gear patterns

“Does anyone have any links to websites with good make it yourself gear patterns?
Thanks”

“Here is a fav of mine. I am setting up to do a project almost exectly like this, just for the hell of it. I am not good at sewing and my wife says that silnylon has a few tricks in terms of working with it. Lots of good tips out there, however.

http://thru-hiker.com/workshop.asp?subcat=3&cid=4

Also, this isn't a "pattern" but if you are into stoves, http://zenstoves.com has good templates for cutting out cans.
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“There is a pattern company for clothing and some packs too. GreenPepper. You can find their patterns at the fabric store.

I've made a fleece jacket and I've seen hats, gaitors, running tights, long underwear, daypacks, hip packs, fishing vests....saddle pads, horse blankets :-)

I'm sure there is also a website”

“Check out this
http://www.owfinc.com/
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“Two years ago I made this this modified version of the G4 pack(#2 under backpacks on the left). It weighs 1-1/2 lbs. It's the only pack I use anymore. Not made for carrying more than 22-24 lbs, but it is very comfortable if I stay under 24 lbs. Another plus is that it packs up very small when it's empty for travelling. I made a test version by the pattern first, and then did my own modifications on the " real " one.
Some other neat gear on that site, too. No less than 25 stoves! I see our Sgt. Rock has nifty rucksack directions on there.”

“Cindy Lu-Awesome job on that pack!!! I hope you dont mind if I swipe a few of your ideas!LOL”

“WOW!! you did a great job with your pack cindy lu! that's inspiring”

“Thanks!

swipe away, streamweaver.
Nice thing about making your own is you can have it exactly as you want it.”