Sew In Chamois

[Carm]

I found that MEC sells a separate women's chamois. I thought I would get one of these to sew in my tights that are chamoisless. Has anyone purchased one of these chamois and tried this? If yes, do you have any tips for sewing it in? I was thinking that I could use a larger zig-zag stitch, polyester thread and appropriate size needle and use my shorts to see where to best position it.

Here's MEC's website www.mec.ca. Thanks in advance for your advice. Carmen

[Irulan]

can you post a direct link to the product so I can see it? A search for "chamois" did not bring it up.

the short answer is yes, you can do it. I have how to make your own chamois and install it on my bike shorts sewing tips pages.

http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tips/shorts.asp

I wonder if the MEC chamois is the same as the one Seattle Fabrics sells. If it is, I think it's icky as it's very diaper like, just my opinion.

irulan

[Carm]

Hi Irulan,

Here is the link for the chamois I'm considering. Let me know what you think. Thanks, Carmen

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1052504976361

[snapdragen]

Hmmm, the picture doesn't look too bad. I'll be interested to see what our local expert Irulan says though.

[Irulan]

it looks more shaped than the Seattle Fabrics one, I may just have to order one and try it out.

[Irulan]

$19 CD to ship to the US?????? For a $6 (CD) item?
I don't think so.

You might as well try the one that Seattle Fabrics sells. I think it's $11/us and only a couple of bucks to ship.