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Recommended Suppliers for Make Your Own Gear (MYOG) Fabrics and Hardware
A non-exhaustive list of suppliers of quality outdoor fabrics and hardware to help you get started with your MYOG Tutorials/Prickly Gorse sewing guides.
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The Ultimate Guide to Fabrics for Your DIY Outdoor Gear
Don’t get lost in the marketing hype. This guide helps you choose the right fabric for your project, from bombproof backpacks to ultralight shelters.
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Glossary of Common MYOG Sewing Terms
A quick reference guide to common sewing terms used in our patterns and tutorials, from basting stitches to topstitching. Understand the language of making your own gear.
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Zips 101
When starting out it is easy to get overwhelmed by the huge variety of zips available to you. This article will help you navigate these essential components of many projects.
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Introduction to 3D Modelling For Pattern Making
A introduction to using Blender and Sketchup for pattern making, for people with some experience using either
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Estimating Bag Volume: More than W * H * D
Why is a 30L pack never truly 30L? Learn the simple rules to estimate your bag’s real-world volume and avoid the common volume estimation mistake.
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Essential Tools and Workspace Setup for MYOG
Setting up your first MYOG workspace? Here’s a practical guide to the essential tools you’ll need, from cutters and rulers to the best ways to hold your fabric together.
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Choosing Your Sewing Machine
Learn what to look for in machines for sewing outdoor gear, from beginner domestic machines to industrial workhorses.
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Fundamentals of Bag Pattern Making
Following patterns is a great way to make your own gear, but designing your own from scratch is even better. An introduction to making your own designs come to life.
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Darts (fun 3D shapes)
A great way to add volume to your project, darts can seem intimidating at first but this article breaks down patterning your first dart into easy steps
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Sewing Smooth Curves and Tight Corners
Sewing curves and corners can be a nightmare for beginners, but with these tips you’ll master these fundamental sewing techniques.
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Edge Binding
This is a key technique to keep your raw edges from unravelling (and your entire bag falling apart), for adding elastic to make stretchy pockets, and just generally to give your bags a commercial quality professional finish
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Reinforcement Stitches
Learn about different types of reinforcement stitches like buttonholes, bar tacks, and box-x stitches to add strength and longevity to your gear-making projects.
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Seam Sealing
Learn the best ways to waterproof your sewing projects at home with these seam sealing tips
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Needles, Thread and Tension
Learn to get the correct needle and thread combo with this helpful guide, and also learn about tension and balancing your stitches to make the strongest possible seams.
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