Ripstop on the Record
Welcome to Ripstop on the Record. The podcast for makers, by makers. Where we talk about all things Make Your Own Gear (MYOG). You'll hear from gear companies, textile engineers, cottage vendors, and other leaders in the Textiles + Outdoor Gear industry. Brought to you by Ripstop by the Roll.
Podcasting since 2020 • 124 episodes
Ripstop on the Record
Latest Episodes
Ditch paper patterns and try this instead
Projector sewing is one of the fastest growing trends in the sewing world. In this episode, we break down what projector sewing is, how it works, and why it's gaining popularity in both home sewing and DIY gear-making. From gear recommendations...
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Season 1
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Episode 120
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52:54
Can you save money making your own gear?
Is making your own gear actually saving you money? According to our math, DIYers can sometimes save up to 200%—but we've also seen folks drop $300 on a project they could’ve bought for $250. In this episode, we break down the three tiers of...
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Season 1
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Episode 119
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44:19
How To Read a Fabric Data Sheet
Data sheets help give quantitative data on how a fabric performs. This data is invaluable but can be confusing if you don't know what you're looking at. That's why we did this episode. Maddie Wilson from NC State's College of Textiles helps us ...
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Season 1
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Episode 118
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1:13:46
Ask Us Anything - March 2025
We feature as the guest on this "ask us anything" style of episode. Listen to hear us talk about fabric application, sewing tips, business changes, and other things that makers have requested to know. Product Links:&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 117
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1:04:45
5 Keys To A Great Bike Bag - NOT what you'd expect
If you ask Chat GPT what the 5 keys to a great bikebag are, you'll get a good list. But it may not be vetted from professional bike bag makers like our list is in this episode. We talk with Lane and Steph from Oveja Negra. The so called, Black ...
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Season 1
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Episode 116
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50:54
