I finally made a few things! I made some other pants which I have not yet documented. The process was exciting but as they neared completion I realised they were way too big. I needed a palate cleanser and something that would feel successful, and I have been talking about making these for a year, so the same evening I finished the failed pants, I quickly whipped up these rain pants afterwards.
By "quickly whipped up" of course I mean I suffered 4.5 hours of the great heaving agony that only sewing gore-tex can induce. This is a simple pattern. I used clips instead of pins. I seam taped all the seams with dyneema tape (possibly overkill). I lined the pants with green ripstop which makes them cozy but not at all slidey over clothing. They are perfect but I wish I had not bought orange. My desire to be seen and not run over was cute but now I would like sleek black rain pants.
I used a new 90 needle, all the micro tex ones were too weak and couldn't get through the fabric.
Teflon foot
Fabric @ripstopbytheroll
It's very very thin which is why I wanted another layer under it
Pattern is by @twigandtale
it is the rainhaven pants
I'm glad these are done, now some big upcoming projects will feel easy. Sewing gore-tex, like root canals, can be prepared for and is always worth it in the end. Unlike root canals though, you can't choose the general anesthesia option...
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