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Anyone made their own outerwear?

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clindblomskier
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Interested in sewing up a pair of pants and/or a jacket... Have seen peter Christensen's work on IG and feeling hella inspired. I'm the type who prefers to make my own stuff vs. buy it so wondered if anyone has any experience making outerwear. I know @X_ANKILLA made some pants a couple years back
Feb 14 2021 8:36PM
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animator
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clindblomskierInterested in sewing up a pair of pants and/or a jacket... Have seen peter Christensen's work on IG and feeling hella inspired. I'm the type who prefers to make my own stuff vs. buy it so wondered if anyone has any experience making outerwear. I know @X_ANKILLA made some pants a couple years back


I’ve been talking to @patagonialuke ab this, I’m currently working on a 3L Polartec Neo jacket for myself. Hasn’t proven to be super hard other than the fact that I’ve never used a sewing machine before. I’m good now but going in I had 0 experience lmao. It’s a fun time, I’ve been drawing sketches and whatnot for a bit and decided to send it. Infinite customization and perfect fit!
Feb 14 2021 9:01PM
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clindblomskier
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animatorI’ve been talking to @patagonialuke ab this, I’m currently working on a 3L Polartec Neo jacket for myself. Hasn’t proven to be super hard other than the fact that I’ve never used a sewing machine before. I’m good now but going in I had 0 experience lmao. It’s a fun time, I’ve been drawing sketches and whatnot for a bit and decided to send it. Infinite customization and perfect fit!


Hell Yeah! I'd love to see pictures and patterns and whatever. What fabric are you using and where did you get it? That's been the hardest thing for me to figure out.
Feb 14 2021 9:12PM
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animator
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clindblomskierHell Yeah! I'd love to see pictures and patterns and whatever. What fabric are you using and where did you get it? That's been the hardest thing for me to figure out.

https://www.millyardage.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=66000



I’m using this stuff. Seems pretty nice, I’m only after a shell so I don’t need anything super crazy. I’m still working on my templates so I don’t have any pictures, but I am planning on doing a mock up out of regular cotton! I can post those when I’m done with it!
Feb 14 2021 9:15PM
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WoFlowz
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I made a belt like a capeesh belt maybe sturdier for 15$ cause I’m broke as shit. Better than paying the 38$ when they first came out
Feb 14 2021 9:26PM
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clindblomskier
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animatorhttps://www.millyardage.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=66000



I’m using this stuff. Seems pretty nice, I’m only after a shell so I don’t need anything super crazy. I’m still working on my templates so I don’t have any pictures, but I am planning on doing a mock up out of regular cotton! I can post those when I’m done with it!

Have you bought the fabric yet? Just curious because I wanna know what it’s actually like vs just a description. Do you think it would be durable enough for pants? (Also making shell pants)
Feb 14 2021 9:31PM
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animator
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clindblomskierHave you bought the fabric yet? Just curious because I wanna know what it’s actually like vs just a description. Do you think it would be durable enough for pants? (Also making shell pants)

I’ve thought ab it, if you did do pants I’d suggest a lining and also something around the inside ankles to protect the cuffs from your edges but it’d be possible. I have a pair of Arcteryx ski mountaineering pants that are very similar in terms of the material used (they have the cuff rip stop though). I do have the fabric, it seems of decent quality for sure. It is very lightweight and very thin, so I’m going to be adding a lining (athletic mesh I think is where I’m headed so far). I did run it under the sink to test the waterproofing and it worked out pretty damn well, so I guess I’ll see. I won’t likely be using it until next season, but it’s good stuff!
Feb 14 2021 9:56PM
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deathvalley69
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@MoneyMakerMike made some cool pants. I want to try making some pants over the summer but I haven't done anything yet
Feb 14 2021 10:50PM
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X_ANKILLA
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clindblomskierInterested in sewing up a pair of pants and/or a jacket... Have seen peter Christensen's work on IG and feeling hella inspired. I'm the type who prefers to make my own stuff vs. buy it so wondered if anyone has any experience making outerwear. I know @X_ANKILLA made some pants a couple years back


Shoot me a DM and I can answer any questions you have, Bc I've made 22 hand made/ modified kits. I don't ski anything retail.
Feb 14 2021 11:24PM
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MoneyMakerMike
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Definitely do it. X_ankilla is definitely more experience with the sewing than me, but you can hit me up too if you got any questions. If you are doing she’ll maybe look into nylon rip stop if you wanna do it for cheap. If it’s the outer laver make sure the rip stop is 200+ denier (basically fabric thickness). For inner layer 70 denier works fine. Pants are actually super easy and if you run into any problems most things can be solved through YouTube. If you end up doing it definitely let us know how they turn out!
Feb 14 2021 11:43PM
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clindblomskier
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MoneyMakerMikeDefinitely do it. X_ankilla is definitely more experience with the sewing than me, but you can hit me up too if you got any questions. If you are doing she’ll maybe look into nylon rip stop if you wanna do it for cheap. If it’s the outer laver make sure the rip stop is 200+ denier (basically fabric thickness). For inner layer 70 denier works fine. Pants are actually super easy and if you run into any problems most things can be solved through YouTube. If you end up doing it definitely let us know how they turn out!

https://www.seattlefabrics.com/57-3-Ply-Storm-Fit-2395-linear-yard--NOW-ON-SALE-FOR-20-OFF--NOW-1916-linear-yard_p_1120.html

this is the fabric I was thinking about using, does this look good? Seems like it’s all I need in one fabric but correct me if I’m wrong
Feb 15 2021 12:03AM
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MoneyMakerMike
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clindblomskierhttps://www.seattlefabrics.com/57-3-Ply-Storm-Fit-2395-linear-yard--NOW-ON-SALE-FOR-20-OFF--NOW-1916-linear-yard_p_1120.html

this is the fabric I was thinking about using, does this look good? Seems like it’s all I need in one fabric but correct me if I’m wrong


I think the fabric would be good based on the description. If you are just looking for a shell type pant i don't think you would go wrong there. If you can order a sample that would be good too
Feb 15 2021 12:39AM
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clindblomskier
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MoneyMakerMikeI think the fabric would be good based on the description. If you are just looking for a shell type pant i don't think you would go wrong there. If you can order a sample that would be good too


Awesome. U and ankilla have been hella helpful
Feb 15 2021 1:09AM
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MoneyMakerMike
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clindblomskierAwesome. U and ankilla have been hella helpful

Careful tho, when people find out you made your own pants you’ll be flooded with endless business inquiries lmao
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