How to make a Felt a Vest! Step by step using ALPACA Fiber!

Join me on our off grid alpaca farm to learn how to make a reversible seamless vest from alpaca fiber through the primitive technique known as wet felting! Starting w/ raw fiber straight from the alpaca, carding it & felting it! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to witness this ancient practice in action - hit subscribe to stay updated on all our creative projects & fiber animals! Our farm is totally off the grid in Northern AZ on 47 acres we raise a large herd of alpacas & a small herd of sheep!
Check out this felting tutorial for beginners:
• Make a piece of Felt! ...
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Video Chapters:
00:00 intro
00:27 raw fiber, straight from the alpaca
00:40 carding fiber on motorized brother drum carder
01:26 vest template
02:07 supplies
02:37 the back panel of the vest
08:52 right front panel
13:17 left front panel
15:22 flipping the vest over
16:13 felting the backside and reinforcing seams
20:19 rolling method
23:02 taking the template out after hours of felting!
23:12 using rolling pin on seams
24:30 rolling method
25:43 rising and complete vest!

[@OffGridAlpacaLife]

This vest turned out so good! One of the nicest I’ve made for sure! Lmk if you have any questions! Thank you for watching!

[@maverickspirit208]

Loved this! Thank you!

[@vickielster3928]

After the rinse in the vinegar bath, did the vest smell like vinegar? Also, did you squeeze it out before laying it down to dry? Thank you.

[@janeratcliff1926]

I just found this video and love the vest. It appears you have used only the longer fibers for the vest. Have you ever done this with the shorter neck fibers, perhaps fiber under 2" in length? Thank you for posting the video. I'll be watching for more.

[@OffGridAlpacaLife]

Hi! Thank you for watching! I don’t usually use shorter fibers - they don’t go thru my carder very well. But you can definitely felt them. It might take a little bit longer cause of the shorter length. But they should felt fine.

[@rachelpotter6545]

I hope your doing well. I miss your videos..

[@OffGridAlpacaLife]

Hi Rachel! I had to take a break. Been so busy building a new sheep barn. I will start posting again soon. Be sure to check our instagram cause I post often over there @starflower_eco_farm 💜