Foo - The He Man Woman Hater's Club...

I'm out.

Got up this morning and took the girls to school... then came home and made a cup of coffee and took to mending thing on the sewing machine.

Gonna have to go and do something manly now... after I pick up some new thread.

Dear Darla,

I hate your stinking guts.... You make me vomit... You are the scum between my toes...

:lol:

He man? check?
Woman Hater? no way.
I'm out.

What exactly do you mean by, "out"?

What exactly do you mean by, "out"?

as opposed to innie.:innocent:

Dear Darla,

I hate your stinking guts.... You make me vomit...

:lol:

Zackly what I was thinking!!!!!



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Gonna have to go and do something manly now... after I pick up some new thread.

It may not sound like a manly endeavor, but chicks dig a guy who can sew.
OK, maybe not all of them do. Mine does, because she gets cool stuff like 1 of a kind clothes and custom embroidered computer bags.

Otay Panky.

Yeah... my girl has been pretty enthusiastic about me getting a sewing machine and gosh darn it... I made stuff today after I picked up thread and a few little notions.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/wrap1.JPG

It may not sound like a manly endeavor, but chicks dig a guy who can sew.
OK, maybe not all of them do. Mine does, because she gets cool stuff like 1 of a kind clothes and custom embroidered computer bags.


Yes, this is true.

I've been sewing some wild oats. Does that count?

I've been sewing some wild oats. Does that count?

If you make any more bad jokes, I will bring up your parents again :innocent:

It may not sound like a manly endeavor, but chicks dig a guy who can sew.
OK, maybe not all of them do. Mine does, because she gets cool stuff like 1 of a kind clothes and custom embroidered computer bags.

:thumb:

If you make any more bad jokes, I will bring up your parents again :innocent:

I've got lots of bad jokes. It might be worth it.

OK, I can't sew, but I can occasionally MEND. Does that count?

Manly? Believe so; supported by a co-worker who commented positively on seeing me in lycra -- over two years ago. She's such a TEASE!

Woman-hater? Naw, just don't feel up to putting up with the rest of the woman in order to get the punani.

Club? Can use it, but prefer a sword....

BTW, some homemade wheel covers would be nice. Made of something really cool, like goat or snake skin or something. I'm gonna learn to sew now.

I've got lots of bad jokes. It might be worth it.

ok how bad are they? (your jokes, not your parents)

Yeah... my girl has been pretty enthusiastic about me getting a sewing machine and gosh darn it... I made stuff today after I picked up thread and a few little notions.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/wrap1.JPG

Hey, I'll take a couple sets of those, one in red and one in black if you have the material. ;) :thumb:

They're corny and horny.


See

Hey, I'll take a couple sets of those, one in red and one in black if you have the material. ;) :thumb:

I am going to make some manly tool wraps next... :)

I need some red, white and blue cordura, and white heavy duty synthetic thread.

i miss my white bag
http://stupidhurts.org/gallery/albums/uploads/bags/normal_IMGP4671.jpg
http://stupidhurts.org/gallery/albums/userpics/normal_IMG_0297_8_9_.jpg

I need some red, white and blue cordura, and white heavy duty synthetic thread.

i miss my white bag
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Have you thought about knitting one in chunky wool yarn and then throwing it in the washing machine to felt it? That might be a cool way to get a nice durable bag.

I am going to make some manly tool wraps next... :)

I meant the utensil sets, but ok.

Have you thought about knitting one in chunky wool yarn and then throwing it in the washing machine to felt it? That might be a cool way to get a nice durable bag.

cordura is pretty light strong and water resistant and holds it shape. if I knitted it, it would sag, plus the amount of time to knit vs using a fabric.

I really like sunbrella. but it is not as strong as cordura but it is nicer to touch and water resistant. and it cost a lot unfortunately

Sewing just never appealed to me. Home-Ec - (had to take) entailed an apron - ARGH that we had to model on stage (mine was pink btw) and the other project I made a stuffed alligator. I preferred to be out in the woods.

However I have mustered some simple curtains here and there, tried a funky skirt that was ... kinda fun. But I'll leave the sewing-masters to their craft, and admire what they produce.

bf is probably one of the few sites where more guys sew than women

WHAT?? *puts hand on hip* Pfft!! :notamused:

I need some red, white and blue cordura, and white heavy duty synthetic thread.

I miss my white bag

Baggage is why I went out and bought a sewing machine... so far I have made the utensil sets, patched the knees in a few pairs of pants, and hemmed my daughter's gym pants... I added a little decorative stitching around the cuff.

Making a messenger bag would be a cool project too.

Hmmm...

WHAT?? *puts hand on hip* Pfft!! :notamused:

You ain't no woman... you're my little sister.

And I love my little sister.

:)

Hmph. Thanks. I guess. :notamused:

I made my own car seat covers for the Trans Am without a pattern and altered my work clothes so they look more feminine.

And I oiled my knives tonight! :) Nothing like a clean, sharp knife. Man...I love the smell of knife lube. :love:

Baggage is why I went out and bought a sewing machine... so far I have made the utensil sets, patched the knees in a few pairs of pants, and hemmed my daughter's gym pants... I added a little decorative stitching around the cuff.

Making a messenger bag would be a cool project too.

Hmmm...

this is one way to do it. these are the basic pieces, a little math and you can be on your way,
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=125369&stc=1&d=1258517760

I have been meaning to write a guide, I just dont want to.

and siu, you are in a class all your own dear.

*sigh*

Nobody understands me. :(

I do. :)

has someone written a tutorial yet?

I do. :)

:love:

i can't sew! i should have joined the navy...they teach you to sew, right?
and mop floors...manly men!!!

my ex was more handy with sewing thread than I am.

Don't worry, wabbit.

I can't sew a wedding dress but I can dang well pull a cam out of a car and reinstall it. BOOYAH!! :thumb:

Don't worry, wabbit.

I can't sew a wedding dress but I can dang well pull a cam out of a car and reinstall it. BOOYAH!! :thumb:

can you do it while the car is running?

Of course not, silly. It's got no feet. :rolleyes:

then you would make a horrible doctor.

I am going to make some manly tool wraps next... :)




A bike shop apron might be nice...:)

A bike shop apron might be nice...:)

Brilliant idea.

Brilliant idea.

Let me know when you make any in black.

And make sure they have plenty of pockets, no one ever makes one with enough pockets...

Unce, tice,

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http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/0909/the-baron-baby-wearing-an-oversized-fake-monocle-demotivational-poster-1254247257.jpg (http://www.motifake.com/the-baron-baby-wearing-an-oversized-fake-monocle-demotivational-poster-72331.html)

i wanna get a sewing machine - I kick myself to think I've had several at my disposal and never used them...my mom had two down in FL and I just left them there when she passed.

mind you, i have no clue how to use one....i'll prolly sew my fingers together

http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/0909/the-baron-baby-wearing-an-oversized-fake-monocle-demotivational-poster-1254247257.jpg (http://www.motifake.com/the-baron-baby-wearing-an-oversized-fake-monocle-demotivational-poster-72331.html)

No... no he doesn't.

Let me know when you make any in black.

And make sure they have plenty of pockets, no one ever makes one with enough pockets...

I can probably help you find a good machine... The Girl and I have spent countless hours researching and looking over the pros and cons of many models in our respective searches.

:)

I am having to re-learn a whole bunch of stuff here and was never more than a utilitarian sewer but it is really nice to have the tools at hand to make whatever I need.

I will probably have to take some classes or get my mom to come and give me lessons... she used to be a seamstress and when I was younger most of my clothes were hand made or altered to fit (lots of hand me downs) and she has mad skills.

So... my list of projects keeps growing.

tool wraps
shop apron
panniers
seat bags
messenger bag
handlebar bags
moose mitts