Synthetic fill hooded jacket pattern

Quest outfitters has #3 separating zippers. You could email them and ask what it would cost to ship to Australia. They charge exact shipping (hence why I say email them instead of just checking out what their cart system says) so you could potentially have them send it first class mail for not too much. Personally I would just go with a #5.

McCalls, Green Pepper, etc type pattern should work fine.

I get most of my zippers at cleanersupply.com. They have quite a selection of types, sizes, and colors. It looks like they do international orders though not through the website.

Tim

Danny – Welcome to the paucity of top end MYOG materials in Australia. If you don't have the materials yet it may be worth looking at the Thru-Hiker Maxima Jacket kit and add some fabric and fill for the hood – there is hood pattern on the web site on the Projects page. AYCE also has the 36" open ended zip you want.

That's great I'm on to it.

Mark I agree it's a sad situation here in Australia if you want to myog, there is precious little choice. Having to import materials pretty much removes any financial benefit, you really have to enjoy the process for it to be worthwhile. Luckily I'm really enjoying the learning curve, working with your hands to create something that also has a practical function is a very rewarding experience.

Danny