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Clothing for your favorite sports: does it fit the way you want?
Does it have all the features you need? Does it need a repair? Do
you have an idea you would love to have made? Here are some samples
of clothing that I have worked on: repair, modification and custom
jobs. Please use shown pricing as a guideline only. New items added
9/06.
Dryskin Gallery These are my personal
items, made for myself and my husband, and friends. Please contact
me if you want to know more about something custom.
Custom bird vest, duplicated from a dilapidated old favorite
-$160. Photo courtesy Rich Landers |
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"I'm a big guy from the UK who took up cycling last
year. I was getting really fed up with trailing round cycle
shops, trying on jerseys that wouldn't go anywhere near
to fitting me. I also rang major manufacturers in an attempt
to get them to make me a jersey but they weren't interested.
After trawling the web I saw Penny's web site and asked
her to make me a jersey. I was amazed at the care she took
to help me choose the right sort of fabric, the advice I
was given when taking measurements and at the speed and
efficiency of her service. Now that Penny has my pattern
made, repeat jerseys are not going to cost me any more than
a good quality jersey would from my local cycle shop. Now
I'm just starting to think about a slinky little number
for summer riding...."
(Penny's note: Steve is 6'6", #290, has a 18"
biceps and a 52" chest.) |
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Tele Tights: I made these tights in 1997 or
so for a tele skier, and he's still racing in them! They have articulated knees, spandura
kneepad pockets, and are cut to fit over hard boots. The
client provided the lycra. Photo provided by Ken Barcelou/Zero
Gravity Photography
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Dryskin pants |
Convert Anorak to Jacket |
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Custom Convertible Hiking Pants |
Made of a 300d washed Cordura, these are beefier than supplex,
but with all the same great wicking and drying properties.
Client has a 36" inseam, and needed extra length through
the thigh and legs. Also, there
are extra long ankle zips to accomodate client's big feet.
The waistband is flat to prevent pack waistbelt from chafing.
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Supplex
Cycle Shell
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This cycling shell is custom made for a 6'4"
rider. The fabric is DWR treated supplex nylon, and the
accents are reflective tape for high visibility. $90
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Gore-tex
Ski Bibs
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tall. These bibs are 3-layer Gore-tex, fully taped. Features
include the new water resistant zippers, Cordura Gore-tex
wear patches on seat and knees, small chest pockets, internal
gaiters, and side zips. $400 |
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Gore-tex
Shell Vest
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Tim's
patrol vest was duplicated from an Activent shell, copied
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3-layer ripstop Goretex and fully taped. |
Features
include a chest pocket for radio, and microfleece collar.
This is a light vest used for Nordic skiing. |
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The
Icebike Jacket
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Clydesdale
MTB is a year round Mountain Bike Patroller in NH. The
logo jerseys are great, but not suitable for winter riding.
I converted his jersey into a winter riding jacket with
the addition of a 100 wt./powerdry windblock fleece lining,
front zipper with storm flap, pit zips, drawcord at hem,
and other features.
$150
more
photos here
(photos courtesy
John Gunterman)
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Gaiters: duplicate of some old favorites made
of uncoated 300d cordura and ballistics cloth. |
This stretch Polartec 200 union suit has many custom features
including thumb loops, stirrups and front-to-back three
way zipper. It is featured in the new book "Sewing Outdoor
Gear: Easy Techniques That Really Work" by Rochelle Harper,
Taunton Press. ($150 +/-) |
It's important that repairs be as unnoticeable as possible.
(multi color patch on Gore-tex coat)
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This relief zipper was added to a wet skin dive suit ($22.50) |
This is Denise in her Ultrex cagoule that she wears while
sea kayaking. All seams are taped, and the hand-warmer pocket
is lined with fleece. The neck opening has a zipper and
stormflap. $275.00 |
Timber Cruising Vest
Monica is a forestry instructor. This is her timber cruising
vest, duplicated from one that was 25 years old. It has
at least 9 different pockets, including a special increment
borer pocket. It was modified slightly from the original
to hold tools such as compass, relaskop, diameter tape,
and pencils. $90.00 plus materials |
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Denise's hubby, Randy LOVES his custom 3-layer Gore-tex ski pants. Features
include full side zips with storm flaps, butt & knee wear
patches, high waist and suspenders. Details available on
request. (base price $350 and up) |
This is an aftermarket gaiter added to some 3-layer Gore-tex
pants. Waterproof, taped seam, with gripper elastic. $60/pair
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