Eccho Report post Posted December 2, 2014 Hey folks, here I am again looking for some advice. I am planning on attaching two mystery braids as seen in the pics to the front flap of a motorcycle tool bag. They will be going on the leading edge, one on each side, and are simply there as decoration. The bag in the pic is not the one in question, but it will be a round style bag exactly like that one. I am planning on putting a pair of rivets at each end to attach it to the bag. Now, finally the question. Could I, should I , or would you advise trying to attach the body of the braid to the bag along its length. Possibly adhesive.............maybe a discreetly placed stitch or two.........I'm not sure if either would work. The bottom of the braid is slightly concave due to its nature, so I'm not sure an adhesive would hold, plus the opening and closing of the bag is going to make it have to flex. Any input, thoughts, or experience in a similar circumstance would be greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted December 2, 2014 I think I would pull them as tight as possible and then just rivet the ends. That's my 2 cents but I've never attached mystery braids onto a flat surface. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaw Report post Posted December 2, 2014 I think I would stitch it on or maybe put it on snaps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted December 2, 2014 Eccho --------------------- Never, have I attached any Mystery braiding, but I do like the idea from Papaw using snaps. If bag was ever taken off bike and not used, they would be un-obtrusive As snaps look like they were made for motorcycle leather. Just my opinion..----------------------- Wild Bill46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eccho Report post Posted December 3, 2014 Thank you to all for having a look at this and giving it your thoughts. I too looked at snaps pawpaw, I have some nice skeleton head snaps that would lend to the occasion. A hat band was what made me wonder about a well placed stitch or two. I did a little experiment without permanent attachment, and while the braids do lift from the base a little, it is not enough to warrant a lot of attention, the customer would more than likely never notice.I have lost a lot of sleep worrying about things that I thought were deal breakers, only to find the customer never, ever, saw them, or cared about them. Again, I thank all of you for your input, what a marvelous site this is. eccho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
