I'm planning on making a hooped dyneema bivy (1.0 bottom & 0.51 top that'll include some 0.5 mesh). I was wondering if anyone knows the best material to use that will help me make a concept for cheap, to double check dimensions and get a pattern down? The first thing that comes to mind is tyvek?

I'm just getting into sewing/MYOG and trying to find a way to learn quick/efficiently without blowing a lot of money on mistakes (and not spending a lot of time on stuff that isn't useful).

Are their machines any good? I heard about the brand today and know practically nothing about them. I hear the good and bad about Brother, Singer, Sailrite, Juki, etc… nothing about Bernina. Any insight is welcome. Thank you.

I'm interested in sewing myself some stuff (some socks, a buff, maybe a hat, maybe some gloves?, maybe more if those go well) out of octa, I was wondering if anyone has experience with the unbrushed variants they have on their online store(68, 97, and 220gsm)? I can't find any info everywhere since it seems like pretty much all of the retail products released so far use the brushed 85 or 140gsm stuff

So made my first Chonky sling and went great so far. Feeling kind of silly though, want to make the strap 1 but can’t find the pattern piece for the 3d spacer mesh. What am I missing? Is this piece just the Strap 1 piece connected and traced from there? Ps really appreciate the Learn MYOG website and patterns, and this community.

My dog ate through his airplane bag :(

I considered:

1. replacing the whole mesh panel and zipper (I couldn't find a source of the mesh material, and i'm not even sure what it is. It's flexible and feels slightly rubbery.)
2. somehow patching up the torn parts (tenacious tape?). I did this temporarily with duct tape on the flight back, but at some point the zipper zipped off track (so if i were to do this, I'd just block the zipper track at the broken part). Would tenacious tape have enough material to stick to?

The finished product doesn't have to be bomb proof; he really loves being in the bag, so I think it was just a one-off event. But it needs to be strong enough to withstand being carried bumped around with a wiggly 6kg pup inside.

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Hey everyone!

I'm looking for a source for small aluminum G hooks, specifically 10mm and 8mm tensioning g hooks. I cant seem to find them anywhere, does anyone have a source?

Thanks!

I made a custom rain jacket for a friend’s daughter.

So my school has a baritone saxophone that we call “homeless”. Homeless is a donation from another school and no one knows where it’s case is. I am good at crafting things, so I figured to start designing a case. My plan is to make it a hard shell out of denim that I pour epoxy on once I set up a frame. I am then going to line it with tyvek, and then start layering foam. I think I could just spray glue the foam together, I’m thinking of using something like kingspan foam board insulation. Running off of a budget, the only thing that concerns me is the foam. I looked a bit online, and every option seems to be about the same. I plan on using 4’x8’ so I can cut it in half. Any help or recommendations are greatly appreciated!

Looking to add a hood to my patagonia self guided hike shirt. Same as the triple crown button downs (I'm in aus so can't get one of them). What material are sun hoodies usually made of/what should I use for a hood?

TIA

Tldr; Where do you recommend buying lycra pocket mesh, and what kind do you like, why?

Just as the title implies, I am seeking a good heavy-ish duty lycra to use for my backpack shoulder strap pockets, similar to the Palante style. I am messing with venom UL eco stretch right now, but it isn't as stretchy or as cheap as I would like it to be for this specific use.

Ey Everyone, I know this is probably a long shot, but does anyone know where I could pick up some Goretex Pro fabric?

A while ago I made a skiing onesie using some material from AliExpress. The setup was actually really solid, but the fabric has worn out, and a friend destroyed it last season.

Anyone have any ideas on how to get some goretex? Or a similarly quality fabric? I'm in the pnw, so high waterproofness is key!!

I know this isn't necessarily an outdoor gear item, but I want to make some slippers as similar to these as possible: https://kyrgies.com/products/mens-tengries?variant=39523299098702&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&cmp_id=20112959405&adg_id=&kwd=&device=c&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvKi4BhABEiwAH2gcw4njCVyY3BwvNxzUXX8fYHnQ25INMVe5oQqZr_k0vpwvhQ6npgQmehoCAFQQAvD_BwE

I bought raw wool that I washed, am carding, and plan on wet felting into sheets which I can cut and sew for these. However, I am having trouble finding a suitable pattern. There is a lot of info for felted slippers which are not sewn, but those look a little difficult for my first time messing around with felting.

If anybody knows of a pattern, good place to look for a pattern, or any other relevant piece of advice, I'm all ears!

I’m trying to make a garment bag from a pattern by Green Pepper and it’s kind of a pain in the ass in the limited space I have to work in. Would love to just have all of the pieces cut for me. Was thinking of paying to have RBTR laser cut what I need.

Are there other services like theirs out there I should look into?

Hi! I want to make a molle system like the one in the picture but i want to be able to laser cut the material.

I am looking for alternative materials to hypalon and HANK. the material needs to be lasercuttable and not release super toxic gases.

hello, ive been askin here about company and was recommended this website https://wunderlabel.com/en-eu/personalised-labels/

and I would like to order something that I wont have to fold or edge stitch like this https://knmdesigns.base.shop/items/71250226

what kind of technique or fabric is it? or what shuld I order on that website, thanks!

Hi all,

Making my first flat tarp soon (wish me luck) out of 20d 1.1oz Sil-poly.

I'm in Australia and we don't have a heap of thread choice. I have some Mara 70 in black but am wondering if anyone is using Mara 100 (sew-all) on their tarps? Would like to colour match thread if I can.

I feel like it would be plenty strong and work nicely with a 80/12 needle but just wondering others thoughts.

Thanks heaps

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All the pics!!!

First off, I am ridiculously proud of this bag even though there are some things I will probably change on the next one. I learned a ton of new skills and I really feel like I am now leaps ahead of where I was when I was following someone else's design. This is also by far the most complex build I've tackled to date.

Specs:

• Main body fabric - x-pac VX21
• Bottom - VX41
• Pockets - x-pack VX15
• Straps - Robic/spacer mesh
• Hardware - Fidlock v-buckle, magic button buckle and line-loc buckles

Sources: Primarily from Ripstop By the Roll, with some supplementation from Rockywoods

As a Nordic Ski coach I have a crap ton of gear that I take with me to practices and races. I have to bring multiple changes of clothes, hats, gloves, boots and ski waxing tools. Usually I use a combination of a smaller backpack and a few totes to get everything where it needs to go. I've tried backpacking bags before, but it just turns into a black hole and I can never find what I want. My goal was to make a bag that had enough space to hold everything, quick access stuff pockets, and a zip closure so that I can almost use it like a duffel bag. I wanted the stuff pockets to be fairly weather proof, so I decided to use cinch top pleated pockets rather than venom stretch.

The hardest part of making this bag was the "L-zip" zipper opening. Specifically designing and sewing the little corner piece of fabric onto the zipper. Getting everything to line up was very tricky, especially the radius.

Things I'd change:

• I dislike the upper zipper pocket. It screws with the compression string and it might not be that useful
• The bottom panel could be shorter to make the bottom straps more functional
• The strip magnets in the fold closure are not strong enough to attract through the fabric. I would use rare earth magnets next time.
• The compression strap attachment points could be paracord rather than webbing.

I need ideas. I’m like dying to find someone who makes MYOG sewing vlogs

Here’s my last ditch effort, does anyone know exactly what the "durable 4-way stretch nylon" Marsupial Gear uses in their products? I'm planning an MYOG attachment, but I have OCD and would like the materials to match. I I’ve already reached out to them via email but haven’t heard back, so I guess they’re keeping that info to themselves. Any insights would be appreciated!

Looks like something like a soft shell?

https://thinkecofabrics.com/products/deltapeak®-freemo-e5ch03

I was thinking of getting two or three yards to make a quarter-zip pullover with the LearnMYOG Alpha Raglan Hoodie pattern for the fall/winter.

It would be really great if the OP would include a short material list of fabric weights, types of mesh used etc for us beginners. Would also save from the OP having to answer questions the same questions later on. Right now, at a glance I can’t tell the difference between a 1.6 oz rip stop and a much heavier nylon fabric.

This could be done right after the TPS report is finalized.