A down vest has occupied my thoughts the past few days.
Originally, my intention was to make a tracing of my Patagonia down sweater in three parts; two front sections and one back section. The Patagonia down sweater is actually five sections...it has two side panels as well as the front and back.
It is embarrassing to admit, but here is my dilemma. I pulled the skirt up like a tube top and it made me look like the marshmallow man. The intended use for the vest is not necessarily for the trail but also for everyday life...I want it to look decent as well as be functional.
Will sewing the baffles into smaller sections reduce the puffiness? Will it also reduce its warmth and functionality? What do y’all think about making side panels in a different material?
Originally, my intention was to make a tracing of my Patagonia down sweater in three parts; two front sections and one back section. The Patagonia down sweater is actually five sections...it has two side panels as well as the front and back.
It is embarrassing to admit, but here is my dilemma. I pulled the skirt up like a tube top and it made me look like the marshmallow man. The intended use for the vest is not necessarily for the trail but also for everyday life...I want it to look decent as well as be functional.
Will sewing the baffles into smaller sections reduce the puffiness? Will it also reduce its warmth and functionality? What do y’all think about making side panels in a different material?
Lost in the right direction.