<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372330/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Sewing mistakes happen to everyone. Yes, even the pros. Today we’re breaking down how to actually fix the ones that haunt your workshop. From feeding fabric through the machine to perfecting seam allowances and choosing the right project order, we’re giving you the guide we wish we had on day one. Plus, we answer community questions on binding 3D shapes, PSA tape stitching, machine feed types, and even… what happened to Isaac?<a href='https://ripstopbytheroll.com/pages/kit-sale-2025'>2025 DIY Kit Sale </a><a href='https://ripstopbytheroll.com/pages/ep-135-these-materials-tell-a-story-beyond-the-performance?srsltid=AfmBOoqv_xtLI-56-IOJdqRAipYEqehlCWaNpcGeVSPaI67Lg1P90AKN'>Ep. 135 with Luke Mathers from Truce Designs</a>Co-Host, Matt Evans from <a href='https://redpawpacks.com/'>Red Paw Packs | Custom UL Packs built in Tarpon Springs FL</a>Find Us on Social Media 🚀 <a href='https://www.instagram.com/ripstopbytheroll/'>@RipstopbytheRoll</a> <a href='https://ripstopbytheroll.com/?rfsn=7912242.9c07386'>www.ripstopbytheroll.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372330/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sewing mistakes happen to everyone. Yes, even the pros. Today we’re breaking down how to &lt;em&gt;actually&lt;/em&gt; fix the ones that haunt your workshop. From feeding fabric through the machine to perfecting seam allowances and choosing the right project order, we’re giving you the guide we wish we had on day one. Plus, we answer community questions on binding 3D shapes, PSA tape stitching, machine feed types, and even… what happened to Isaac?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://ripstopbytheroll.com/pages/kit-sale-2025'&gt;2025 DIY Kit Sale &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://ripstopbytheroll.com/pages/ep-135-these-materials-tell-a-story-beyond-the-performance?srsltid=AfmBOoqv_xtLI-56-IOJdqRAipYEqehlCWaNpcGeVSPaI67Lg1P90AKN'&gt;Ep. 135 with Luke Mathers from Truce Designs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Co-Host, Matt Evans from &lt;a href='https://redpawpacks.com/'&gt;Red Paw Packs | Custom UL Packs built in Tarpon Springs FL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find Us on Social Media 🚀&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/ripstopbytheroll/'&gt;@RipstopbytheRoll&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://ripstopbytheroll.com/?rfsn=7912242.9c07386'&gt;www.ripstopbytheroll.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Sewing mistakes happen to everyone. Yes, even the pros. Today we’re breaking down how to actually fix the ones that haunt your workshop. From feeding fabric through the machine to perfecting seam allowances and choosing the right project order, we’re giving you the guide we wish we had on day one. Plus, we answer community questions on binding 3D shapes, PSA tape stitching, machine feed types, and even… what happened to Isaac? 2025 DIY Kit Sale  Ep. 135 with Luke Mathers f...

Fix These MYOG Mistakes Before You Start Your Next Project

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372330/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Great pack fabrics don&apos;t always come right from the mill. Luke from Truce Designs finds some of his fabrics from old sailboats, kites, and scrap bins. Upcycled fabrics aren&apos;t just &quot;green&quot; they&apos;re durable, functional, and full of old stories. They&apos;re the perfect accent to include on a bespoke project. Listen to this episode to hear about what to look for, what to stay away from, and how to upcycle old materials. Truce Designs Links: <ul><li><a href='https://www.trucedesigns.com/'>Website</a> </li><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@TruceBags'>Youtube Channel</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/trucedesigns/?hl=en'>Instagram</a></li></ul>New Products: <ul><li><a href='https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/new-products/products/marine-grade-vinyl'>Marine Grade Vinyl</a></li></ul>Find Us on Social Media 🚀 <a href='https://www.instagram.com/ripstopbytheroll/'>@RipstopbytheRoll</a> <a href='https://ripstopbytheroll.com/?rfsn=7912242.9c07386'>www.ripstopbytheroll.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372330/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Great pack fabrics don&amp;apos;t always come right from the mill. Luke from Truce Designs finds some of his fabrics from old sailboats, kites, and scrap bins. Upcycled fabrics aren&amp;apos;t just &amp;quot;green&amp;quot; they&amp;apos;re durable, functional, and full of old stories. They&amp;apos;re the perfect accent to include on a bespoke project. Listen to this episode to hear about what to look for, what to stay away from, and how to upcycle old materials. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Truce Designs Links: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.trucedesigns.com/'&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@TruceBags'&gt;Youtube Channel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/trucedesigns/?hl=en'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;New Products: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/new-products/products/marine-grade-vinyl'&gt;Marine Grade Vinyl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find Us on Social Media 🚀&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/ripstopbytheroll/'&gt;@RipstopbytheRoll&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://ripstopbytheroll.com/?rfsn=7912242.9c07386'&gt;www.ripstopbytheroll.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Great pack fabrics don't always come right from the mill. Luke from Truce Designs finds some of his fabrics from old sailboats, kites, and scrap bins. Upcycled fabrics aren't just "green" they're durable, functional, and full of old stories. They're the perfect accent to include on a bespoke project. Listen to this episode to hear about what to look for, what to stay away from, and how to upcycle old materials.  Truce Designs Links:  Website Youtube ChannelInstag...

These Materials Tell a Story Beyond the Performance

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372330/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Good design is more than shapes and stitches. It’s timing, color, and knowing when something is good enough to release. We chat with James from Route Unknown to talk about secrets behind the drop method and how he creates modular, beautiful, and ultra-durable products in his one-man shop. Plus, why the UK doesn&apos;t have that many cottage companies. Listen to the episode to understand the edgy title :) <a href='https://www.instagram.com/route__unknown/'>https://www.instagram.com/route__unknown/</a><a href='https://route-unknown.com/'>https://route-unknown.com/</a><a href='mailto:james@route-unknown.com'>james@route-unknown.com</a> Find Us on Social Media 🚀 <a href='https://www.instagram.com/ripstopbytheroll/'>@RipstopbytheRoll</a> <a href='https://ripstopbytheroll.com/?rfsn=7912242.9c07386'>www.ripstopbytheroll.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372330/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Good design is more than shapes and stitches. It’s timing, color, and knowing when something is good enough to release. We chat with James from Route Unknown to talk about secrets behind the drop method and how he creates modular, beautiful, and ultra-durable products in his one-man shop. Plus, why the UK doesn&amp;apos;t have that many cottage companies. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to the episode to understand the edgy title :)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/route__unknown/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.instagram.com/route__unknown/&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://route-unknown.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://route-unknown.com/&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:james@route-unknown.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;james@route-unknown.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find Us on Social Media 🚀&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/ripstopbytheroll/'&gt;@RipstopbytheRoll&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://ripstopbytheroll.com/?rfsn=7912242.9c07386'&gt;www.ripstopbytheroll.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Good design is more than shapes and stitches. It’s timing, color, and knowing when something is good enough to release. We chat with James from Route Unknown to talk about secrets behind the drop method and how he creates modular, beautiful, and ultra-durable products in his one-man shop. Plus, why the UK doesn't have that many cottage companies.  Listen to the episode to understand the edgy title :)   https://www.instagram.com/route__unknown/ https://route-unknown.com/ ja...

Fidlock is gone... Now what?

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372330/open_sms">Send us a text</a>In this episode, we’re separating fact from fiction in the world of technical fabrics and MYOG. We debate 10 true or false statements about technical fabrics, covering topics like seam strength, water leakage, ripstop grids and more. Expect a playful and opinionated conversation that is sure entertain and maybe shock you.  Guest: Matt Evans from <a href='https://redpawpacks.com/'>Red Paw Packs</a>Find Us on Social Media 🚀 <a href='https://www.instagram.com/ripstopbytheroll/'>@RipstopbytheRoll</a> <a href='https://ripstopbytheroll.com/?rfsn=7912242.9c07386'>www.ripstopbytheroll.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372330/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we’re separating fact from fiction in the world of technical fabrics and MYOG. We debate 10 true or false statements about technical fabrics, covering topics like seam strength, water leakage, ripstop grids and more. Expect a playful and opinionated conversation that is sure entertain and maybe shock you. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest: Matt Evans from &lt;a href='https://redpawpacks.com/'&gt;Red Paw Packs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find Us on Social Media 🚀&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/ripstopbytheroll/'&gt;@RipstopbytheRoll&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://ripstopbytheroll.com/?rfsn=7912242.9c07386'&gt;www.ripstopbytheroll.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text In this episode, we’re separating fact from fiction in the world of technical fabrics and MYOG. We debate 10 true or false statements about technical fabrics, covering topics like seam strength, water leakage, ripstop grids and more. Expect a playful and opinionated conversation that is sure entertain and maybe shock you.    Guest: Matt Evans from Red Paw Packs Find Us on Social Media 🚀 @RipstopbytheRoll www.ripstopbytheroll.com   

True or False about Tech Fabrics and MYOG

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372330/open_sms">Send us a text</a>It’s draft day at Ripstop on the Record! In this episode, we sit down with Francesca Hall and Ryan Campbell for the very first Fabric Draft. Each person builds a six-category roster of technical fabrics, covering packs, bags, quilts/sleeping systems, shelters, apparel, and mesh in a snake-style draft.Which fabrics made the cut? Which powerhouse materials were left on the table? And who built the strongest lineup? From classics like 1000D Cordura® and Silpoly XL to cutting-edge picks like ULTRA™ 200 and Polartec® Alpha Direct with Wool, this episode is a fun (and competitive) deep dive into the world of performance textiles.Guests: Ryan Campbell | <a href='https://www.instagram.com/the_wandering_goat/?hl=en'>Wandering Goat</a>, Francesca Hall | <a href='https://www.instagram.com/madeby_francesca?igsh=dWRzdHltc2c2d2Jq'>@madeby_francesca</a>Drafts Choices:<ul><li>Ryan: <ul><li>Pack/bag: ULTRA 200 </li><li>Apparel: Alpha with Wool </li><li>Shelter: 1.1 oz Silpoly XL 2nd Gen</li><li>Pack/Bag: 1000D Cordura </li><li>Quilt: 0.9 oz  MEM 15 ECO </li></ul></li><li>Jameson:<ul><li>Mesh: Venom MAX</li><li>Pack/Bag: 210D Venom Gridstop </li><li>Apparel: alpha 4008 </li><li>Shelter: 0.67 oz DCF</li><li>Pack/Bag: RVX15</li></ul></li><li>Francesca: <ul><li>Apparel: 5.2 oz AIRWAVE 4-Way Ripstop </li><li>Pack/Bag: EPX200</li><li>Bag/Bag: 1.9 oz PU Coated Ripstop </li><li>Quilt/sleeping bag: Mem 15 poly tag printable </li><li>Apparel: 3.4 oz nylon Taslan </li></ul></li></ul>Find Us on Social Media 🚀 <a href='https://www.instagram.com/ripstopbytheroll/'>@RipstopbytheRoll</a> <a href='https://ripstopbytheroll.com/?rfsn=7912242.9c07386'>www.ripstopbytheroll.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1372330/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s draft day at &lt;em&gt;Ripstop on the Record&lt;/em&gt;! In this episode, we sit down with Francesca Hall and Ryan Campbell for the very first &lt;em&gt;Fabric Draft&lt;/em&gt;. Each person builds a six-category roster of technical fabrics, covering packs, bags, quilts/sleeping systems, shelters, apparel, and mesh in a snake-style draft.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Which fabrics made the cut? Which powerhouse materials were left on the table? And who built the strongest lineup? From classics like 1000D Cordura® and Silpoly XL to cutting-edge picks like ULTRA™ 200 and Polartec® Alpha Direct with Wool, this episode is a fun (and competitive) deep dive into the world of performance textiles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Guests: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ryan Campbell | &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/the_wandering_goat/?hl=en'&gt;Wandering Goat&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Francesca Hall | &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/madeby_francesca?igsh=dWRzdHltc2c2d2Jq'&gt;@madeby_francesca&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Drafts Choices:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ryan: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pack/bag: ULTRA 200 &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Apparel: Alpha with Wool &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Shelter: 1.1 oz Silpoly XL 2nd Gen&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pack/Bag: 1000D Cordura &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Quilt: 0.9 oz  MEM 15 ECO &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Jameson:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mesh: Venom MAX&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pack/Bag: 210D Venom Gridstop &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Apparel: alpha 4008 &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Shelter: 0.67 oz DCF&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pack/Bag: RVX15&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Francesca: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Apparel: 5.2 oz AIRWAVE 4-Way Ripstop &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pack/Bag: EPX200&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bag/Bag: 1.9 oz PU Coated Ripstop &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Quilt/sleeping bag: Mem 15 poly tag printable &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Apparel: 3.4 oz nylon Taslan &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find Us on Social Media 🚀&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/ripstopbytheroll/'&gt;@RipstopbytheRoll&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://ripstopbytheroll.com/?rfsn=7912242.9c07386'&gt;www.ripstopbytheroll.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text It’s draft day at Ripstop on the Record! In this episode, we sit down with Francesca Hall and Ryan Campbell for the very first Fabric Draft. Each person builds a six-category roster of technical fabrics, covering packs, bags, quilts/sleeping systems, shelters, apparel, and mesh in a snake-style draft. Which fabrics made the cut? Which powerhouse materials were left on the table? And who built the strongest lineup? From classics like 1000D Cordura® and Silpoly XL to cutting-edge...

Fabric Draft 2025: Who Has the Strongest Roster?

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