Sewing a waterproof jacket

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boisdevie1

Joined: 11 Aug 2006
Posts: 3897
Location: Lancaster

Posted: Tue Mar 10, 15 8:25 am Post subject: Sewing a waterproof jacket
I'm making my own breathable waterproof jacket. So far I have taken apart an old jacket to give me a template and then cut out mockup pieces from old curtains. These pieces have been temporarily fastened together with staples, pins, safety pins. The design seems OK. Are there any good resources out there to help me with design and construction tips?

Cathryn

Joined: 16 Jul 2005
Posts: 19856
Location: Ceredigion

Posted: Tue Mar 10, 15 8:37 am Post subject:
A proper needle for your sewing machine. It has an arrow shaped tip so doesn't tear the fabric. I might get time later to point you at some places with ideas.

earthyvirgo

Joined: 24 Aug 2007
Posts: 7972
Location: creating prints in the loft, Gerlan

Posted: Tue Mar 10, 15 9:36 am Post subject:
Tape the seams if you want it to be really waterproof. Rain will come in through the stitch holes otherwise, however well it's sewn. EV Last edited by earthyvirgo on Tue Mar 10, 15 7:50 pm; edited 1 time in total

wellington womble

Joined: 08 Nov 2004
Posts: 15051
Location: East Midlands

Posted: Tue Mar 10, 15 9:52 am Post subject:
I've tumble dried mine following a repair to shrink the needle holes. Works on cloth nappy covers, too.

dpack

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 46247
Location: yes

Posted: Tue Mar 10, 15 12:16 pm Post subject:
ironing will also help reseal stitching but glue n tape are the way that is best.

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