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boisdevie1



Joined: 11 Aug 2006
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Location: Lancaster
PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 15 8:25 am    Post subject: Sewing a waterproof jacket Reply with quote
    

I'm making my own breathable waterproof jacket. So far I have taken apart an old jacket to give me a template and then cut out mockup pieces from old curtains. These pieces have been temporarily fastened together with staples, pins, safety pins. The design seems OK. Are there any good resources out there to help me with design and construction tips?

Cathryn



Joined: 16 Jul 2005
Posts: 19856
Location: Ceredigion
PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 15 8:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

A proper needle for your sewing machine. It has an arrow shaped tip so doesn't tear the fabric. I might get time later to point you at some places with ideas.

earthyvirgo



Joined: 24 Aug 2007
Posts: 7972
Location: creating prints in the loft, Gerlan
PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 15 9:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Tape the seams if you want it to be really waterproof.
Rain will come in through the stitch holes otherwise, however well it's sewn.

EV

Last edited by earthyvirgo on Tue Mar 10, 15 7:50 pm; edited 1 time in total

wellington womble



Joined: 08 Nov 2004
Posts: 15051
Location: East Midlands
PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 15 9:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I've tumble dried mine following a repair to shrink the needle holes. Works on cloth nappy covers, too.

dpack



Joined: 02 Jul 2005
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Location: yes
PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 15 12:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

ironing will also help reseal stitching but glue n tape are the way that is best.

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