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    Adjustable Elastic Breathable Waist Band (pt. 2/2 - technical details)
    • Jun 20
    • 2 min

    Adjustable Elastic Breathable Waist Band (pt. 2/2 - technical details)

    (part 1 - https://www.functionalclothinglab.com/post/aebwb-part1) Adjustable - giving 12 cm between minimum and maximum waist...
    Adjustable Elastic Breathable Waist Band (pt. 1/2 - intro)
    • Jun 20
    • 4 min

    Adjustable Elastic Breathable Waist Band (pt. 1/2 - intro)

    Intro: Elastic waist on almost any garment is better than non-elastic. For two reasons. First one is clear - the garment can be pulled on...
    SOURCES & TOOLS
    • Oct 10, 2021
    • 6 min

    SOURCES & TOOLS

    The question I get asked most often: where do you get X (X = fabrics / zippers / buckles etc.) and what sewing machine you’d recommend....
    DESIGN DIARY RESTART
    • Oct 29, 2019
    • 2 min

    DESIGN DIARY RESTART

    It’s like with real paper diaries, sometimes the notebook is finished and you ought to choose a new one.
    'Python' sling
    • Jul 18, 2018
    • 1 min

    'Python' sling

    Today I finally made a Python Sling, I conceived it back in the early spring on one of the hikes. It was a bit chilly in the beginning,...
    Backpack with detachable compartment that doubles the volume
    • Jan 10, 2018
    • 2 min

    Backpack with detachable compartment that doubles the volume

    There was a period of silence in my Design Diary, from last June up to now, not because I was not having any design challenges and...
    When it's really hot
    • Jun 27, 2017
    • 4 min

    When it's really hot

    Recently I have been confronted with an environment that made me explore quite an opposite direction in functional apparel, from my...
    Overall
    • Jun 11, 2017
    • 3 min

    Overall

    I got inspired to make an overall by several things. One is my strong interest in space suits: most of the early ones that were used in...
    Convertible wind anorak
    • Jun 2, 2017
    • 2 min

    Convertible wind anorak

    The down apron idea was evolving (read about down apron - entry1, entry2), I was thinking of a system with detachable sleeves and a...
    Down vest with extension
    • Apr 10, 2017
    • 2 min

    Down vest with extension

    Today we went for a lazy walk and I happened to wear an old down vest, from the times that I have made more than a year ago. I thought...
    Merino neck warmer and headband joined together
    • Apr 6, 2017
    • 1 min

    Merino neck warmer and headband joined together

    I used to wear two separate pieces: simple merino neck warmer and ear band, and to hold neck warmer over my nose I would tuck it under...
    Down jacket #2
    • Feb 9, 2017
    • 1 min

    Down jacket #2

    I finished previous post about my first down jacket at a stage where I had patterns and marking templates ready. What was the next...
    Down jacket #1
    • Dec 23, 2016
    • 3 min

    Down jacket #1

    Winter travel in expected 0 to -10 Celsius temperatures prompted me to make my first down jacket. ​​ Here is a pic of a completed one,...
    Rain skirt
    • Dec 8, 2016
    • 3 min

    Rain skirt

    December 8, 2016: Rains has started here, which means I'm again concerned with rain gear. Current problem is that pants are getting wet...
    Cycling in cold, windy, cloudy conditions
    • Oct 28, 2016
    • 1 min

    Cycling in cold, windy, cloudy conditions

    Testing out some apparel ensemble consisting of merino base layer bottom, merino dress (of my design), merino long sleeve over it and...
    Apron/vest, field-testing report #1
    • Oct 15, 2016
    • 2 min

    Apron/vest, field-testing report #1

    What worked out well: Overall function of warming up the core, without overhearing the back was achieved. Apron-vest is easy to put on....
    Down-filled apron/vest
    • Oct 14, 2016
    • 2 min

    Down-filled apron/vest

    Couple of weeks ago I have envisioned a weird piece of apparel. To begin its story I need to start from prologue about 'Context'. Context...
    SPACESUITS FOR PLANET EARTH
    • Oct 9, 2016
    • 2 min

    SPACESUITS FOR PLANET EARTH

    I want to share my thoughts on why I make what I make, and for what I hope this virtual space to be. Starting points: CONNECTION—to life...
     

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