As a long-time seamstress (started at age 8, so 50 years now), I have worked on everything from prom dresses to heavy canvas sails to hot air balloon envelopes. Let me make a couple of suggestions. Use double seams to attach pockets (can be done on either single needle or double needle machines). Tools can be heavy and you want your apron to last. Secure pockets at the tops by stitching a triangle at the top. Also backstitch at the start of every seam. Your sewing machine will sew leather better if you apply solid paraffin to the needle periodically. It goes without saying, always use a needle appropriate to the material you are sewing. Your fitting and draping skills are on-point. Work on your straight seams a bit and I’d hire you! 🤪🤪🤪
so what you're saying is that if i sent you my hoodie and denim jacket you could surger the hoodie's center line, apply proper buttonholes (if i marked them right), and see if i sewed the buttons onto the denim correctly then? gimme a link we can use to discuss this and the prices. as an amateur medieval clothes maker, i need a seamstress in my life lol
I know this is a couple months old now, so no one will probably read this, but at 23:35 you put on your apron for presumably the first time, and end up doing a little dance. You say something like, “why am I dancing, I don’t know.“ I sew bespoke costumes and clothing, and I actually do know why you did a little dance. It’s one of those things that I’ve witnessed on almost every person I’ve sewn for. I work on a thing, and eventually it gets to a point where it fulfills the vision of the person wearing it. They get the same smile and they do a little twirl or a dance. That one moment is one of my favorite reasons to sew for people. 😊
As a person who has an shop apron, slight weight fluctuation between 30-45. I've go one as low as 240 or so, to up now past 300. Thankfully the last time I wore it I had an adjustable one. Lol
Adam "I got this new apron that I use all the time and I LOVE IT." Adam, two days later "OK so it turns out that I like this thing, but if I'd LOVE it if I built a nearly identical version with just a few changes." Adam, six days later "I now have eight versions of an apron, which I love for various functions." Adam, two weeks later "Aprons? Turns out I just really like shelves." Adam, a month on "I got an apron shelf." Adam, two days after that "That apron shelf? I'd LOVE it if I had a nearly identical version with just a few changes."
I would not be a bit surprised if he ends up with a mill apron, a lathe apron, a table saw apron, a GP apron, a welding apron, a... . *I* would, if I had all those tools.
I cracked a smile everytime I saw that thing in the background. He must be so jaded from the show, I know I couldn't keep a straight face working with that thing.
I'm really glad you did this, there's a lot of anti-"soft things" bias in my local maker community. As in, sewing isn't making because, I guess, it's seen as stereotypically "feminine". I'm looking forward to sending this video to some of those dudes.
Ive encountered people like that. They like to act all macho because they blacksmith or work with wood, but couldnt repair a hole in their pants if their life depended on it.
Does that bias, or let's call it what it is; prejudice. Extend to leather work, which almost always includes sewing? Or would they like to visit a Saville Row tailor (in London) and tell the, almost exclusively male, tailors that what they do is lessened because it's 'sewing'. Or Saddlers, Sail makers, upholsterers, fishermen repairing nets? Balderdash. Unless they're wearing an animal skin and carved clogs on their feet they need a long cold look at themselves. Oh, and join a new community, try the Amish they're much more open.
@@thedude5880 It always makes me laugh, because doing those funny little needlepoint things with my grandma when I was younger gave me a better appreciation for how I can reach around something and know where my hand is, or assemble something small with minimal tools.
I was that way as a kid..young man...(sewing is for women...men build things women make are clothes.....) ...and now I sit I can't fix a hole in my clothes to save me life and would like to learn to sew
"this totally looks like i know what i'm doing. Which is totally not the case." Says a man with decades of experience as a maker. Good to know that feeling never goes away.
@@Caddoan I just through it in the chest pocket and stick the nuts and bolts to the outside but if you were designing your own apron I would sew it onto the front w a piece of thin leather and that way it would not rub a hole in my pocket.
That, my friend, is a great idea! I bought a 36-pack of neodymium ring magnets for like $15, just to have them. They have a small hole in the middle where you could easily sink a rivet and attach it.
But I'm not counting on him noticing those things when he clearly didn't realize that how he changed where the leg pockets went would directly be under the hammer loop until after he sewed them on and was looking at it. I noticed it right away. The hammer loop is like the one of the biggest things for him that he made mention of multiple times and made a tool video about it. Like if he isn't going to realize that one of his favorite elements of the apron is going to be impacted by the on the fly change (granted nearly all of this was on the fly) I doubt he would notice that he didn't go back in and do the pocket rivets or have the foresight or desire to add a magnetic area.
@@hanslain9729 I have a little velcroed magnetic wrist strap with tight little pockets in it. Magnets can hold a dozen deck screws or a miriad of nails right where you can get them. Pockets hold plastic or wooden dowels or Rawl plugs. Brilliant.
As someone that has sewn for over 3 decades my level of respect for Adam just went up 200 fold because the man not only knows how to sew but understands that there is a certain order to sew things together.
Adam a comfort addition I use on all my aprons and bibs, is I have satin material sewn on the underside of the straps that go over the shoulders. It allows the straps to slide and not bunch up my shirts and it allows the bibs/apron to hang properly. Just an Idea, love the apron you created.
OMG!!! Waxed OLIVE DRAB CANVAS! When I served in U S ARMY all our tents, truck tops, jeep (MUTT) tops, seats, seats pads, equipment bags,personal field bags.... all made from dat stuff! MEMORIES A PLENTY!
Great design! Love watching it come together. That being said, there are a few small tweaks I'd have made given my ~25 years of doing leather craft: - When doing the rivets on the fabric, I'd have used the punch for the leather parts, then used them as a template for an awl to make the holes in the fabric. By parting the fibers instead of cutting them, it makes the rivet much less likely to tear out. - For the loops holding the small D-rings, I'd have sandwiched the fabric between the ends of the loop; again, less likely to tear out, and I personally would prefer the ring to be centered against the hemmed edge of the cloth. - I'd have attached the leg straps so the snap hooks were ou the outside of my thighs instead of between them. (I'm a bit on the specturm, and the "click-click-click" of the hooks rubbing against each other with every step would quickly drive me to distraction, not to mention them digging into my legs....)
I'm a sewer and maker. See my comment on industrial sewing machines above. Thanks for this reminder on the awl trick for fabric. And I had the same thought about the snaps on the insides of the legs. Each project is a lesson for improvements on the next one.
As a woman, I would have measured to be absolutely sure my... err... nipples were fully protected. From tools and machines, and from the seams rubbing against them. Makes me wonder if a couple of snaps in the crotch area to hold the top of the slit shut might be a good idea for men? Lastly, I worry about those clasps getting caught in a project or machine. Safety always comes first! :)
Adam: "I dont need my apron to be adjustable." also Adam, after returning from the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays: "Maybe i need my apron to be somewhat adjustable."
I like how Adam Savage and Diresta have shown me that sewing is an important maker skill...even for guys. I probably wouldn't have given it a shot if it wasn't for content like this.
A sewing machine is just another power tool. Power tools are manly right? I also use this excuse when using the vacuum cleaner or the carpet shampooer...
Sewing is an awesome skill for anyone. I use a Singer domestic for lightweight projects (like clothing and face masks) and an industrial JUKI DNU-1541S walking-foot machine - with a servo motor - which I love for working thick leather and heavy canvas. I see Dan using a Janome HD-3000 which is well reviewed on Amazon. It's also 1/5th the cost of my JUKI. Seems to be able to handle lightweight as well as heavier goods. But it is not a walking-foot machine which I recommend for serious heavyweight sewing with fat needles pulling heavy threads.
My dad's mom taught him how to sew and in the Navy it was (maybe still is) a necessary skill. I found his sewing/mending kit after he passed away. I'm totally geeking on this ODB cuz it's been so long since I've done any sewing and I totally feel his excitement over making a durable apron that is personalized to his measurements and fit.
@@shelleyb162 I taught quilt making and one of the ladies in the class said she taught her brother how to sew on buttons before he enlisted in the US Army. He was soon charging $10 per button to his mates before inspections, and that kept him happily in beer money for his whole stint.
Anyone else fascinated by Adam's processes when he sews? My first making experiences were sewing, and it's still what I am most adept at, so by nature I translated a specific thought process trained by sewing into my processes for other making. Adam began his making journey differently, so watching him take his ingrained machinist processes and apply them to sewing is honestly kind of fascinating.
when you said you going to narrow the top part i was worried about the straps scraping the neck, and be honest it looks like it could have been a smidge wider as i see neck scraping straps....
Gawd, this brought back some school memories. My old carpentery teacher would always take off his glasses and put them in an apron pocket, before putting on the apron. And you could always guarantee, once a week, he'd then spend five minutes looking for his glasses.
* whistling* “What’s that R2?” * whistling* “If I don’t adjust my seam allowance I’m going to have misaligned edges?!” * whistling* “Aw, gee thanks R2. That was close!”
Question: what brings you the most joy? Is there a way for you to make money from it? As long as it pays for itself, just do what you love. Make, design, cook, play sports, whatever... Just don't give up wanting to do it.
Hey Adam, I work in a machine shop, and I tailored this style of apron to me for my job. I used duck canvas, and it came out great. Thanks for the inspiration
You and Alec Steele should totally meet up. He’s a blacksmith that just came to the US from the UK. He’s done some amazing things, and I think it would make for some amazing content whenever this whole quarantine thing is over.
That would be so good, they can teach each other so many things. Every time I see Alec change the tool on his mill I keep thinking he needs to add a air gun like how Adam does it.
I made one a while ago like this on my own. All you need is construction paper and tape to make a sheet big enough, the cut out the pattern on the floor. Don't be ambitious the first time and you'll be fine
Why did I ever stop following Adam after university 9 years ago... This is awesome! I love the fact that these shows are NOT +- 15 minutes of speed montage on bizar stunts/builds, but ARE doable educational DIY projects and all steps are shown in 40 minutes! (Like shows used to be.) KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
I swear every time I watch one of these I get reminded of a word I forgot existed, and/or learn a new word I never knew existed lol. Adam out here giving us techniques not only for being a better maker of things, but for being a better maker of sentences as well!
Those leather rivets usually come with a little "anvil" and a punch, which allow you to maintain the rounded shape. Also, not using them can cause the rivets to fail because they may not go in perfectly straight and you can't tell because you can only see one side obviously.
Personally, I forgo aprons now. I have a Carhart Dungarees that I had fitted, adjusted and restitched. Fits a treat, I can even wear a thin layer of clothes underneath in colder weather or, if I want to just take off and resume non-work stuff. As a woman as well, it is less baggy and less things to tangle up! Personal preference of course but an invaluable change for me!
It is very helpful watching him get frustrated and handle aggravation. It is very helpful how he says his thought process out loud and talks through spontaneous changes and adaptations. It takes the mystique out of expertise and is encouraging for amateurs.
Perhaps as a parametric pattern? Remember that one of the things he disliked about the previous apron was that it was a “one size fits most” pattern that didn’t quite fit him.
OH MY GOODNESS! I just realized that you are the equivalent of the Bob Ross of our generation! I watch you now like I watched him as a child. Your one day builds are so relaxing. Thank you Mr. Savage.
I bought a set of your (de)merit badges, fully deserving of them all except the 3d printer one (yet). It immediately became apparent I now need an apron for life to attach them too, so glad this video was made.
Might insert a magnet behind a badge to use it as a holder too. Also what happened to the lovely brown webbing you initially was going to use, the end product looked green.
I made a shop apron recently and I sewed a square neodymium magnet behind a patch up by the collar bone. I can attach nails, drill bits, etc for a quick moment and they just hang there. Really handy feature!
Your excitement, embracing of flaws, and attitude of progress is contagious! Thank you for this channel as well as your work on mythbusters that exposed me to your crazy genius.
Thanks Adam for making these video during lock down (I’m in the UK) your ‘kid in a candy shop’ excitement & enthusiasm in your work has really been great to watch over this time, it’s a breath of fresh air and escapism from all that’s going on around us. Keep them coming and thanks for the fun and cheer you bring, plus your insight & build experience and how you approach your work. ❤️
Adam! Thank you so much for sharing! I've been sewing for well over 20 years, but I just started wearing all of my sewing tools on me in an apron. The one I bought works, but the pockets are not exactly right. Thanks to you, I have been inspired to hack/alter my existing apron to make it work perfectly for me!
Adam makes an amazing purse he can wear. I love it. Every time I chose a purse it is the separation of things. a way that I can remember where every item goes. I want to be able to reach in and find what I am looking for without fail. I have not found that bag. I have come close.
@@sandollor search for waxed cotton canvas, marine quality. Here in Germany, you find it primarily in northern Germany as oilskin for sailors and boats. Maybe in your country you can find it in similar places.
I love how you share what you love about an apron that works like a tool. Workman comfort propells genius accomplishment. No nonsense total productivity is what this is all about. Ten thousand blessings on you. Much love. A frustrated creative.
Adam, will you do a video on scissors? I'd love to see all the different scissors you use in your shop and home, and give us the backstory on why you like them for the specific tasks you use them for.
Awesome apron! Although I would have had the back straps crossing over on top of the leather piece rather than underneath it, aesthetics might be slightly worse but I think it would be more comfortable as you'd have a nice big flat piece of leather on your spine rather than the crossed over webbing.
This is the man who should be teaching future generations!! ❤️ I’ve learned SO MUCH just from his TH-cam videos and the numerous episodes of Mythbusters! I’ve learned not just big things, but little things too. Like the whole order of operations when sewing! Never knew that! Thank you very much for the knowledge Adam!!!
In a way Eric he is, I have been reposting these videos to my other Shop teacher Friends and we are taking the lessons and applying them to our own teachable areas. I am an Auto teacher and the Head Mentor of our Robotics team. Cheers Dude and Stay safe eh
Coming back after 3 years to say that my wife bought one of the production ones you made for this Christmas and it rules! Never worn an apron but it is so useful
Agreed, As a former SORT member your fasteners are on the outside so they don't catch on each other. I literally thought he will end up changing that over time lol.
@@randdmoore1 Yep. I figured he would have went for a regular buckle. On the outside. I'm waiting for the "I hooked my boat snaps together while walking across the shop" video. The lack of breakaways also worry me with his lathe tendencies.
One of the best things about these videos is learning the reals names of all sorts of doohickeys you see and interact with everyday but never knew what they were called. The apron turned out very nice.
Hi Adam! So I did something similar for my culinary aprons but with one improvement you might like. You know how apron straps get all kinds of tangled in the washing machine? I cut all the straps off my aprons and put brass tarp grommets in the 4 points. The harness is some leather straps over the shoulders connected at the intersection to some thin denim straps. I use swivel snap hooks on the shoulder straps to connect to the tarp grommets on the bib. The denim back/waist straps thread through the bottom grommets and tie in the back. Tada! You just wash the apron with no tangles. In the culinary world, daily washing is a must. Love your stuff and hope you can use this tip from a fellow maker.
Seems to me that apron is already more than half of a bib overall. You could start from a bib overall in denim and sew on bits of leather to get the same protection & tool holding.
If you make another version of this, try putting the leg clips on the outside, like they do on ankle gaiters. It would keep them from interfering or catching each other. This looks so beautiful.
I used to work at a bare board PCB manufacturing company as the company chemist (testing and maintaining the chemical baths). We used to use ammoniacal etch which uses cupric (copper+1) ions to oxidise the copper metal into a similar state which then reacts with ammonia to dissolve into the liquid. Ferric chloride is pretty much the same principle, it just uses iron ions to force metal into an ionic state then dissolves them into the polar liquid. The brass will etch slower because it's a mixture of metals and they will oxidise at different rates. My advice for the best and cleanest etch is actually to dunk the piece into the tub of ferric chloride and slowly move it back and forth. The agitation will come from the solution itself. The reason you are moving the liquid around is to ensure that fresh chemical is always in contact with the working area. You could also warm the metal slightly before etching to make chemistry more active (warning not to make it hot as this could liberate some nasty vapours). I'm now working in manufacturing engineering after getting my degree in Electronic design! My love of science and engineering is all because I was inspired as a kid watching Mythbusters and particularly Adam's enthusiasm for learning about the amazing universe around us and applying that to create! If you do read this Adam - THANK YOU!
Surprised he was able to sew waxed canvas and leather on a commercial machine that appears fairly new older machines had enough grunt to do it but new ones no
@@Tater_Lord That's a pretty low end domestic machine, in a nice table. But a couple layers of light weight canvas (shouldn't be more than four, ever, on that apron) or canvas and light leather are well in the capabilities of most machines, whether industrial single needle or plain home machine. sharp needles are good at poking holes in things. There's some struggling going on, and the stitch quality is poor. I expect that's operator error, rather than machine ability. (I've made bags out of canvas and leather, using a machine that cost $50, brand new. It was slow and pretty painful, but it worked.)
"I never SPENT a CENT that wasn't MINE" "You SENT the dogs after my SCENT!?" "That's FINE!" Man, Lin is such an artist with those internal rhymes. Loved the reference there, Adam.
Adam, love the builds, please keep them coming. A few thoughts: Dog leash "snap bolts" seems like they would be annoyingly heavy flailing around the thigh, especially with them on the inside between the thighs instead of the outside. May I suggest actual snaps, on the outer side instead. It doesn't appear to easily throw over your head, it seems small between the shoulder straps, rubbing your head, and you have to remove your glasses. I fear you will quickly find it more hassle to put on than its worth. And forgive me but it still doesn't look like a pit stop #1 is any easier, lol
i agree. reinforcing ironworkers often wear chaps, and they use the snap locks too, but also connect on the outside, makes for easier connecting and much easier to take off!
LOL Two months after it was made and started appearing in videos - we now see the making of the Savage Apron! this episode was a joy to watch because Adam was so excited during the whole thing! Random dancing does indeed bode well for the outcome of the project :D
As someone who works in a store where aprons are part of the dress code I can confidently say that a well fitting apron is essential. Very rarely do I need to walk off to grab a tool as everything I use regularly is always on me. It saves a lot of time and frustration, it also helps us forgetful types lose important stuff less often.
oh man how did I miss this video! :O I never done much sewing and have a similar apron project. Is so cool to see that some of my own solutions/design match with yours. This really help give me ideas and boots my confidence to finally start on it :D
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hi adam
Will there be more savage builds ?
I am so glad you put that maker knife in there. Iv seen it a few times and I have been looking for it everywhere haha.
I love it.
I'm interested in the straps and the clip. Do you have a source for that?
"It looks like I knew what I was doing." What a making mood.
That feels like my entire life so far 😂
Been a goldsmith over ten years and it's 100% accurate to my every day
As a long-time seamstress (started at age 8, so 50 years now), I have worked on everything from prom dresses to heavy canvas sails to hot air balloon envelopes. Let me make a couple of suggestions. Use double seams to attach pockets (can be done on either single needle or double needle machines). Tools can be heavy and you want your apron to last. Secure pockets at the tops by stitching a triangle at the top. Also backstitch at the start of every seam. Your sewing machine will sew leather better if you apply solid paraffin to the needle periodically. It goes without saying, always use a needle appropriate to the material you are sewing. Your fitting and draping skills are on-point. Work on your straight seams a bit and I’d hire you! 🤪🤪🤪
so what you're saying is that if i sent you my hoodie and denim jacket you could surger the hoodie's center line, apply proper buttonholes (if i marked them right), and see if i sewed the buttons onto the denim correctly then? gimme a link we can use to discuss this and the prices. as an amateur medieval clothes maker, i need a seamstress in my life lol
@@theguywitheyebrows damn, that was awesome!
I admire the shit out of adam. He's been like a quirky uncle to me my whole life.
I know this is a couple months old now, so no one will probably read this, but at 23:35 you put on your apron for presumably the first time, and end up doing a little dance. You say something like, “why am I dancing, I don’t know.“ I sew bespoke costumes and clothing, and I actually do know why you did a little dance. It’s one of those things that I’ve witnessed on almost every person I’ve sewn for. I work on a thing, and eventually it gets to a point where it fulfills the vision of the person wearing it. They get the same smile and they do a little twirl or a dance. That one moment is one of my favorite reasons to sew for people. 😊
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Adam has an admirable confidence for his body measurements staying consistent ;)
Once you got 40, you pretty much guaranteed to be the same till you are 80
Probably just an excuse to make another one in the future haha
@@TG-zd9de I'm 40 next year! Better get in shape now haha!
As a person who has an shop apron, slight weight fluctuation between 30-45. I've go one as low as 240 or so, to up now past 300. Thankfully the last time I wore it I had an adjustable one. Lol
Apart from a bit of seasonal thickening, it's a pain in the ass to change the body after 35 😂
Adam "I got this new apron that I use all the time and I LOVE IT."
Adam, two days later "OK so it turns out that I like this thing, but if I'd LOVE it if I built a nearly identical version with just a few changes."
Adam, six days later "I now have eight versions of an apron, which I love for various functions."
Adam, two weeks later "Aprons? Turns out I just really like shelves."
Adam, a month on "I got an apron shelf."
Adam, two days after that "That apron shelf? I'd LOVE it if I had a nearly identical version with just a few changes."
it's like tony stark and building ironmen
Can't wait till he makes a cabinet for his apron shelves
I would not be a bit surprised if he ends up with a mill apron, a lathe apron, a table saw apron, a GP apron, a welding apron, a...
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*I* would, if I had all those tools.
He's a tinkerer. tinkerer never finish, they just find something else to change lol
This is hilarious 😂
13:00 I’m definitely not surprised Adam can do a perfect r2 impression
12:55
also "a can of beans" replica b'cos why not 🤣
I had to replay that because I could hardly believe it was him at first
Came here to see if anyone else felt untold joy hearing that
Scrolling comments to see if anyone else noticed he could and appreciated how well/realistic he did haha
"okay, now to properly size your apron and plan features, go ahead and roll out your life sized mannequin of yourself..."
I cracked a smile everytime I saw that thing in the background. He must be so jaded from the show, I know I couldn't keep a straight face working with that thing.
anyone who sews their own custom clothes regularly probably has something very similar tbh lol
I'm really glad you did this, there's a lot of anti-"soft things" bias in my local maker community. As in, sewing isn't making because, I guess, it's seen as stereotypically "feminine". I'm looking forward to sending this video to some of those dudes.
Ive encountered people like that. They like to act all macho because they blacksmith or work with wood, but couldnt repair a hole in their pants if their life depended on it.
Does that bias, or let's call it what it is; prejudice. Extend to leather work, which almost always includes sewing?
Or would they like to visit a Saville Row tailor (in London) and tell the, almost exclusively male, tailors that what they do is lessened because it's 'sewing'. Or Saddlers, Sail makers, upholsterers, fishermen repairing nets?
Balderdash. Unless they're wearing an animal skin and carved clogs on their feet they need a long cold look at themselves. Oh, and join a new community, try the Amish they're much more open.
@@thedude5880 It always makes me laugh, because doing those funny little needlepoint things with my grandma when I was younger gave me a better appreciation for how I can reach around something and know where my hand is, or assemble something small with minimal tools.
I was that way as a kid..young man...(sewing is for women...men build things women make are clothes.....)
...and now I sit I can't fix a hole in my clothes to save me life and would like to learn to sew
That's friggin stupid. You should aim to have as many skillsets as possible!
"this totally looks like i know what i'm doing. Which is totally not the case." Says a man with decades of experience as a maker. Good to know that feeling never goes away.
I also like having a magnet on the outside to attach small nuts/bolts that Im working with.
This is a God level knowledge dart.
where would you attach the magnets? i'm in the process of tooling a small wood shop up and am looking for inspiration.
@@Caddoan I just through it in the chest pocket and stick the nuts and bolts to the outside but if you were designing your own apron I would sew it onto the front w a piece of thin leather and that way it would not rub a hole in my pocket.
@@michaelpee9471 oh like a little magnetic patch on the chest. on/near where Adams chest pockets are? that WOULD be handy
That, my friend, is a great idea! I bought a 36-pack of neodymium ring magnets for like $15, just to have them. They have a small hole in the middle where you could easily sink a rivet and attach it.
You forgot to rivet the pocket tops. Needs a tape measure and a section with embedded magnet...
Indeed - kept waiting for him riveting the pockets.
But I'm not counting on him noticing those things when he clearly didn't realize that how he changed where the leg pockets went would directly be under the hammer loop until after he sewed them on and was looking at it. I noticed it right away. The hammer loop is like the one of the biggest things for him that he made mention of multiple times and made a tool video about it. Like if he isn't going to realize that one of his favorite elements of the apron is going to be impacted by the on the fly change (granted nearly all of this was on the fly) I doubt he would notice that he didn't go back in and do the pocket rivets or have the foresight or desire to add a magnetic area.
@@nsshurtz From a costume designer, a mock-up or "toile" as we say, is everything LOL.
Dude, the embedded magnet sounds fantastic. Is that just for bits and pieces of metal? Like little bolts and whatnot?
@@hanslain9729 I have a little velcroed magnetic wrist strap with tight little pockets in it. Magnets can hold a dozen deck screws or a miriad of nails right where you can get them. Pockets hold plastic or wooden dowels or Rawl plugs. Brilliant.
Adam: "Here's what I like to carry on my apron..."
Also Adam: * Proceeds to pull the entire shop out of his apron *
But you never know how many machinist squares you're going to need!
@@tested Always best to check your square with another square... You just never know
@@michaeldixon6656 Is your square, square? That is the question.
“This sanding stick... this dead blow hammer... this 12 pack of Diet Coke...”
Crooked pocket "i made it that way" lol
As someone that has sewn for over 3 decades my level of respect for Adam just went up 200 fold because the man not only knows how to sew but understands that there is a certain order to sew things together.
Adam a comfort addition I use on all my aprons and bibs, is I have satin material sewn on the underside of the straps that go over the shoulders. It allows the straps to slide and not bunch up my shirts and it allows the bibs/apron to hang properly. Just an Idea, love the apron you created.
I love that Adam demonstrates that art of freeing oneself from perfectionism so well and with such enthusiasm.
It really helps me feel better about my work when I'm so temped to tear myself down for everything that isn't 100% "perfect".
Now we need a 2021 calendar where Adam show off his apron, a new pose each month. Nothing dirty.
"Dirty" is the only appropriate state for a shop apron. Who wants to see it clean?
what do you mean 'nothing dirty'? you're taking all the fun away!
@@Lasdary I say split the difference. Adam's in all the "dirtiest" poses, but fully clothed and apron'd...maybe some chemical gloves.
@@Rattus-Norvegicus I'd buy it
❤️❤️❤️😜😜😜 this comment
Then the comments following it
Lol
I love how Adam is both an engineer and an artist. The designs need to be both functional, and beautiful.
OMG!!! Waxed OLIVE DRAB CANVAS! When I served in U S ARMY all our tents, truck tops, jeep (MUTT) tops, seats, seats pads, equipment bags,personal field bags.... all made from dat stuff! MEMORIES A PLENTY!
Great design! Love watching it come together. That being said, there are a few small tweaks I'd have made given my ~25 years of doing leather craft:
- When doing the rivets on the fabric, I'd have used the punch for the leather parts, then used them as a template for an awl to make the holes in the fabric. By parting the fibers instead of cutting them, it makes the rivet much less likely to tear out.
- For the loops holding the small D-rings, I'd have sandwiched the fabric between the ends of the loop; again, less likely to tear out, and I personally would prefer the ring to be centered against the hemmed edge of the cloth.
- I'd have attached the leg straps so the snap hooks were ou the outside of my thighs instead of between them. (I'm a bit on the specturm, and the "click-click-click" of the hooks rubbing against each other with every step would quickly drive me to distraction, not to mention them digging into my legs....)
I'm a sewer and maker. See my comment on industrial sewing machines above. Thanks for this reminder on the awl trick for fabric. And I had the same thought about the snaps on the insides of the legs. Each project is a lesson for improvements on the next one.
As a woman, I would have measured to be absolutely sure my... err... nipples were fully protected. From tools and machines, and from the seams rubbing against them. Makes me wonder if a couple of snaps in the crotch area to hold the top of the slit shut might be a good idea for men? Lastly, I worry about those clasps getting caught in a project or machine. Safety always comes first! :)
Adam Savage just casually showing off his spot on R2-D2 whistle impression lol
Weird flex but ok?🤷
We need more Adams in the world
Me scrolling through the comments to make sure I wasn't the only one to notice
Alternate Title: Watch as Adam Savage gets high on waxed canvas smell for 50 minutes.
Great video by the way. :)
Wax canvas and inhalation ASMR?
It does smell very good!
@@stephenswift8001 ... What?
Adam: "I dont need my apron to be adjustable."
also Adam, after returning from the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays: "Maybe i need my apron to be somewhat adjustable."
just add a short chain and ring to the D-rings
I was thinking that when he said that. :)
Also adam: its cold so I wore a sweater, i hope the apron fits over this....
Yeah I found that odd. We all go through changes so it's always smart to make things adjustable just in case.
Bill Doran calls that "seasonal girth."
I like how Adam Savage and Diresta have shown me that sewing is an important maker skill...even for guys. I probably wouldn't have given it a shot if it wasn't for content like this.
A sewing machine is just another power tool. Power tools are manly right? I also use this excuse when using the vacuum cleaner or the carpet shampooer...
Sewing is an awesome skill for anyone. I use a Singer domestic for lightweight projects (like clothing and face masks) and an industrial JUKI DNU-1541S walking-foot machine - with a servo motor - which I love for working thick leather and heavy canvas. I see Dan using a Janome HD-3000 which is well reviewed on Amazon. It's also 1/5th the cost of my JUKI. Seems to be able to handle lightweight as well as heavier goods. But it is not a walking-foot machine which I recommend for serious heavyweight sewing with fat needles pulling heavy threads.
My dad's mom taught him how to sew and in the Navy it was (maybe still is) a necessary skill. I found his sewing/mending kit after he passed away.
I'm totally geeking on this ODB cuz it's been so long since I've done any sewing and I totally feel his excitement over making a durable apron that is personalized to his measurements and fit.
@@shelleyb162 I taught quilt making and one of the ladies in the class said she taught her brother how to sew on buttons before he enlisted in the US Army. He was soon charging $10 per button to his mates before inspections, and that kept him happily in beer money for his whole stint.
I learned to sew because "Al Borlin" could sew.
Anyone else fascinated by Adam's processes when he sews? My first making experiences were sewing, and it's still what I am most adept at, so by nature I translated a specific thought process trained by sewing into my processes for other making. Adam began his making journey differently, so watching him take his ingrained machinist processes and apply them to sewing is honestly kind of fascinating.
when you said you going to narrow the top part i was worried about the straps scraping the neck, and be honest it looks like it could have been a smidge wider as i see neck scraping straps....
and unprotected nipples!
I would need two size adjustments: Pre-Thanksgiving, and Post- Thanksgiving.
Isn't that just one size adjustment?
@ArmchairWarrior - next ODB - pants button/snap extenders, in leather and tweed strapping!
When Adam does sewing and makes clever sewing decisions, the sewing community collectively applauds him. He is an honorary member now ☺️
Gawd, this brought back some school memories. My old carpentery teacher would always take off his glasses and put them in an apron pocket, before putting on the apron. And you could always guarantee, once a week, he'd then spend five minutes looking for his glasses.
"It looks like I know what I'm doing" needs to be on a t-shirt or stickers.
12:50 Turns out that R2-D2 was talking about sewing this whole time!
Nerdout Shelter yup
I was looking for this comment! 😆 I think its super cool, wish i could whistle like R2D2
Something about that whistle made me stand up and look for people in my appartment. :D
* whistling*
“What’s that R2?”
* whistling*
“If I don’t adjust my seam allowance I’m going to have misaligned edges?!”
* whistling*
“Aw, gee thanks R2. That was close!”
12:30 - Me: Aw, man, I can't see a dang thing.
12:38 - Adam: "Oh my god, you can't see a damn thing."
Thanks, Adam.
I only wish to one day find something that brings me as much joy as making does for Adam.
Question: what brings you the most joy? Is there a way for you to make money from it? As long as it pays for itself, just do what you love. Make, design, cook, play sports, whatever... Just don't give up wanting to do it.
Kevin Persinger wow really we never knew
@@T0YCHEST The sarcasm in your reply is tangible lol.
Hey Adam, I work in a machine shop, and I tailored this style of apron to me for my job. I used duck canvas, and it came out great. Thanks for the inspiration
Adam Savage here with Tested here:
Every tool is a hammer
An apron is a tool
Every apron is a hammer!
every tool is an apron
What a tool...
@@gustavusadolphus425 Every tool is in adams apron.
Tool.....
You and Alec Steele should totally meet up. He’s a blacksmith that just came to the US from the UK. He’s done some amazing things, and I think it would make for some amazing content whenever this whole quarantine thing is over.
That would be so good, they can teach each other so many things. Every time I see Alec change the tool on his mill I keep thinking he needs to add a air gun like how Adam does it.
This video *is* a suggestion for merch, Adam. :-) I would totally buy a Tested apron.
I am looking for a new apron, but I can't find my personalized mannequin.
you need a lot of newspaper, a tyvek suit, ducktape, and a friend you trust. there's plenty of how to's online
@@SignalJones a friend you trust seems to be the real important piece there 😥
we can create the most used tool in your shop! it's what we do, custom leather aprons
I made one a while ago like this on my own. All you need is construction paper and tape to make a sheet big enough, the cut out the pattern on the floor. Don't be ambitious the first time and you'll be fine
Check the local bars, that’s where mine ran off to.
Why did I ever stop following Adam after university 9 years ago... This is awesome! I love the fact that these shows are NOT +- 15 minutes of speed montage on bizar stunts/builds, but ARE doable educational DIY projects and all steps are shown in 40 minutes! (Like shows used to be.) KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
I swear every time I watch one of these I get reminded of a word I forgot existed, and/or learn a new word I never knew existed lol. Adam out here giving us techniques not only for being a better maker of things, but for being a better maker of sentences as well!
I was literally watching the last ODB and was thinking to myself: “Adam should make his own shop apron.”
Keep it up Adam!
Those leather rivets usually come with a little "anvil" and a punch, which allow you to maintain the rounded shape. Also, not using them can cause the rivets to fail because they may not go in perfectly straight and you can't tell because you can only see one side obviously.
Funnily enough, Adam says this exact thing. And that it doesn't really matter to him for this build.
@@JemimaCassidy Self promoting is one thing. Putting a link to your video on almost every single comment is called spam.
I’m an artist and a craftsman and I’m making my own now holy crap thanks Adam for the apron sewing tutorial i never thought of the leg connectors!
Personally, I forgo aprons now. I have a Carhart Dungarees that I had fitted, adjusted and restitched. Fits a treat, I can even wear a thin layer of clothes underneath in colder weather or, if I want to just take off and resume non-work stuff. As a woman as well, it is less baggy and less things to tangle up! Personal preference of course but an invaluable change for me!
It is very helpful watching him get frustrated and handle aggravation. It is very helpful how he says his thought process out loud and talks through spontaneous changes and adaptations. It takes the mystique out of expertise and is encouraging for amateurs.
I genuinely love the One Day Builds. I like seeing the whole build in one video. It's so funny to see Adam get excited when he does something right
Adam is going to slowly perfect this over time and is going to sell them to the public?! Savage apron confirmed. (just a dream lol)
Just make it A. Savage apron.
Perhaps as a parametric pattern? Remember that one of the things he disliked about the previous apron was that it was a “one size fits most” pattern that didn’t quite fit him.
I appreciate that subtle Hamilton reference at 29:52.
I saw that too!
I wear "tin pants" waxed canvas pants in the bush everyday. It's a great material. Nothing tougher. Takes a beating and lasts forever.
OH MY GOODNESS! I just realized that you are the equivalent of the Bob Ross of our generation! I watch you now like I watched him as a child. Your one day builds are so relaxing. Thank you Mr. Savage.
fantastic! i've just bought myself an apron 2 days ago now this... *making notes till the pencil smokes* you're so awesome adam!!
34:27 Yeah it's the Moment of Truthiness! 💖
should have put the leg connections on the outside of the legs, they may hit each other when you move
From personal experience I 100% agree. My first apron I ended up cutting the leg straps off and reversing them for the very same reason.
The straps are attached to the back of the apron and the d rings are attached to the front. I'd have to cut them off just to fix that.
@@user-neo71665 catchers shin guards - buckles always go out so you don't have them rubbing together (and potentially disconnecting)
I was thinking exactly that but they ended up safely at the back of the leg.
Came here to say this
I bought a set of your (de)merit badges, fully deserving of them all except the 3d printer one (yet). It immediately became apparent I now need an apron for life to attach them too, so glad this video was made.
Might insert a magnet behind a badge to use it as a holder too.
Also what happened to the lovely brown webbing you initially was going to use, the end product looked green.
I made a shop apron recently and I sewed a square neodymium magnet behind a patch up by the collar bone. I can attach nails, drill bits, etc for a quick moment and they just hang there. Really handy feature!
"Why do I need to dance? There's no reason. I just really like my Apron"
Wait... did the tan webbing suddenly become OD green or did I miss something?
He didn't use the tan D:
the pen holder being crooked hurts my soul.
Agree, it's very triggering.
Now that you have said i will not unsee it for all of eternity.
Ahhhhhh that really hurts man
I was about to comment the same exact thing
Thank you, I came on here to see if I was the only one. So glad I wasn't
Was anyone else really jazzed with the music in the build? Like, I'm watching him sew and just bobbin my head. Delightful.
Your excitement, embracing of flaws, and attitude of progress is contagious! Thank you for this channel as well as your work on mythbusters that exposed me to your crazy genius.
Thanks Adam for making these video during lock down (I’m in the UK) your ‘kid in a candy shop’ excitement & enthusiasm in your work has really been great to watch over this time, it’s a breath of fresh air and escapism from all that’s going on around us. Keep them coming and thanks for the fun and cheer you bring, plus your insight & build experience and how you approach your work. ❤️
You’re the only guy I’d watch make an apron....anyone else....narp! You should sell those...gorgeous!
Adam! Thank you so much for sharing! I've been sewing for well over 20 years, but I just started wearing all of my sewing tools on me in an apron. The one I bought works, but the pockets are not exactly right. Thanks to you, I have been inspired to hack/alter my existing apron to make it work perfectly for me!
how’d the apron hacking go?
Easily one of my favorite human beings on this planet.
You and me both dude!! He is a genius, and so much enthusiasm!!!!
Having every pocket customized to where you want it, will really make you daily tasks so much more efficient
Today on my strange addiction: im addicted to smelling waxxed canvass!
Adam makes an amazing purse he can wear. I love it. Every time I chose a purse it is the separation of things. a way that I can remember where every item goes. I want to be able to reach in and find what I am looking for without fail. I have not found that bag. I have come close.
Adam: I love working with this waxed canvas! *snaps needle*
me: *laughs in seamstress*
Where the hell can you find this? I'm not finding many options online. Maybe I just need to dig deeper.
@@sandollor search for waxed cotton canvas, marine quality. Here in Germany, you find it primarily in northern Germany as oilskin for sailors and boats. Maybe in your country you can find it in similar places.
@@sandollor It can make a pretty great outer layer for a jacket. I have a waxed canvas jacket and I love it.
I love how you share what you love about an apron that works like a tool. Workman comfort propells genius accomplishment. No nonsense total productivity is what this is all about. Ten thousand blessings on you. Much love. A frustrated creative.
Adam, will you do a video on scissors? I'd love to see all the different scissors you use in your shop and home, and give us the backstory on why you like them for the specific tasks you use them for.
"You send the dogs after me! Thats fine!" 29:52 Love the Hamilton reference!
Awesome apron! Although I would have had the back straps crossing over on top of the leather piece rather than underneath it, aesthetics might be slightly worse but I think it would be more comfortable as you'd have a nice big flat piece of leather on your spine rather than the crossed over webbing.
Man, I can't tell you how incredibly useful it would be for costume making to have a full, life size mannequin of myself.
This is the man who should be teaching future generations!! ❤️
I’ve learned SO MUCH just from his TH-cam videos and the numerous episodes of Mythbusters! I’ve learned not just big things, but little things too. Like the whole order of operations when sewing! Never knew that! Thank you very much for the knowledge Adam!!!
In a way Eric he is, I have been reposting these videos to my other Shop teacher Friends and we are taking the lessons and applying them to our own teachable areas. I am an Auto teacher and the Head Mentor of our Robotics team. Cheers Dude and Stay safe eh
Coming back after 3 years to say that my wife bought one of the production ones you made for this Christmas and it rules! Never worn an apron but it is so useful
10:50 - Whenever I hear any reference to a double stitch, I can't help but think of The Hudsucker Proxy: "Single stitch is fine."
Mussburger!
You know, for the kids!
23:40 The apron on the manikin moved.... Saw it out of the corner of my eye and thought the manikin moved!! I was instantly freaked out LoL.
I was looking for this comment :D
It looks fantastic! It just seems like maybe those "dog collar catches" should have been on the outside of your legs.
Agreed, As a former SORT member your fasteners are on the outside so they don't catch on each other. I literally thought he will end up changing that over time lol.
Logic Bob I was just thinking the same thing.
Paused the video to see if anyone thought about it too ;)
Yup, my first thought was he's gonna be clinking everywhere he goes
@@randdmoore1 Yep. I figured he would have went for a regular buckle. On the outside. I'm waiting for the "I hooked my boat snaps together while walking across the shop" video.
The lack of breakaways also worry me with his lathe tendencies.
Bought my first apron this year and can't wait to use it regularly. Much better than a carpenter's belt!
One of the best things about these videos is learning the reals names of all sorts of doohickeys you see and interact with everyday but never knew what they were called. The apron turned out very nice.
Adam: "Check out this nice herringbone strapping I'm going to use"
Me: "Nice colour and a little unique touch!"
Adam: Doesn't use it
Me: Sad
Same. Came to comment that.
I liked the other strap as well.
Seriously! It was so nice! That light green against the darker green of the waxed canvas looks blah.
Fatal mistake. The tan straps would have been the shizzle.
The stuff he used was beefier, and the right size for his buckle, too.
That split leg thing is brilliant!
I might just make me one
I like how he can just make something in less than hour that is so useful that anyone would wanna buy
Hi Adam!
So I did something similar for my culinary aprons but with one improvement you might like. You know how apron straps get all kinds of tangled in the washing machine?
I cut all the straps off my aprons and put brass tarp grommets in the 4 points. The harness is some leather straps over the shoulders connected at the intersection to some thin denim straps. I use swivel snap hooks on the shoulder straps to connect to the tarp grommets on the bib. The denim back/waist straps thread through the bottom grommets and tie in the back.
Tada! You just wash the apron with no tangles. In the culinary world, daily washing is a must. Love your stuff and hope you can use this tip from a fellow maker.
2:55 Had to laugh when he says his breastpocket is too big and things get lost in it, then dives in and picks out a lost metal thingy! :D
Haha yeah like he says: "Where is THAT coming from now?" or "I dont remember putting this in there..." XD
We need "It almost looks like I know what I'm doing!" on a shirt
Just make a full-body waxed-canvas coverall, covered in pockets.
Seems to me that apron is already more than half of a bib overall. You could start from a bib overall in denim and sew on bits of leather to get the same protection & tool holding.
If you make another version of this, try putting the leg clips on the outside, like they do on ankle gaiters. It would keep them from interfering or catching each other. This looks so beautiful.
I used to work at a bare board PCB manufacturing company as the company chemist (testing and maintaining the chemical baths). We used to use ammoniacal etch which uses cupric (copper+1) ions to oxidise the copper metal into a similar state which then reacts with ammonia to dissolve into the liquid.
Ferric chloride is pretty much the same principle, it just uses iron ions to force metal into an ionic state then dissolves them into the polar liquid. The brass will etch slower because it's a mixture of metals and they will oxidise at different rates. My advice for the best and cleanest etch is actually to dunk the piece into the tub of ferric chloride and slowly move it back and forth. The agitation will come from the solution itself. The reason you are moving the liquid around is to ensure that fresh chemical is always in contact with the working area. You could also warm the metal slightly before etching to make chemistry more active (warning not to make it hot as this could liberate some nasty vapours).
I'm now working in manufacturing engineering after getting my degree in Electronic design! My love of science and engineering is all because I was inspired as a kid watching Mythbusters and particularly Adam's enthusiasm for learning about the amazing universe around us and applying that to create! If you do read this Adam - THANK YOU!
As someone who does military alterations, when he snapped the needle I felt that.
Surprised he was able to sew waxed canvas and leather on a commercial machine that appears fairly new older machines had enough grunt to do it but new ones no
Surprised he can sew leather on a home machine, he should be using an industrial machine.
Needs a JUKI DU-1181
@@Tater_Lord That's a pretty low end domestic machine, in a nice table. But a couple layers of light weight canvas (shouldn't be more than four, ever, on that apron) or canvas and light leather are well in the capabilities of most machines, whether industrial single needle or plain home machine. sharp needles are good at poking holes in things. There's some struggling going on, and the stitch quality is poor. I expect that's operator error, rather than machine ability. (I've made bags out of canvas and leather, using a machine that cost $50, brand new. It was slow and pretty painful, but it worked.)
"I never SPENT a CENT that wasn't MINE"
"You SENT the dogs after my SCENT!?" "That's FINE!"
Man, Lin is such an artist with those internal rhymes. Loved the reference there, Adam.
I caught that reference too
Adam, love the builds, please keep them coming.
A few thoughts:
Dog leash "snap bolts" seems like they would be annoyingly heavy flailing around the thigh, especially with them on the inside between the thighs instead of the outside. May I suggest actual snaps, on the outer side instead.
It doesn't appear to easily throw over your head, it seems small between the shoulder straps, rubbing your head, and you have to remove your glasses. I fear you will quickly find it more hassle to put on than its worth.
And forgive me but it still doesn't look like a pit stop #1 is any easier, lol
i agree. reinforcing ironworkers often wear chaps, and they use the snap locks too, but also connect on the outside, makes for easier connecting and much easier to take off!
LOL Two months after it was made and started appearing in videos - we now see the making of the Savage Apron! this episode was a joy to watch because Adam was so excited during the whole thing! Random dancing does indeed bode well for the outcome of the project :D
As someone who works in a store where aprons are part of the dress code I can confidently say that a well fitting apron is essential. Very rarely do I need to walk off to grab a tool as everything I use regularly is always on me. It saves a lot of time and frustration, it also helps us forgetful types lose important stuff less often.
Adam: "I'm going to wear this for weeks!"
Adam's wife *looks worried because she doesn't know how serious he was*
oh man how did I miss this video! :O I never done much sewing and have a similar apron project. Is so cool to see that some of my own solutions/design match with yours. This really help give me ideas and boots my confidence to finally start on it :D
Its beautiful Adam, but my OCD is kicking in on the horizontal alignment of the leather chest pockets. *_cringe_*
I've been binging adam's videos and as a leatherworker I was like "man, I should make him a better apron" and then I found this video.
That canvas immediately brought me back to my childhood family size house tent. That thing was massive and nearly indestructible.