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Ripstop on the Record

Ripstop by the Roll
Make Your Own Gear
Ripstop By the Roll
Outdoor Gear
MYOG
DIY Projects
Sewing Techniques
X-Pac
Down Quilts
Car Camping
Pattern Making
Outdoor Gear Design
Sewing Machines
Ultralight Fabric
Hammock Camping
Synthetic Insulation
MYOG (make Your Own Gear)
Material Selection
Cottage Industry
DIY Gear
Tarp Making

Welcome to Ripstop on the Record. The podcast for makers, by makers. Where we talk about all things Make Your Own Gear (MYOG). You'll hear from gear companies, textile engineers, cottage vendors, and other leaders in the Textiles + Outdoor Gear industry. Brought to you by Ripstop by the Roll.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes164Founded6 years ago
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Sam Goodhue started just like many of us: making ultralight backpacks, jackets, and quilts while learning through trial and error. Today, he's helping develop entire product lines sold in REI and shipped across the globe. Even thoug... more

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Whether you're developing your own gear or refining a favorite project, knowing how to build an accurate, repeatable, and clear pattern is an essential skill. Our guests share professional pattern-making techniques that will help yo... more

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What does it take to design bags for athletes like LeBron James and Kevin Durant—and what can the rest of us learn from it? After nearly three decades designing soft goods, Hrag Nassanian joins us to share the stories, lessons, and ... more

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What do names like Venom™, MONOLITE™, and HyperD™, actually tell you about a fabric? We sit down with Carter and Matt to unpack the stories, materials, and  decisions behind RBTR’s signature fabric lines, so you can better understan... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Goodhue
Lead soft goods designer at Matador who develops and prototypes packs and bags.
Matador
Episode: From MYOG to Matador | with Sam Goodhue
Dan McKewen
Senior soft goods developer with an outdoor industry and manufacturing background
Priority Designs
Episode: Your Pattern Is the Problem | with Hailey Loudin + Dan McKewen
Hailey Loudin
Technical designer and pattern maker with a fashion industry background
Priority Designs
Episode: Your Pattern Is the Problem | with Hailey Loudin + Dan McKewen
Hrag Nassanian
Founder of Wayfinder, bag designer who worked for Nike and other brands
Wayfinder
Episode: Designing Bags for LeBron, KD, and the Rest of Us | with Hrag Nassanian
Matt Evans
Team member from Red Paw Packs, providing a novice perspective
Red Paw Packs
Episode: The Stories Behind Our Most Popular Fabrics | with Carter Holland & Matt Evans
Ryan Campbell
Fabric engineer/designer guest, contributing expert knowledge on fabrics
Stitch Bitches / Ripstop by the Roll
Episode: Fabric Trivia Goes Awry | with Matt Evans and Ryan Campbell
Maddy Hem
Founder of Black Bear Gear Repair
Black Bear Gear Repair
Episode: Why Better Makers Learn to Repair | Maddy Hem from Black Bear Gear Repair
Taylor North
Head of technical fabric at X-Pac
X-Pac
Episode: Inside X-Pac’s Newest Fiber Technology | with Taylor North + Yann Jacquet
Yann Jacquet
Sales Manager at Dimension Polyant (DP) / X-Pac partner
Dimension Polyant
Episode: Inside X-Pac’s Newest Fiber Technology | with Taylor North + Yann Jacquet

Host

Jameson
Maker and product designer focused on technical fabrics and outdoor gear

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 123 ratings
  • Education and inspiration

    I caught the makers bug when researching ultralight backpacks and discovered ripstop by the roll for sourcing materials as well as this podcast. I’ve learned a lot about fabrics, components, machines, and get inspiration from hearing the interviews. Looking forward to the industrial sewing bootcamp from Carolina textile district I heard about on this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C0L3SLAW
    United States2 months ago
  • Love it

    It’s so refreshing to listen to a sewing podcast that shares a ton in-depth knowledge from a wide range of creator types. I’m so inspired by each episode. Really well done, thanks so much

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aatopomaps
    United States6 months ago
  • Diving is in as a beginner

    I’m just beginning my MYOG journey and have found this podcast incredibly helpful especially the episodes with Matt from Red Paw.

    One show idea I’d love to hear: an overview of the technical fabrics currently available from Ripstop by the Roll. As I’ve listened to past episodes, I’ve picked up lots of great nuggets about fabrics you’ve used for specific projects, but it would be amazing to hear a big-picture breakdown of what’s available, the best use cases for each fabric, and what you persona... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KByeah
    United States9 months ago
  • Smart, practical, entertaining

    This is one of the few podcasts I’ve ever heard that’s fun without being in any way frivolous. The topics and questions are well thought out and hit a huge range of needs and abilities. In many cases, it’s info you simply can’t get anywhere else. If you’re in any way sewing or gear adjacent, this is just a must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Will19597
    United States10 months ago
  • MYOG Pretty good to Great

    It is so great have a resource of real MYOG learners. This pod is not presented in a “I know how to do it…so do this” kind or format. Rather it is from real life trials and learning from mistakes.

    This pod makes a community of MYOGers accessible at a distance.

    Thanks to you Rippers, It’s so helpful to hear the successes and failures as I am on my MYOG journey!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heckalite
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests bring useful perspectives from independent maker businesses, textile companies and outdoor gear design.
The mix of beginner-friendly explanations and specialist knowledge appeals to both new and experienced makers.
Some listeners have criticized the production as amateurish, though positive comments on the overall listening experience are common.
Listeners value the practical guidance on fabrics, sewing machines, construction techniques and gear-making workflows.
Listeners praise the hosts' humor, energy and candid sharing of successes, mistakes and lessons learned.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#24
United States/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#29
Canada/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#51
United Kingdom/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#14
Germany/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#27
Australia/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#54
France/Leisure/Crafts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From MYOG to Matador | with Sam Goodhue
Q: What makes a series of products fit in a line versus just be different products all together, and how did you decide to release these cohesively?
Matador created an 11-style travel lineup to establish a consistent visual brand language. The team aligned names, colors, shapes, trims and materials, and used recurring details such as reflective cord and a decorative zigzag stitch to make the products feel related.
From MYOG to Matador | with Sam Goodhue
Q: What was your progression like starting to develop your skills and as a maker?
Goodhue made packs, down garments, quilts and tarps before seeking outdoor-industry work. A gear repair job gave him hands-on experience reverse-engineering products, learning construction methods and receiving guidance from experienced coworkers.
Your Pattern Is the Problem | with Hailey Loudin + Dan McKewen
Q: What are some of the most common mistakes that you see in patterns?
The guests point to missing or unclear notches, seam lines that do not match in length, unlabeled pieces, and incorrectly calculated gusset lengths around rounded corners.
Your Pattern Is the Problem | with Hailey Loudin + Dan McKewen
Q: Why should people care about patterning for their own products?
Good patterns preserve the maker's decisions for future work, communicate construction clearly to collaborators, reduce sewing problems, and help avoid wasting costly materials.
Designing Bags for LeBron, KD, and the Rest of Us | with Hrag Nassanian
Q: How do athletes influence signature bags at a brand like Nike?
Athletes provide storytelling opportunities and use-case insights, especially for things like compartments for shoes, wet-dry separation, and everyday carry needs; their input often shapes the narrative and silhouette more than every feature set.

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Practical conversations for people who make their own outdoor gear, covering technical fabrics, sewing methods, pattern making, product design, repairs, tools and small-scale manufacturing. Episodes combine hands-on guidance with interviews and lively discussions, moving between detailed material questions and the realities of designing, prototyping, building and selling gear.

Regular host Jameson brings a maker-focused perspective and is joined by specialists from textile and outdoor-gear companies, independent makers, repair businesses, designers and manufacturing organizations. The mix of technical explanation, personal experience and humor makes the discussions useful to both beginners choosing materials or learning techniques and expe... more

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Recent guests on Ripstop on the Record include:

1. Sam Goodhue
2. Dan McKewen
3. Hailey Loudin
4. Hrag Nassanian
5. Matt Evans
6. Ryan Campbell
7. Maddy Hem
8. Taylor North

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