Wool Pants DIY - Winter Bushcraft Clothing From a Cheap Wool Blanket
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In this episode I make a DIY pair of wool pants using an inexpensive wool blanket.
From one wool blanket I was able to make two pairs of these pants. I've already spent a number of nights outdoors wearing them. So far they have done a great job keeping me warm despite the temperatures dropping down below freezing.
Here's a link to the exact wool blanket I used:
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At the time I purchased this blanket is was on sale for $20.00 CAD
Thank you to everyone who watches. Hopefully this video can give you some ideas on making your own wool clothing for the colder months of the year. More exciting bushcraft videos to come soon.
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You have many talents my friend. Teaching is one as well as sewing. I really appreciate your channel, you have such a wide range of skills and the patience to demonstrate your crafts in an entertaining way. You are a throwback to more simple and self reliant times.
one suggestion: Toss in a few stitches into the back of the pants and through the drawstring the keep it in place. I have noticed hoodies are doing that and it helps a lot.
I started off by thinking that I would not find this particular video very interesting. But on the contrary, you managed to make a subject that would not usually draw me really worthwatching and informative.
@KuskBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!
There is something satisfying about the sound of a pair of fabric scissors cutting a length of fabric.
never wouldve imagined that dental floss would be used in clothing, your creativity is truly impressive~!
@bs78315
Жыл бұрын
30 years ago I took a survival class and dental floss was one item they recommended to keep in your pack for sewing and other uses
@lefish5277
Жыл бұрын
People have been using dental floss for sewing for a looong time. Ladies used floss as the basting rows for heavy pleats like the cartridge pleat. Where many threads snap under the strain from all the fabric bunched up, floss never broke.
@johnrhodes3350
15 күн бұрын
Braided fishing line is good because it's a similar material and probably even cheaper than floss. It's cut resistant. Comes in different thicknesses and number of strands. Or even Kevlar thread is both wear and burn resistant.
Your tip to block the thresd on the needle at 6:00 ... This is gold... Why nobody showed me this before
Oh i need one of these bad boys. you can also use some left over cloth and make easy pockets out of them. you just have to put them directly on the sides like 2 squares and leave the upper edge open
I suppose you could use button suspenders to keep the up too.
That might be the first time I've seen a bushcraft sewing tutorial. Great job.
The video is great, I like the wool pants idea as well as the basic sewing skills. Please continue with the videos.
@KuskBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
More coming soon! Thanks for watching.
Just FYI, when he says "running backstitch" he means "backstitch." Running backstitch is a single back stitch into a running stitch for about the length of the needle each time. Either one would work well for this project!
@KuskBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for clarifying. I'm certainly no expert when it comes to sewing. Happy trails!
Nice job, I'm going to get started. Thanks for all the tips
I find wool and wool blend dress trousers/pants in charity shops quite cheap (I think you guys call them Goodwill). Excellent tutorial though and imho sewing (making & repairing your gear) most definitely comes under bushcraft
@KuskBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I've never found a pair of wool pants at any charity/goodwill shops. I've certainly looked for them but never had any success. They're just not common where I live I guess. Thanks for watching!
DUde , your channel is pure gold !
OMG!!!! just in awe of your talent (and patience) you really are one amazing individual. I’ve often wondered what you do as a profession. I kind of always imagined you as maybe a boat builder of some sort. Thanks for educating and entertaining us!
It is a great tailor job my friend. Good trousers for winter in the woods. Congratulations.
Thanks bro. For the tips. I’m making my wool pants and anorak jacket. for winter. God bless bro
This was a great video. I don't think I've ever seen anyone do anything like this on KZread.
Well done, sir!
Could also add back pockets and front cargo pockets pretty easily too
Amazing project!!! An upgrade would be adding two cargo pockets! Maybe for a next video?
@KuskBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
These pants will be worn as liners underneath my waxed cotton pants. So they really don't need pockets. But that would be a good upgrade. Perhaps some day I'll get around to it. Thanks for watching. Happy trails!
Very awesome looking wool pants. I like how they turned out. Cheers! 👍👍✌️🇨🇦
Extremely basic but essential information! I'm sailor and dental floss comes in assorted colors and what's remarkable, some are scented!!!
@johnrhodes3350
15 күн бұрын
Braided fishing line isn't scented but comes in different thicknesses and number of strands
Nice also love the grey wool gloves you use in your videos
Brilliant as usual, I look forward to your next story on this channel or your other channel
Great work, I'm going to get some canvas pants and use this inside like liner's.
@KuskBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
That's my plan too haha. Thanks for watching!
Well done! I appreciate you showing this..
Thats awesome man! I think I may make a pair or two!! Thanks man! Wool stuff can be killer expensive!
Nice work Ryley . You would be good at knitting and crocheting . You did better than I could ever do. They look good. They should be warm on you this winter. It was nice to see you and have you share your work with us. Stay safe .
You did a pretty good job on that one Ryley 👍
That's the same knot I use for fishing.
Always your number one fan!!!
@KuskBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Very much appreciated!
Great video detailing what is just about a lost art. Growing up dirt poor in western NC just about everything i had was either completely hand made or altered to fit.
Amongst sewers popular instrument to use to run a length of cording, elastic, etc., through a waistband or the like, is a common safety pin. Use the largest one you can find. Skewer the end of the shoelace and close the pin head. Feed it into the hole, head first, and push it through, feeling it through the fabric as you go. The fabric bunches up as you feed, then you smooth it all out once your pin comes out the other end. Hope that is helpful. Also, I have never felted wool before but from what I've read, wool needs to be at least 80% wool in order to felt. I don't know what effect, if any, the non-scratchy kind of wool has on the felting process. My husband had a handknit hat made with wool yarn and it felted up as soon as he washed it. None of our other wool items ever felted up..... most of it being merino wool or other non-scratchy wool.
Yes camping 🏕 🔥
Excellent video!!! Very interesting
That must be very satisfying and the trousers look great!
Very creative
Excelente trabajo amigo. Saludos desde nextlalpan estado de México. 🤘🏼😎
Wow this is so cool! Thanks for sharing man.
@KuskBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
Look! Out in the woods! He cooks... he carves... he sews.... it's Supercamper! 😉Great tips.
Really good vid bro🤗
I often use a whip-back-cross-stich for edges, you might consider it. It's strong, avoids fraying, and can get a good rhythm.
@KuskBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
I'll look into it. Thanks for sharing. Happy trails!
Really impressive Ryley. I'll go and try it definitly on my own. And you're absolutly right - sowing is a really handy skill that every outdoorsman and oiutdoorswoman should have in his/her tool box. And as always: Great content, great filming and an very enjoyable project of yours. Cheers and greetings from Germany
@KuskBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your kind words! Happy trails.
Very neat! I would be interested in making pockets!
Great job
Thank you! Outstanding video no fluff!!! Wonderful and easy to follow.
Great job! I tried sewing a heavy wool anorak once....didn't turn out so well. There's a classic book on canvas and sail work, I forget author/title but it exists! Covers all aspects of canvas work from buckets to sails to sewn grommets. My copy was stolen!
Great video. I always learn something useful from these trips that I can try. Good close-up shots, definitely honing the director's skills. I myself have recently started making videos about my adventures, of course, this cannot be compared with your work yet, but I am moving very quickly towards this. 🔥
@KuskBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Best of luck my friend! I'll be sure to check out your videos. Thank you for watching. Happy trails!
Great video! I certainly learned a couple of things- especially about how you started and ended the stiches. You may have mentioned it and I missed it, but when making garments with wool blankets, it's a good idea to wash them in hot soapy water and dry them to shrink up the fibers. It increases the density of the fabric, decreases the itchiness, and prevents future shrinkage.
@KuskBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
This is a good point. I tried to shrink this blanket to 'felt up' the material. I washed in hot water with a mild detergent then used a high heat to dry it while also agitating the material. I didn't have much success. Perhaps the process I used wasn't correct but it actually made the weave in the material more loose in my opinion. It did make the material softer though. It may be something I try again in the future but I think shrinking the fabric prior to cutting and sewing would be a wise decision. If you have any experience shrinking wool let me know. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy trails!
@forestpage1333
Жыл бұрын
@@KuskBushcraft I've only done it with 100 percent wool. Maybe that's the difference? I'm no expert lol
@KuskBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
That could be the case. I'm no expert either. Regardless though the pants still turned out good enough haha.
Awesome video man
Brilliant video thanks for sharing
Great Video,, Thanks for sharing!!
Great video! Thank you! 👍
Omg you can sew too? You’re literally my dream man lol
Nice job!
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I hand sewed a Haversack and after researching a bit came up with the same two stitches, the whip and the back stitch. My ending of the thread was nowhere near as elegant as yours, but I will use your method next time.
Just wondering if you are still at the trap line? Great video and great job on the project!
@KuskBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
You bet! Heading out tomorrow to begin filming the trapline series. It will be up on my other channel 'Kusk Wild' from now on.
@bdc1319
Жыл бұрын
@@KuskBushcraft awesome!
Great video! Did you not make a video on how to make your tin pants?
@KuskBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Currently I don't have a video up regarding my waxed cotton pants. This coming spring/summer I'll probably be due for another pair so I'll film the process then. Thanks for watching!
instead of the dental floss witch will degrade, try saddle grade waxed leather stitching it will last long and be stronger stuff is unbreakable will will last 100 years.
You know what?...I very much appreciate your videos. Almost, dare I say, Dick Proenneke style. Cheers from the coast
I'm wondering, if you prewashed the blanket before sewing, would that preshrink the fabric so that it would be washable? I've had problems with a couple wool shirts shrinking, even though I gently hand washed them.
Hello. please tell me - what are the advantages of dental floss, why not a good sewing thread? (probably you said, but I don't understand English)
@fuzzytheduck6821
7 ай бұрын
It's something you might have around the house, even if you don't usually sew. The best thread is the thread you have
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Great video. Thanks. What kind of pants were used for the pattern? What's the material?
@KuskBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
They are a pair of waxed cotton pants. I will probably be due for another pair this spring/summer.. so whenever I get around to making another pair I'll film the process and share a video on it. Thanks for watching. Happy trails!
@BradKohlerCOP
Жыл бұрын
@@KuskBushcraft That would be awesome. Thanks. Great videos.
Do you still have the video of waxing your pants to make them water resistant, I can’t find it..
Whose the wool pants model at the end of the video ? LOL
@KuskBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha. I'm not much of a model, am I? Thanks for watching! Happy trails.
Will you wax those too?
@KuskBushcraft
Жыл бұрын
The wool pants? No I will not wax them. They will be my insulating layer under my waxed pants. Thanks for watching!
I think i have a New Projekt 😏
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If anyone needs more detail on hand stitching, I’ve found this playlist super helpful kzread.info/head/PLNyjJVmKWu_pOycwgVkcZ76diq8nVfGld