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Making snow pants

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ckucera
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ive tried to get into sewing, made a few hats and I plan to make some cords. The goal is to make my own snow pants in time for winter, any tips or fabric recs (looking for dark brown)
Sep 12 2021 11:21PM
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keagan.karstens
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@pissnu_skis ask him dude has been sewing for years
Sep 12 2021 11:46PM
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stinky_cheese
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you could also reach out to @lizard.stuff
dude makes some pretty sick stuff
https://www.lizard-stuff.com/
Sep 13 2021 12:25AM
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tiger5167
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he made this vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aftY2fTRPJ4&t=692s&ab_channel=LizardStuff
stinky_cheeseyou could also reach out to @lizard.stuff
dude makes some pretty sick stuff
https://www.lizard-stuff.com/
Sep 13 2021 1:11AM
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ckucera
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stinky_cheeseyou could also reach out to @lizard.stuff
dude makes some pretty sick stuff
https://www.lizard-stuff.com/


yeah i watched the lzrd vid, im costly concerned about finding a good enough fabric n then going from there
Sep 13 2021 9:28AM
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pissnu_skis
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What do you want to know chief
Sep 13 2021 11:36AM
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MoneyMakerMike
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https://www.seattlefabrics.com/56-3-Ply-Ultrex-1995-linear-yard_p_106.html

this stuff is super good
Sep 13 2021 12:29PM
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pissnu_skis
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Usually I just buy ripstop nylon from whatever fabric store
Sep 13 2021 1:24PM
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ckucera
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pissnu_skisUsually I just buy ripstop nylon from whatever fabric store


I live in bumfuck Maine so I probably need to order fabric, what are those seem securers in the lzrd video, and how common is insulation/necessary
Sep 13 2021 11:27PM
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Fpredeger
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Maxreadapparel on insta makes good pants affordable also
Sep 14 2021 1:31AM
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pissnu_skis
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ckuceraI live in bumfuck Maine so I probably need to order fabric, what are those seem securers in the lzrd video, and how common is insulation/necessary


So idk what a seam securer is but insulation is good if you’re tryna make a legit pair of snowpants. Otherwise if you’re making like wind pants, a layer of nylon and then maybe a heavy cotton under layer works for me.
Sep 14 2021 9:00AM
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ckucera
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pissnu_skisSo idk what a seam securer is but insulation is good if you’re tryna make a legit pair of snowpants. Otherwise if you’re making like wind pants, a layer of nylon and then maybe a heavy cotton under layer works for me.


the like tape that lizard irons on in the pants video, took a guess at the name lol, any good brands for nylon that wou,d be pretty water resistant?
Sep 14 2021 10:59AM
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pissnu_skis
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ckucerathe like tape that lizard irons on in the pants video, took a guess at the name lol, any good brands for nylon that wou,d be pretty water resistant?


Really any brand does it for me. Maybe I just get lucky lol. sometimes I just use a sleeping bag because it’s insulated and really good quality fabric.
Sep 14 2021 11:11AM
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lizard.stuff
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ckucerathe like tape that lizard irons on in the pants video, took a guess at the name lol, any good brands for nylon that wou,d be pretty water resistant?

Yo! That is seam tape I use, it waterproofs all the seams and the little holes a sewing machine makes when it punctures the thread. The Ultrex fabric that was listed above is pretty good, I search for 3 layer waterproof breathable fabric (with a membrane, not just a coating) and then test it when I get it to make sure it is actually waterproof.
Sep 14 2021 11:26AM
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ckucera
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pissnu_skisReally any brand does it for me. Maybe I just get lucky lol. sometimes I just use a sleeping bag because it’s insulated and really good quality fabric.


alright sick, thanks for the help!
Sep 14 2021 9:57PM
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ckucera
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lizard.stuffYo! That is seam tape I use, it waterproofs all the seams and the little holes a sewing machine makes when it punctures the thread. The Ultrex fabric that was listed above is pretty good, I search for 3 layer waterproof breathable fabric (with a membrane, not just a coating) and then test it when I get it to make sure it is actually waterproof.


swag thank you!
Sep 14 2021 9:59PM
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Triscuit
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Did you ever end up making some of your own things?
Jan 2 2022 1:01AM
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ckucera
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TriscuitDid you ever end up making some of your own things?


made a few hats, then came across some issue where my bobbin thread clumped instantly and i have no clue how to deal with it
Jan 3 2022 7:40PM
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MoneyMakerMike
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ckuceramade a few hats, then came across some issue where my bobbin thread clumped instantly and i have no clue how to deal with it

Try different tension settings on scrap fabric that might fix your issue
Jan 3 2022 8:59PM
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