tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post290175232160535684..comments2024-01-10T19:09:52.752+10:00Comments on kbenco's projects: Gortex jackets#3 - on waterproofingkbencohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-33665921584315363172012-02-05T09:12:36.922+10:002012-02-05T09:12:36.922+10:00Thanks for the compliment Natalia. I have made onl...Thanks for the compliment Natalia. I have made only 5 Gortex jackets, for myself and family members and each one was a major project - mostly because of the details I wanted to add. Each jacket took between 15 and 20 hours of work including seam sealing, which also required setting time.<br />I used regular domestic machines, with a straight stitch, set at around 3mm stitch length. I cut out using a rotary cutter and a mat, I used microtex needles and regular sewing thread poly gutermann. I used bulldog clips instead of pinning.<br /><br />Non waterproof technical cycling gear such as jerseys using wicking polyester knit are much, much faster and easier to sew, I can make a jersey in about an hour now, if I want to do production style sewing. This includes cutting out. My main problem is sourcing the latest fabric,and the preference of my cyclist for lots of colours and printing on his jerseys :). For these garments I again use a rotary cutter and mat, I use microtex needles, a regular machine with 3 step narrow zipzag, an overlocker and a coverstitch machine. <br />Good luck with your project.kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-28814114794417107602012-02-05T08:13:45.747+10:002012-02-05T08:13:45.747+10:00I'm working on a developing a line of high-end...I'm working on a developing a line of high-end cycling apparel that is pushing a more avant-garde design and technical approach. I have been sourcing technical fabrics and all the other trimmings. I've talked with several manufacturers in the Los Angeles area and I'm concerned that they are going to overlook a lot of the smaller details that I want to incorporate so I've decided to enlist the help of my talented roommate to do the sewing. I was really impressed with the level of quality that you guys have with the jackets I've seen on the posts. Any guidance you can give regarding machine set up, fabrics, threads, needles, etc. would be greatly appreciated!!Nataliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11756450008628030021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-84553030640305965982008-05-16T10:07:00.000+10:002008-05-16T10:07:00.000+10:00Thanks, so much for answering my question so promp...Thanks, so much for answering my question so promptly. I have seen that product in the camping store and did wonder. Now I have no excuse for not getting on with the pants!Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13540554274755499923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-30225095480993490392008-05-15T19:53:00.000+10:002008-05-15T19:53:00.000+10:00Thanks for the tips about applying the seam sealan...Thanks for the tips about applying the seam sealant. The jacket looks wonderful.Keelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870315283612487604noreply@blogger.com