Hardwearing windproof jackets - FOR WOMEN!

[John Fenna]

It is quite easy to buy "Waxed Cotton" with all the messy work done for you.
It is a bit yeuchy to sew though and realy clarts up your sewing machine!

 

[Toddy]

I can buy waxed cotton for under £4 a metre just now. I just made myself a jacket that I liked I lined mine with fine wool since I find the normal cotton linings either cold or damp.
I think the only thing I'd change next time would be to make pouch pockets that keep the rain out and maybe knit a kind of inner band collar and cuffs from merino wool to stop the draughts a wee touch more efficiently.
The jacket is pretty much indestructable though, it's been through fire and flood, blood and gore, trees and gorse, and it still cleans up pretty well
I can source samples for you if you'd like ?

cheers,
M

 

[Rebel]

Anyone got any suggestions of where to look for decent quality, natural type colour, fitted windproof jackets?? Any suggestions VERY gratefully received!

Any good?

http://www.mandmdirect.com/products-Berghaus-Womens-Ator-Halt-Soft-Shell-Jacket-Canteen_BE346.htm

http://www.mandmdirect.com/products-Berghaus-Womens-Twister-Soft-Shell-Jacket-Beet-Red_BE379.htm

http://www.mandmdirect.com/products-Helly-Hansen-Womens-Council-Jacket-Walnut_HH554.htm

http://www.mandmdirect.com/products-Helly-Hansen-Womens-Aiken-Parka-BlackSilver_HH528.htm

 

[Toddy]

It is quite easy to buy "Waxed Cotton" with all the messy work done for you.
It is a bit yeuchy to sew though and realy clarts up your sewing machine!

Meths cleans it up no bother at all.
Needles aren't expensive, when it's blunt, dump it. It will cause more frustration than the cost of replacement is worth.
When I started making my own, cheap wax jackets weren't available and my budget with two growing teenagers wouldn't stretch to Barbour's. So I worked out a pattern that suited me.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[JoyR]

Ray Mears's shop sells Fjallraven products. That do you?

(PS that's an in joke)

You, young sir, had better watch your back Or I'll be coming for you in the night...head to toe in green! What d'ya think of THEM apples!

(PS in joke continued, sorry guys!)

 

[JoyR]

Army surplus or wax jackets. All available under £30 and tough as old boots. They survive my rambles and scrambles
Fit 'can' be a problem, to fit around my bust and hips sometimes the shoulders and waist are waaaay too big and the arms almost reach my knees , but have a try of as many different ones as possible, the Swedish ones are pretty tidy on, and years ago I got an Israeli army female officers winter parka and it was the bees knees

I'm leaning back your way again I still can't justify the money for a fjallraven when army surplus really do seem to be just as durable etc. I shall keep looking!

Cheers, Joy

 

[Squidders]

Hi JoyR, try this lot: http://www.countrysupplies.com/list.asp?deptid=201

They have a lot of well priced kit for the ladies as well as us male types.

 

[DoctorSpoon]

I have a Howies stroller jacket for walking the dog which is fantastic. They are currently on sale at £56 http://www.howies.co.uk/product.php/1468/51/ They have another coat in the same material on sale at £89 at the moment too http://www.howies.co.uk/product.php/1113/51/
Nicola

 

[HillBill]

What about something like this?

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/womens-...-furlong-softshell-jacket-womens/COREOWCB8556

 

[JoyR]

My price range seems to be the biggest problem Im facing currently. Ive found a good quality tailored army surplus jacket on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Surplus-Vinta...photoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262

Some of your suggestions are also really good, I think I'm going to have to wait for my next payday before getting a jacket though. Things are even tighter on the money front than expected this month! All your suggestions and input has been greatly appreciated Thanks guys!

Joy

 

[Klenchblaize]

Paramo seems very popular with the ladies if the male to female ratio at their Wadhurst 2008 sale was anything to go by The "Ladies' Aspira Smock" being a nice bit of kit even if the price most certainly is not.

Cheers

K

http://www.paramo.co.uk/en-gb/garments/detail/index.php?pgc=NIKWAXANALOGYSMOCKASPIRALADIES

 

[Rhoda]

Try these guys out, they do some brilliant weatherproof clothing for women and men...http://www.finisterreuk.com/