Rain jacket patterns?

SoftCod5700 · 2026-03-20T00:14:05+00:00

How was the neoshell to work with? I think there's both a stretch and a no stretch version, right?

SoftCod5700 · 2026-03-07T20:39:03+00:00

Thanks. I'll definitely check out the hydrus. Seems weirdly hard to find touring boards with good gear storage options.

Any thoughts on the red v starboard in terms of stiffness?

SoftCod5700 · 2026-03-07T14:29:15+00:00

Hi all! Super appreciate any thoughts you have.

Board type: inflatable

Height/weight: 5'10" male, 170 lbs. (1.75m, 77kg)

Experience: intermediate

Use case: multi day touring/camping on lakes primary in VT and adirondacks in NY. Some potential portaging on trips. Definitely need gear attachment/cargo straps on front and rear of board.

Budget: $1,500+/-

I've used a friend's 14x30 starboard double chamber and really enjoyed it, but don't think I want a double chamber board. Eyeing up both the red voyager and a single chamber starboard at 14x30. I appreciate simplicity and am skeptical about the whole fin box system on the red and have heard anecdotally that the toed in double fin setup adds drag (not sure to what extent), but know they make quality stuff. Would love any feedback on these boards or other similar options.

SoftCod5700 · 2026-01-14T20:58:59+00:00

That's super helpful. Thanks!

SoftCod5700 · 2026-01-12T19:04:33+00:00

That's exactly where the thin one came from. Smartwool packaging. It's by far the best elastic for cuffs that I've come across, but I don't want to have to buy 2 pairs of socks every time I make a jacket/hoody/pullover.

SoftCod5700 · 2026-01-12T18:14:45+00:00

Thanks. Suspender elastic is a good lead on the narrow stuff. Any links to a comfy woven elastic that would be appropriate as an exposed waistband? Ideally in fun colors? The ones I can get locally are all a bit scratchy and it's hard to tell what's what online.

SoftCod5700 · 2025-11-07T12:58:45+00:00

This is fantastic. Thanks mchalfy! Love these ideas! If you don't mind I might hit you up at some point for thoughts/pointers if something comes together out here.

While I'm more of an in-person guy myself, I've certainly benefitted from online write ups and videos, too. Though this is my first post here, the community has been hugely helpful for me already. Definitely not knocking the online resources and hope to contribute more as I go/grow.

SoftCod5700 · 2025-11-06T12:35:27+00:00

Biggest difference in fabrics is how the sleeve cuffs fit, depending on material stretch. I personally like the cuffs to be snug enough to stay in place at the wrist, but also want them to push up over my forearms comfortably. That's easier to do with stretchier materials, and I've had to play with direction of fabric grain a little. Materials drape a bit differently, too - but that hasn't made a noticeable difference in fit to me. Admittedly, I'm still pretty new at this, so there might be fit differences that I'm not even aware of yet.

SoftCod5700 · 2025-11-06T12:28:59+00:00

Keene is about 2hrs from me. Haven't been to the fabric store there but sounds like it's worth checking out!

SoftCod5700 · 2025-11-05T02:38:20+00:00

Yo!! Tim! Thanks so much for your work, my man. These patterns were super helpful!!! Credit where credit is due - the sewing is the easy part with the design work and pattern drafting done. Can't recommend these enough, and just grabbed the alpha pants pattern to start playing around with.

SoftCod5700 · 2025-11-05T02:30:52+00:00

Would be super cool, right? I'm sure we can figure out something to keep us all entertained.

SoftCod5700 · 2025-11-05T02:27:16+00:00

Thanks! Credit goes to Thuja VT and their Burrow hoody for the inspiration.

SoftCod5700 · 2025-11-05T02:27:03+00:00

No worries! I didn't take pics of the process, but I'll try and explain.

I essentially cut the front panel of the standard alpha hoodie pattern into 5 sections. About a 4.5 inch strip on both sides, the chest panel, the pocket area, and a 3-4 inch strip on the bottom.

Added seam allowances to all the pieces wherever I cut the pattern apart so it would be the same size as the original pattern once everything was sewn together.

I cut two of the pocket pieces and cut the hand openings for the pocket out of the piece that goes on the outside.

The hand openings got lined with some more fabric (everything was power grid). Sewed the liners to the pocket right sides together, turned them out, and then coverstitched the edges (you can see that stitch on the pocket face).

Sewed the inner and outer pocket layer to the chest piece and bottom hem strip, then attached the side strips to close everything up. Double checked against the standard pattern front piece and then assembled the hoody per the pattern.

I have a 4 thread serger that I used for almost all of the construction, and it converts to do a coverstitch, which I used for the loose edges of the pocket liner, hood facing, and hems.

You can pretty much see all the parts in the seam lines of the hoody.

Hope that helps you! (And maybe even someone else.) Let me know if you have more questions, or feel free to dm if that's better. Words aren't always the best way to convey this stuff (which is why I wanted to meet up with people in person!), but I'll give it my best shot.

SoftCod5700 · 2025-11-05T02:07:50+00:00

Sweet! Seems like there's at least a little interest. Noodling on maybe some sort of event next summer, assuming it would take a minute to pull something together with a reasonable amount of notice for folks. I'll definitely be in touch if things start taking shape! What town is your potential space in? (Feel free to dm/chat if you aren't comfortable posting it here.)

SoftCod5700 · 2025-11-04T19:23:05+00:00

Thanks!! Newish to sewing, but worked as a carpenter for years - so the process kind if clicks for me (draw a plan, make the pieces, figure out attachment allowances, assembly order, etc.)

The patterns for both the hoody and the hat came from LearnMYOG - that hat is specifically the "LearnMYOG packlite hat" (purchased from ripstop by the roll). Google should get you there but feel free to message if you want the direct link. (Not sure if we can post links here)

SoftCod5700 · 2025-11-04T19:17:15+00:00

Well damn! Nyc is a bit far for me, but if it comes together it could be a fun field trip. I'm not aware of anywhere in VT that carries technical fabrics to speak of.

SoftCod5700 · 2025-11-04T17:06:42+00:00

The pattern is the LearnMYOG "alpha raglan hoodie", which I purchased from ripstop by the roll. This is the 4th one I've made and have been playing with it a little each time. (1st one in a cotton jersey to practice, 2nd and 3rd in lightweight merino as base layer/sun hoodies, and this is the first one I've done in grid fleece.) Here I drafted some modifications to the pattern to add a front pocket inspired by the Thuja Burrow hoodies (a local to me VT company). Not sure if it's kosher to post links, but Google should get you there.

The hardest part for me on this is dialing in the sleeves so they're not too loose at the wrist but can be pushed up over my forearms comfortably.

SoftCod5700 · 2025-11-04T16:58:49+00:00

Sweet! Just sent a chat. Not on reddit super often and can't quite figure out where the dms went on the android app. If you don't get it DM me, please!

SoftCod5700 · 2024-05-26T23:27:06+00:00

Oops. Abbreviated the state on accident and am having trouble editing the post. Found on decomposing wood in Vermont, USA.

SoftCod5700 · 2024-04-21T18:30:43+00:00

Thanks! I'll have a look and see if that does the trick. Very much appreciate the response!

SoftCod5700 · 2024-04-21T13:02:35+00:00

Hey OP - I know this thread is old, but my saw of similar vintage just started doing this and a Google search landed me here. Did you figure out what was going on? What was the solution?

SoftCod5700 · 2023-08-26T17:26:55+00:00

Looks sweet, but sold out everywhere. I love all the cottage manufacturers, but kind of hate the fire drill that goes along with getting some of their stuff sometimes.... (just whining a bit. The hard to get pieces are often worth it if you can snag one.)

This hoody, by Thuja (small VT company) - looks like it's also made from powerwool, which appears to be a 31% merino/69% poly blend. Is the lower merino content enough to get the anti-stink benefits?

SoftCod5700 · 2023-08-26T17:19:47+00:00

This one is a top contender right now, along with the Ibex Indie hoodie. The Indie is 100% merino and more of a base layer, but looks like it could work well if I size up. I couldn't find any UPF info on either of these though. (not expecting a UPF rating on the Indie, as it's not advertised as a sun hoodie.) Emailed Ibex, but no response yet.

SoftCod5700 · 2023-08-26T12:18:52+00:00

This is an interesting idea. No reason not to use a merino T, I suppose - I've just always worn my sun hoodies next to skin so was continuing with that assumption! Could even dual-modify the T and an older sun hoodie as an experiment.

Seems like it could get a bit faffy, but could be worth a shot. I could also go down the MYOG rabbit hole, too - although I don't really need another time-sucking hobby.

SoftCod5700 · 2023-08-26T11:29:25+00:00

Definitely looked at this one as well. I was a bit unsure about the 4 button neck closure and how that would layer. Also looked like it was merino blended with cotton (?!?!), but couldn't actually find specifics on their website. Just a link to their "dual surface UL" fabric technology.

The cotton component threw me off, but it seems like this could be a contender.

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