This page is an assortment of resources that I have documented primarily for my own reference. I’m located in the United States and the suppliers and equipment that I reference below are geared for a North American audience. YMMV.
Others Who Inspired This Project
| The Jason of All Trades | YouTube channel featuring DIY gear-making projects and experience-based tips for creating custom outdoor equipment. |
| Tim @ LearnMYOG.com | Creator of detailed tutorials and patterns for making your own outdoor gear, sharing expert advice and projects. |
| Stephen @ Bag Buff | Provides patterns and guides for custom bag and pack making, focusing on functionality and durability. |
| The Ripstop on the Record crew | Podcast by Ripstop by the Roll discussing DIY gear-making, fabrics, and industry insights. |
| John @ Alpine Luddites | Handmade alpine gear and custom outdoor equipment. |
| Matt @ Red Paw Packs | Founder of Red Paw Packs, sharing insights and designs for high-performance, custom outdoor packs. |
| So many, many others | Countless other contributors in the MYOG communities on Reddit and Instagram for a wealth of ideas, projects, and inspiration. |
Thank you.
Fabric and Component Suppliers
| Ripstop by the Roll | High-quality technical fabrics, thread, webbing, and hardware for outdoor gear. Custom printing on many fabrics. |
| Quest Outfitters | Variety of outdoor fabrics, patterns, kits, and components for gear making. Some of the fastest shipping in the industry. |
| Sailrite | Supplies, materials, and tools for marine and outdoor sewing projects, plus instructional videos. |
| Dutchware | Specializes in ultralight backpacking fabrics and components, including innovative hardware. |
| Seattle Fabrics | Outdoor and marine fabrics, patterns, and hardware for DIY projects. |
| Rockywoods Fabrics | Specialty fabrics and hardware for outdoor, tactical, and industrial use. |
| Simply Light Designs | Custom outdoor gear and supplies for DIY projects, focusing on lightweight solutions. |
| Strapworks | Webbing, straps, and hardware with various customization options. |
| Mozet Supplies | Wupplier of fabrics and hard to find components for outdoor gear and apparel. |
Sewing Resources
| reddit.com/myog | Community for sharing tips, projects, and advice on creating custom outdoor gear. |
| reddit.com/sewing | Vibrant community for sewers to share projects, seek advice, and offer tips. |
Patterns
| Learn MYOG | Tutorials and patterns for making outdoor gear, with detailed instructions and an emphasis on helping novice makers get started making gear. |
| Stitchback DIY Trail Gear | Patterns and guides for lightweight outdoor gear projects. |
| Bag Buff | Patterns and instructions for making custom bags and packs. |
| MYOG Tutorials | Sean from Prickly Gorse Gear’s collection of guides and patterns for DIY outdoor gear projects. |
Software
| Valentina | Open source pattern drafting tool for drawing parametric patterns. |
| Seamly2d | Free software for drafting and adjusting sewing patterns. Fork of Valentina. |
| Inkscape | Free and open source vector graphics editor. Helpful for creating and editing patterns. |
| Inkscape-Unroll-to-Straight-Extension | Extension for converting curved patterns to straight lines in Inkscape. Created by Sean @ Prickly Gorse Gear. |
| Omni Calculators | Online calculators, including geometry tools helpful for pattern making. |
Our Kit
To learn more about the tools we use, visit this page.