Sewing onto a hip belt (backpack)

[timberghost72]

I'm wondering if anyone knows who I could take my packs to and sew a few things onto my hip belts. I don't know if a cleaners/seamstress has the right equipment to do this. It needs to be stong to hold weight. I probably could get by doing it by hand but I would like it to be done right.

Leather or canvass shop maybe? Or maybe an upholtery shop? Im in the Everett area.

Thanks

[Knocker of rocks]

Shoe repair shop

[acnewman55]

These guys are the experts, but they're located in Seattle.

http://rainypass.com/services/

I've never used their services but they are recommended by a lot of reputable outdoor brands that I patronize.

[timberghost72]

These guys are the experts, but they're located in Seattle.

http://rainypass.com/services/

I've never used their services but they are recommended by a lot of reputable outdoor brands that I patronize.

That looks like where I need to go. I will give them a call tomorrow.  Thanks 

[Knocker of rocks]

These guys are the experts, but they're located in Seattle.

http://rainypass.com/services/

I've never used their services but they are recommended by a lot of reputable outdoor brands that I patronize.

They're pricey

[acnewman55]

These guys are the experts, but they're located in Seattle.

http://rainypass.com/services/

I've never used their services but they are recommended by a lot of reputable outdoor brands that I patronize.

They're pricey

That's probably safe to say.  If they're too expensive, maybe they'll at least give you some advice on a DIY job. 

[L8NITE]

Try Tactical Tailor in Lakewood... They do Great work!!!

[Alchase]

I use heavy duty carpet thread (doubled up) to modify all my packs. I am always adding buckles, straps and Velcro stuff. I have not had a failure yet.

[washelkhunter]

Shoe repair shop is a great suggestion.

[timberghost72]

Went to a shoe repair shop and the guy was unsure about how to do it. He said he'd give it a try. I didn't feel all that confident in that and him taking apart an expensive pack so I decided against that option. I gave Rainy Pass a call and told them what I have and what I needed done. They quoted me about $35.00 for each piece to be sewed on. I need 4 done so more than I want to spend. I do believe they would do a good job though. Just to expensive. I then went to a fabric store to get some materials and talked to the ladies there and showed them what I was wanting to do. They were really helpful and gave me a few ideas on how to accomplish it. I think I can do this myself pretty easy.

I can never find the "perfect" piece of equipment. I am always modifying stuff to customize it to what I need. I guess learning to do stuff like this will only help. I can build, fix and repair anything electrical, mechanical or anything else so how hard can this be? I have sewed on a button before 

[acnewman55]

Sounds like a good plan, there's gotta be some material out there on the web.

Check backpacking or tactical blogs, YouTube, etc.