Spin 183 - Custom Bag Prototype and eSpinner Size Comparison

[@dianepsota291]

Thanks for the metal clasp instead of Velcro-should never be around fiber!

[@xiulinhu]

pockets on the outside is probably better than on the inside so it doesnt catch on the espinner. a plastic insert for the bottom would be a nice touch cuz sometimes just a canvas bottom will make the bag flop over easily. or maybe a 3d printable bottom insert?

[@kristinmaldonado2860]

Love it! Agree with another comment that longer handles so it can go over the shoulder would be nice. With the 6 especially, it could get a little heavy to carry otherwise.

[@laurasteighner4866]

I agree with other commenters who offered the following ideas: (1) longer strap for going over the shoulder OR grommets so that a longer strap could be added, (2) an extra pouch/pocket on the outside for extra storage, and (3) a smaller option (like the one shown in the video) for Nano owners but the larger one that will store the EEW 6.1, which would be great for me! Thanks for always seeking feedback!

[@tpauofvulcan]

i love this bag idea. buti would much much prefer it had a whole closure at hte top, so a zipper or something, so that if the bag say falls to the side in the car, bits and bobs do not fall out into the footwell never to be seen again. a way to clip on a longer handle for shoulder carry would be lovely as well, even if one is not included, just having some D rings already on there woudl be amazing.

[@xkwisitlady]

Also love the metal clasp - very fiber safe! The only suggestion would be to make it maybe just a bit taller, so that when you have the 6.0/6.1 in there with a big chunk of fiber there would be room. I would most likely use this for short trips (like out to knitting group, etc.) so having lots of extra bobbins and other accessories wouldn't be necessary. Really looking forward to all the new designs!

[@HesperidiumStitches]

I agree with some others. 1. Longer strap for going over the shoulder. 2. Outside pocket 3. Pretty much any color other than white, it'll look dirty so quickly and stain easily. Maybe something dark?

[@Kassarra42]

Looks great so far! A thin plastic removeable insert for the bottom would help increase stability without increasing the weight much if any is the only realistic improvement I can think of.

[@nancycat2588]

Maybe a flip over top would be nice.

[@margowendt6652]

YAY, the bag will be wonderful for Grab n Go, local travel & quick/day trips👍. Looking forward to it being available. It would be great as an Add-On in the Fold Kickstarter❤️🙏🏼👍

[@bethpierson3800]

I really like this idea! Having an additional pocket on the outside would be a great addition but understand the desire to keep the price point low.

[@mariem2271]

Love this idea--you really know your market's needs and more importantly, you seek to meet them! Thank you! Briefly: Move the side panel's graphic to the back, enlarge it, and instead of "Made by," add something like "Another great product by". Include your website. Remove the zipper from the inside pocket but include a separate zippered large pouch--slightly smaller than the height and width of this bag--that can be kept inside or hung outside the bag. It could be branded or not, depending on cost changes. A split key ring and/or 4-5" ball chain could be included OR added to the zipper pull by consumers so the bag could connect to the handle (or grommet/D-ring). If you have to include a tag for fiber content/place manufactured, try to keep one side blank so owners can add their name. Or, we can attach a luggage tag for identification. Votes for previous ideas: a longer handle option* (D hooks or large grommets); darker main color (one of your bobbin colors?)/lighter colored print; longish flap with clasp of some sort to cover top of bag. Outside mesh side pockets nice but not a big draw for me. *A single handle longer handle with ends placed on either side instead of front to back could be cost effective while also providing room for the flap. If the flap is stiff enough, for example, edged with the binding over the seams shown in the prototype, it will keep the bag from folding in side to side from the weight on the handle. Customers can add a cardboard or plastic insert on the bottom for stability--I've done that plenty of times on other totes. Thanks for asking for feedback. It will be fun to see which features you are able to include!

[@lg00d89]

I love the logos! I'm happy to be a walking, spinning ad for such a wonderful company! I agree with the idea of a couple grommets. You could use them for a shoulder strap or to hook on a little project bag for the little extras- scissors, extra brake band, twist card, etc.

[@liviaprisca_]

The minute this becomes available, I'm throwing money at you.

[@bernadettecrumb9143]

Me too!

[@holliecalley5079]

Just wondering if you would be open to adding some gromits to the sides of the bag, so it could also be used as a makeshift lazy kate if something is thread through (like a DPN)?

[@hopebuchholz4272]

Nice looking bag. Looks sturdy and will be a great size for simple travel. Love the magnet close and the perfect width straps. Awesome job as always. Much appreciation for your creativity and your creations. Thank you for letting us that are on a crafting budget get the opportunity to create with wonderful great quality tools! Keep being amazing you!

[@SwelMel7]

I agree with others that longer handles would be nice. I like to carry bags over my shoulder. I have four kids and I'm handicapped so I try keep my hands free while still being able to carry things. I love all your products. I've been following you since the beginning and I love how you share all the processes with us. Thanks for all you do!

[@karenkuntz5083]

I agree with the above comments. I like the idea of an optional shoulder strap. I also like the idea of a closing flap that covers the top-to keep contents dry if I’m carrying it outside in rain or snow. And the flap could have a pocket. And maybe having the bag a darker color so it didn’t get dirty looking right away.

[@amandanguyen5937]

I appreciate the emphasis of trying to keep it low cost. I don’t have an e-spinners yet, but planning on purchasing one of these real soon.

[@LDSVenus]

So nice to make a bag available for the spinners. I bought my son the 6.1, he has EDS and it hurts his joints to pedal a regular wheel, so now he can spin, thank you for sharing your brilliance in these affordable electric spinners!

[@jleblanc99]

Awesome bag! Its perfect the way it is. I love the way Maurice’s brain works. Always coming up with just what we need.

[@SecretsLuvMe]

I love the canvas! Great for buttons and pins! A smaller zipper pouch for the accessories that can hang from the handle would be great too!

[@sideshowmom]

oooh, its white! we can color it! Id love one for my nano and 6!

[@tpauofvulcan]

i would love a non-white option because dirt!

[@priscillaatwell6771]

Super idea--somewhat larger would be great! Always try to carry all required items in same bag--less 'forgotten' when I sit down to spin. Thanks for your very creative mind and inventiveness!!!

[@stephanielaakson8960]

Good October Morning! I travel with my 6 often. I have a zip top bag I use. It is 11" high. It is 6" wide by 15" long. Handles are 11" , long enough but short enough so the bag doesn't drag if I carry straight down by my side. ( I am 5'3"). It's large enough to carry multiple bobbins and fibers etc. Really like your idea of the magnet closure. Also branded canvas fabric. Love my 6 and sharing the logo to gain more interest is a win win. Have a fabulous today, Steph

[@yarningelephant2934]

This is such a nice bag!! I am actually really liking this idea seeing it in person. I also agree to a shoulder/crossbody strap would be helpful. Also really nice to see all the spinners together.

[@ScottFaust]

Love the energy and enthusiasm for what you do! I can't wait to see the Flip when you are finished tinkering with it. Loving the 6.1!

[@christinemarycarey]

I love this! I've never seen an EEW 6 in person, but I have the Nano, and I'm shocked at the size difference. The Nano is so cute! Can't wait to see more of the Fold!

[@kj-sf4md]

Love it. Understanding trying to keep it affordable. Was thinking i could add grommets , attach a strap & tada, its now over the shoulder😊

[@erinm2360]

Love that you are adding this to your lineup!

[@meganmchugh1969]

Great comparison between the three wheel sizes. Love the idea of the bag to contain all the parts and fiber!

[@spunknit7851]

I think this is a great bag for my Nano 2! It would be a great way to carry this little cutie with me! I would probably add grommets for a shoulder strap, but love what you've done so far!

[@andreaw1010]

Nice design. Most of my ideas like pockets on the outside were already mentioned. I agree that an option for attaching a shoulder strap would be great. Maybe just loops made from the same material as the carrying straps, attached to the top corners or somewhere along the top edge of the bag?

[@annemariegodden]

I absolutely adore my Nano. I had several queries after a demonstration at my local Handspinners Open Day, so I hope you get some more sales from Australia. Thank you for your ingenuity and hard work.

[@robynbecker3443]

Great idea for a bag. Longer handles to keep hands free and absolutely no velcro. Thanks for always upgrading and adding to meet your customers needs. Can't wait for the new e-spinners to be ready. I have one of the first you ever purchased and its speed has gotten very slow. Definitely looking to upgrade.

[@Gimpinalong]

Appreciate all your contributions to the fiber community! I agree longer shoulder strap and either a zipper or flip over snap top would be awesome on the bag :)

[@jjan8989]

Very nice bag! I wonder if it would be worth finding some kind of a plastic container that has been made forever so it doesn’t become difficult to find and sizing the bag so that that plastic container can fit in the bottom of the bag for those people that want a rigid bottom. I’m so glad to hear that Dreaming Robots will be at Vermont Sheep and Wool!

[@missypodbielski3050]

I think the inside zipper pocket is a great idea. It is the perfect place to store small items like an extra drive band, some spare brake band cord, and a spare orifice hook!

[@infectionprevention3070]

Exciting, looks like a really nice bag! I'd definitely love to see a compartment it two designed for batteries etc. Possibly a zip close option in addition to the magnet to prevent anything falling out. It could also be useful to have an optional expansion pouch for holding fiber. 😊

[@cynthiasuniga9050]

I love it. Your bag shows you have put a lot of thought and consideration into it. Keep up the great work :)

[@Colleen-wl5yx]

New bag graphics look very nice. Like the idea of a bag that will accommodate all three sizes. I like the pocket inside the bag so small items do not fall out and get lost.

[@ShirleyPauls]

Love the idea of canvas bag. I’d add an outside pocket for extra parts. The new wheel looks hood too. I look forward to its launch. I own the nano now!

[@LChalifoux]

Such a sweet little bag - love the logos! I'm thinking you might offer this exact bag for people with Nano and Fold machines who are cost-conscious and/or just want something simple. And then there could be a larger, upgraded bag (priced accordingly), with the popular bells and whistles: accommodation for a shoulder strap; an exterior pocket; grommets for attaching extra stuff; one or two color options. Another brilliant idea, Maurice!

[@katherinelong5467]

The top must have a better closure so that nothing falls out if the bag goes upside down. Second priority is a shoulder strap. Eliminate the handles and make the strap adjustable so it can work as short or long. Third would be outside pocket for stuffing a water bottle or loose fiber in

[@splatopodia]

neat option! I love that logo, and thank you for not having velcro involved in the situation!

[@miriamchin-s3v]

I am such a big fan of your company! I really like the aesthetics of the bag. my only suggestion would be to add a flap at one side, or to make one side of the bag taller so that it could be tucked over the top to keep stuff from falling in/out

[@susanba1691]

This is a beautiful bag! My Nano and Six will love to have a home made just for them. Idea- maybe an inside divider panel or false bottom to store cords and fiber.

[@taylorbrooks890]

So cool! I agree with other comments, a pocket on the outside for maybe space for power supply on the sides would be great! I love my 6.1 and have been using the box to take it around for a long time!

[@juliebeal2935]

Great bag! You always have such interesting ideas. I like it!

[@abcd543217]

Thank you for the information bout the bags as carry on for the machines! You are very creative !!

[@katyabbas7714]

Great!! I like the other suggestions about pockets and larger. on the outside and a hard bottom. I would suggest a zipper on the top for the 6.1 as we tend to pack a ton of fiber and if it tips, which it will nothing falls out. Glad you decided no velcro it is a nightmare with roving!!!

[@UkeHer]

To spin AND fish! Perfect logo for me!!!! Love it!

[@christinasavage2348]

Looks great! Nice and sturdy.

[@bernadettecrumb9143]

This is great! It will make it so much easier to take my EEW 6.1 with me when I carry it along to the different events I participate in. Yay to no velcro closures!

[@slricciardi2226]

This is a wonderful idea! I agree that a flip over top, straps a bit longer, pocket outside rather than inside and an insert for the bottom would be more helpful, in general.

[@essdodge8297]

Love your products...thanks for the bag!

[@deborahhawe4432]

That's a nice bag! It looks sturdy. Thank you 🙏

[@heatherpagefiberfreak4230]

I love the bag Maurice! I think your design is great but I feel like longer straps (or some attached D-rings so that we could connect a strap ourselves) would be a must. I know you are trying to keep costs down but I think most people would be willing to pay a little extra for the a ability to add a strap. You wouldn't even have to include the strap as most folks probably have one they could borrow from another bag or they could get one for a few bucks on Amazon. I will definitely be purchasing one of these bags when they become available. I keep my Nano in a men's shaving kit but I haven't found a way to tote my EEW6 yet so this bag would be excellent. Thanks for all that you do!!!

[@Ahoraesquees1]

Hi!! I love this bag! I am currently on 2 month long work trip and found that a Duck Feet shoe box fits my EEW 6.1 perfectly with a bobbin mounted on it. I make the whorl/bobbin section snug by stuffing the wool batt I am currently spinning. This bag will be a very well appreciated upgrade! Thank you for your work Maurice!

[@wycohibito]

Awesome! I think a bit bigger is the only thing that needs changed. I can't wait to get one.

[@carlakempert1798]

Huzzah! I've been using a friend's tote bag to hold my 6.1 but something more designed to fit it would be awesome! (Her bag is awesome and handmade, but the pockets on the inside catch on the base corners once in a while.) Can't wait!!

[@lydiakrasniewski1737]

That looks awesome! Nice and light, with enough room for everything needed. Or as a great fiber bag!

[@carolblack6119]

Very nice, I like the idea previously suggested for a shoulder strap. I purchased a bag to hold my espinner and I added a support piece/base to the bag to support the weight with the battery pack and also for protection while travelling.

[@violetofthevalley]

It seems like a cute project bag size. I tend to want to use hard cases, not to protect the wheel, but so I can stack them. The fold is a very cute size. I’m looking forward to when it comes out!

[@janetf8407]

Love the idea of a bag! Sometimes it's hard to find the perfect bag to carry the wheel, supplies, and fiber.

[@kathyjohnson9839]

Thanks for all you do, Maurice! I like

[@kimchase7708]

Love the bag and all of your products.

[@LadyAlythe]

Oh my goodness, I just got one of the EEW 6.1s last weekend and have been desperately trying to figure out the best way to transport it! I'm so excited that this may finally be an option!! Thank you!

[@EricaKallberg]

Long straps are nice but in a somewhat soft sided bag , the potential for swinging into something and damaging the contents is greater. I also agree a hard insert for the bottom would be awesome. I love the design and look forward to being able to get one!

[@Thepaintedtiger]

Very sharp looking! I'll ditto the idea of grommets, one on the top in the middle of both ends, situated so a shoulder strap could be added. Or left open and the grommets could be used to separate yarn for plying or colorwork, or securing extra do-dads. But that's also an easy hack for people to add later if they want, also.

[@beckyolencki4830]

Love the idea of a bag. I agree with the other comments about a larger and taller size for the 6.1. I think a fold over flap with closure or a zipper would be great too. I would pay more for a bag that fully closed.

[@marlysleder2256]

Ooo! An official EEW bag sounds awesome! The black and white theme looks classy, but I have a really hard time keeping white clean. Maybe make it in purple and black? Purple that matches the bobbins!

[@nblmqst1167]

Looking forward to the EEW Fold \(^-^)/

[@cammycochrane2805]

Love the bag and all of your eSpinners!

[@ChrisSalek-c6n]

Getting my espinner this Saturday. Looking forward to using it !

[@drybranchhollow90]

Absolutely love it!!!! I can take it to my moms in Massachusetts when I go up again

[@craz4mom]

Very cool! Looking forward to the fold😊

[@katedrown179]

Oooh, this bag would be fantastic!

[@lauriecuddington4884]

Love the bag! Can't wait for the kickstarter! :-)

[@deborahddenmark]

love the bag! nice design on the bag.

[@kathleenpineau832]

Hello Maurice. It would be nice to have an outside pouch (maybe on the side) to hold some fibre. Thanks, I really appriciate your work ethic and the community you have built.

[@ccannon232]

A larger size is a great idea. I rarely travel without extra bobbins, some fiber, and a small kit of spinning tools (scissors, yarn gauge, etc.).

[@janicehetrick3]

Love the bag idea, can’t wait for the fold wheel to be done with the kickstarter.

[@DanielleSchmitz-u8u]

Love this bag, especially the magnetic clasp. Would like something to be able to clip a longer strap onto so I could carry on my shoulder or cross body. And additional slip pocket either on the inside or outside would also be awesome. Something to tuck a phone into.

[@brendahutchings4232]

Exterior expandable side pockets. Delete inside zipper (not pocket) to defer the cost. The more I can haul in one trip is the way this pack mule rolls! : )

[@sandraauld803]

Looks great! I’d also love a hard case option. Would like to pick up a bag once it’s out.

[@TheodoraLetz]

I like the magnetic closure. As many have said a simple half panel on either or both short sides would allow to stash wires battery and a cellphone. No zipper needed there.

[@lizjackson1583]

The Eel 6 definitely needs room for at least 2 more bobbins. Glad a bag is in the works.

[@deblarson5408]

Love the bag! Canvas was a good choice!

[@scaethach]

Oh that's nice, I agree about the shoulder strap but it seems like a nice basic solution.

[@ruthlee2752]

Thanks. It looks useful to me. I have a new EEW6 and it would be great. No zippers are fantastic around fiber or wool. I know it’s additional but a tab to go over bag to close would give more room at the top with a magnet as well.

[@jackiemcdonald8796]

Looks great! Easy to use for traveling.

[@JayaSrikrishnan-iy5jp]

Excellent bag! I was going to say that it needs a pouch and then you immediately pointed out the pouch. The only other comment I'd have is to make the handles so the bag can be slung over the shoulder instead of just carried in the hand. It doesn't have to an adjustable strap but long enough that it can go over the arm all the way to the shoulder.

[@Craftynumbernerd]

I like it! Great for just taking it to spin group.

[@dianeturner9503]

Love the inside zipper pocket! A removable rigid plastic bottom would be very nice. How about a foldover top flap secured with a Velcro dot to keep out pet hair and dust? Thanks for all that you do ❤.

[@maralusis5434]

I agree about longer handles. My first thought was that there is a need for some way to carry fibre on a way that would not let it tangle with the spinner. An outside pocket would be ideal.

[@aratarmaiel]

Love the magnet closure! Would a stiffener in the base (poly sheet, coreflute) be a simple addition?

[@sophieraymond7027]

Bonjour Maurice, je suis française et j'ai le EEW6 j'en suis ravie, le sac de transport est une excellente idée, je crois que je me laisserai tenter par le Eew nano.2 a sa sortie! Merci pour tes belles inventions . Et ta persévérance bon courage a toi .

[@lynnbethke2042]

It looks like a good, basic carry all. If we're getting into bells and whistles, the shoulder strap, exterior pocket, and grommets are all good ideas.

[@maryjohaslem5072]

Like the magnetic clasp! Pockets on the outside on each wide side would be great to keep extra bobbins and supplies and grommets to add a strap would be nice also.