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If you're a normal maker, then you likely feel a rollercoaster of emotions while making something. Have you ever thought about why that is? It has a lot to do with the mindset that we bring to the sewing table. I wanted to dig into the mentality of a maker. The good, the bad, the hilarious, tumultuous, infuriating, and the peaceful.

Digging into the mindset is where our guest comes in. As a Youtuber, maker, designer, tattoo artist, digital artist, bike builder, (and a lot more) Dustin Klein knows ALL about the mental swings of a project. Think of him as the Portland-inspired DIY Yoda to your Skywalker.

What you'll hear about: 

• Curating your own style
• Changing your expectations to get further 
• Modifying gear 
• Finding flow in your projects 

Watch this episode on Youtube here:

• Coming Thursday, May 11th

Youtube Channel ‘Everything’s Been Done’

• https://www.youtube.com/c/DustinKleinEBD/featured

Dustin Klein Website

• https://dustinklein.com/

Klum House

• https://klumhouse.com/

Content Warning: Expletive Language- This content may contain strong language, profanity, or vulgar expressions that some listeners may find offensive or inappropriate. 

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Many of us love the cottage industry because of the stories and people that are behind the gear. They're not faceless companies that we're buying from, they're people, families, and stories that we're buying into.

Terra Rosa Gear (Evan Howard) is a great story that we've been fortunate to know for a long time.  This story revolves around a mad scientist in his workshop doing the things he's passionate about. Evan makes gear that brings people joy, uses colors that reflect the earth's beauty, and designs that make you question what functional is (or isn't). 

Listen to hear about: 

• DIY in Australia
• How RBTR helped him grow
• Private workshops
• His crazy one-off products
• New design partnership 

TerraRosaGear.com
@terra_rosa_gear

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nswv-07Hjs

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Shoulder straps are like ***holes, everyone's got one and a lot of them stink. But life is way too short to live with uncomfortable shoulder straps.  In this episode, we're going to give you all the pros and cons when it comes to making your own shoulder straps. Whether you're making your first pack and you need simplicity or looking to fine-tune your thru-hiking rig, you will leave with a much better idea of what you want to make. 

Watch the Youtube episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIFBCiuABqM

Read the blog here: coming soon

Companies: 

• LiteAF
• Nashville Pack
• Mountainsmith Zerk 40
• Six Moon Designs
• KS Ultralight 
• Allmansright
• Mystery Ranch 
• ULA 
• Evolved Supply Co. 

Fabrics: 

• 210D Gridstop
• 210D Robic
• ¼” Spacer Mesh
• ⅛” Spacer Mesh 

Hardware: 

• UL Side Release Buckle
• Kross Buckle
• Piping Clip
• Fidlock Snap Piping Buckle
• String Z Buckle
• Bunny Clip 

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Wouldn't it be nice if there was a scoring system that gave you quantitative info on what machine might be best for you? Heath Jackson has devoted the last 6 years to creating this tool.

Like many makers, he had a dream of making a project to enable his outdoor pursuits. What started as just a tool became his infatuation. Since then he has bought and restored over 30 machines. While working with these machines Heath, kept careful notes on 7 distinctive features. With the help of friendly internet compatriots the homemade spreadsheet has become fairly extensive.

Read our Blog on Choosing an Antique Sewing Machine with the Sewing Machine Scoring System

The Scoring System 

• 1. Power - Not including industrial machines 
• 2. Strength - Punching power
• 3.  Finesse - How delicate of an item can you put through? 
• 4. Machine Tolerance - Finely tuned or thrown together?
• 5. Durability - Is it metal parts or plastic parts?
• 6. Ease - Can I find information/parts about it? 
• 7. Features - What are you trying to accomplish?

Machines MUST HAVES:

• Has to have reverse
• Round bobbin
• Must have zigzag (for maker generalist mahcine)
• Must have power/motor 
• Readily available for sale
• Avoid non-metal plastic critical parts

Top Home Machines Mentioned:

• Kenmore 1914 or1941
• Necchi BU Mira
• Pfaff 130, 1200 series, 117
• Bernina X30 Series, 530-930 for mechanical, 1130, 1230 for motherboard
• Singer 411G, Rocketeer 500 series with slant needle
• Viking 19-22 series
• Elna
• Janome 50’s - 90’s any machine especially if made by New Home

Top Industrial Machines Mentioned: 

• Bernina 217 - $1,000
• Pfaff 138
• Brother TZ1-B652
• Singer 20-U
• Pfaff 
• Juki 8700
• Consew Rb

Follow Heath on Instagram @77gearco

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In this episode, we'll dive into important factors to consider when designing for women, such as avoiding the "Shrink it and Pink it" mentality. Our guests will share their insights on this issue and how to approach designing for women in a thoughtful and inclusive way.

We'll also discuss common fit issues in women's outdoor gear, such as hip belts, and how they impact comfort and performance. Our guests will share their experiences and tips for addressing these issues and designing products that fit well and perform optimally. Material choice is also crucial when designing for women, and our guests will discuss the role it plays in ensuring a good fit and share their favorite materials for women's outdoor gear. 

Roundtable Guests

• Julianne Mahoney - @shopwildbrush
• Francesca - @madeby_francesca
• Kesniia - @functional_clothing_lab

Show Mentions

• Pattern Adventure - Customizable Patterns
  • https://www.patternadventure.com
• 0.75 oz MEMBRANE 10 Ripstop Nylon
• 1.8 oz AIRWAVE™ Hybrid Ripstop Nylon
• DIY Kits
• Reddit MYOG
• Salt Lake Sewciety
• Challenge ECOPAK™ EPX200 - for Custom Printing
• Challenge ULTRA™ 200
• pStyle
• Kula Cloth
• BIPOC Owned Gear Companies
• Women-Owned Companies & Makers

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This episode is about the gear that you make for everywhere but the backcountry. We're talking about every day carry and travel gear. Hear about the items that we recommend you make to make your life a little easier on the go. 

It's not far fetched to say that we talk most about gear for outdoor pursuits. However, that's only part of our purpose. MYOG doesn't have to be for UL nerds and hammock hangers. MYOG can be for anyone including someone who wants to optimize their work bag or make new packing cubes. 

Products Mentioned: 

• X-Pac® RX Line
• 6.5 oz Dyneema® Woven with Melange 
• 210D HDPE Gridstop 
• 1.1 oz Silpoly
• Liteskin Line 
• 1.0 oz MONOLITE®
• ECOPAK Line
• 5.0 oz DCF
• UL Venom™ Stretch Mesh
• Cordura® Line 

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What does it take to design modern gear? In this episode, we're talking with Darwin (yes, that Darwin) and Matt Evans about their collaboration on the brand new Evolved Supply Co.

We'll talk about the steps that they went through to design, test, and prototype, re-design, and re-test the products that they are bringing to the market. Including a sneak peak at the products that they haven't announced 👀 yet.

Evolved Supply Co.
https://evolvedsupplyco.com/

Product's Mentioned:
 
UL Venom™ Stretch Mesh
https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/venom-ul-stretch-mesh?variant=42453223211178

EPLX200
https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/challenge-ecopak-eplx200?variant=43872776487082

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Every so often we like to do a deep dive on a particular topic. In the past, we've meandered down the rabbit holes of tapes that you may see in the MYOG world as well as discussed seams that are crucial for any DIYer.

Working with zippers is a must for any MYOGer. However, different projects will require different zippers. And different zippers will require different techniques. In this installment of our growing "Deep Dive" series, we'll talk about all things zippers.

You'll leave this episode with a new technique to try, a new understanding of zippers, or at least just some inspiration to try and make something new.


Look at our past 'Deep Dive' Episodes Here:

Episode 49 - The Seams You Need to Know
https://ripstopbytheroll.com/pages/ep-49-the-seams-you-need-to-know

Episode 39 - Let's Talk About Tape
https://ripstopbytheroll.com/pages/ep-39-lets-talk-about-tape


Products Mentioned:

Zippers
https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/zippers

0.7 oz MONOLITE™ Ripstop Nylon Mesh
https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/0-7-oz-monolite-ripstop-nylon-mesh

Epic Water Filters
https://www.epicwaterfilters.com/

Zipper Installation Tool
https://www.adventurexpert.com/product/zipper-installation-tool/

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There's a lot to look forward to in a new year. For our podcast crew, that means plotting the projects we're most excited to work on over the next 12 months. For the first time, we'll be talking about the apparel items we're designing and the gear that's accompanying us on our 2023 adventures.

There are three sections that will instruct our 2023 MYOG picks:
1. Apparel
2. Equipment for adventures
3. Every Day Items

Stay tuned to hear us drop a hint at new products coming in 2023.

Shop our 1.2 oz MTN XL Hybrid Ripstop Nylon 6.6 here:
https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/1-2-oz-mtn-xl-hybrid-ripstop-nylon-6-6?variant=43872832815274

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In this episode, we spotlight San Francisco-Based maker, Amy Guan. Her company, MODOKOT is epitomizing what it means to build a small brand through great design, personal reflection, and familial inspiration. The quality of Amy's products are second to none, but what is even more compelling is being apart of Amy's story. She's the type of person that brings energy and a smile to every aspect of what she does. 

What to expect: 

• Why Amy left her Facebook job 
• What MODOKOT means
• Why building an honest brand really matters
• How to throw less fabric away 
• What inspires her designs 

Shop  MODOKOT
https://www.modokot.com/

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