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

100% Authentic Duct Tape Hoodie (110+ yards of duct tape)
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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!
 
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Step 1Materials

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!).

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May 25, 2012. 12:59 AMDusk Shadows says:
wow this is great for broken hood's
May 25, 2012. 12:59 AMDusk Shadows says:
wow this is great for broken hood's
May 24, 2011. 6:22 AMdgeer1 says:
Mine is still way to stiff what should i do?

Dec 24, 2009. 7:56 PMstephenniall says:
*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
Dec 24, 2009. 8:48 PMstephenniall says:
Thanks man

btw Thats adam and mac from csi ny !! 

Dont ya love csi nerds !!
Jan 21, 2010. 1:39 PMM4industries says:
 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.
Feb 1, 2010. 12:15 PM182515 says:
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 :-)
May 22, 2010. 12:22 PMSaturn V says:
When in doubt, C4 (or in this case, duct tape).
May 23, 2010. 10:18 AMM4industries says:
 +1
May 23, 2010. 4:58 PMSaturn V says:
I also have another saying for people who like guns

When in doubt, enpty the magazine.
Jun 6, 2010. 7:41 PMfastlines49s says:
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!"
Oct 30, 2010. 5:29 AMyoyojoeco says:
oooooooo.................C4....................
Feb 2, 2011. 6:59 PMfastlines49s says:
true...
Mar 29, 2011. 1:23 PMjcksparr0w says:
add another arrow that says"Record in slow motion and watch repeatedly"
May 18, 2011. 7:20 PMfastlines49s says:
WIN!
May 11, 2011. 3:42 PMdgeer1 says:
where is the cow?
Apr 20, 2011. 6:32 PMrosswight says:
How big is the sheet? What are the dimensions?
Oct 12, 2009. 3:04 PMFurloy says:
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
May 22, 2010. 12:36 PMSaturn V says:
'IBLE ON THE PANTS PLESE!!!!!!!!!!
Like, NOW!!!
May 22, 2010. 3:38 PMSaturn V says:

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!!!

May 23, 2010. 7:16 AMSaturn V says:

How'd you break it?

Nov 11, 2010. 6:03 PMfastlines49s says:
i made duct tape shorts and will make an 'ible when summer comes
Nov 12, 2010. 3:12 PMSaturn V says:
Awwww. I'll have to wait an entire 5 months!
Feb 2, 2011. 6:52 PMfastlines49s says:
sorry!
Jan 4, 2011. 6:18 PMninjasfly says:
do you need 110+ YARDS of duct tape or 110+ FEET??????? because 110+ YARDS sounds like A LOT!
Dec 19, 2010. 6:45 PMadrienvesely says:
how big do you make it
Dec 19, 2010. 6:41 PMadrienvesely says:
i cant find the cow
Nov 3, 2010. 2:40 PMthe "wow shammy" says:
would crossing the strips of duct tape perpendicularly add strength to the "cloth"?
Nov 9, 2010. 1:58 AMbeehard44 says:
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.
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