Boxerboxer
WKR
As a first sewing project, I want to build a set of puffy jackets for my feet. My primary use would be late season whitetail hunting in MN, but these could probably also be used to sit and glass on a late season western hunt. I would never be walking in these, or even climbing up to my stand in them, just putting them on once I sit down. Overall, I'm looking for the voice of experience when it comes to material selection and design, especially if somebody has tried this before.
Specific questions:
1. Outer material selection. Number one requirement is that it be quiet. If it's going to make a bunch of noise with every little brush against the platform of my lone wolf that's a dealbreaker. Secondary features of interest are durability (the cast aluminum platform of my stand won't be very gentle on the "sole" of the bootie) and water resistance. If necessary I could run something a bit more durable on the bottom only, as long as that material is also quiet. Some sort of lightweight fleece or brushed microfiber with a leather or synthetic leather bottom might work.
2. Insulation. I'm considering 6 or 7.5 oz Apex so that I don't need to mess with baffles or feathers. I don't need these to be lightweight.
3. Interior. Again, this needs to be quiet so it doesn't make noise against my boots. Lightweight and not prone to catching on boots is a plus.
4. Closure:
My idea at this point is to have a zipper up the back and then a draw cord at the top, but I guess I could just overlap the material in the back by 2-3" and use 3 or 4 buttons with elastic loops (quieter than a zipper). Open to suggestions, though if there's a better/quieter/warmer way.
Specific questions:
1. Outer material selection. Number one requirement is that it be quiet. If it's going to make a bunch of noise with every little brush against the platform of my lone wolf that's a dealbreaker. Secondary features of interest are durability (the cast aluminum platform of my stand won't be very gentle on the "sole" of the bootie) and water resistance. If necessary I could run something a bit more durable on the bottom only, as long as that material is also quiet. Some sort of lightweight fleece or brushed microfiber with a leather or synthetic leather bottom might work.
2. Insulation. I'm considering 6 or 7.5 oz Apex so that I don't need to mess with baffles or feathers. I don't need these to be lightweight.
3. Interior. Again, this needs to be quiet so it doesn't make noise against my boots. Lightweight and not prone to catching on boots is a plus.
4. Closure:
My idea at this point is to have a zipper up the back and then a draw cord at the top, but I guess I could just overlap the material in the back by 2-3" and use 3 or 4 buttons with elastic loops (quieter than a zipper). Open to suggestions, though if there's a better/quieter/warmer way.