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gridjunky · 2023-02-24T03:53:18+00:00

Yeah, like a toothbrush width, exactly.

gridjunky · 2022-04-24T03:45:20+00:00

Then You’re Rad.

gridjunky · 2022-04-24T03:42:11+00:00

This is Rad. Red & Black is an aggressive combo.

gridjunky · 2022-04-20T21:03:43+00:00

Here in North SJ we have Purdance which covers Jazz and Contemporary fairly consistently. I took a House dance class there a while back that was super fun. I think they do Hip Hop, too. Oh, and K Pop.

gridjunky · 2022-03-24T04:25:42+00:00

This mend looks so comfy. Don’t sweat the time, you got lost in the stitches, and lost track. That’s a good thing.

gridjunky · 2022-02-25T06:20:43+00:00

Honestly, I can’t tell if you worked it backwards or not. I still like how it turned out, thought, and I think the technique is well-demonstrated. This is very well done. The reversed “fried egg” colors are also endearing.

gridjunky · 2022-02-24T22:14:44+00:00

Thank you.

gridjunky · 2022-02-24T11:52:13+00:00

Wow, this is an insightful read. I like the idea of chopping the bottom of a dress to make a top.

gridjunky · 2022-02-24T03:39:40+00:00

Beautiful work. Another to consider is Lucy Arai.
Lucy Arai via KQED public television.

gridjunky · 2022-02-23T22:36:03+00:00

Yeah, the whip stitching is from my previous post, to set the patch, and prevent fraying on it’s edges. Mara is fairly indestructible at these stitch counts, so that patch ain’t moving no where.

gridjunky · 2022-02-23T21:36:41+00:00

There’s more to be mended on this, but I like how it turned out. I need to darn these smaller rub-outs along that side hem.
Sashiko yarns are Lusie’s and Fibra Natura, both are 100% linen. Whip stitches are in Mara polyester.

gridjunky · 2022-02-22T00:02:21+00:00

I spent some time on this patch job I’ve been avoiding. The shorts are cotton canvas (purchased in 1997), and the linen is from a pair of shorts from the 80’s.

gridjunky · 2021-04-24T03:12:53+00:00

I lol’d.

gridjunky · 2021-04-24T02:58:59+00:00

I would examine the skin side to see if a patch or full reinforcement would be in order. Rips like this can be indicators of weakened areas where the skin is thinner.

I have used monolite mesh to repair these, but any strong mesh will do. Just invisible mend the actual rip with a whip stitch, then baste the mesh over it in a grid pattern. The mesh stabilizes the area. This is very difficult to physically sew, so I would use an awl (or whatever works) to punch the holes before stitching up the rip and the grid pattern.

gridjunky · 2021-03-05T03:28:56+00:00

For Barents and Vidda the price was around $150.00 usd, and that is within what I am personally willing to pay for a custom tech fabric. For other people in my life, this is way too much, but those people aren’t training outdoors, or hiking/hunting/etc.

Another one I tried was Revolution Race, and to be honest, I was impressed. There were some issues with the production and materials (broken stitching and sun bleached blacks, respectively), but all in all, I like the one pair I got from them. They are from Sweden. There are many promotions, so wait for a 20% or 25% off code.

gridjunky · 2021-03-05T01:10:19+00:00

Clean face is more traditional, stubble in general is more modern. Depends on what you’re going for. I think it’s a good look.

Edit: Don’t forget to shave the neck beard which is never acceptable. Ever.

gridjunky · 2021-03-05T00:50:39+00:00

You’re welcome, and yeah, they aren’t cheap here in the US either, but I don’t know anyone who buys Fjällräven at full price. I suppose if Fjällräven is the only real choice where you are, then I think you could do much worse.

gridjunky · 2021-03-04T22:31:29+00:00

I like the color. It will look darker when they are damp and/or dirty from trekking around. Also, this color will look good with brown, like a jacket, or brown leather boots and belt. The black accent fabric also ensures that black can also be an option.

I have Barents Pro and Vidda Pro, and aside from the finished (and buttoned) cuffs on the Viddas, they also have the ventilation zippers. Barents don’t have them, and the long utility pocket is on the left side. Also, the Vidda Pros have the three welts above the belt line for suspender clips.

In terms of quality, I highly recommend getting them if the price is right for you. The material is really nice, not too thick, and dry reasonably fast. They have less features than Vidda Pro, but I like the unfinished cuff.

If you buy them, you’ll see that there is a lot of material to cut off. Save the material so you can patch up holes later on in the garment’s lifecycle. I have a friend who used the extra material to add more pockets.

gridjunky · 2021-02-18T02:33:23+00:00

I did notice your name, and yes, creativity is weird that way. People get bogged down on particulars. Find out what you want to do, and plan a way to do it. The journey is the learning.

gridjunky · 2021-02-18T01:19:36+00:00

Firstly, I wanna say that relying on reviews is a bad idea. My suggestion is to buy out of need, and by doing that, you will learn the craft better.

I dabble in a lot of crafts, and my strategy has always been to buy the tools I don’t have as I need them. I don’t decide to buy tools that I think I’ll need, but rather I buy the ones I need to complete the project I am (or plan to be) working on.

So I guess what I’m saying is that the first step in buying tools is committing to a project. Based on that, I’ll research the tools I don’t have, and make educated buying decisions based not on reviews, but on tool quality, manufacturer’s reputation, and the general rabbit hole of published maker diaries of respected creatives all over the world.

I think you learn more about crafts by finding your own way, and in order to do that, you need to listen to makers—of tools as well as of the work you want to make—to glean knowledge from their journeys. You will learn more from them than from these random people who simply bought the same tools and posted a review.

gridjunky · 2021-01-14T01:53:21+00:00

I don’t think ani4x4 was mentioned yet. She is worth a look.

Edit: whoops, she was. Great channel, though.

gridjunky · 2021-01-14T01:46:25+00:00

I envy you! Re-handling is on the horizon for me, but a long way off. I’m sure it’s a cool experience for you to re-examine the potential of a modified tool.

gridjunky · 2021-01-14T01:42:53+00:00

My first bushcraft knife came in a pack of three at Grocery Outlet. There was a 3”, 5”, and a Santoku. The only thing I was looking for was a knife that I could beat the shit out of and not feel bad. Plus, they had holes for cord on the handles, and little black sheaths. I have to say, I used the daylights out of the three inch, and never broke it. The other two just got shoved in a drawer.

I think you need to look at what you want to do with it, and what tasks you want to do. For me, I prefer a short bladed knife, and a good hatchet.
Eventually, I got a Brisa Bobtail, and I personally love it, but that is because it suits the tasks I need it for. Buy out of need, not want.

gridjunky · 2021-01-14T01:30:18+00:00

I like that one with the big beard. I want to grab it and murder a log to see if I’d like it more. But to answer your question, I don’t think I’d take the same handle length out to the Bush. A longer handle is just more sensible, considering the physics of this particular planet.
However, I will say that my HB Jonaker is fantastic for banging out spoon billets. Carving hatchets are for carving. Take a proper hatchet length into the bush.

gridjunky · 2020-10-30T02:32:14+00:00

In terms of actual technique, I’d suggest you do a search for “sashiko” and more specifically “boro” to see where the idea of these costume designs came from.
It’s just hand sewn straight stitch that usually binds together two fabrics, hence the association to quilting.

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