Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Custom Workshop Apron!

Adam makes his ideal workshop apron from scratch in today's build, after having recently discovered the joys of working with a shop apron in the cave. Made of leather and waxed canvas, this apron addresses all of Adam's tool carrying needs with streamlined pocket arrangements, durable straps, and is fitted for his own body. Follow along to learn how you can pattern and sew your own apron, and we'd love to see how you carry your tools while working in your own shops!

Adam's Everyday Carry in his apron:

Shot by Adam Savage and edited by Gunther Kirsch

Tested is:

Intro bumper by Abe Dieckman

Thanks for watching!

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Adam's Everyday Carry in his apron:

[dolphin]

"It looks like I knew what I was doing." What a making mood.

[TsmithJustin]

I admire the shit out of adam. He's been like a quirky uncle to me my whole life.

[BryceHistorically]

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. 😊

[Jemppu]

Adam has an admirable confidence for his body measurements staying consistent ;)

[codycraddock]

"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.

[belagracie]

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! 🤪🤪🤪

[thomasclark]

13:00 I’m definitely not surprised Adam can do a perfect r2 impression

[michaelpee]

I also like having a magnet on the outside to attach small nuts/bolts that Im working with.

[valeriebrincheck]

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.

[silmarian]

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.

[MB-btkm]

"okay, now to properly size your apron and plan features, go ahead and roll out your life sized mannequin of yourself..."

[jbohlinger]

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."

[markthemaniac]

Adam: "Here's what I like to carry on my apron..."
Also Adam: * Proceeds to pull the entire shop out of his apron *

[philippatrick]

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.

[scottr.hampton]

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!

[TheWiNiZ]

Now we need a 2021 calendar where Adam show off his apron, a new pose each month. Nothing dirty.

[dmmaxwell]

This video *is* a suggestion for merch, Adam. :-) I would totally buy a Tested apron.

[vasocreta]

I love that Adam demonstrates that art of freeing oneself from perfectionism so well and with such enthusiasm.

[scarling]

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.