How to sew an anorak from an wool blanket with a Swiss Army Knife as only tool - no pattern needed!
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- In this video i sho you how to sew an anorak from an old wool blanket with a Swiss Army Knife as only tool. For this anorak you don't need a pattern!!
In this video i show you my sewing technique with the reamer of a Swiss Army Knife. I give you 3 great tips how you get a more durable seam! And i explain you my mistake i often made. With this tip you will reach a new level when it comes to repairing or improvising something with the Swiss Army Knife reamer.
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Victorinox Huntsman
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Felix, " I'm now going to show you how to make a hadron collider, the only thing I'll be using is my SAK", 👍🇬🇧🇨🇭
I believe it!
@@jwelch1981 "Next Friday I'll be showing you how to make a blanket from a jacket",🤣
@@jamescherry2082 man, Felix is definitely the man.
I bet he could!
Felix doesn't need a particle accelerator because he has a Swiss Army knife.
Man created the Victorinox Tool.
Providence sent us Felix to teach us how to use it masterfully.
Felix is the king of Victorinox.👍
Thanks a lot for this compliment!
@@FelixImmler ✌️ Thank you for the videos Felix!
😳😳😳WOW!!! THAT VIEW BEHIND HIM IS STUNNING!!😳😳😳😳 ❤️
Yes, this is a nice place!
one little improvement:
dont stitch all the way down.leave around 20cm open on the sides,this way its much easier to move and bend.
love your anorak!
Gruass usem FL
also: wear your anorak with a belt over it,makes it more comfortable and traos more heat inside
Yes, you are right. Thanks for your tip!
@@FelixImmler Versuch mal ne Gugel anstelle einer Kapuze...kann man auch getrenn tragen.
And flare the bottom a bit. Instead of straight sides make it slightly trumpet shaped.
This is a brilliant idea for a scout camp. Bring a wool blanket, a SAK and some twine and knit a campfire poncho for sewing your camp patches on.
Brill!!!
Thank you!
Felix, you are a genius as well as an excellent teacher!
Thank you so much for this wonderful compliment!
@@FelixImmler I love the book you wrote whittling in wild is there anything you can’t do lol 😂👍🇮🇹🇬🇧🦊🐾💫but the hat reminds me of a medieval head wear all you need is a staff or sword 🗡
“It’s a bit windy and fresh here”, he says, and 10 hours later he wams up with anorak! A very patient man :)
yes..that's true 🙂🙂
And still. The reigning champion of UA-cam: Felix Immler. Great content as always.
This man is the ultimate outdoorsman, I can only dream of going on hikes and camping in places what this man calls his front yard. And all his videos are very understandable on how to do every little detail..
My wife has been a seamstress for decades and she is impressed! I am too.
Immler Fashion! 😊👍
Haaa ha haa , genau!!😊
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@@archivist17 👍
This guy's happiness is infectious 👍
A wool blanket is something I've been meaning to get for some time now. There are so many uses for them in survival situations. With a little effort, it can replace a heavy coat, or even a sleeping bag.
Yes... that true!
Military issue wool blankets are becoming very difficult to find these days . I purchased 2 French military hospital blankets a few years ago for only 40 US dollars . Unissued and new condition .
Wool will keep you warm even if it is wet . Better than modern synthetic materials . All the best .
I stumbled into a surplus US army wool blanket a few years ago. I believe it was probably from the 60’s to 80’s, but not sure. You could sand wood with the thing, but it’s warm and actually treated to be highly water resistant. Blew me away when the kids spilt soda on it and it just rolled off. Man I wish I bought a few
@@jimf1964 I love your comment about sandpaper wool blankets . I have a capote made from a US military wool blanket and have a like new US blanket in a steamer trunk . ATB
Well, they’re not magic though. To have as much insulation as a 2 inch thick sleeping bag or quilt you need more than 2 inches thickness of blanket. That’s a lot of heavy blankets!
finally, someone actually uses the awl for what it was made for. well done!
From Spain. You are the fucking master of Victorinox! I used to have an old Turist knife and thanks to your videos I have bought a beautiful Huntsman.
Perfect Antonio!
Turned out petty good. My self I would have done a folded seam around the edges to give it more strength from freying and too make it a bit more ridge around the the edges. Also whip stitch the button holes to keep them from freying also. Wool is made up of fine hairs and they will frey if not reenforced. A bias would have reenforced the side seams as well. These little extras would make it last much longer from wear.
Thanks a lot for your super interesting tips!! I make this for the first time... that's why your feedback i very valuable!
@@FelixImmler you did a great job being your first time. I'm surprised actually. Your a very crafty person. I'm that type of person as well. I make dolls, I weave and knit, crochet sew. I make candles herb medicines.. nothing special. Did it all my life. People are shocked when they find out. I use to think most people made their own stuff or traded (barter) for things they didn't or couldn't make..
There's a few more refinements that could be made that, I'm sure, our man Felix is aware of too but my understanding of the video was minimalist type of build. We used the largest hoodie I have for a pattern to make mine and made it slightly larger for outerwear. The seams are serged to prevent fraying.
i love this dude. he jsut made a coat from a blanket. that's cool
Felix ist the best man and I like the smiling face and Hits humor. Thx a lot!
Danke Lars!
Felix, Du hast den Verstand eines sehr fähigen, in sich ruhenden, Erwachsenen, aber das Herz eines Kindes. Diese Kombination macht Deine Videos so unwiderstehlich. Vielen Dank!
Danke für das schöne Kompliment!
Felix my friend...
You're like... BEST UNCLE material ever.
I sew regularly and use little weights I make with scrap fabric and rice to make sure the fabric and patterns don't move when I cut it so I imagine you could also use rocks if you're scared of damaging your blanket with the little toothpicks
You are a legend, Felix!
Thank you so much!!
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Great! Where did you buy the materials?
@@krister1743 you can buy everything anywhere. But this is not the important the really important is the knowledge
Felix, jetzt siehst du wie so ein knappe im Mittelalter aus, mit dem Anorak😁😁😉👍
Ich glaube das war ich auch in meinem vorherigen Leben 😁😁
The way you use SAK is pure art, very inspiring 🔥
Thank you for making this video! Great energy and humor! I love your teaching style. And (for this US Midwesterner) - you have a great accent!
You never finish to surprise with your inventiveness and ingenuity. Chapeau!
Rambo would be proud love your channel Felix
Did something similar years ago. Although I never used a swiss army knife. Double click on the like button.
Thanks a lot Patrick!
I love how he is having so much fun. Really wholsome!
Brilliant! And a Swiss Army blanket converted with a Swiss Army Knife into a back woods “tuxedo”.
I didn’t believe it could be done, but you sure as heck did it
Awesome. Swiss? Yup you be a Swiss, swissee, swissor? Lol love the wooleez!
Good things to learn and teach to my kids!
Absolutely! Thanks a lot Cristiano..
Video saved! I now know how to do an overlock Stitch without a sewing machine. A new use for my Huntsman! I learned so many things from your videos that multiply the usefulness of my equipment
Felix, you are amazing! I have sewn for many years, but I never did it like you did, double-sided threads with a knife! You taught me something today!
This is the same straight stitch of a sewing machine.
😮
I think you for helping me cool down and now suffering with a kidney stone and you have brought much laughter and joy into my life Love the anorak I try sewing up mittens much easier than glovesAttach power cord to both mitten giving a long enough rope that it will reach through your anorak
Hello From the U.S.A. we love you and your videos. Thank you
felix if i didn't already love you, this video did it. i can't wait to stitch my own wool blanket anorak with my own SAK! thanks for the lesson and confidence!!
Felix for President! 💪
Yes!!🤣🤣
Excelent master Felix. Is better than a poncho.
Yes i agree! Thanks my friend!
Anyone else started one of his videos and suddenly ended up binge-watching them? I now know how to make shelter, procure food, and make clothes with a SAK and I don't have any hahaha. Love these videos. @Felix, your videos are great, you are a fantastic teacher, and you are so happy you automatically make me happy too, thank you!!!
That's what I'm doing right now, binge watching. My binge watching started a couple of days ago. Felix has so many awesome videos that I couldn't watch them all at one time. Learning a lot. Felix is King w/SAK's. 🤴 This imoji looks a lot like him. Lol
I wish I could go to one of your classes! You are the best teacher!
So nice to watch a natural video that's not following the american marketing fake attention-seeking format. Really good dude, your channel is quite relaxing an interesting to watch. Just to be clear there are some awesome very natural bushcraft and artist American producers ... You know what I mean
Hello Chris. Thank you very much for this wonderful compliment!!
Feliz, so cool. After 4 year in leaving Switzerland I am still hook on your videos and love to see you out doors as much as me : )
Thanks a lot Ronald!
Much love from Argentina, and thank you buddy.
Thank you so much!!
For all the people in the U.S. who like to wear hoodies for casual or outdoor wear, this is fantastic. Now I need to take some of the survival blankets I have from the surplus stores and make myself one. My only modifications would be the following:
Long sleeves with wider cuffs for layering reasons, complete with tie off toggles so when you roll the sleeves up you can make it into a short sleeve version. The cuffs would also have draw string synches to help keep heat in when not rolled up.
Not sewing all the way down on the main body and leaving about 3 to 5 inches for mobility reasons around the hip area.
Adding a draw string synch for the hood, incorporating a face mask on a toggle on the inside to use for windy/ cold situations.
Using the extra bits left over for making pockets, adding shoulder padding or a mantle to aid in extra weather protection, and belt loops for if you need to belt up the bottom for heat retention.
Pocket toggles. Because losing your gear during a hike while the weather is inclimate sucks.
Timeless . . . SAK with awl, bank line, and wool blanket! I enjoy your work very much; thank you Felix.
So great....not only the anorak but the laughing and enjoyment - your personality is so positive and inspiring - thank you!
Wow, thank you Allie!
I LOVE this video but I especially am so so so so happy your cameraman is back. Hi Gil!!!
Amazing view behind you, Felix.
Yes...it's nice there!
Hugo Boss goes outdoors!
Perfekt!
До чего же вы позитивный человек. Смотрю ваши видео с удовольствием. Удачи вам.
Thank you very much!!
Looks like you had a good time doing this. This is so original, well done!
That was another great video. I have seen Lonnie on the Far North Bushcraft and Survival channel make one of these, except he used a sewing machine, so that means your DYI is much different, since it just uses a SAK and a blanket. Anyone who wanted to try this, but didn't want to risk ruining a wool blanket, which is quite costly, even as a military surplus item, could experiment with one of those cheap spun polyester micro fiber fleece throws that are available in almost any big box store. They have a spongy, thick consistency that is very close to a wool blanket that doesn't unravel when cut and are very inexpensive at the end of the winter season, I think it would provide some experience before diving in on a wool one. By the way Felix, you could have just pinned your hood together at the stitch line rather than the cut line and with a few more toothpicks you would be better able to judge how the hood would fit your head. You made it work, but seamstresses usually pin and try rather than sew and hope. That is a beautiful place to do your projects. I'm jealous.
Totally awesome video, Felix! 👍🏻 Cool anorak, nice skills with SAK ☝🏻 😉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Glad you liked it! Thanks a lot!
Hi Felix greetings from Ireland just discovered your super videos thank you I laughed and laughed at your stylish anorak I thought when he's finished we will get spmething to eat ha ha must buy a SUPER SAK loved your geodetic tent such fun so beautiful there in the Swiss Alps hi🙋 to your colleague there I have old wool blankets we know not what we CAN do!!😂 baking in the tin!👏👏 very enjoyable fun videos thank you
Geraldine🍻
Hello Geraldine! Thanks for watching! Thank you so much for your super kind feedback!
Looks very warm and comfortable, the length is good, it is like a tunic. If it long enough you can turn up the bottom and use it as a temporary pocket.
Absolutely wonderful. I’ve been excited for one week to see you show us this project. Thank you for sharing your joy and your talents with us. And please thank your friend for his involvement too. It’s good to have good friends. -Carl
Almost had a minor heart attack when you didn’t start with hellooooo UA-cam. All was well a few seconds later
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for your funny comment!
Excellent video Felix.
I cheated and used a vintage 1916 year sewing machine . Made a wool poncho liner with no hood. Very versatile!
Awesome and the Swiss Cross is there . All the best to you Felix and Thanks again for your teaching .
Thank you too my friend!
Super sweet Felix, always amazed by your excellent work - thanks.
Thank you very much!!
From Northern California. (Grass Valley). Thank you! Your personality wins the day every time. Very pleasant sir, and I learned something I didn't know before. I have subscribed. Stay warm!
Ok, I'm sat with a hot drink about to watch 👍 I'm hoping I can use this to make my viking re-enactment trousers 😁
Love it. Put a slit or start stitching a little higher to have A little more mobility below the waist. Love the design in the simplicity of making it.
Great. I like it. It is back to the earth.
Entertaining. Hopefully never needed this knowledge. And after all you need really good wool blanket which is going to be expensive material.
Thanks a lot for your kind comment!
You are quite the trooper doing that whole sewing job with a SAK.
a good demonstration of the capabilities of victorinox, before that he treated the awl as an unnecessary tool, at most to pick holes.
Thanks a lot for your nice comment!
Ist immer wieder eine Freude deine Victorinox techniken zu sehen. Besser als TV-Sendungen.
Weiter so. Danke !
Vielen Dank lieber Erich!!
Well, this is definitely one of those projects that could while away the hours of a long winter night, might need a crock of hot spiced wine for lubrication though. I would be tempted to roll and stitch the hood opening to give it a bit of stiffness, and perhaps the cuffs as well. All that said, I never cease to be amazed at the things you get up to with that humble S.A.K., well done indeed!
Absolutely bloody brilliant mate. Go to the top of the class and have a brew on your way there, you deserve one (or 2) for your efforts.👍👍👍👍
😂😁 love seeing the project and the enthusiasm along the way !
What a delightful video. Well done Felix.
Thank you so much!!
Super Video sehe es leider erst jetzt deine Videos machen immer Spaß und man lernt auch was 👍👍👍
Vielen Dank Dennis!
Got to hand it to you my friend...excellent job. Thank you
Thank you John!
That's genius. I love your videos.
I dub thee, Dr. SAK, Codename: The Seamster. Another great instructional video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you kindly 🤣
Love it! Im gonna make one too! It looks so medieval! Amazing sir! Would love to see some pants for this set and maybe even a backpack!
Felix is my hero!
Big hug from Brazil 🙌🏼
Fun project! I'm curious if it would have been faster/easier/better to simply carve a needle and stitch with a whipping stitch. That locking reamer stitch might be stronger though, but I'm not sure it matters for this one.thanks for sharing!
it’s the King Arthur line of clothing…..amazing and what a great job to see hot they may have done it way back then.
Success! It's anorak! Good job!
Keiner kann so gut mit seiner Ahle like you !
Thanks 🤣🤣
Sehr gut!!!! I am very impressed sir!!! Live the sewing guide video and this one also!!!!
Such beautiful scenery! Really cool project too!
Outstanding video my next project thanks Felix
Thank you very much!
Fantastic!! Looks like you had enough left over to make hood, pockets, and GLOVES.
What a fantastic craft idea. Looks both warm and comfortable. Really appreciate your sharing of this knowledge. Ontario Canada Nov. 2022.
Salut Félix, Vraiment tu m'etonneras toujours avec tes idées géniales ! Te voilà habillé pour l'hiver ! Même Karl Lagerfeld n'y avait pas pensé...! Allez, Je continue à regarder les autres vidéos et il m'en reste encore beaucoup heureusement. J'adore ce que tu fais !
You make a fine taylor! Thanks, Buddy and GBWYou
Great work !I made similal anorak from Polish army blanket.But Swiss army knife as a only tool is a big challange.In my opinion this is no 1 pocket tool ever.Greatings from Poland,and keep Youself warm!!!
Thanks a lot for your nice comment!
Fantastic outdoor top. You are very enjoyable to listen to . I will follow for more lessons
What an amazing background to a very useful video...the view is amazing. I also live in an area where a lot of tourists come to...but for totally different reasons, than the mature and the view.
You are one of the best out their wish you the best and hope you continue to do great content
I am very impressed with the condition (sharpness) of your scissors and blade. It is a testament to the importance of proper maintenance. Sehr gut.
Perhaps you could run a cord around the face opening of the hood to gather it closed.
Well said!
Hello from Detroit Michigan USA Great video Brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise I will be making one of these great video my friend thank you again 👋👋
Amazing, Felix. Thank you for this. It’s helpful, fun, and you made it look really good. And wow, those seams look flawless! Well done 🙌💪🪡🧵❤
Thanks a lot for your compliment!
Fantastisch mein Freund! Super gemacht lieber Felix! Beste Grüße, Sepp