Ultralight Windshell

• New for 2024: Enjoy complete step-by-step, illustrated sewing instructions, ensuring clarity and ease at every stage of your project.
• Tailored Cut Layouts: Discover optimized cut layouts, precise pattern sizing, and guidance for custom fit adjustments, empowering you to create a garment that fits like a dream.
• Inclusive Sizing: Embrace our non-gendered adult sizing range, spanning from ready-to-wear XXS to XXL, designed to accommodate a diverse range of body shapes and sizes.
• Seam Allowances Included: Rest assured, seam allowances are thoughtfully included for all pattern panels and sizes, streamlining your sewing experience and ensuring professional-quality results.
• Flexible Printing Options: Select from multiple PDF paper sizes for your printing convenience, including standard 8.5x11 inch Letter or A4 sized paper for at-home printing, as well as large format options for easier visualization and assembly.
• Projector Sewing Compatible: Avoid the tedious printing and taping by projecting the selectable size pattern directly onto your fabric. Seamlessly integrate your sewing workflow with the free and open-source Pattern Projector app! Users can upload the large format pattern file to enjoy full compatibility with the pattern cutting specific tools available in the app.

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Purchase pre-printed large format patterns alongside your UL Windshell fabric!

Body Measurements and Fit Guide

• Comprehensive Fit Guidance: Our pattern instructions feature detailed guidance on achieving a personalized fit, including common adjustments for sleeve length, back length, hip grading, and more. These adjustments have been successfully used by individuals of all shapes and sizes, providing confidence that your garment will be tailored to your unique proportions.
• Inclusive Sizing Range: Embrace a wide range of chest sizes, spanning from 30 inches to 52 inches, corresponding to ready-to-wear sizing from XXS to XXL. With such versatility, our pattern accommodates a diverse array of body types, ensuring there's an option for everyone.
• Illustrated Custom Fit Techniques: Our instructions feature clear illustrations of custom fit adjustments, empowering you to modify the pattern according to your specific measurements and preferences. Whether you're a seasoned sewist or new to pattern adjustments, our visual guidance makes the process accessible and straightforward.
• Preview Finished Garment Sizes: Refer to the pattern preview photo in the gallery above for a glimpse of the finished garment sizes. This resource provides valuable information on how the pattern fits, allowing you to compare your chosen size with existing garments before you begin your project.
• Real-World Example: In the photos, you'll find a real-world example of the pattern in action. At 6'0" tall, 170 lbs, and with a 39" chest, I comfortably wear a size medium.

Sewing Skill Level - Intermediate

Based on valuable feedback from our community of makers seeking more advanced projects with exceptional results, this pattern and instructional update is designed for those eager to elevate their sewing skills. By mastering precision sewing techniques, you can create a garment that rivals the quality of ready-to-wear windshell products from top brands like Patagonia and Arc'teryx. While sewing with ultralight, slippery fabrics presents its own set of challenges, it's these very challenges that offer an opportunity for growth and mastery. While some features and finishing techniques can be omitted to simplify the process, where's the excitement in that? Embrace the challenge, and unlock your full potential as a skilled maker.

Guide to UL Fabrics

From fabrics to zippers, elastic, and hardware, we've curated a list of recommended materials to streamline your sewing experience. For more in-depth information on working with ultralight fabrics, including a comprehensive list of breathable and waterproof options, and mastering advanced techniques, be sure to check out our guide, Mastering Techniques for Sewing UL Fabrics.

Choose Your Adventure: Exploring Fabric Options for Your Perfect Outdoor Garment

• MEMBRANE 10 fabrics offer an exceptional combination of ultralight weight and a luxurious, buttery-smooth texture. However, their lightweight nature can pose a challenge during the sewing process.
• 1.0 oz HyperD™ is engineered to prioritize breathability, featuring an uncalendered finish that prevents a clammy feel on wet skin. While lightweight, it's essential to note that HyperD may not offer the highest level of abrasion resistance.
• 1.1oz Ripstop Nylon or Ripstop Polyester (OutdoorINK) are budget-friendly options known for their outstanding performance and long-lasting durability, making them a reliable choice for outdoor gear.
• 1.8 oz AIRWAVE™ Hybrid combines the soft, cotton-like feel of air-textured nylon with exceptional durability, resulting in a fabric that is both comfortable to wear and easy to sew. However, it's important to consider that AIRWAVE falls on the heavier end of the UL fabric options spectrum.
• MONOLITE™ Ripstop Nylon Mesh stands out as the lightest and most durable pocket liner option available, making it an ideal complement to any windshell project, enhancing both functionality and durability.
• 1.1oz Silnylon presents an excellent choice for crafting ultralight, waterproof rainshells that are highly packable and convenient for every outdoor adventure.