fabric by the yard - wool?

jcar315 · January 08, 2010, 03:52:00 PM

Otto, That is one fine looking pullover.

Rich, Your kids size Capote's look great too.

Question: Is there a pattern you used to make these? My wife has a sewing machine here and I might like to tackle making a pullover myself.

Thanks guys!

LKH · January 08, 2010, 03:52:00 PM

Blankets lack the tight weave necessary if you hunt in windy country. Okay if you're going to cover it, but not for out material.

Keefer · January 08, 2010, 04:00:00 PM

O.k guys,
Well I guess I should of read the other threads before I wrote mine...I'm going to a Sewing Shop and tell them "My Wife won't learn to sew and I need Cloths"..Maybe they will be more then willin to help me and heck might even feel sorry for me and make me up a batch of Choc. chip cookies or something...

Rick P · January 08, 2010, 04:28:00 PM

Jcar315

Any fabric store will have lots of patterns including ones for the pullovers. For jackets packs and Capote most leather goods stores and buck skinning/ black powder shops have all kinds of patterns.

Keefer

Did the old geezer who helped you learn to hunt seem friendly at first? Or did he only smile after you asked about hunting? Just like anyone else fastest way to get folks to warm up is ask them about a hobby they love. Go back to Joann's ask a few good questions and you'll be stunned how much help you get on your project. BTW I don't use any of the fancy stuff my machine came with. Figure out how to make a chain stitch with the wife's machine and your set for life....explore the rest of the settings when you get better acquainted with the machine.

Otto · January 08, 2010, 05:53:00 PM

Hah!!! Guys...before ya'll think I'm Suzy Homemaker or something..., I had a friend of mine who is a professional clothier make that for me. I brought her the wool, took her my Sleeping Indian Pullover as a go by and she made it for me. Lined the collar and the cuffs with that same type of nylon like material that SI uses. Buttons on the cuffs, half zipper. It is top shelf for sure.

LKH · January 08, 2010, 05:55:00 PM

Wife teaches Consumer Science to 6-7-8th grades. More boys than girls sign up for sewing.

Every year it seems one or two drive a needle thru a finger.

WESTBROOK · January 08, 2010, 06:05:00 PM

Check out Bemidji woolen mills, they have quite a variety, but no camo.

http://www.bemidjiwoolenmills.com/category.php

Eric

Tater · January 08, 2010, 06:13:00 PM

www.rockywoods.com

They deal in outdoor fabrics and also have patterns for outdoor gear. Anoracks, Gaiters, etc. They usually have some camo, wool and fleece. I have a jacket from wind stopper fleece my wonderful wife made at half the cost out of the catalog (of course her labor is free).

Tater

BMejia · January 08, 2010, 06:48:00 PM

I have looked for wool by the yard also. Have never been able to find any on-line, at least not the type we are looking for.

I hope someone posts some options.

RRock · January 08, 2010, 06:59:00 PM

Man, this is great. I've been thinking about doing something like this for awhile now.

Hoodoo Arrow · January 08, 2010, 08:16:00 PM

Montana Woolen shop
I don't see camo wool fabric on their web site, but I have seen it there in person in their store.

"If you do not find the product(s) you are looking for,
please call 1-877-WOOLENS or (406) 587-8903."

Otto · January 08, 2010, 09:58:00 PM

BMejia

You must have missed my link on page one. Go to Johnson Woolen Mills. If you can't find a wool plaid pattern you like there, it ain't made.

Mike Most · January 08, 2010, 10:35:00 PM

I grew up with sewing machines, as my dad sold them and he was a hunter. I keep checking hancocks but this far south never find much wool, They did have predator camo which is now made into a shirt and pants to match. Cheaper than buying a new set. I may have to check out Johnson woolen Mills.

I have about as many bows now as I do sewing machines.

reddogge · January 09, 2010, 10:33:00 AM

John,
Any place like Track of the Wolf would sell plans for Capotes or pull overs (blanket shirts). Just Google capotes. Best thing is they are all handsewn with yarn and blanket stitch. No need for a machine.

ilarcher · January 09, 2010, 11:15:00 AM

Just the post I have been looking for!

I to have been looking for wool to sew more clothes. Now a sewing machine is nothing strange to me, for mom majored in college in home ec.and has as many machines as I do bows and grandpa was a sewing machine repair man.

Yes the ladies at the fabric stores look at you a little funny but you will have all the help you want just by walking in the door. I can't get 10' in the doors without at least 2 women asking me if I need help. Just ask and they will hook you up. Now if they have what you want is a different story but most will give you the low down on where to find it.

BTW, I'm checking at these sites that are listed for wool here. Thanks gang!

BMejia · January 10, 2010, 07:31:00 AM

Thanks Otto, I was too busy looking at the pull over I guess!

ilarcher · January 10, 2010, 09:00:00 PM

Ok gang I think I have found out exactly what we are all looking for.

I went yesterday to some fabric stores, several stores, I was also wearing my asbel pullover to show people what I was looking for. Well it would be considered "wool twill coating" material or "brushed wool coating" material.

So I stopped to talk to my mom since I was in town and she knows where to find fabric. Well she found some and here is a link to some black and gray stripped fabric, there is some on this site you just have to look threw it and find it.

Well, mom and I ordered about 10 yards of 3 different colors that was on sale. Now I will let you all know reg. price of this stuff is about $30 a yard. We just happen to find some stuff on sale for $10 a yard, not sure when it goes off sale but I think they will replace it with another color.

Here is the link to the black/gray that I had ordered. I hope this helps.

http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/catalog_itemdetail.aspx?ItmID=WW941