Neuroscientist + Curious Mind + Passionate Maker
Years ago, I remember seeing someone on Instagram complaining about the fit of the LearnMYOG Do It All Shorts (DIAS), particularly the fit around the butt. Today, I'm breaking down my experience with the pattern to help you address and troubleshoot those exact fit issues. A quick note on pattern sizing: If you find this pattern's sizing as massively limiting as I did, I highly recommend checking out the Sierra Short from Road... Continue Reading →
Hiking and smiling at 11,000 ft. Now that I’m able to get back into hiking more regularly, I figured it was a good time to try out the sun protection shirt trend. Years ago, I used to wear long sleeves like the Patagonia Self-Guided button-down to avoid sun exposure, but I’d usually overheat in it.... Continue Reading →
After getting hooked on making my own trail gear in 2023—thanks to my successful day pack builds—I knew I wanted to keep making my own gear. This time, I wanted to make a lumbar pack that could comfortably carry 2 liters of water, some snacks, and still sit nicely on the hips. Fitting the Hipbelt... Continue Reading →
This year, I wanted to make a hammock I could easily carry in my daypack while hiking. I wanted it partly to force me to slow down and relax outdoors and partly as a backup if I can't hike that day because of pain / lingering health issues. I was not prepared for the trove... Continue Reading →
After my first prototype, I adjusted the pattern to better fit my body. If you want more information about the materials used and where on the pack, check out my previous post. Pattern Prototype 2 The significant changes occurred at the top of the back piece. First, I widened the back piece from 11-1/2 to... Continue Reading →
