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#181650 - 01/02/14 12:20 AM DIY Snow Gaiters
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Registered: 09/24/07
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I had some time off on News Years, and decided to sew a pair of gaiters. I needed another set for either myself or my son. I decided to give my son my old set, and sew a new set for me. I used fabric I already had and only purchased the velcro and hooks. I did a video of the steps I took.

Youtube Snow Gaiters
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#181664 - 01/02/14 03:12 PM Re: DIY Snow Gaiters [Re: finallyME]
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Thanks for taking the time to make and post the video. Those came out great. I'm going to have to make some of those for myself one of these days!
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#181674 - 01/02/14 11:48 PM Re: DIY Snow Gaiters [Re: billstephenson]
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+1 awesome

Great video start to finish. Its a big help when starting a new project. I have some material on my sewing table right now for a couple pairs of smaller gaiters for the wife and I. How do you think a Velcro strap wrapping partially around on the top would work instead of a string tie. Maybe sewn to something like 3/4 inch elastic webbing. Just thinking out loud.

I hear you when you say watching the sewing part can be boring but check this guy out. Not so boring when he is sewing the long seams. Man I wish I could sew like that. I bet every seam is straight as an arrow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD8z720Q7fY

thanks again, jimmyb

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#181680 - 01/03/14 05:45 PM Re: DIY Snow Gaiters [Re: jimmyb]
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There is a reason I don't sew that fast....man.

The velcro on the top should work. I was thinking about that as well. You just have to make sure it is adjustable.
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#181682 - 01/03/14 08:27 PM Re: DIY Snow Gaiters [Re: finallyME]
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Great video I really enjoyed it!
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