I made the pattern from a bodice block, and learned a lot about sewing technical fabrics through the journey. The fabric is Plum Perfect Polartec NeoShell (no stretch), Primaloft gold lining, and a heat reflective graphene lining (winter gets cold here). I initially tried box baffles for the insulation, but with stitching needed only every 6" i decided to just stitch it to the lining. I designed the zipper to be easily replaceable if needed - the zipper placket is lined with bias tape to add strength and avoid stretch, and doesn't require opening the jacket body itself if I need to replace it. Pockets are lined with faux fur, and there's an inside pocket as well.

Delivery companies kept abandoning these plastic bins on my block, so I decided to use them for something. The bags are made with woven polypropylene, webbing, zippers and stabilizing reclaimed from trashed delivery bins.

Don't love anyone leaving trash on my block, let alone giant corporations.

Made from 10oz canvas for most of the body, 10oz ripstop for some accents (mostly just for textural differences). Lined it with the ripstop too, for structure and to keep stuff neat.

I originally designed and drafted this around when Dune Part 2 dropped. Took ages to get the pattern right (especially as my second jacket ever, lots of firsts on this one!), but for various life reasons I only got around to completing it recently.

So basically I built this utility product as a way to accommodate my unpredictable lifestyle.

I’ve a softshell (ski) fabric for the main jacket body, and a lightweight nylon for the collapsible rucksack.

The back panel also hides a -2 degree detachable sleeping bag. I used goose feather down for the sleeping bag, which makes it easy to compress.

The jacket’s hood also acts like an additional compartment to carry extra stuffs.

The same hood also becomes a pillow while sleeping.

The rucksack also has a thin pouch organizer which can be removed during sleeping.

All in all, the gear was functional, but looked pretty ugly and visually messy. I was testing the gear, and iterating accordingly. However, I completely stopped caring about the gear, but recently one of my friend who used the gear enquired about it.

I’m aware the gear looks amateurish and messy. But I just wanted to share with you guys for more feedback.

Couldn’t find a pencil case that fit my needs so decided to develop one and make my own. Started with canvas but the stuff I had was too thick so moved to lightweight nylon for a few prototypes and ended with EcoPak. Quite happy with the results!

Space for:

- 8 pen slots, 2 of which are a bit wider for a ruler

- 2 slots for an A6/Passport sized notebook or journal

- 2 zipper enclosed cases for the extras needed

Final version made from:

- EcoPak EXP200

- YKK Aquaguard no.5 zips

- Magnetic Fidlock buckle

- 25mm twill elastic

Development hasn’t finished there. Next up and a retry with proper waxed canvas but not the 18oz stuff I currently have!

Photo’s show a few iterations to get to the current ‘final’ model.

Newer to sewing. Loving this work so far!

Waxed canvas, 1000d, #10 brass zippers, seat belt, 20x11x11.

Thanks for all the inspiration!

I posted the other week when they were just shorts. Heres the final pant 🙌 water resistance came in handy with the waterfall spray haha.

Also I added the crotch gusset as y’all suggested and so much better!

There’s contouring knee darts and a cinch at the hem since they’re bigger volume. Also a close up of the custom tag I sewed 🤗

Dad gave me old climbing rope so I decided to make a belt. I really enjoyed doing this and it helped me learn how to use a sewing machine which will be especially helpful next year in college as I’m going into textiles. I’m gonna practice some more and then start trying to sell these locally to help save money. Does anybody know where I can get old rope?