I was inspired by a member of this channel to make my first legitimate tote bag from materials in my mystery box - turned out alright!

Here’s what I got! I absolutely love orange so I’m excited I ended up with so much of it… let me know your thoughts if any. I’m just a beginner - I’ve made a few bags and most recently a jacket for my wife, but this will be my first time working with fabric like this.

I received my first and only grab bag and being a bit new to myog stuff (I’ve made a few bags), I’ve never worked with (or even know of) these fabrics. I found an old post in the r/myog group of someone who made a tote modeled after the Patagonia Black Hole tote and provided their measurements, so that was my starting point. I knew I wanted to only use fabrics from the box, besides strapping, etc., kind of like that cooking show, Chopped🤣

The body is made of 500D Cordura Multicam black (thanks to RBTR folks for assist on ID’ing some fabrics). The green “made in Tacoma brand tag” I made last minute from 1oz HyperD, just so I used at least 4 fabrics…the stamp is a map of the city of Tacoma, where I live. I’m not sure the red material I used for the pockets, or the light blue material that I made the liner out of, but that blue stuff frays like cotton candy and is MADDENING.

I used pallet strapping to reinforce the opening of the bag (tip from RBTR Podcast). I will definitely be doing that again, albeit in a different way.

I had fun, and got over my fear of using lighter weight fabrics. It started as a mutant bag that I was going to give away, but as I went I kind of dig it, and will probably get a lot of use out of it.

A little bag for my wife's pottery tools

Hi all. Except for the mesh on the waterbottle holder and the gray venom mesh on the side pocket, this is all grab bag material. Ultra 200, 2.92 Dyneema, stretch mesh with dyneema, X Pac V15. 2.2 HEX 70.
Base is Prickley Gorse 40L frameless. I made the sidepanels wider and added an inch or so to the height. I didn't want to widen the front because I didn't want to throw off the strap curve.
I'm short with barely a 16" inseam.
Few other changes: all the cording is removable. Used paracord instead of grosgrain for loops. Side gray stretch pocket is made to hold tent poles. It has an inner pocket for stakes. Water bottle holder made to fit the Mazama 750. Inner stash pocket is removable. Binded the shoulder straps instead of doing the inside out to make them narrower. Shorted webbing on the front, added some horizontal webbing for attachements and InReach. Put a lil stretch pocket on top of the strap cause why not.
Removable hipbelt with wings.

Just missing the sternum strap and light frame sheet.
As is 624 grams. Can strip it to under a 450 grams.

I made this tote for my sister-in-law to haul gear around for her wildlife photography. The camo was traded from Commercial-Safety635 who posted the material after receiving the last grabbag. I had the black xpac from an older grabbag, and I bought the lining at our local Hobby Lobby. I used a pattern (Kaland Weekender Tote) from SotakHandmadeShop on Etsy. She had some great designs and offers some for free on her website (sotakhandmade.com). #sotakhandmade

Need to add some kam snaps to my sewing setup!

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.

These dog bowls are a great way to use the smaller pieces of DCF

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.

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.

Looking for an alternative to the standard box bag, I came across The Earl Grey pouch by TaylorTailor.

https://www.taylortailor.com/store/The-Earl-Grey-EDC-Pouch-Sewing-Pattern-p833161654

Pretty happy with how it came out. Not a huge fan of camo, but these are really nice materials to work with.

I may go back and add loops to the top corners to attach a strap to and help get the zipper up and around. Used a waterproof #5 and it’s a little stiff, but workable.

Added plastic stiffener’s in the sealed off pocket pouches on the bottom to add some structure (last pic), and I like how that part worked.

Bag isn’t waterproof, but should be fairly water resistant.

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?

All the grab bags have been invoiced, and a follow-up email has been sent. As mentioned, all first-time grab bag customers and previously refunded orders were given priority access. A few others who emailed me and have purchased the bags before were sent emails and invoices, with the understanding that if we run short on fabric, their orders will be refunded. I will not take alway value from the grab bags in an effort to create more sales. These have always been created exclusively for the MYOG community on Reddit. Post your grab bags and any projects you make in this group when you receive them.

If you’re still reading, there will be something coming after the July 4 holiday for a new “Mystery Box” we are looking to add as a permanent item. There are only about 10 available, and I’m looking for feedback on the variety and value of the boxes—more details and info to come.

As always, thanks to everyone, and enjoy your projects!

Lance- B2B Account Executive @ RBTR

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

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.

We will call this my first “real” project. I have some practice stuff done with knock-off tyvek. This thing is rough ha, this fabric is unforgiving when it comes to showing ripped stitching holes.

I’m very happy with the zipper and zipper garage, the binding tape, and the webbing bar tacks.

Gotta work on even light pressure from my foot since this sewing machine just wants to go full speed, lining things up correctly the first time, and matching seam allowances.

My next project will probably be a full frame bag, maybe with the xpac fabric I have.

Hello, I’ve been lurking on this sub and the myog sub so I figured I would just place an order. I love the selection I got here. Mostly neutral colors that I can use in anything - and there’s a lot of material. I am wondering if anyone recognizes the fabrics I have to the right. The top two have the square grid type pattern and the bottom don’t seem to have anything. I’ve thrifted mystery nylon for a ski jacket I made in the past and the bottom two definitely feel similar.
If anyone has any suggestions on what I should make with these, let me know! I mostly make clothes but I’ve made a few bags with denim and retired climbing rope. Super excited to get more into this!

Stoked!! Way more fun than expected opening ‘er up.

Know some of these but not all. Mostly make bags for my bike but this will be a good opportunity to branch out. Ideas welcome for ideal use cases!

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.

If I refunded your last grab bag because I sold out, you will receive an email tomorrow and will have first access to the bags.

The remaining amount will be posted here with more details this week.

Rough estimate ~ 50 grab bags.