Hahaha! I shan’t be going in to production that’s for sure!! Cheers Maggie! Take care, Simon

Or a length of sold copper wire from a domestic twin core cable

Thank you for your kind words! It’s amazing what a bit of editing can do! If only you could see the uncut clips - my true skill levels show then! Cheers, Simon.

I agree Simon you multi talented very clever great video thanks I love your videos I'm really enjoying them 🙂

Cheers Malcolm, I like the idea of using leather - I might go down the button/toggle route, but leather loops and fasteners for the buttons would look nice. I don’t mind the colour too much either - even if I look like a blackberry! Atb, Simon.

@@simonablokeinthewoods the colour is absolutly great. If i can choose my colour i allways go for brown or olive. But looking at your shirt maybe i go for something more colourful next time :D

Thank you Josephine! Sounds like your father was a top bloke - not shy of the thread and needle and passed on those essential skills to you. Make do and mend, or something like that! Cheers, Simon.

I never learned to sew when I was a kid. For some stupid reason I just thought that was a "girl" thing and stayed away. When I joined the military I was deployed and ended up working with a Navy Seal team. My pack got a tear in it and I didn't fix it, just moved stuff to a different pocket which threw off my weight. One of the Seals asked why I wasn't repairing my equipment and asked if I forgot my sewing kit. Long story short, I learned being able to maintain your gear and staying fighting effective is not a "girl" thing, it is a life and death thing. So he taught me how to sew between missions. Now I'm teaching my daughters and son how to sew and make their own gear. Dad's shouldn't be afraid of doing anything that needs to be done. Sounds like your dad was the type of guy I'm still learning to be. 👍

I also saw a video where the guy did a 45-degree stitch along the corners of the pocket, making it easier to retrieve items. That was a good idea as well. I noticed this video is 4 yrs old. I wonder if you could do a follow-up review on how it is holding up or other changes you have made.

same here and I'm into my seventies

Cheers Andy! I like the idea of using antler, nice and traditional, I’ll have to pop down to the pet store again!! Thanks mate, Simon.

An epilet (tab/strap) on one side that spans accross to a button. This will get the front out of your face when you have it open.

Hahaha - sorry about that!! It’s fairly straight forward - especially compared to the lavvu! Good luck! Atb, Simon.

I don't like fleece as well, it always pills up and gets itchy.

Cheers Max, I’ve only just started having ads, but didn’t want them popping up all over the place during the video, so just opted for a skippable one at the start. Hopefully a bit less annoying for the viewers! Cheers, Simon.

Hahaha - I can imagine the look on their faces! Good luck with the project James! 👍

Cheers! Glad you liked it - fairly simple to make and warm!! Plus that nice feels no you get wearing something you’ve made. Atb, Simon.

Hahaha! Thank you - I like that! Cheers!

Thanks Felix, Atb, Simon.

They are super cozy and comfy!

Cheers James! 👍

Ohh nice idea, i do struggle to get dyes to take on wool, i'll test next time with some vinegar.

Thank you Nick. 👍

Cheers! The old machines are the best in my opinion, you can pick them up cheap and they are heavy and robust. Good luck with the project! Atb, Simon.

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it - it’s fairly straight forward to do if you’ve got something you can copy - it’s just the hood that’s a pain! Atb, Simon,

Cheers John! Yes, I think it’s going to be great for winter camps, and chilly evenings year round. It’s instantly warm when I put it on. Sounds like your wife is a keeper! I didn’t even get a valentines card!! Atb, Simon.

Easy project to do

Cheers, it’s fairly straight forward to make and lovely and warm! Atb, Simon.

Thanks James (it’s all in the editing! 😂)

Cheers Jason! It’s fairly straight forward to put together, but I’d use a simpler hood design, like one on a hooded sweatshirt. Really warm shirt great for winter camps! Atb, Simon.

Cheers Andrew! Atb, Simon.

Thank you! Really like your idea of the hand sleeves! 👍

Great idea with the alternating toggles! Hope it comes out well - happy sewing! 👍

Great tips, thank you! I’m planning on making a few adjustments to it, just got to get around to it! Haha, yes an ‘anorak’ has become a term used to describe someone who is obsessed with a particular hobby (comes from the trainspotters, often to be found standing by railway lines with a jotter book and an anorak!) Cheers, Simon

Thank you John - can’t beat wool for toastiness and durability. Comforting armour against the elements! 😁

Cheers Chris - be perfect for fishing! Atb, Simon.

Thank you, and thanks for tip about dyes too, I’ll try that next time I’m going to dye something - it’s frustrating when you don’t achieve the colour you were hoping for! Atb, Simon.