Introduction: RADICAL SNUGGIES IN a NUTSHELL: OCCUPY (quite) WARM and (kinda) DRY!
“The whole world is watching, so dress for it!”
The Radical Snuggie is a DIY Winter-Resistant Protest Garment.
Between raids and rain, many occupiers are struggling with improvised winterization. Why cover yourself in a garbage bag when you could model an eye-catching Radical Snuggie made with tear-resistant, fashionable shower curtains? Make your occupation comfy. Stay (quite) warm and (kinda) dry in a Radical Snuggie.
Special design features include:
* Elastic drawstring transforms your Radical Snuggie into a warm, dry sleeping sac at night *
* Or, simply sleep standing up in a mobile cocoon, avoiding those pesky new “park rules”
* Layer-look adds heft for burning off extra Occu-Pie and PBJ calories as you hoist this monster Snuggie about
* Plus, Velcro signage lets you rest your weary arms on marches *
* Built-in scarf turns your witty political statement into a jaunty fashion statement *
* More Special Add-Ons make your Radical Snuggie imminently customizable to withstand the authority assault weapons of choice in your locale *
This Instructable, Radical Snuggies in a Nutshell, walks you through the basic principles of the Radical Snuggie. Make one today for yourself, for a loved one, or to donate to the cause.
Want to take your Radical Snuggie to the next level? Check out The Complete Radical Snuggie, a step-by-step guide to create your own Radical Technicolor Dream Snuggie, using basic sewing skills and inexpensive materials from your local dollar store.
Still want more? Try on our Radical Snuggie Add-Ons, a sampler of extra features for turning your Radical Snuggie into a Swiss army knife of resistance!
The Radical Snuggie is a DIY Winter-Resistant Protest Garment.
Between raids and rain, many occupiers are struggling with improvised winterization. Why cover yourself in a garbage bag when you could model an eye-catching Radical Snuggie made with tear-resistant, fashionable shower curtains? Make your occupation comfy. Stay (quite) warm and (kinda) dry in a Radical Snuggie.
Special design features include:
* Elastic drawstring transforms your Radical Snuggie into a warm, dry sleeping sac at night *
* Or, simply sleep standing up in a mobile cocoon, avoiding those pesky new “park rules”
* Layer-look adds heft for burning off extra Occu-Pie and PBJ calories as you hoist this monster Snuggie about
* Plus, Velcro signage lets you rest your weary arms on marches *
* Built-in scarf turns your witty political statement into a jaunty fashion statement *
* More Special Add-Ons make your Radical Snuggie imminently customizable to withstand the authority assault weapons of choice in your locale *
This Instructable, Radical Snuggies in a Nutshell, walks you through the basic principles of the Radical Snuggie. Make one today for yourself, for a loved one, or to donate to the cause.
Want to take your Radical Snuggie to the next level? Check out The Complete Radical Snuggie, a step-by-step guide to create your own Radical Technicolor Dream Snuggie, using basic sewing skills and inexpensive materials from your local dollar store.
Still want more? Try on our Radical Snuggie Add-Ons, a sampler of extra features for turning your Radical Snuggie into a Swiss army knife of resistance!
Step 1: MATERIALS LIST
- Vinyl Shower Curtains
- Blankets (with or without sleeves)
- Duct Tape
- Blankets (with or without sleeves)
- Duct Tape
Step 2: WARM LAYER
Pile on blankets and/or slankets.
Tips:
The more layers, the warmer you’ll be.
Get fancy by sewing them together (see Step 4 for seam suggestions).
Tips:
The more layers, the warmer you’ll be.
Get fancy by sewing them together (see Step 4 for seam suggestions).
Step 3: DRY LAYER
Duct tape shower curtains together.
Tips:
Avoid liners (they tear easily) and fabric shower curtains (not waterproof).
Overlap your seams for the best coverage (see suggested seam locations in next step).
Tips:
Avoid liners (they tear easily) and fabric shower curtains (not waterproof).
Overlap your seams for the best coverage (see suggested seam locations in next step).
Step 4: SUGGESTED SEAM LOCATIONS
Leave holes for your head and arms, poncho-style.
Tips:
These seam recommendations will give you a cowl, built-in scarf, and reinforced shoulders.
Tips:
These seam recommendations will give you a cowl, built-in scarf, and reinforced shoulders.
Step 5: GO PROTEST
Take it to the streets.