Make your own ultralight Alpha Direct hoodie

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  • Опубліковано 2 лис 2024

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  • @zipworks
    @zipworks 2 роки тому +21

    I think this will be hugely popular - great job and thanks for making it! 👍🖤

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  2 роки тому +7

      Hope so! This one is fun and a pretty straightforward sewing project that can be made with a regular zig zig or serger. Hoping to see some beginners and experienced makers have a go at it!

  • @jc4359
    @jc4359 2 роки тому +7

    I have only just started with doing my own manufacturing in frustration with gear pricing where I live, thank you for giving such informational tutorials for me to learn from.

  • @AKcabins
    @AKcabins 9 місяців тому +1

    Just found your website and I’m inspired! Thanks for the videos! Just ordered the hoodie and camp pants.

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  9 місяців тому

      Right on! Thanks for giving the patterns a shot. You won't be disappointed in your makes.

  • @seeEricaRun
    @seeEricaRun 9 місяців тому +1

    Making one now! So far the instructions are great - all the mistakes are my own.
    To that end - any tips on using a seam ripper on this fabric other than using contrasting thread? I frayed the heck out of some of the edges and it took me a LOOOONG time. I was even using a lamp with a magnifying glass.

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  9 місяців тому +1

      Tips for seam ripping Alpha Direct? Not really other than avoid mistakes by practicing on more forgivable future first. It’s a nightmare to seam rip especially if serging.

  • @omokok1877
    @omokok1877 Рік тому +4

    How do you do one with a quarter zip?

  • @stitchbackstories
    @stitchbackstories 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome tutorial! The quality of your content has gotten so much better :D

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Glad the quality is improving and noticed. 😊

  • @norwegiangeek
    @norwegiangeek 2 роки тому +2

    Found my next project. Amazing. Thanks!

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  2 роки тому

      Glad you like and hope to see you make one!

  • @bivibikebaggins
    @bivibikebaggins 2 місяці тому

    Great info, Only wish we could get this fabric over here in the UK

    • @gardenvariety6967
      @gardenvariety6967 2 місяці тому +1

      I live in the UK as well and looking to make something similar. Found 2x suppliers that will ship here - ExtremeTextil (Europe) and Discover Fabrics (Canada), not sure what import tax will be like though

  • @aprilfrederick819
    @aprilfrederick819 2 роки тому +4

    I made the hoodie which I am thankful for. But you've edited the balaclava sewing to be too fast for this intermediate sewer and your hands are in the way so it's hard to see what you are doing. Also, it would have been easier to follow along if you had used a contrasting color for the hood lining. But thanks still for posting. Just some feedback for next time.

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the feedback. Glad you were able to make one.

  • @NicPottier
    @NicPottier 2 роки тому +1

    Is this doable without a serger using say an overlock stitch? Looks great!

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  2 роки тому +1

      Yes without a serger, a stretch stitch and overlock or overcast to finish the edges is the way to go. No matter what, sewing stretchy knits with a drop feed machine takes practice and patience. A used low cost serger will be far faster and easier to get flat even seams.

    • @NicPottier
      @NicPottier 2 роки тому

      @@LearnMYOG thanks, appreciate the insight!

  • @msavage138
    @msavage138 9 місяців тому

    Hi, I'm about to buy your pattern, but I am wondering how many yards of Polartec this requires for a large.

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  9 місяців тому

      Two yards IIRC but it’s stated in the pattern with a proposed cut layout for typical color blocking

    • @msavage138
      @msavage138 9 місяців тому

      Cool, thanks. I'll buy it all right now.

  • @6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82
    @6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much. I'm a huge guy like 6'8 so buying this is not an option. Where can I buy this fabric? 🤔

    • @seeEricaRun
      @seeEricaRun 9 місяців тому

      Rip stop by the Roll, they also sell this template and pattern.

  • @tylervollick6634
    @tylervollick6634 11 місяців тому

    Excited to buy your pattern and make these and christmas gifts! Do you still like your brother 1034d serger(assuming that's what that is)? Looking for our first serger and the 1034dx also came up. Not sure which one has the better stitch quality and durability. Thanks again for this project!

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  11 місяців тому

      Best $50 used machine I could have imagined. Wish I had bought sooner. But it’s a bottom barrel serger, gets the job done and I never really have issues with it. I see no reason to replace it and have always been happy enough with the results.

    • @tylervollick6634
      @tylervollick6634 11 місяців тому +1

      awesome thanks! going to pick up one on fb marketplace tonight. Bought your pattern and just waiting for fabric to ship. Looking forward to it! @@LearnMYOG

  • @a.w.thompson4001
    @a.w.thompson4001 2 роки тому

    Wow! Thank you. It's just what I was looking for.

  • @Firesong4ng
    @Firesong4ng Рік тому

    Will this pattern allow you to make a sweater if you left the hood off?

  • @MeMe-cd1wy
    @MeMe-cd1wy Рік тому

    I ordered a Senchi Wren that the sleeve are 6” too long and the length is 6” too long. Chest fits fine. Same material as video. Can you make a video showing how to remove the stitching from the binding, cutting the material shorter and show using zigzag and straight stitch to replace the binding?

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  Рік тому +1

      Not really worth a video. You’d just seam rip the binding and shorten the length. Then either hem or sew the binding back on. May be best to buy one that fits from get go and sell that one.

  • @bryannoll8965
    @bryannoll8965 2 роки тому +1

    What cheaper fabric do you suggest to make a prototype before getting into the Alpha? I’m assuming something with similar stretch characteristics, but I’m not experienced to know what. Thanks!

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  2 роки тому

      I recommend cheap fleece in the pattern instructions

  • @francescoecobi
    @francescoecobi 2 роки тому +1

    super cool! sadly like many people, I don't have a serger... do you think this is still worth sewing? will it be too hard with just a zig-zag stitch?

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  2 роки тому +1

      Straight stitch for construction and zigzag or overcast for raw edges is fine. Will take you longer but practice makes perfect.

    • @francescoecobi
      @francescoecobi 2 роки тому +1

      @@LearnMYOG thanks, I'm definitely gonna buy the pattern :) Another stupid question but I've never sewn clothes, does the straight stitch limit the "stretch" of the fabric compared to the sewing done with the serger?

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  2 роки тому +1

      Yes. Use a long zig zag where you want to maintain stretch or prestretch the fabric ahead of the needle with straight stitch.

    • @francescoecobi
      @francescoecobi 2 роки тому +1

      @@LearnMYOG so could I just use the zig zag or an overcast stitch for all the work without a straight stitch ?

  • @artysa.blackwood4261
    @artysa.blackwood4261 Рік тому

    Hello sir, love your work, have you tried the wool blend by any chance ? any toughts ?

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  Рік тому

      I have a sample of it. Haven’t used it. It’s very similar as normal Alpha Direct. I’ve seen many builds with it and people are happy with it.

  • @mikkol79
    @mikkol79 9 місяців тому

    I did draft version with leftover materials from this pattern. I'm usually on the slimmer side of large and fuller side of medium. I used the larger version of large on the pattern. I was suprised that the draft version was too small for me. cut itself was good, but snug from every inch and short from sleeves.
    Is it supposed to be that way? I'd prefer it to be not loose, but also not form fitting from all over.

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  9 місяців тому

      Did you measure your sample and compare to the finished garment size to eliminate user error? If you picked your size based on the instructions and recommendations it should not be form fitting.

    • @mikkol79
      @mikkol79 9 місяців тому

      @@LearnMYOG we did measure me and landed on the bigger side of Large.

  • @lousamon4901
    @lousamon4901 7 місяців тому

    This might be a dumb question but is there any reason this couldn’t be used to make a sun hoodie (simply by changing the fabric)?

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  7 місяців тому +1

      It works great. Use a stretchy sun protective knit and you’re good to go.

  • @nicholaslucore7838
    @nicholaslucore7838 Рік тому

    Love the videos and info! What type of thread do you have loaded in your surge machine? I’d like to give this project a try

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  Рік тому

      Thanks. These days mostly just using maxi lock in the serger.

  • @brendam4933
    @brendam4933 2 роки тому +1

    This looks great and the instructions are nice and clear! Which model of Alpha Direct fabric did you use? You mention that the fabric you used is quite stretchy. (What % stretch worked well?)

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks. The orange is Alpha Direct 60 and charcoal is AD120. I have more info is on the product page on my site and in the patterns material list for specific part numbers, of which there are only four for each weight. AD90 is probably the most popular and best balance of warmth to weight.

    • @brendam4933
      @brendam4933 2 роки тому

      @@LearnMYOG thanks!

  • @whereisthemessiah
    @whereisthemessiah Рік тому

    I want to try this. What's that machine called that you're using to cut the fabric?

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  Рік тому +1

      I cut with a rotary blade and self healing cutting matte. As the fabric is a knit, I serged the garment with a machine called a serger.

    • @whereisthemessiah
      @whereisthemessiah Рік тому

      @@LearnMYOG thanks, subscribed

  • @jola-4097
    @jola-4097 Рік тому

    Hey, I'm making my own hoodie with the balaclava hood with 60gsm alpha but I have issue on sewing the buttonhole for the cinch cord. On a test piece the fabric gets stuck in the feed dogs and rips. Is there some technique on succesfully sewing the buttonhole?

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  Рік тому +1

      Really?! I haven’t had that issue with Alpha direct. For lighter weight fabrics, a tip that may help here is to put scotch tape or paper between feed dog and the wrong side of fabric. Increase your foot pressure if you can and also loosen the thread tension. Last, be sure to hold the free tails of thread under a little tension, pulled towards you out the front of the button hole attachment.

    • @jola-4097
      @jola-4097 Рік тому +1

      ​@@LearnMYOG Thanks! The lower thread tension + paper seemed to be the key to the success! Now onwards with the build :)

  • @jonne1762
    @jonne1762 2 роки тому

    what oz/sqyd or gsm kind of fabric did you use? And thanks for the video:)

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  2 роки тому

      Polartec Alpha Direct is the fabric name. See the pattern page on my website for more info. Link in video description.

  • @gandordunar6489
    @gandordunar6489 2 роки тому

    excellent ! thx

  • @damienpasche4854
    @damienpasche4854 2 роки тому

    Hey Tim!
    A question absolutely not related to this video :
    On your tutorial for making a roll top stuff stack the end of pt 6) of the "Roll top collar" section is truncated...
    "Ensure the length of webbing from folded end-to-end is slightly longer than ."
    Longer than WHAT???
    I'm all anxious because of the missing word 😬😅

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  2 роки тому

      Regenerate your dimensions. It’s a dynamic field and the length is based on your input.

    • @damienpasche4854
      @damienpasche4854 2 роки тому

      @@LearnMYOG ah ah, dumb me! I'll try again 😅👍
      Thank you!

  • @pkeeney
    @pkeeney 2 роки тому

    Great stuff! Shopping for a serger...

    • @LearnMYOG
      @LearnMYOG  2 роки тому +1

      Serger is a good second machine especially if wanting to work with knits 👍 Hope you find a good deal

  • @damright
    @damright Рік тому

    anyone aware of a UK or europe seller of the fabric

  • @ItsAStephanieB
    @ItsAStephanieB 2 роки тому

    Can you direct me to a site where I can buy one?

  • @rodrev_hiking6757
    @rodrev_hiking6757 Рік тому

    How and where can I get one hoodie in Germany or Europe