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Where can I find 1/8 in shock cord

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PostedFeb 18, 2007 at 12:55 pm

Where can I find 1/8 in. shock cord?

My wife and I are trying to finish up our first sewn gear project. We used the Controlled Exposure Shell Overmitts #75 pattern.

We bought the pattern and most of the material when we were on a trip in CO.

I need 80 in. of the cord. We're making two pairs of overmitts.

PostedFeb 18, 2007 at 1:12 pm

Try REI. That’s where i purchased shock-cord, velcro, side-release buckles, etc.

Here’s a link to a REI webpage with shock-cord and some other items you might require.

A different presentation of some (or all) of the accessories found in the previous link

They used to have velcro-by-the-foot (just like they sold the various diameter shock-cord), but i don’t see it listed any longer, just small velcro “patches”/squares.

Here’s some other accessories you may require at some point

Yet more accessories at REI

http://www.rei.com/online/store/Search?storeId=8000&query=*&cat=6915688&page_size=100&vcat=REI_SEARCH:C

(sorry, this last link is giving me some trouble, so i’ve just put the URL in instead of a HTML hyperlink – so, just copy it and paste it into your Browser’s address bar.)

Hope this info helps.

PostedFeb 18, 2007 at 2:08 pm

Thanks for your great link – went right to it but the item is on backorder.

But I started browsing around and see lots of stuff there.

DIY is new area for me. Fortunately my wife used to sew alot so she's helping me out and refreshing her skill. The pattern we're using is pretty tough. We've had the fabric for over a year so we were due to get 'er done

I'm still trying to learn about the fabrics, buckles, etc and where to find them. Embarassingly – I'm not 100% sure if we've put the right side of the fabric on the outside. Time for prayer : )

PostedFeb 18, 2007 at 5:02 pm

thanks – i will call owf tomorrow

i'm getting 7 ft

rei is .15/ft
owf is .16/ft

back to the mitts – i gave one of them a quick sink test and the water beaded off. does this indicate that i don't have the material inside-out?

PostedFeb 19, 2007 at 1:52 pm

If you live near sailboating water try a ships chandlry. Out our way West Marine is a good bet. They even have 3/32".

PostedFeb 27, 2007 at 9:13 am

http://www.owfinc.com is great source

i went with 3/32

"Great selection too."

They sent catalog (print off).

"Very helpful people too."
Definitely!

Now I'm going to make some stuff (if my wife has mercy on my poor sewing soul : )

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