Product Description
For anyone looking to create and repair clothing and equipment. Illustrates tools and techniques.
Product Details
| Publisher | Mountaineers Books |
| Format |
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| Author | Louise Lindgren |
| Label | Mountaineers Books |
| Dewey Decimal Number | 646.47 |
| Studio | Mountaineers Books |
| Number Of Pages | 144 |
| Title | Sew and Repair Your Outdoor Gear |
| Release Date | 1989-02-01 |
| Publication Date | 1989-02-01 |
| Manufacturer | Mountaineers Books |
Customer Reviews
A lot of Information in One Little book.Review by Arthur H. Cooper, 2009-10-11
I love this book. There is an education to be had in reading this book. Information only experienced experts in the textile industry can give you. This book is a desktop reference for anyone with interest in sewing or working with technical fabrics for extreme conditions and environments. This book is a must read if you want to work with technical fabrics for outdoor and extreme environments. Job very well done Ms Lindgren
Good Stuff on Making Outdoor Gear
Review by James Buch, 2007-01-09
Obviously, this is a little dated, but it is still quite good. The first piece of good advice that I took was to buy a "light industrial" sewing machine with really good basic stitches. I bought a 1950's era Pfaff from Germany that is often touted as good for sailmaking with heavy canvas. I was impressed with how beautifully straight the stitches were, compared to Singer and other more modern machines, and the great strength and simplicity of the mechanical design. I have altered some parkas to include pit zips and am ready to embark on more serious projects like tarps and tarp-tents and light packable vests and gaiters and lightweight windshirts for hiking the Appalachian Trail. For years I swore that I would never ever sew my own outdoor gear.
Somewhat helpful book
Review by Peter Mumford, 2000-07-05
This book did give me information about sewing that was helpful (i.e. the info on French-felled seams I had not seen elsewhere), but I found the author's approach limiting. For example she suggests that sewers purchase industrial sewing machines and sergers - not an option for me anyway. In general the approach is for sewing heavy-duty gear. If you want to sew to produce lightweight hiking gear, this is probably not the book for you.
Great practical advice about how to make your gear last
Review by Anonymous, 1999-07-01
I just had this book out from the library and found that it is absolutely indespensible for sewing camping gear. It has saved me much of the learning curve for creating durable items. The tips presented in the book also enable you to go out and dream up new items and make them work. I just got back from camping in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and am happy to report that all 3 items made with the help of the book passed the wilderness test.
A helpful book for the do it yourself outdoors person.
Review by George Miller(gsmiller@uswest.net), 1999-03-28
Although I had never used a sewing machine and knew almost nothing about fabrics, this book got me started custom sewing for the out doors. It covers the basics of thread, needles, fabric types, seam construction, and zippers. Instructions for several basic projects are included.
As I have sewn my way through a backpack, sleeping quilt, pants, coats, and a tent, I have constantly gone back to this book for advice on both design and technical details.
