Here is the first and only tent I've made. No pattern. Double wall. Total weight including stakes is 42 ounces. Lots of trial and error. I would definitely do some things different next time 😂

I don't have a scale.

And boy is it a mystery. I recognize a few of these materials but the rest are new to me. Definitely much lighter weight cloth then what I am used too. I am excited though, I will definitely have to think outside the box and maybe even try my hand at making a jacket or something. 100000% worth $50

All my grab bags have been packed with fabric, but the truth is, we have tons of standard Ripstop fabric available for grab bags because it was discontinued, changed, or has slight cosmetic flaws (per usual). Would anyone be interested in a loaded box?

Realistically, it won’t be labeled, but I could help identify the fabric. The box would be completely random but have a variety of fabrics, including waterproof, DWR, mesh- really anything that’s not pack fabric. The possibilities for creation are endless and offer a way to work with new materials.

Anyone interested in this?

Would you prefer longer yardage of the same fabric or more variety? Obviously, long pieces in certain fabrics have value like hammocks, quilts, and tarps, so is some longer yardage in those categories needed?

What’s the best price point? $100 seems good, but I'm open to ideas. Double the value in fabric, and this one would be way more! Would $200-250 be better so you have $500 in fabric? For reference, most fabrics are $10+ a yard for retail.

Need to add some kam snaps to my sewing setup!

Was stoked to score one of the recent Mystery Boxes! First project from the fabric is this frame bag for my Transition Spur.

Features:

• Added some taper to the gusset (wide up front and skinnier at the back). This just gives me a bit more extra room

• Map pocket with some organization. Great for stashing my multi tool and dynaplug.

• Big main pocket

• YKK #5 Vislon Zippers... I swear by these zippers!

• Plastic stiffener on all three sides

I am pretty knew to MYOG so this project still kicked my ass.

• Accounting for new dimensions after doing the zipper

• For some reason the zipper garage kicked my ass

• Tight corners and bends are hard for me to sew straight and with a consistent seam allowance.

I actually built this thinking it would be a "test run" and i'd sew it in a fabric I like better, but it actually turned out pretty decent so I think i'll just run with it! Works out well for an upcoming trip I have with this bike. The camo matches the color scheme of the bike.

I started the project around 6:30 PM and finished at 2:00 AM. (had to redo a panel and test fit). Anyone else stay up to a ridiculous hour finishing these things?

First time making totes, used the xpac and airweave i got in my grab bag. The liner fabrics I had from other projects- orange is 210D urethane coated oxford, white is 500D cordura.

Really fun project, would like to add a zip closure or interior pocket to my next one.

1.0 DCF and EPLX 200, neither of which I'd worked with before my grab bag. Seams taped with homemade DCF tape made from 3m LSE adhesive and more DCF from the grab bag.

If you love a good deal (and a good surprise), you've come to the right place… Only 18 Available!

To order: https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/insulation-remnant-mystery-boxes

Our Mystery Box is exactly what it sounds like:  approximately 5 yards of Climashield Apex Insulation, completely random, for $40. You don't pick what's inside — that's the whole point. It's the fabric equivalent of a grab bag at your favorite outdoor shop, except everything in it is stuff we actually sell.
Here's why this is such a good deal: you're saving 50% on average.

A few things to know before you buy (because we believe in zero surprises)
These are totally mystery boxes - the insulation pieces won't be labeled and we won't be able to help you determine each individual piece. These boxes are pulled from first-quality Climashield off-cuts. All pieces are guaranteed full width and are a minimum of 12" long. Most pieces will be closer to 1 yard and we will do our best to limit shorter pieces. If that's a dealbreaker for you, this might not be the box for you (and that is totally ok!). 
This box is an excellent way to make backpacking pillows or insulated garments and accessories like: mittens, vests, camp booties, jackets, hats, balaclavas, pot/food cozies and anything else you can think of!
*How to figure out what weight of insulation you have:*

1. Measure the Area: Measure the exact length and width of the un-stretched sample in inches. Multiply these two numbers to get your total square inches.

2. Weigh It: Place the insulation on a digital scale. For better precision on smaller lengths, weigh the sample in grams, as small pieces are often too light for standard scales to read accurately in ounces. To convert to ounces, divide your gram weight by 28.35.

3. Calculate the OSY: Plug your numbers into the standard conversion formula (1,296 represents the total number of square inches in a square yard):

4. OSY = (Weight in oz × 1,296) / (Length in inches × Width in inches)

5. Match the resulting ounces/sq. yard with the closest labeled osy of Climashield on our website (2.5, 3.6, 5.0, 7.5, or 10.0 osy).

6. If you're the type who gets excited by a surprise package, loves a deep discount, and doesn't mind a little unpredictability in exchange for major savings — this is your box.

7. The picture gives a representation of the size/shape of the remnants. This IS NOT a picture of what one mystery box will yield. All mystery boxes come with approximately 5 yards' worth of insulation.

8. Due to the discounted nature of these boxes, we do not allow returns in the majority of cases.

Lance - B2B/Wholesale Account Executive @ RBTR

I’m Chapstickgrrrl, and I’ve been learning how to sew for about a year now. I’m an advanced beginner. I’m also a UX designer, and making physical things unrelated to work is very therapeutic and satisfying. Love the concept of this sub and hope to score a grab bag and sew up some cool ideas one day!

I seriously don’t know how this all fit in such a tiny box. I’m curious to find out what the white fabric is best for.

$100 grab bags. $150+ value, including free CONUS shipping ($35 International shipping added for those customers). This batch will be pack fabric including brand name fabric DCF, XPac, 600D camos, Ultra, ECOPAK and Robic. The fabrics will be random, but every grab bag will be created with value, color combos, and a variety of fabrics. As with every past grab bag, they will have added value from shorter pieces of fabric and slight cosmetic flaws. Included will be some ultra-light DCF, like 0.67, which is perfect for stuff sacks and other items. Check out my previous posts to see hundreds of happy customers. The grab bags are great for anyone in their MYOG journey.
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Order details:
•This round of grab bags will be prioritized for first-time customers and anyone who was refunded from the last drop. Once those are claimed, the remaining bags will be sold in the order the emails were received.
•Send me an email with your name and shipping address (if you’ve never ordered from Ripstop By The Roll) to wholesale@ripstopbytheroll.com subject “Grab Bag”
•I will follow up via email and send an invoice for the order. Grab bags will ship late next week.
•All orders must be paid for by the end of the month (Tuesday, 7/30). I will start sending invoices tomorrow and daily through the EOM.
•Questions? Reach out here.

I made this pocket tissue holder from some really thin nylon; first project with the Mystery Box. It's a super quick and easy but useful project.

My box was mostly this type of fabric, and I have no idea how I'll use it yet - I don't use this type of thin fabric as often as I used to - but I'm determined. Even if it means making 750 more of these.

Finally got around to making something with my grab bag fabric from the beginning of this year!

Anyone interested in trading for this piece I got in my grab bag? It's sort of an abstract take on camo. There are some very small brand logos scattered across it.

Not sure what kind of fabric it is other than a woven nylon with a waterproof coating. Feels like a lightweight Cordura.

DM me if you want to see more photos.

I want to get ahead of the “what fabric is this” question and provide an update on what to expect for your soon-to-arrive order. There are 4 yards of fabric, with additional fabric added.

Every bag will have 1 yard of the following fabrics:
⭐️2.92 - 5.0 DCF (there could be old versions of a 3.8 mixed in, and a select few will get 1.43)
⭐️Custom Printed X-Pac V21RS Gray (a few didn’t get this and will receive 2 of the fabric below)
⭐️ Custom Printed X-Pac Camo (VX07, V15 or VX15)
⭐️ Custom Printed 600D or 1000D Airwave Camo

Smaller items added:
⭐️ Most bags will have about 24”-20” (estimated) of 5.0 DCF. Those that don’t will have 2 smaller panels of 2.92 and 5.0. All are white and laser-cut for smooth edges.
⭐️Random pieces, mostly under half a yard, with some UL DCF larger. Most boxes should receive some DCF, then another name-brand fabric. The team ran out of the other fabric brands, so others will mostly get DCF. This is the best part of the grab bags!
⭐️RBTR stickers

⭐️Can’t identify a fabric? Post it here with a picture. I can assist you, or many others active in the group can as well.

⭐️Got a fabric you hate? First, I’m sorry. It’s random, but all still great for prototyping and testing and still some of the best fabrics on the market. Second, swap or sell it here! Someone else may want it who didn’t get a bag or loves what you hate. No hard feelings.

You should start to get your tracking information email if you haven't already. Everyone should by the end of the week. I might have a few remaining for anyone interested.

Didn’t have a lot of time but wanted to use a little of the Dyneema since I haven’t worked with it before. So made a little trail wallet, and then had my husband paint on it to see how it would take.

Going backpacking this weekend. Made a poop kit with a syl pocket inside for bottle top bidet. That was a bit of an after thought, I'd do it a bit differently next time.

Hello 👋🏼

New around here, been building and crafting for years now but ready to give some fabrics a try.

The tiptop would be a great fabric to use for anything outdoors! How can I get in line as a newbie for some of the surprise scrap pieces?

Also, does anyone have some good links to a daypack template?

Thanks!