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Quality polar fleece in Canada?
Hello! I'm trying to find a nice quality of polar fleece fabric for making Patagonia style zip fleeces.
I had some vintage/second hand fleece that has a great texture I thrifted but need about a half meter more for the body of the sweater. I ordered anti-pill brushed fleece from fabric land 280 gsm. I washed it and it just feels yucky and cheap and more plasticy than my second hand material.
Any suggestions on where to find a nicer quality fleece fabric in Canada? Or what to look for other than the gsm for a nicer texture?
Thanks!
17:44 UTC
Ultragrid Backpack pattern
Another pack made to test out new version of this pattern.
Approx. 20-30L Main compartment weighing at 13.6 without the waistbelt:
- Challenge Ultragrid
- Challenge Ultra Stretch
This one is for also sale at the geartrade section: https://www.reddit.com/r/GearTrade/comments/1h4zpt6/wts_myog_ultragrid_pack_2530l_136oz/
17:01 UTC
Homemade Waxed Canvas Pants DIY | $6.99 Thrift Flip
00:48 UTC
Adhering Goretex / Waterproof Nylon to natural fibres (cotton)
Hey again legends, does anyone know how to adhere Goretex (or any non-fraying coated nylon) to a natural fibre like cotton canvas or cotton linen without stitching, like in this picture? I asked the dude at one of my local fabric shops and he said to use UV adhesive.. which seems like maybe a more industrial process. I know there are products like Aquaseal and Seam Grip, though these seem to be more for repairing rips and/or sealing seams rather than fusing fabrics together, and most seam tape seems to be only one-sided. Worse comes to worse I can just topstitch the pocket on, but I really like the no-seam look. Thanks in advance!
22:55 UTC
Tips for combining 1000D Cordura and XPac
Hi r/MYOG,
I'm a beginner sewer keen on learning how to make my own gear. I have an idea for closed cell foam seat that I can sandwich inside of climbing pads so that I have a place to sit when out at the crag. I want to make the bottom out of 1000D Cordura as its durable on rock surfaces and the top out of XPac because its light, durable, and I think would look kind of cool! (Let me know if that's a bad idea)
Is there anything I have to know when sewing Cordura to XPac?
Are there preferred machine settings, needles, or thread that would help this go off without a hitch?
What am I missing if anything?
For context I own a heavy duty singer machine.
22:00 UTC
Testing cordage tensioners, and best practices for use!
Hey Folks! I'm currently making some ultralight crampons, and I recently did some load testing on LU10 cordage tensioners, ( https://us.apparel-x.com/item.php?itemid=1086194 ) because they've been the best cordage tensioners I can find for actually getting a decent amount of tension, besides cam buckles, which are heavy. I thought I'd share! Check out my blog post here:
https://geckogear.co/blogs/news/engineering-insights-gecko-crampon-tensioner-testing
Key takeaways about using cordage tensioners in general:
-using cordage/webbing at the upper limit of a cordage tensioners rated diameter is almost always preferable, for LU10, 3mm cord works best. This is doubly true for webbing tensioners - you can't put 10mm webbing in a 15mm tensioning G-hook and expect it to work well.
-Active cordage tensioning systems such as the LU10, or cam buckles are easier to generate higher tension in vs passive, like a pair of D rings. Depends on what you need in your project
-Lubricity + smoothness matters a lot! Dyneema is much much more likely to slip than nylon, and rougher surface texture of the fiber are much more likely to hold, this can be good or bad depending on your needs. It just takes experimentation. This also goes for the surface of the tensioner, polished stainless D rings slip much easier than an LU10!
Engineering wise, the blog post goes into detail about specific data on LU10 cordage tensioners, and why they're a good choice for your next project, and how you can use a second tensioner to generate mechanical advantage.
If you're curious about how I'm making my own ultralight crampons check out the website here.
21:50 UTC
Riccar 906e for getting started?
Hey, I’m super new to all this. I bought a book years ago about sewing your own gear, and it suggests buying an older machine with an all-metal feed. This machine is on sale locally for $50 and it feels pretty solid to me. Google says that it has an all-metal feed. It appears to have a 1A motor. Any ideas if this would make a good beginner’s machine? I’d love to make backpacks and small bags out of Cordura, possibly small organizers out of leather. Thanks!
20:49 UTC
Modifying my Gregory?
Hey! Major backpack aficionado here, have made several posts in lots of backpack subs on the topic.
I finally got what is the closest I can find to my dream bag - a Greg Kiro 22. I like the materials and everything except if it had one more interior pocket for sorting stuff I think that would be the cherry.
TNF Borealis has three major compartments and the smallest outside one has like pen holders and zippered pockets and sleeves for phone n tablets. I would like just simple separation, like a mesh zippered pocket inside of another - like a pencil case.
The Greg bag has a laptop sleeve and a major compartment. Outside it has a smaller one that I use for sunglasses, and inside a similar one but just those two make up the two options for sorting things.
My question is how would I add, with the nice materials and zippers and stuff - an organization pocket to the inside of the main compartment like the borealis? Pic related.
My first post here, I hope I’m in the right place!
19:26 UTC
Looking for these Sew In usb ports
Doing a custom diaper bag type pack for a family friend, and I’ve been looking for these ports for a hot minute. I’ve tried Amazon, eBay, AliExpress/alibaba. Not sure if I’m just not using the right terminology. I’ve been searching for “sew in usb ports” “covered bag cable passthrough” “plug in bag ports” and haven’t found a single result.
17:21 UTC
Fleece hats
I’m making another batch of fleece hats for local community assistance organizations:
17:19 UTC
r/MYOG Monthly Discussion and Swap
Post your questions, reviews of fabrics, design plans, and projects that you don't feel warrant their own post!
Did you buy too much silnylon? Have a roll of grosgrain, extra zipper pulls, or a bag of insulation sitting around that you want to get rid off? Post it below and help someone else put it to use!
08:00 UTC
Fanny pack - people who can sew are amazing
I thought I'd share, I finally attempted to make something, a small fanny pack. It took me all day, maybe 7 hours total, and it looks like shit. But I'm pretty proud of it regardless!
Having said that, some of you are incredibly skilled. I had no idea how hard sewing was! Great job, all of you who make your own things!
02:17 UTC
Learnmyog raglan alpha (test)
I've wanted to make a fleece goody and I finally took the plunge. I took advantage of JoAnn fabrics sale on fleece and made a test hoody out of their "plush anti pill fleece".
Making this was soooooo much easier than any backpack Ive ever made. Now I'm ready to use better fabric!
00:55 UTC
Made my own merino wool baselayer set for hiking and skiing!
I have been dreaming of sewing my own technical baselayer set for years in some nice merino wool fabric I have been saving up. The vision finally came to life using my Road Trip Pattern Co - Basecamp Set pattern. Can't wait to take these on the ski slopes! I have already worn them hiking and they dry so fast while keeping me warm and comfortable. The armhole gussets make a big difference in mobility vs. regular t-shirts. Here are the deets:
- Crew neck top with armhole gussets: made in a VERY stretchy slinky tencel/merino/spandex rib knit, 200 gsm
- Leggings: Polartec Power Wool midweight fleece, 230 gsm, 4 way stretch
Fit notes: I am 5'4" and currently measure 40/33/41"
- Size Medium top since it was so stretchy, even though I measure a Large. This fabric a nice content blend and very soft but it is way too unruly to enjoy sewing something complicated. Would prefer using a single jersey knit next time.
- Size Large legging, fits perfect and this fabric is super warm and thick! I love the 4-way stretch which works great for this use. Going to try a wool/3% spandex jersey next for a lightweight version.
Overall I wish there were more merino wool fabric options, especially with spandex, on the market for home sewists. I even work in the fashion industry and am so surprised by the limited selection in this category! Anyway, happy to help answer questions about sizing or fabric!
20:48 UTC
Dying Polartec Alpha 60?
Hey everyone. Longtime lurker, first time poster here. I was wondering if anyone has experience dying Polartec. I bought some fabric I'm hoping to dye for variation. Thanks!
20:24 UTC
PU Coated Ripstop Rain Jacket
Howdy,
I’m thinking about copying my Patagonia Houdini but with PU Coated 1.9oz ripstop nylon to give it some actual weather resistance in the rain. I won’t seam tape, and understand this won’t be an impenetrable shell.
Any advice? Think this will be far too swampy? Has anyone done anything similar?
18:11 UTC
Adding pit zips to a jacket?
I have a goretex north face shell jacket that has no insulation. I want to add pit zips to it because I often overheat wearing it. Can I do this without ruining the material? Also where would I get the materials and how would I go about doing it?
18:10 UTC
Tell me you are a beginner sewer….
Tell me you are a beginner sewer without telling me. I’ll go first
17:36 UTC
Side Release Buckle compatability
About to get a Haley MicroRig that I want to use as a placard on my PC which uses ITW Nexus buckles. Do you know if I can use 2M buckles as counterpart on the carrier?
16:53 UTC
OnShape now has native flattening features
16:43 UTC