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Old 06-23-2011, 10:48 AM
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BettyGee
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Originally Posted by thrums
Originally Posted by BettyGee
Originally Posted by Janice Thompson
I make a saddlebag type for a walker. Pockets on both sides. Velcro in the neck to keep from sipping off. I also make a rectangle one that is about 12" x 15" and that one I use ties made out of twill tape.
Outstanding. I started to do a saddlebag type but was concerned about the problem of it slipping if you didn't have the same amount of weight in both sides. Sounds like you solved that problem. Using twill tape as the ties is a great idea. My DH, who is as big a pack rat as I am, had the shoe laces tucked away and they were the perfect choice.

Thanks for sharing your ideas. I very much appreciate your interest.
I too was thinking a heavier weight/stiffer fabric on the back but lighter on the front. I think that would make the tote more flexible for inserting objects.

I don't know how much weight would be reduced with the stiffer fabric on the back only, but for some really fragile folks, it might help.
Ah, great minds think alike. I am cutting out my fabric now and the one I have chosen for the back is very cool, but of a lighter weight. This will be the piece that has the Craft Fuse on it so it will work out fine. I wanted to keep the front as soft and flexible as possible so it doesn't impede the operation of the walker. I thought about skipping the stabilizer, but if a person wanted to put a bottle of water in one of the pockets that would pull it too much and throw it off balance. I do so appreciate all the tips as it will ultimately make, hopefully, the walker caddy supreme.
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