DIY Jacket?

[hjcruger]

Hi, all. I've recently developed an addiction to making gear. I've always liked making things (I've worked jobs that had me doing carpentry, masonry, landscaping, etc.), and I began sewing at the end of this summer to try a different means of creating useful items. I've taken on a bunch of small projects, as well as a backpacking quilt and a 9'x9' tarp. I'd like to try making my own apparel for backpack hunting, but I'm a bit intimidated. Has anyone here sewed up an insulated jacket? How difficult was it? Time is not a problem for me. I've always said if you're doing something you love, you can't value your time. I also like to sit down in front of a sewing machine for 4-8 hours and go to work. Any input is greatly appreciated.

 

[WoodBow]

I have not made any clothing yet but have looked into it some. This seemed like a good place to start.

The Green Pepper, Inc. | Patterns for Outdoor Clothing & Gear

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[hjcruger]

Hi, all. I've recently developed an addiction to making gear. I've always liked making things (I've worked jobs that had me doing carpentry, masonry, landscaping, etc.), and I began sewing at the end of this summer to try a different means of creating useful items. I've taken on a bunch of small projects, as well as a backpacking quilt and a 9'x9' tarp. I'd like to try making my own apparel for backpack hunting, but I'm a bit intimidated. Has anyone here sewed up an insulated jacket? How difficult was it? Time is not a problem for me. I've always said if you're doing something you love, you can't value your time. I also like to sit down in front of a sewing machine for 4-8 hours and go to work. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Awesome link. Thank you for that. Just ordered patterns for a rain jacket and pants set, as well as a quarter zip insulated hoodie.

 

[Tim M]

I made a raglan sleeve Apex insulation zip up puffy last winter after I finished making my new sleeping bag. It was a learning experience but was not that difficult at all to create the pattern and execute it.

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[ROJO23]

my mother in law made me the Fairbanks jacket from green pepper. I used 3.6 apex insulation and ripstop nylon. she is very talented with sewing, and she said the ripstop was a pain to sew. it turned out perfect, and it is extremely warm. she said the sleeves were a pain.

I had some material left over, and I made a pull over vest with the same design as the Fairbanks. I used 1.6 ripstop, and the material is very slippery. a walking foot helped a lot with the feed rate. Before the walking foot the bottom material was pulling through the machine faster than the top.

 

[WoodBow]

my mother in law made me the Fairbanks jacket from green pepper. I used 3.6 apex insulation and ripstop nylon. she is very talented with sewing, and she said the ripstop was a pain to sew. it turned out perfect, and it is extremely warm. she said the sleeves were a pain.

I had some material left over, and I made a pull over vest with the same design as the Fairbanks. I used 1.6 ripstop, and the material is very slippery. a walking foot helped a lot with the feed rate. Before the walking foot the bottom material was pulling through the machine faster than the top.

Sounds like silnylon. That stuff is the devil. I much prefer to work with PU coated nylon.

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[5shot]

You can also buy eVent fabric, which would be easier to work with.

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[5shot]

I made a raglan sleeve Apex insulation zip up puffy last winter after I finished making my new sleeping bag. It was a learning experience but was not that difficult at all to create the pattern and execute it.

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Did you base it off another design or just decided what you wanted and made your own pattern?

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[Tim M]

Did you base it off another design or just decided what you wanted and made your own pattern?

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After running several different jackets over the years I just decided I wanted to try and make my own with heavier insulation. Basically I just worked up my own pattern based ok n a simple raglan sleeve. I will try to post a couple of pictures for you tonight after I get back from work.

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[5shot]

Thanks

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[Joseph08]

A really good start. Best of luck!

 

[valtteri]

I would also be interested in seeing photos of the jackets you’ve made. Especially the Green Pepper Fairbanks. Been thinking of trying to make one too.