First thing I did last night was get the non-drive side made. I've decided to do a zipper on that side as well with a map style pocket for thinner things, ya know, like maps, cue sheets, etc.
Next step I got to work on the internal divider from the non-drive side map pocket and the drive side compartment, as well as the horizontal divider that will go above the bottom zipper. That seems like it will work ok. I also added a mesh panel to the drive side panel to go just below the zipper, it is not very tight so it may just end up being a pain, but we will see.
Then I fit it on the bike - moment of truth!
So...
How is it, right?
It's good, it will function just fine. I'm not especially happy as I was hoping for perfection, but for model #1 it will do fine. I can see that I did not get the panels to match up exactly evenly across from each other, so my velcro isn't exactly lined up, and there is some bunching/twist in the bag. I think this came from the corners where it was really hard to do them to be honest with the amount of fabric, the thickness/non-flexibility of the fabric, and the slipperiness of it all.
I think going back what I would do is not get quite so sharp in the corners and pay even more attention on when I'm lining things up to ensure I don't have mis-alignment. I don't think I'll take it apart and re-do it because I'm sure this will get the job done for this season or until I try more.
I'll be evaluating the internal mesh pocket, the internal divider, the 3-zipper and other stuff. I'm honestly not sure all these features are needed but I'm glad I tried them. Model #1 will be good to really figure out what I like and don't like.
All-in, I'd say roughly 5-6 hours and $50 of material or less.
Here are links to my other posts w/material lists and first steps:
First panel post
Starting and making zippers
Planning/Materials List
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