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Feb 16, 2008 at 2:56 pm #1227330
My last project is now finished: Andrus
One step further to the ultimate softshell
-pattern is mostly self-developed but based on shelby´s nallo pattern with a lot of alterations. No piece is original.
-Material is Polartec Powershield light (blue) and Polartec Powershield (grey).
-Hood adjustment with three grommets and not sewn on cord-stopper works way better than sewn on. I would really recommend that construction.
-Cuffs and Hood brim are bonded with sewfree. It works really well even on brushed softshell-backsides
-Displacing the front-pocket-zippers to the side eliminated the unaesthetic pre-belly bulge I usually had in my former projects.Some photos:
Feb 16, 2008 at 4:01 pm #1420874Your photos are not showing up on my computer.
Sounds like a great project, interested to see it…Feb 17, 2008 at 10:58 pm #1420987now they should be visible!
Feb 18, 2008 at 6:55 am #1421002The only downside is no one will ever believe you made it yourself. It looks to pro.
Feb 18, 2008 at 1:31 pm #1421046Hi Andrus
Fancy writing it up as a BPL MYOG project? Assistance with the writing is available.
Cheers
Roger
[email protected]Feb 18, 2008 at 7:45 pm #1421083"The only downside is no one will ever believe you made it yourself. It looks to pro."
That was kind of what I was thinking… when I first read the post I wondered "So, what company did he get to make a custom pattern for him"… then I thought "wow…"
Feb 18, 2008 at 8:14 pm #1421087Great design/execution! Did you ever consider a drop-tail? I find a lot of usefulness with one on my jackets.
Feb 18, 2008 at 11:37 pm #1421096"The only downside is no one will ever believe you made it yourself. It looks to pro."
Well, that´s a downside I can live with! ;-) But there´s still room for further improvements left.
"Did you ever consider a drop-tail?"
The pattern uses a slight drop-tail. Just about 1" so you can´t see it at the photos.May 25, 2008 at 8:38 pm #1434919agreed. This stuff is brilliant.
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