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Why Better Makers Learn to Repair | Maddy Hem from Black Bear Gear Repair

Send us Fan Mail Repairing gear requires a different mindset than making it from scratch. But one of the greatest benefits of sewing skills is being able to get more out

Inside X-Pac’s Newest Fiber Technology

Send us Fan Mail Technical fabrics are changing fast, but what’s actually driving the next generation of materials? We sit down with Taylor and Yann from X-Pac® to go be

Making time for making after work | Mark Schatalow

Send us Fan Mail Many of us don't make it to the sewing machine until 8 or 9 p.m., after a full day of work. By then, it's hard to think like a product develop

How the Pros Build Tech Packs

Send us Fan Mail Great products don't happen by accident. They happen because someone obsesses over hundreds of tiny decisions that most never notice. In this episo

Why this guy cuts up $400 backpacks | Kenn Walker

Send us Fan Mail Most people see a finished backpack as the end of a project. Today's guest sees it as the beginning. Kenn Walker is a modification expert, known fo

Wooden Pack Frames?! Hear Him Out | Ethan Goss

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a blacksmith becomes obsessed with making backpacks? In this episode, Ethan Goss of Goss Handmade shares the unconventional ideas, har

Sewing Machine Maintenance Guide | Matt Evans

Send us Fan Mail Most sewing machine problems don’t start with catastrophic failure—they start with the small maintenance habits makers ignore for too long. In this epis

The Crisis of American Sewing | Carolina Textile District

Send us Fan Mail Most of us like the idea of American-made production, but very few of us understand the complexity (or the role DIY makers can play in rebuilding it). T

Sewing EVERYTHING For a Thru Hike | Eliza Sweeny

Send us Fan Mail Any project is a serious undertaking—but sewing everything for your thru-hike is next level. That’s exactly what Eliza did for the CDT. She breaks down

How to Think Like a Product Developer | Kyle Rogers

Send us Fan Mail The line between professional gear and great DIY gear is hard to define. Instead of guessing, we brought in a pro. A product developer with Patagonia an

Why Your Projects Look Worse Than They Really Are | Chris Ellison

Send us Fan Mail Stop rushing your photos and start making your gear look as good as it actually is. Cinematographer and maker Chris Ellison breaks down how to think abo

5 (non-sewing) Habits That Make You a Better Maker | Filip Raboch

Send us Fan Mail Not every upgrade happens at the sewing machine. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or unsure why your work isn’t improving, this episode breaks dow

Your Guide to Working with Foam | Matt Evans and Ryan Campbell

Send us Fan Mail Foam might not be the flashiest material in gear making, but it’s responsible for some of the biggest performance upgrades in your packs and bags. In th

What makes KAI scissors so good? | Devin Head

Send us Fan Mail If you're still using the closest scissors to your machine - you need this episode. We sit down with Kai Scissors for a deep, no-fluff breakdown of

How New Fabrics Come to Life | Carter Holland

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what actually happens before a fabric hits the shop? In this episode, we sit down with RBTR's own Carter Holland to pull back the curta

The Hidden Power of Tailoring in Technical Gear | Alasdair Leighton-Crawford

Send us Fan Mail Traditional tailoring might seem worlds away from technical gear—but the principles are the same. In this episode, Alasdair Leighton-Crawford of Cimoro

What Factories Teach Us About Better Making | Douglas Davidson is Back!

Send us Fan Mail Factories aren’t just about scale—they’re classrooms for better design, smarter workflows, and more durable products. In this episode, Douglas Davidson

This episode will never see the light of day...

Send us Fan Mail Let us know what you want out of the podcast for 2026. Email us: social@ripstopbytheroll.com Sadly, the episode that was planned for this week had a te

Built by hand, Designed for scale | Douglas Davidson

Send us Fan Mail How our guest went from weekend prototypes to leading design work at The North Face, Nike, and Burton. This episode traces what it really takes to get g

Fix These MYOG Mistakes Before You Start Your Next Project

Send us Fan Mail Sewing mistakes happen to everyone. Yes, even the pros. Today we’re breaking down how to actually fix the ones that haunt your workshop. From feeding fa