MYOG Dog Collar: How I Made a Custom Collar (And What I Learned)
If you’ve ever wanted to make a handmade gift that’s actually useful, a dog collar is a fantastic place to start….
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Setting Up Your First MYOG Workspace: What I Wish I’d Known
When I decided to get serious about MYOG, I did what any reasonable person does: I googled everything, watched way too…
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Sewing My First Pillow Case (and Learning the Hard Way)
I know. I know. “Oh look, another pillow case blog.” And you’re not wrong. Pillow cases might be one of the…
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Sturdy Sewing: Must-Know MYOG Sewing Techniques
Why Strong MYOG Sewing Techniques Matter in Durable Builds When you’re making your own gear, you’re not just sewing for looks…
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Rethinking MYOG: My Perspective on Make Your Own Gear for 2025 and Beyond
More Than Just a Trend When people hear “MYOG,” they usually think of sewing — things like tarps, hammocks, ultralight packs,…
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Productive Prototyping: How to Test, Adjust, and Improve Before You Cut the Expensive Stuff
Why Productive Prototyping Matters in MYOG Designing your own gear is exciting — but going straight from sketch to final fabric…
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Avoid These 10 Common Sewing Mistakes (And Save Your Sanity)
Common Sewing Mistakes: Everyone Starts Somewhere (And Messes Up) Sewing your own gear is a wildly rewarding hobby — but it’s…
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Unlock Pro-Level Secrets: What Commercial Gear Can Teach You About Designing Durable Bags
What You Can Learn from Taking a Bag Apart There’s a lot to learn by taking apart something that already works,…
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Buy or Build? When a Pre-Made Solution Is the Right Call
Why It’s Okay to Buy Sometimes Buy or Build? Its a question we have all been faced with. Not every MYOG…
