100% Authentic Duct Tape Hoodie (110+ yards of duct tape)

Here it finally is! I have been procrastinating the posting of this Instructable a lot, because I got some new computer games and school kind of gets in the way... but enough! On to the main event!

I was inspired to make a duct tape jacket of some kind because of hat day at my school. Why hat day, you ask? Well...I didn't have any awesome hats, so I made a hex hat from duct tape. It was a hit with my friends, and a lot of people gave good feedback. I was excited to do something bigger. Something with some more "Wow" factor.

When first worn, this jacket is kind of stiff and pretty much a plastic tube. It keeps in a LOT of heat, and is great for wearing in the cold outside! It is also 100% waterproof, and can be used as a rain jacket. The more you wear it, the more more comfortable it gets. Unlucky for me, it is still hot here in the south, even at 5:00 am when I have to go catch the bus for school. Eventually though, I will be wearing this to school everyday :D

So without any more delay, here is my Duct Tape Hoodie! I hope it has enough "Wow" factor for everyone.     ;)    Don't forget to Rate and Comment! I always enjoy criticism!

EDIT: As of December 2, 2009, this Instructable was featured. Thanks guys!
           Yay! I got put in my first Newsletter December 3.  Thanks again! I love Instructables!

Step 1 Materials

First, you need the right tools.
- Scissors
- Razor
- Sharpie
- Yard/Meter Stick

Now, gather your materials.
- Duct Tape. I used two 55 yard rolls, and part of a 40 yard roll, along with fluorescent green tape for decorating.  I probably spent around $15 for the duct tape. I didn't use proffesional tape... I used the cheapest I could find.
- Masking Tape

Oh! Forgot! You need a large flat surface that you can cut on. I have concrete floors, so it's no big deal. You may wish to use a large cutting board on a table if you need to (or improvise!).

Comments

[dgeer1]

Mine is still way to stiff what should i do?

[cowscankill]

Mine is still stiff too. Try crumpling it repeatedly until it becomes more malleable.

[stephenniall]

*sees the duct tape hoodie and gasps* *sees Csi ny and loses intrest* !! Great work man im making one but im going to add a arm strap thing that my mp3 player fits in and A thing for my blackberry

[cowscankill]

Good luck! But don't complain to me if it isn't the best heheh.
Oh, and that isn't CSI NY on the tv... it's  a weird movie I forgot the name of. I don't even know if I was watching it.

[stephenniall]

Thanks man

btw Thats adam and mac from csi ny !! 

Dont ya love csi nerds !!

[cowscankill]

I dunno, I don't watch TV xD

[M4industries]

 I do watch TV, but I refer to guides to see only the program I want to watch. In this case, Mythbusters is wednesdays @ 9PM eastern.

I don't just mindlessly stare at the glowing box for hours on end like many people do.

[182515]

Yay another mythbusters fan! LOL watching 40 year olds blow stuff up for a job I cant believe that we watch it  ! that would be a great job :-)

[Saturn V]

When in doubt, C4 (or in this case, duct tape).

[M4industries]

 +1

[Saturn V]

I also have another saying for people who like guns

When in doubt, enpty the magazine.

[fastlines49s]

i like that, but, just saying, the mythbusters like being reconized for there science show, not for "hey look those guys are the guys that blow stuff up!"

[yoyojoeco]

oooooooo.................C4....................

[fastlines49s]

true...

[jcksparr0w]

add another arrow that says"Record in slow motion and watch repeatedly"

[fastlines49s]

WIN!

[dgeer1]

where is the cow?

[rosswight]

How big is the sheet? What are the dimensions?

[cowscankill]

See step three and find out how big to make it for yourself.

[Furloy]

also doubles as a raincoat, sick.
i have made 1 sport coat, 2 backpacks, 2 hats, 3 belts, and 1 neck tie out of duct tape

[cowscankill]

Nice! I may possibly make a backpack (with multiple slots) messenger bag, lunch box, pants, and a belt.
I have made a cheap belt and wallet.

[Saturn V]

'IBLE ON THE PANTS PLESE!!!!!!!!!!
Like, NOW!!!

[cowscankill]

 Well they were meant to be shorts, but I can't do that now. I broke me finger and I can hardly play Xbox...

[Saturn V]

Do you think that you maybe can do that instructable after it gets better?  I really want to make a pair of those.

PS: Hope your finger gets better soon!!!

[cowscankill]

 I just broke my finger. Like, yesterday.

Maybe in 6 weeks it might be healed.

[Saturn V]

How'd you break it?

[fastlines49s]

i made duct tape shorts and will make an 'ible when summer comes

[Saturn V]

Awwww. I'll have to wait an entire 5 months!

[fastlines49s]

sorry!

[ninjasfly]

do you need 110+ YARDS of duct tape or 110+ FEET??????? because 110+ YARDS sounds like A LOT!

[cowscankill]

Oh. Actually, I can't remember... how many yards/feet are on a roll? I'm pretty sure in the material list I used two 55 yard rolls. And some of a 40 yard roll.
It's only three rolls of duct tape, and considering it costs about 3 bucks a roll, it's pretty doable.

[adrienvesely]

how big do you make it

[cowscankill]

The cutting mat is measured in inches, but you would probably make it big enough to cover your body.

[adrienvesely]

i cant find the cow

[the "wow shammy"]

would crossing the strips of duct tape perpendicularly add strength to the "cloth"?

[cowscankill]

Possibly.

[beehard44]

i think so. Duct tape is made out of cloth and the fact that it is easy to rip apart makes me guess that the threads run in one direction only.

[cowscankill]

The threads run in two directions, like
++++
++++
I can tear it by hand either way.

[yoyojoeco]

dude, you should make more and sell them to those lazy bums who don't want to make their own becuase:" it's too much work!"

[iammadeofducttape.]

Oh my gosh, I just made this jacket and it looks SO legit. xD