Im gonna give my first attempts at bag making this week after I receive a new shipment of leather. I have been reading a ton of stuff online and books trying to wrap my head around the subject and getting this right but Im still a bit confused on properly constructing gussets.
Is there any resource online that you think most clearly shows the construction of a tote type bag or any other style. I want to hopefully walk into this project with some level of confidence.
The art of making cases by al stohlman shows the use of a french edger when connecting seams but other tutorials I find don't seem to mention this. Im also a bit confused who the holes are lined up from each section since they are punched separately from one another.
Most of the gusset designs I have seen in books are 2 and 3 piece style but I see a lot of bags constructed like this online.
http://www.teranishibrand.com/products/day-tripper
It appears that besides the handles the main body is just 2 large pieces folded in on each other and sewn on the inside. Is this as easy as it looks and is there any other prep that needs to go into the construction of this style of bag besides maybe skiving the 2 ends that meet if using thick leather. Im thinking this might be the best style to try first or does anyone recommend a style of bag that they think is best for someone new to this area of leather work.
I have that book! Its probably my favorite leather working resource so far but that section is limited to one page.
I get the general idea of what she is saying but its hard to put into use. Any other resource you can think of that goes more in depth on the topic?
I mean the three piece look at the briefcase example in the back. The U shaped gusset look at the large shoulder bag. The thing with the U shaped gusset is making a mold to get the tab of the gusset to sit at 90*. It's a lot of work but doing it right is sometimes like that. I'm not sure how much more in depth is going to help you. She basically tells you exactly what to do. The doing it part is just difficult.
Was the leather you order french calf? Id love to see the finished product with french leather.
3/4 may be too thin and it looks like that bag was made of 4/5 or 5/6.
The shape of the pattern would look like a cross, although not symmetrical
If you start from a small toiletry bag (pretty simple) you would get a better understanding when you get to something at a larger scale.
Also making the bag from fabric will also ensure that the bag will come out nicely.
The gusseted pillow bag is a clever twist on the timeless pillow bag design. Like its standard counterpart, the gusseted pillow bag is cost-effective, easy to manufacture, and can be produced at incredibly fast speeds.
While it maintains the lay-flat structure of the pillow bag, the addition of two side gussets gives the gusseted pillow bag an extra dimension. This enhancement allows for high-speed production, efficient packaging in cartons, and consistent results, making it a popular choice among Rovema VFFS machine users.
Gusseted pillow bags are similar to standard pillow bags but with the addition of two side gussets, providing an extra dimension. These bags are sealed at the top and bottom, with a vertical fin or lap seal at the back. They are known for their simplicity, efficiency, and ability to reliably handle a wide range of flexible film materials.
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As the original style of vertical bag, the pillow bag has stood the test of time for good reason. Its close relative, the gusseted pillow bag, shares many of the same advantages.
The gusseted pillow bag is highly predictable, consistent, and economical to make. Because of the gussets on the package, it allows for the use of a larger forming tube than a standard pillow bag. That often equates to higher speeds and cleaner charges from the filling component. Running this style of bag on your VFFS machine makes it easy to achieve very high production speeds.
Beyond allowing for speed and efficiency, there are several customizable features that can be included on a gusseted pillow bag to meet your product’s needs. It can feature different hole punch styles for merchandising, as well as include easy-open and reclosable features like a zipper and perforation line.
Because of its simplicity and dependability, the gusseted pillow bag is a strong bag style choice for many products across different industries.
When deciding on which bag style to use for your Rovema VFFS bagger, there are other factors to consider. A few questions you might want to ask yourself if you are considering a gusseted pillow bag are:
- Do I need a pouch with stand up ability? If so, you should explore other options like the RoPack, Stabilo, or Block Bottom Bag, as gusseted pillow bags do not have this feature.
- Do I want a bag that is distinct from other styles that are often found in the market? If so, you might want to check out a different style. Given its dependability, customizability, and efficiency, there is a superabundance of the gusseted pillow bag in the market.
- How important are backside graphics on my product’s pouch? Due to the longitudinal seal, the gusseted pillow bag may obscure any graphics on the backside. While an offset vertical seal is available as an alternative, it cannot be placed directly in the corner, making it not a true offset. However, if this is a crucial factor for you, there are several other options, such as the block bottom bag, which offers a true offset vertical seal.
We want to support you in making the best decision for your products, operations, and customers. These are just a few of the questions we’d encourage you to consider, and we’re happy to provide more individualized thoughts for a specific project if you'd like to reach out to us here.
The gusseted pillow bag’s simplicity in design allows for predictability, efficiency, and dependability. For these reasons, we see it used in VFFS machines across many different industries and for many different products. In our experience, some of these include:
The gusseted pillow bag is also an excellent solution for bulk packaging solutions, as the gussets allow for neater palletizing and a larger package volume.
This last year has been a turbulent one, to say the least. More so than ever, shoppers have been incredibly careful about saving money. This, coupled with the fact that many ingredient and other input prices have increased and manufacturers are putting more and more pressure on manufacturers, has squeezed manufacturers’ margins.
Bag styles like the gusseted pillow bag are a great choice for our customers that are feeling these pressures. The gusseted pillow bag can be produced simply, efficiently, and at high production speeds, making it a strong choice for many within current contexts.
You may also find this post helpful about reducing your overall material usage in your VFFS packaging operation.
This Brown Bag Blog series is here to serve as a resource for you because we want to ensure you’ve made the bag style choice for your VFFS machine that is best for your individual needs. Whether you think that’s a gusseted pillow bag, a block bottom bag, or one of the many other bag style options available to you, we are here to support you throughout your decision-making process.
Because it is simple and economical to make, consistent and predictable, and can easily achieve very high production speeds, many choose the gusseted pillow bag for their Rovema VFFS machine. If you are interested in learning more about running gusseted pillow bags on your Rovema VFFS bagger, or in investing in a Rovema VFFS machine with capabilities of producing these types of bags, please reach out to us here.
Note that if you are a current customer running a BVC Flex machine and are considering switching to a gusseted pillow bag from any other package style, you can use your current machinery to test this in your market. Contact our Life Cycle Services department about tool-less changeover training and what else you need to consider, according to your specific solution.
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