Send us a text

We made the mistakes so you don't have to... make the same ones. This episode is packed with essential tips and tricks that will save you time, frustration, and potentially even money! 

You shouldn't fear the trials because those will be your ticket to new opportunities. But there's no reason to make the same mistakes we have. That's where this episode comes in. Ten whole tips to help you skip the line to your MYOG rollercoaster. 

Our List of What NOT to Do:

• 1. Do not skip research before getting a machine. 
• 2. Do not overlook getting to know your machine.
• 3. Do not overlook fabric application. 
• 4. Do not start without ensuring you have all your materials and components. 
• 5. Do not skip prototyping. 
• 6. Do not start sewing before watching the instructional video. 
• 7. Do not neglect using the right thread and needle size for tension. 
• 8. Do not neglect working your way up the project ladder. 
• 9. Do not be afraid to seam rip. 
• 10. Do not be afraid to SEND IT. 

Watch the episode on Youtube here: 

Find Us on Social Media 🚀
@RipstopbytheRoll
www.ripstopbytheroll.com

Send us a text

A lot of amazing things happened at Trail Days this year but not everyone got to be in Damascus with us. Using the top of a cooler and a camp chair as our studio we take a live look into the booths, people, and characters that make the hiker community so infectious. 

Listen if you want to hear about: 

• The coolest gear at AT days
• The biggest booths
• Product releases 
• Stories of the event 

Watch this Episode on YouTube: Coming Thursday, June 8th 

Maker Gallery Gear:

• High Tail Designs: https://hightaildesigns.com/
• Nashville Pack: https://nashvillepack.com/
• Allmansright: https://allmansright.com/
• Learn MYOG: https://learnmyog.com/
• Walhalla Gear: https://www.walhallahammocksandoutdoors.com/
• Superior Wilderness Designs: https://www.swdbackpacks.com/
• Sam Bob Biz: https://sambob.biz/
• Under Ground Quilts: https://ugqoutdoor.com/

Gear Mentioned:

• MYOG Hats and Roll Top Dry Bags: Coming Soon
• Rab | Men's Phantom Waterproof Pull-On Jacket
• Evolved Supply Co and Enlightened Equipment collaboration with  | The Outcast Jacket, available 7/20/2023
• SALEWA® | Pedroc Merino Men's Quarter Socks
• DryFoxCo | Towel

Find Us on Social Media 🚀
@RipstopbytheRoll
www.ripstopbytheroll.com

Send us a text

If your problem is inspiration, then this podcast is the solution. Lance and Jameson sit down to chat with Creative Director from Carryology, Taylor Welden. Taylor joins the pod as one of the most decorated designers we've ever had on the show. Responsible for some of the biggest drops in the carry world and the mind behind some WILD fabric designs, this podcast will leave your gears spinning. 

Listen to this episode if you want to hear about: 

• New products coming for Carryology 
• What Taylor has in his EDC kit
• Creating design opportunities 
• Taylor's favorite fabrics and components on the market 

Show Links

• Carryology
  • https://www.carryology.com/
•  Carryology IG
  • https://www.instagram.com/carryology/
• Taylor Welden
  • https://www.instagram.com/taylorwelden/
• Japanese Samurai Denim 
  • https://www.carryology.com/projects/carry-collaborations/goruck-x-carryology-grxc2-samurai-exclusive-release/
• GiantMouse x Carryology Riv Auxikko Knife
  • https://www.carryology.com/projects/carry-collaborations/giantmouse-x-carryology-riv-auxikko/

Find Us on Social Media 🚀
@RipstopbytheRoll
www.ripstopbytheroll.com

Send us a text

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. 

Find Us on Social Media 🚀
@RipstopbytheRoll
www.ripstopbytheroll.com

Send us a text

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

Find Us on Social Media 🚀
@RipstopbytheRoll
www.ripstopbytheroll.com

Send us a text

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 

Find Us on Social Media 🚀
@RipstopbytheRoll
www.ripstopbytheroll.com

Send us a text

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

Find Us on Social Media 🚀
@RipstopbytheRoll
www.ripstopbytheroll.com

Send us a text

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

Find Us on Social Media 🚀
@RipstopbytheRoll
www.ripstopbytheroll.com

Send us a text

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 

Find Us on Social Media 🚀
@RipstopbytheRoll
www.ripstopbytheroll.com

Send us a text

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

Find Us on Social Media 🚀
@RipstopbytheRoll
www.ripstopbytheroll.com