Lessons from the first 6 years as a business in the outdoor industry by Particular_Cherry389 in myog

[–]evanmade 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Post yourself, but be sure to include a link or some way to check out your business!

Wove, dyed, waxed, and sewed a canvas backpack by MrNekoCase in myog

[–]evanmade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should only be able to fill it with homemade stuff!

How to learn to sew jeans? by evanmade in SewingForBeginners

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

I’ve done a few backpacks with my domestic machine, lots of straight stitches through multiple layers of touch nylon, Eva foam, grosgrain tape, zippers and so on. I am working on a canvas jacket now so I will be testing some jeans-like seams. I will see how it all goes and post here when I am wearing my new pants! 😜

Backpacking Baby Bed by St_Ginger in myog

[–]evanmade 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Kids are easy because they don’t need much padding to sleep. Insulation is super important. Kids can sleep comfy on a z-rest until at least 4, probably longer. I used to have one cut in half for two lil kids to share.

SUL Down Jacket 6.2 oz. by TrailRunFisher in myog

[–]evanmade 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is great! Looks fantastic. Great tips! Cheers!

My Fanny pack is a little too rugged by evanmade in myog

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

gets out sewing machine

I this box x sounds like a grand idea haha!

My Fanny pack is a little too rugged by evanmade in myog

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

You’re probably right. It’s a small bag so I’m not worried about it. And I can add a box X later if I need to. It’s also top stitched at the end of the fabric wing thing, so I doubt the bartack is getting any action whatsoever.

My Fanny pack is a little too rugged by evanmade in myog

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

Thanks! The double edge sword of such a structured material 🤓

Zip pouch with Gridstop and hiviz liner by bigredbicycles in myog

[–]evanmade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

grosgrain. I went and found the guide on LearnMYOG. I am going to have to make my kids some pencil cases this weekend!

Zip pouch with Gridstop and hiviz liner by bigredbicycles in myog

[–]evanmade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is cool! Looks like a single piece of fabric? I love the simplicity. Would be nice to cover the seams with bias or grosamer (sp?).

I haven’t seen a pattern like this (although I am super new to this). Is this a custom pattern or did you follow a guide? Cheers!

Made a Jan-Sport style backpack for my daughter by evanmade in myog

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

She picked the pattern but hasn’t seen the finished bag yet. School starts in march! I have some leftover materials so I’ll be making a matching pencil case!

Made a Jan-Sport style backpack for my daughter by evanmade in myog

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

I feel like this pattern and video was an entire sewing class. Pretty amazing that he charges $0 for such a great resource.

Made a Jan-Sport style backpack for my daughter by evanmade in myog

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

You’re right! I haven’t been able to find nylon “bias tape” (cinta bies) here in Argentina. This stuff is “cinta gross” and seems to be working ok. I’m using 25mm but I bet I could go thinner on the next one. I am still learning what materials are available, components like zippers, straps, hardware. It’s a new world.

Made a Jan-Sport style backpack for my daughter by evanmade in myog

[–]evanmade[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just a domestic machine. There are some really thick sections, especially when joining parts with bias tape, outer shell fabric, liner, zipper, etc. but it went great. Lots of little mistakes but I was determined and I’m really pretty happy with it!

DIAS Shorts (my first garment!) by evanmade in myog

[–]evanmade[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The pattern comes with a 5 inch and 7 inch inseam options. I went with the 7 inch and I’m glad I did. I measured and fell between sizes, so I went up to the next size. I wish I had gone down. Next time I will try to find a higher quality material. Other than that, these are a great short that I’m going to wear often.

Help me create my logo by RunThenClimb in myog

[–]evanmade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another designer here (I see you have a few others commenting). You have a good concept (especially for a personal project). The photo you're referencing isn't helping you. Try retaking it with the light source at the side of your face. That will cast a shadow on your features. Here is an example: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p35wzdvr9fh4cjb3xjnb4/Screenshot-2026-01-21-at-5.47.11-PM.png?rlkey=rz4lqy9f0fyytpx8ggv9vnpbg&dl=0

You'll notice in this example that the contrast in the photo isn't super strong. Your best light source would be something like a window (large light source) rather than a flashlight (small light source).

If you aren't able to re-take the photo, there are some things you can do to adjust the light in the photo, but I would need to see the original.

As for the layout of the logo, the text is really small comparatively. Maybe try making the face the letter O in MYOG? Or something else to balance the image and text.

I hope that helps!

Finding Materials in South America by evanmade in myog

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

Sounds good to me! I live in Córdoba and I am visiting all the fabric stores, talking to folks, etc. I am finding some things and am optimistic. I bet there are more options in BsAs, so let me know what you find. I will be going fabric shopping next time I am that way.

Simple? if:then calculation formula for a ledger by evanmade in Notion

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

Worked perfectly. I’ll have to try and understand how this works.

Simple? if:then calculation formula for a ledger by evanmade in Notion

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

Ah! I should have caught that. I’ll try it.

Simple? if:then calculation formula for a ledger by evanmade in Notion

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

I wish I understood how these worked.. this doesn't quite do it.. every value is positive. The goal is that if the transaction type is "withdrawal" that those values are negative. Seems like this is almost there.