short write-up.

[HappyCurmudgeon]

So that's how they get the fur to glisten! :eek!:

...:LOL:...

[HappyCurmudgeon]

Ha Ha... that was good..!!

What about us unmarried ones?? (That is how come I spend so much money on my Jeep)

I have looked for ones close by.. Will have to prevail on friends wifes.. sob...


I am confused... do you want to take an exwife to the taxidermist? (not a bad idea... http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r82/HappyCurmudgeon/Smilies/thinking.gif )

errr... your friends wife is a taxidermist?

[AZCA jeeper]

I am confused... do you want to take an exwife to the taxidermist? (not a bad idea... http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r82/HappyCurmudgeon/Smilies/thinking.gif )

errr... your friends wife is a taxidermist?

I dunno, not a very good Idea. First, the majority of women don't respect tools, to so before he would taxidermy her, his tools would be all messed up. Second, you wouldn't want a daily reminder of the woman that ruined so many years of your life would you?????:thinking:

[HappyCurmudgeon]

I dunno, not a very good Idea. First, the majority of women don't respect tools, to so before he would taxidermy her, his tools would be all messed up. Second, you wouldn't want a daily reminder of the woman that ruined so many years of your life would you?????:thinking:

no, i have allimony for that.

[captsam54]

no, i have allimony for that.

There you go, sobbing in your :beer: again..

[HappyCurmudgeon]

There you go, sobbing in your :beer: again..


Ha! i was kidding. I dont & wont pay that. she made more than me, dont have to. :toung:

But, i will take the beer!


dammit, there you all go getting me off topic again.. I blame Hillary.



I would like to see a pattern for the bags, if you get one done up. The saddlebags, not Hillary.

[mikesab]

This is for all you guys out there that might feel a little leary of running a power tool such as a sewing machine. ;)

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Multi Cam!!! SWEET!

[captsam54]

Multi Cam!!! SWEET!
I sewed a button back on a pair of my shorts the other day.. :<)

Does that count??

[badron5]

Bump a cool mod for all the new members

[Bill R.]

Nope...I never got around to doing the window roll bag. Haven't had time.

The freedom panel bag came out great but no, I didn't do a write up. I figured most people were ordering the ready made ones ayway. If anyone is interested I could do a write up. Don't know how many sewers we have out there.

Not a sewer but I know someone who is. If you could post a writeup on your other projects, I'd appreciate it.

BTW, I can't wait to get home where I have a better connection to see what's up at diytactical.

Bill

[paramaniac]

again the ingenuity is amazing!

great work

[cablecoffey]

I had a similar idea, but more so to use the top also.

http://www.jk-forum.com/showthread.php?t=73874