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gamemaster84 said:
Hooray my jacket is finished :)
Elastic in the cuffs. I don't really like this design. A next one I should change the design i think. Don't know yet how.
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Top job, I'm bit disappointed you didn't go the ruby red (my favourite colour) on the outside. Its not reversible is it?
There are two sleeve end options I reckon you might consider.
Nunatak don't (didn't) elasticise the ends of their stuff they sold in Apex for years, and then later only if you asked.
The slightly open end works very well on my Skaha/PCT of theirs. Gloves go straight under. Everyone is used to the sleeve ends being bolted down.

The other option is to leave an open ended channel. Put in what you want (flat 2-3mm UL thin hat elastic works a treat) and tie a loosish knot, chop it, change it, fix it or remove it at will. Not locked into anything. This second one is my preference. I found it quite surprising just how little elastic you need in there to hold.
Cheers.
 
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gamemaster84

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Cranston said:
Top job, I'm bit disappointed you didn't go the ruby red (my favourite colour) on the outside. Its not reversible is it?
There are two sleeve end options I reckon you might consider.
Nunatak don't (didn't) elasticise the ends of their stuff they sold in Apex for years, and then later only if you asked.
The slightly open end works very well on my Skaha/PCT of theirs. Gloves go straight under. Everyone is used to the sleeve ends being bolted down.

The other option is to leave an open ended channel. Put in what you want (flat 2-3mm UL thin hat elastic works a treat) and tie a loosish knot, chop it, change it, fix it or remove it at will. Not locked into anything. This second one is my preference. I found it quite surprising just how little elastic you need in there to hold.
Cheers.
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Thanks for the tip. My down jacket has fold over elastic in the cuffs about 3cm inwards sewn in to a seam there. I like that option too.
My first thought was having it so that nothing shows on the outside. But a small draw cord is smart as I can take it out if I'm worried about fashion looks :angelic:. It isn't a fashionable jacket anyway haha.
I haven't tried putting it on reversed. But then the pockets can't be reached.
 
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gamemaster84 said:
Thanks for the tip. My down jacket has fold over elastic in the cuffs about 3cm inwards sewn in to a seam there. I like that option too.
My first thought was having it so that nothing shows on the outside. But a small draw cord is smart as I can take it out if I'm worried about fashion looks :angelic:. It isn't a fashionable jacket anyway haha.
I haven't tried putting it on reversed. But then the pockets can't be reached.
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No worries.
 
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Meadows

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Had a go at seam sealing the xpac Liteway Gramless.
Mixed B&Q silicone with white spirit to get a thinish let down mixture that would , hopefully, soak in to the stitching and seams.
 

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Meadows

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I'm not convinced at the mo it will be 100% watertight, mainly due to the binding on the seams. If it reduces ingress I'll take that as a win, time will tell I suppose.
 
Clare

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I guess it’s exactly because they are crafters, not tailors. One of them is wearing a multicolour patchwork quilt jacket. But then Joseph comes to mind.
 
cathyjc

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It's about aptitude.
My son is a maker/crafter - he prefers wood and metal, but has already eyed up which of my sewing machines he wants when I die :confuseded:. We talk "making stuff" all the time.
Daughter just isn't interested.

Knitting - men rarely take it up - although it used to be common amoung seafarers, in earlier times. Of the male knitters I know of - they are very very very good.
 
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