Does anyone have a source for eco-friendly webbing? Looking for recycled polyester webbing to use on backpacks.

I am about to sew my first MYOG alpha direct gear. Reading about the sewing and general usability, the shedding of fibers comes up quite a lot. Obviously this is all microplastics which will end up in the sea if im not careful with washing it.

I know some garage makers add a washing bag to their garments for that reason, and I would like to make one for myself too. Any recommendations on what fabric to use? What will catch those small fibers best?

Has any one tried laser cutting EPX200? Are there any safety concerns?

I saw another post here asking about Xpac and someone mentioned fluorocarbons in the DWR being a concern. Since the DWR on Ecopak is CFC free, does that mean it's safe to laser cut?

I am about to venture into my life long dream of making a pair of Supplex hiking/everyday full length gusset pants. I have drafted my own pro type in cotton several times, and used some ideas from the DIAS pattern (thanks!!) and am ready to go! I ordered fabric from RSBR and Seattle Fabrics. My question is about the difference in each brand. The Seattle fabrics brand feels stiffer. I’m not sure why I expected them both to be the same. Does anyone have a preference or experience comparing the two?

Has anyone made a splash/spray jacket for kayaking/sailing? Where can I order the neoprene/latex stuff for the wrist and neck gaskets? Thankyou!

I'm trying to construct pot-shaped base for an alcohol stove that must have an inside diameter of 110mm to 112mm (no more, no less).

My imusa cup was close, but it's a hair too wide at 115mm.

Nearly any type of straight and thin walled container will suffice. Food cans, aluminum pots/mugs, etc. The height only needs to be 40mm to 50mm, but anything taller would also be fine, as I can cut it down to fit.

Any help would be appreciated!

Does anyone have experience adding a bug net to a tarp pattern like the one here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/myog/comments/edbwih/hexamid_style_tarp_silpoly_65_oz/

I'm thinking minimal with no zippers and bottom entry à la Meadow Physics "Humble Abode."

Adding doors like the actual hexamid would be great too.

The tarp construction itself seems pretty straightforward but any insights or thoughts on where/how to add netting would be appreciated.

I should preface I’m fairly new to sewing. I’m running a Sailrite LSZ. When I jump from any x-pac material into a webbing it’s 50/50 my thread bunches up in the needle. Probably something simple I’m missing. I’m using a size 16 needle and a Tex 50 thread and the tension in knots looks good and consistent when the thread doesn’t start tearing. Thanks in advance!

Was thinking of sewing this onto a pack.

Yes, they are recycled and not stolen from Uncle Sam. Ignore the one in the back that I made with someone else’s GARBAGE machine.

Title sums it up. I work with water systems and looking for quick drying pants. (and want to make my own with custom pockets for my needs)

Hi guys,

I’m looking to create some crossbody/sling bags one day for my brand to be manufactured by a 3rd party.

What i’m struggling with is the process of getting designs digitalised and to a point where manufacturers can work with it.

Is there a process to doing this, I assume you start with sketches and then after that I am completely lost.

For reference, I would want to design something similar to this: https://imgur.com/a/uTRMMuO

Would appreciate any help or guidance. Thanks

made these for my sons for a through hike they have now completed.. took a couple of trials to my pattern right but I feel its about there now.

https://preview.redd.it/k9exg1porzxc1.jpg?width=3616&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8bc56d0acb388e28e140758e4f56383df8bf1fba

I wanted to get into making my own gear- first thing to try was a field quiver for archery- I'm finding my machine won't feed with the foot down. I've tried adjusting the foot tension but nothing seemed to work so I just sewed with the foot up and eyeballed it by hand. I'm using a singer 4423, 16 needle and tex70 string.

Is it possible to recover this waterproof jacket?

As the title says, what would you do in this situation? I have a 4ish year old daypack that I use every day for work. It has some elastic pulled out and a little hole in a pocket. But I love it. I am trying to decide if I send it back to be fixed or I just do it myself, would it ruin the warranty if I fixed it? It doesn't appear to be an issue when I look at the website. Right now it's drying after a wash as I decide.

(also I just got an Osprey Renn 65, and I plan to make a pocket I can attach to the loops on the back with some sort of mesh, FOE and snaps.)