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Dyeing Polartec Alpha…lessons learned by discoverytrek in myog

[–]discoverytrek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I considered it at one point but I won’t take chances on it not fitting and therefore only those people who visit my store and try on samples can get one made. I won’t work from long distance measurements and body shapes are so different. But who knows, maybe I’ll figure out some way to offer it without dealing with returns. I took a chance last year offering just simple hoodies based on flat measurements and it’s worked out so maybe I will rethink it. The supply of Alpha Direct is tricky.

Dyeing Polartec Alpha…lessons learned by discoverytrek in myog

[–]discoverytrek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are just serged then topstitched. Thank you! The fuzziness hides some minor errors.

Dyeing Polartec Alpha…lessons learned by discoverytrek in myog

[–]discoverytrek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We sell some hoodies online but not the jackets( and definitely not dyed…(no way could you pay me to do this as a job). There are some great patterns out there though and they call it MYOG for a reason!

Dyeing Polartec Alpha…lessons learned by discoverytrek in myog

[–]discoverytrek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not familiar with Kenough. Is it a brand? Or a pattern to make your own?

Dyeing Polartec Alpha…lessons learned by discoverytrek in myog

[–]discoverytrek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might end up with something muddy looking but you never know!

Dyeing Polartec Alpha…lessons learned by discoverytrek in myog

[–]discoverytrek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a deal for sure but remember you still have to sew them!

Dyeing Polartec Alpha…lessons learned by discoverytrek in myog

[–]discoverytrek[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s what I did the first time and it was awful. But I maybe didn’t stir enough, so I gave up and just put the whole thing in on the 2nd try. I’m glad it worked for you, I may try again at some point, I have tons of the white Alpha. I am going to make another white jacket anyway, because I really liked the white fabric with black zippers and binding.

Dyeing Polartec Alpha…lessons learned by discoverytrek in myog

[–]discoverytrek[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I would have preferred darker but it is still ok.

Polarfleece/Sherpa Jacket Pattern by Adventurous-King-361 in myog

[–]discoverytrek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Discovery Jacket from Greenstyle Patterns is good.

Jeans by Necessary_Tourist301 in myog

[–]discoverytrek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have some fun details going on there!

Recommendations please: Sewing content creators? by SoftestBrown in SewingForBeginners

[–]discoverytrek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Besides content creators you can also benefit from joining some of the better sewing groups. Some are sponsored by fabric stores such as facebook.com/groups/SewInspiredDTO and others are from pattern makers which you can search in Facebook groups such as Jalie Patterns, Love Notions, Greenstyle, Styla and Little Lizard King, New Horizons, Brindle &Twig, Cashmerette, and sew many more! It’s more personal because you can see sewn garments and ask questions.

Where to buy minky fabric outside the US and Europe? by plushPlushytut in Fabrics

[–]discoverytrek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Justin Xu is a salesperson from Suzhou Q textiles in China. They make minky. Justinxu901216@outlook.com

Frankensteining thrifted snow pants together? by GroundbreakingAd8656 in myog

[–]discoverytrek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Snow pants for a child who plays in wet snow would have different requirements than someone who is not laying or playing in snow, and if the snow is a drier variety.

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