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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)
4 years ago
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keagan.karstens
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@pissnu_skis ask him dude has been sewing for years
4 years ago
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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/
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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/
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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
4 years ago
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pissnu_skis
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What do you want to know chief
4 years ago
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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
4 years ago
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pissnu_skis
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Usually I just buy ripstop nylon from whatever fabric store
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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
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Fpredeger
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Maxreadapparel on insta makes good pants affordable also
4 years ago
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
4 years ago
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Triscuit
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Did you ever end up making some of your own things?
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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
3 years ago
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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
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