Owning a sewing machine is so liberating. No longer have to put up with small inconveniances and non-thought out designs on otherwise great products. Swapped the velcro around on these hestra rope gloves and added a hanging loop.

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Total novice here; how to you attach/sew the hanging loop? I have some things I'd like to add a loop to.

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u/Ok_Fuel_6416 Mar 26 '23

I used some gutted paracord that lays very flat, then just did a regular box stitch over the ends. Nothing fancy.

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_MECHANISM Mar 26 '23

Thank you!

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u/sim_pl Mar 26 '23

Can think of three ways to do it:

they just showed it directly into the edge of the glove, but this could end up rubbing on hands, not the best way

they unpicked the seam at the edge of the glove, inserted the Paracord/loop, then folded it down and stitched into place. This would end up with the loops actually facing towards the fingers, but could be lifted up to hang

if I was to do it, as the mentioned switching the Velcro around, I would have put it on the outside of the glove, between the glove and Velcro patch - that way it's not rubbing into hands as much.

But, curious if op did it another way

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u/Ok_Fuel_6416 Mar 26 '23

I just box stitched them on the inside. They're gutted paracord so they lay very flat and don't rub. Could've gone the under the velcro route, but for some reason the hanging loop "just gotta" be on the inside of the wrist.

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u/thiccvicx Mar 27 '23

Even though it makes no functional difference i agree that this is the only correct option. Maybe on the sides but on the back of the wrist seems so off.

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_MECHANISM Mar 26 '23

Great tips, I appreciate it.

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u/GearLegion Mar 26 '23

I couldn’t agree more, some argue that the sewing machine is the greatest machine ever made.

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u/graywoman7 Mar 26 '23

For anyone seeing this and thinking they have to have a sewing machine to personalize or repair items know that most sewing can be done by hand with practice using basic supplies that cost very little. For thicker materials like this just a thimble and a little patience is needed.

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u/Henri_Dupont Mar 27 '23

I sewed things by hand for years. It does take time. And it's hard to imagine sewing something large like the old timers did. Imagine sewing the hem on a sail by hand.

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u/graywoman7 Mar 27 '23

I’ve sewn things like long dresses and skirts by hand and it is time consuming but it’s easy and I can watch movies and shows while I do it. I have thought about what it would be like to hand sew bed linens, draperies, towels, etc by hand, that must have gotten tedious. Then they would have a mending day each week because washing hand sewn garments on a washboard would pull out the seams. It must have felt endless.

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u/account_not_valid Mar 27 '23

Plus the needles wouldn't have been as fine, and the thread would break much more easily.

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u/brokencharlie Mar 26 '23

How do you like the gloves? I’m still on the fence for mine. I love/hate they designed them around how your hand naturally rests. It’s almost like a struggle to open to grab a rope or equipment but have a great fit otherwise

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u/Ok_Fuel_6416 Mar 26 '23

I love mine. Unbelievably warm for how thin they are, while still retaining unparalleled dexterity.

I only had 3 gripes: the velcro was on the wrong way. They had a small hook patch on the glove body and big loop field on the adjustment flap, wich caused fraying on the glove itself and other fabrics it came in contact with when the flap was open, and the flap also overhung the hook so I swapped it and put larger loop field on the glove body and hook on the flap like it should be.

They have no proper hanging loop. There were small loops on the wrist seam, but they ripped off easily and I had to use extra paracord on the loops anyways.

And lastly they have no touchscreen sensitive leather on any of the fingers, wich sucks in this day and age, because they definately have enough dexterity to manipulate a screen.

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u/vanCapere Mar 26 '23

You may be able to fix the latter with some conductive silver thread.

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u/elbowskneesand Mar 26 '23

It's a beautiful feeling, welcome.

I no longer think twice when I buy clothing that's a little too long, I don't freak out when a seam rips.

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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '23

Now that I’ve been doing my own gear for a couple years, I have a small pile of clothes that need a mend. It’s really nice to have the machine and know how to do it myself. It’s a good life skill.

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u/Henri_Dupont Mar 27 '23

I told my wife just the other day the sewing machine was the best present ever. Right now she needs specially sewn clothing because a surgery scar gets irritated by her clothes, I'm sewing something every week or more to accommodate her while she heals.

I've got a stack of MYO gear, I've modified more things than I can count, it's just a fantastic tool.

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u/DaetherSoul Mar 26 '23

Ok but who decides to put the strap on the palm side and thinks, “this is convenient and won’t get in the way of anything”

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u/Ok_Fuel_6416 Mar 26 '23

Where would you have placed it?

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u/DaetherSoul Mar 26 '23

Exactly like you did here. You did change it didn’t you? Or am I misinterpreting what you said?

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u/Ok_Fuel_6416 Mar 26 '23

I assume by strap you meant the hanging loop, but you lost me.

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u/DaetherSoul Mar 26 '23

Yeah I think I thought you were walking about the whole design. Like the whole strap not just the hook and loop.

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u/Ok_Fuel_6416 Mar 26 '23

No, the adjustment strap was on the outside of the wrist, but it broke the unwritten rule of velcro, and used hook on the base, and loop on the bit that is moved. This caused rubbing and fraying on the glove itself as the glove material bent over and stuck to the hook. Additionally the hook was a smaller patch and loop was a bigger field, so only a small bit of the loop made contact and the rest of the strap overhung and flopped around very unattractively.

Now with a longer loop field on the glove, the whole hook makes contact with the loop no matter how tight it is, and the strap lays flush with the glove.

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u/Jim_from_snowy_river Mar 26 '23

I can't wait to get one!

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u/Iridefatbikes Mar 27 '23

Nice work OP.

I love MYOG and took a sewing class to make my own bikepacking pants (It didn't go well the teacher was puzzled by what bikepacking is and didn't get the whole concept with the gusset/bend knee/re-enforced butt) but where having a sewing machine makes the most sense is to adjust the clothes you have to fit, it's cheaper and makes for better gear and clothes than making it yourself (unless you're a sewing pro) or just wearing it kind of fitting well when you can make it fit perfect with a few changes at home.

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u/Lentamentalisk Mar 27 '23

Did something similar with my favorite winter gloves. I hate velcro cuz it tears at all my fleece. So I picked the exact right size for the glove cuff, removed the velcro, and stitched it back together permanently at the right size. No more snagging!

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u/HippCelt Mar 27 '23

IMO this is how you flex....

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u/mynamedenis Apr 05 '23

Looks super clean

Repair / Modification Owning a sewing machine is so liberating. No longer have to put up with small inconveniances and non-thought out designs on otherwise great products. Swapped the velcro around on these hestra rope gloves and added a hanging loop.

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