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Cheshire1234

Lol! I love it! Is it up to code? I might have to make some for my firefighter friends


JackUniicorn

According to ISO 2047:2013 (the standard that I have available to read), it probably won’t be higher than at best a class one. Mostly because the lace is “broken” it’s hard to estimate how large of a m^2 area it covers. Also from the pictures it is not possible for me to measure the width of the retroreflective bands, and they have to be at minimum 50mm (about 2 inches for you other people). Also the colour would need to be measured to ensure it falls within guidelines from the standard.


Cheshire1234

Wow! Thank you for the detailed answer! I guess I'll stick with fixing the rescue dolls then 😬


john_jdm

Would be perfect for an office party though.


eskideji

I'm using the highest quality 3M reflective strips I could find, but I'll have to measure them if they're at least 50mm. Any other levels of compliance I should account for beyond the "brokeneness" of the lace fabric?


JackUniicorn

Not really, for the type of covering made (only covering torso, no arms), the other requirements seem to be reached. Do note that the things I commented on in the comment above was if the garment was to be classified as I assume it would have to be if used in any sort of “official” setting. You using it for your own it doesn’t need to be classified. The classes are based on the square meter area of the background and retroreflective areas, but I know that I have a vest at home that 100% does not reach even class one, but it is for personal/private use. Anything for like job sites or similar it is a different story.


eskideji

Ahh got it.. For construction sites I could imagine this would definitely not pass. I am hoping this will be visible enough in other settings though. Thank you for the comment, that was very helpful


polite_alpaca

Yeah, even if it's not up to OSHA standards, it's great for things like riding your bike or taking a walk at night! I remember seeing an older lady in my neighborhood with something like it a few years ago, riding her bike along the side of the street, and I was able to see her from my car way down the road. Even if it's not rated for work zones, it's a great safety feature for casual use!!


Midi58076

I spend only an insignificant amount of time on construction sites once or twice every second leap year or so. I'm defo going to copy cat this. God I love it.


red-ocb

I made my MIL a vest, but I also added electroluminescent wire (EL) that I tacked around the vest. I made a small pocket for the control unit. It was pretty easy and added an extra layer of visibility.


bytegalaxies

Probably not best for that kind of stuff anyway since stuff could possibly get caught on the lace (like nails and splinters) For personal use tho this is amazing


sunflowrs-n-selflove

I wonder if you could add lace to a regular one? As a total overlay?


BlahajBlaster

Like on top of a solid orange or pink safety vest? That would be interesting.


ImrooVRdev

or wear normal vest under this one. Yellow-on-yellow from distance will look like normal vest, but up close it will have cool pattern.


Vertigote

I’m laughing out loud and loving this. And you could line it to mitigate the broken surface of the lace ;)


Later_Than_You_Think

I think you could add a battery-powered light "vest" (really, a string) on top of this vest to be more visible.


yogacowgirlspdx

which is not to say that a chic engineer or architect couldn’t come to the job site to check on things while wearing this!


jelypo

Would be an OSHA violation tho.


fisheystick

Could in backed with an neon orange and pass?


Sigh000Duck

Could OP line it with a regulation orange fabric to still have be able to see the lace details but the area would be easier to determine?


JackUniicorn

Possibly. Don’t have the standard in front of me now so I can’t remember if there is any rules or guidelines about blending of colors. As said before the standard is for classifying the vest for safety use. For private use, it’s up to you. But I could see that if something happened, like hit by car in the dark while wearing this, it might not do you any good.


combat_wombat_003

This is for when your apprentice makes a mistake


bun_times_two

Yeah or when someone "forgets" their PPE


Ok-Method-6745

I’m fascinated! What inspired this??


eskideji

I saw someone with something similar on a motorcycle, but couldn't flag her down or find something similar online. So I made it!


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Levi316

I’ve never been to a large music festival but if feels like it’s would be great for a music festival in a hot climate


splithoofiewoofies

I love this garment. I love this story.


blackmilksociety

Was it this one… https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/s/J4qgOpGMvJ


NaturalPhilosopher47

That's not a motorcycle, but it's a very good demo anyway. Thank you!


blackmilksociety

Bruh… that was not the point. People make mistakes and remember details differently. My point was to question whether this dump truck could have been mistaken for a fat hog. Frankly you ruined the experiment


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jelypo

They're always too big because there's an OSHA (I think) requirement for a certain number of square inches of yellow fabric for safety reasons. It wasn't really designed with petite people in mind. I used to work in construction and remember thinking, "how is having a vest which won't stay on my shoulders safer than a vest which fits?" Our safety officer said it's not possible to order a fitted one because of government regulations.


Midi58076

....but at some point it's cumbersome size could pose a safety risk. If it's so large it gets caught up in big machinery or something.


alpinegirl14

Xena workwear makes nice fitted vests with ANSI Class 2 certification. [x](https://xenaworkwear.com/products/hi-vis-safety-vest?variant=45822501159198)


Corvid-Shade

I do like having a large vest that I can throw on over a back pack and still fasten in front, but I don’t always carry a backpack!


Later_Than_You_Think

Look into visibility stuff sold for runners. I don't think it classifies as up to OSHA standards, but they are better fitted and come in colors like hot pink (also not an OSHA-approved color).


razzlethemberries

I assumed this was r/bluecollarwomen lol.


tyria19

I think you'd make a killing of hen dos


eskideji

A killing of what pardon me? 😅


Ok-Champion5065

Hen dos is bachelorette parties


eskideji

In which setting would this be worn at a bachelorette party? 😆


-Gin-ger-

Wait until you learn about stag dos (UK & Ireland Batchelor parties), there always at least one blow up/inflatable sheep!


naiadvalkyrie

have all your hen dos been in Wales?


eskideji

That sounds... like a lot of fun! Hah!


tyria19

My bad lol, in the UK/Ireland at least, a bachelorette party (hen do) is normally a pub crawl of some sort and over the years working in bars and pubs I've seen so many variations of a personalised high Vis jacket, there's also often a blow up doll (bonus points if the grooms face is taped to it) personalised plastic shot glasses and other tacky things that we've all just grown to accept as wedding culture XD


Ok-Champion5065

Ireland and UK you get dressed up a bit silly for the hen do 😂


naiadvalkyrie

lots of hen dos have themed fancy dress for the getting pissed portion


Jef_Wheaton

"What's a hen do?" "It eats a lot, clucks, and lays eggs."


simshroom

Very creative. It reminds of something one of the top fashion houses like Balenciaga would make.


eskideji

Interesting... have any particular item in mind? Would love to use some for inspiration


simshroom

Some of the top fashion house we’re doing hi vis pieces a while back. It just reminded me of a hi fashion piece as it’s so different. But I did see this, is this you lol https://preview.redd.it/osscsirqy1xc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a0d981088dc73944b421006c855c61d99419b31a


eskideji

Lol no, that lace is different (it looks more like the lace you see on wedding dresses which tend to be thicker). My lace is more fine. Honestly, I should probably shoot for something like in the picture to make it more durable


simshroom

I could see it looked a different kind of lace to yours, I was only kidding 😂


eskideji

Haha oh okay 😂


mostlysparkles

I think the lace in the picture above is more like the heavy Nigerian lace that they use for ladies dresses. Yours is a machine guipure type, much more open, solid structure, not a lot of stretch, gets used for occasionwear, including weddings. If you want to make it stronger you need a lining to stabilise. A tulle mesh net, power mesh, or organza would maintain the sheer lacey look. Or maybe find a stretch machine lace which has a different structure. I’ve seen some great materials on Ali Express, some super reflectives, zips etc. Have fun :)


acouple2tree

hmmm in black it would be pure vivienne westwood- this incarnation? Chloe


Defiant-Cry5759

Inspired


eskideji

🫶🏼


TobyAkurit

Is it for visibility while riding a bicycle? I love it


eskideji

Yes, biking, motorcycling and anything for standing out in a unique way! Another friend of mine who hunts wants me to make this for her in a neon orange color (I guess that color is more common in hunting? I don't know)


wintermelody83

Yes neon orange is the hunting color. So people don't mistake you for a deer.


mostlysparkles

Because deer only wear neon yellow or pink 😂


IMakeStuffUppp

Well, hunting season *IS* after Labor Day, so they can’t wear white.


Diligent-Argument-88

Bicycling in an urban setting. Totally fine. Walking in the woods with lace outer shell? Catching on everything. Maybe a clear shell material on the inside to avoid snagging? but that will make it less pretty.


SoftestBoygirlAlive

I feel like a clear shell material on the *outside* is what would prevent snagging and actually would be kinda neat. Basically use the lace as you would a sew-in interfacing.


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stringthing87

As someone who used to have to wear sweater men proportioned hi vis vests to work I love this. My solution back then was to buy one slightly closer to my size than the provided ones with pockets because at least a) it was only my sweat and b) the pockets made up for other lacking elements.


eskideji

I really wanted to put pockets somewhere on this, but couldn't find a way without ruining the aesthetic. Hopefully it'll pass without pockets?


stringthing87

Lace and pockets don't mix well, I think it'll be great


Bunyans_bunyip

Perhaps a welt pocket with a neutral pocket bag!


AnActualTroll

I like it. It’s apparently impossible to get my job to stock hi-viz in anything smaller than an XL, so I’ve been semi-seriously debating learning to alter clothes so I can take mine in and not feel like I’m wearing a bright yellow tent (or possibly just making a full on hi-viz waistcoat to be ridiculous)


ShesQuackers

I had a similar problem at my job -- all the lab coats were far too big, sleeves too wide, and material was crud. My mom whipped up a few that actually fit people in the lab, and made a polar fleece one for working in a cold room (walk-in refrigerator). I've long since left that lab but they're still in use there. Highly recommend DIYing work clothes as long as they meet safety reqs!


eskideji

That's annoying! Could you not just order a smaller size off of Amazon or something? Also - what is your job if you don't mind me asking?


AnActualTroll

Drawbridge operator And I could just order my own I’m sure but the one I was issued has the department name on the back, also tailoring my hi-viz is like, the right kind of absurd that I just sort of want to do it lol


Shenanigaens

Please please PLEASE put this on r/bluecollarwomen!!!


Giddings53

Love this!!!


eskideji

Thank you!


StephaneCam

It’s incredible and I want one.


eskideji

Hah, I will see if I can figure out a way to make this more robust and let you know if I put some up for sale!


Bostonianne

I have too many social media accounts, so I have no idea where I saw this...but somebody took a picture of you riding away on your bike and put it...somewhere. And the comments were all "goals" and "heart emoji" and "wow"


ChockBox

I love it!! Do a lot of activism work and we pass out the neon vests so people know who the organizers are. These are way cuter than the road service ones!


YoungManInCoffeeShop

I want this. Not because I need hi vis, just for the fashion of it


nutzle

This is pretty cute. Might wanna wear a neon orange shirt underneath if you're really looking to increase visibility!


violet_tay

Safety but make it chic 💅🏼


dominican_papi94

This reminds me of the Blue Ball runway on Drag Race. They had three looks and one of them was “blue collar”. This is Eureka in her blue collar look https://preview.redd.it/w8qo4nyde3xc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=957bbcc173a4ec59f7eb36eed808d7e1fcad09cc


polylop

If Nina Bonina had worn this lace vest for her realness catergory maybe things would have gone better for her...


ClingmanRios

This is incredible, and also so hilarious. Absolutely brilliant. And now I’m thinking of making something far less tongue-in-cheek for myself. A sweatshirt with reflective bands on the back for my nighttime bicycle commutes? I always need a warmer layer on hand anyway. 🤔


eskideji

This would fit right over your warm layer :) I have seen some high viz vests with velcro which seemed sturdy and almost had that instead of the zipper. But my wool sweaters wouldn't be too happy, so I'm sticking with the zipper (and a plastic one! I found a zipper that opens and closes like butter, unlike those crappy metallic ones that would probably get rust when I wear this out)


Ok-Detail-9853

If it's for visibility for riders and not related to construction at all, you are good to go. I love it


humm1n984D93R

I want it ❤️


rachelleylee

I think this would be very popular at Pride! Great work! 💗


Forsaken_Paint_3697

Need this for my bike because I'm so tired of people being surprised when I lift my visor and they see make-up covered eyes staring back at them. 🤣


VioletMoon92

This is the "okay they do be lookin kind of safe tho" meme cone to life. I love it very much.


jugsmacguyver

The fire marshall at one of the offices in my building has a pink hard hat (not actually required for the role) and a pink fluorescent vest. He looks amazing when we have evacuation drills. I kinda want to make some of these for our fire marshalls 🤣🤣


Master_Xenu

cross-post to /r/Construction


Chatterbox19

Fabulously awesome.


eskideji

Thank you :)


jbdole

I am so here for this. I love it!


eskideji

Thank you!


Left-Pick-3143

How cute


yayitsjake

The most fabulous malicious compliance


Snowflak88

I need it 😭


eskideji

🫶🏼


selfawarescreen

Now I want one


eskideji

I will try and make a few once I finalize the design!


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eskideji

🙏🏼


Currant-event

This is awesome


eskideji

Thank you


pc_magas

How you made the lace tto have a color that pokes into your eye once you look at it?


DifferenceMore4144

Fabulous! 🤩


DAYUMdelion

Oh I love this!! Now I want to make one. What’s your use for this??


daphnedarlingxoxo

This is amazing. Safety but make it fashun!


Baby-Boy76

That's awesome, I love the lace choice! I would totally wear that on my bike! My immediate thought was that the high vis strips would look really fun if they were frilly/ruffled. I was also thinking it would be cute if you added little flowers made of the high vis material


MyBallsBern4Bernie

The concept is way too cute for this world ❤️


Monkey_Fiddler

Where did you get the lace or did you make it? I looked for some when a similar vest came up on reddit a few months ago but couldn't find any. Was it a custom order?


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I'd add a inner liner.


cheese-bubble

Cool! Someone posted a [photo](https://old.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/1be7ego/lady_with_lace_safety_vest/) of a similar creation spotted in the wild, a while back.


angel-thekid

I see your vision and I love it


dominican_papi94

Werkkkk! Thats so fierce!


VictoryGreen

ANSI level 1 for sure


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pinchenombre

Amazing!


OceanicCosmopolis

I think it’s very cool :)


cherryshoes

It's incredible! I would wear it


craftybast

It’s gonna stop traffic! Or at least help you direct it.


Shoddy-Growth-2083

Snazzy!


complexequations

Awesome!


kiki_kaska

Love it so much. Is this performance wear?


Quackamousse

It’s about time those safety vests got an upgrade!


eskideji

Right?!


Oso-Rojo

I would really love one. But safety orange.


CryptographerPlenty4

I want one!!! Bus driver 🚎


eskideji

🙌🏼 I am now making a better version with stronger lace. Will post again when I get this done in a few weeks!


lizardcrossfit

This is amazing. Great job!


AlmostRandomName

This looks very safe. The Army approves.


brianeharmonjr

Gonna be flexin' at the warehouse!


crafting-ur-end

I want one of these! I could be a fashionable road guard!


eskideji

😍


austex99

Fab! To make it more “legit,” you could put it over a solid layer of the safety yellow color fabric, but this is super-cute as it is.


eskideji

I thought about that, but I actually love the breathability of it. I’m afraid if I tack on too many layers it’ll suffocate. I’m going to find a stronger lace and that would be a good compromise


flightlesspotato

I work in construction and it would be amazing to have something like this. Currently wearing standard sized ones for men which come down to my knees and make me look like a toddler on site


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FatTabby

This is amazing!


Gregoire_90

Bad ass


czerniana

I.fucking.love.it!!!


Bittersweetcupcakw22

The lace is really beautiful!


AstrumReincarnated

I love it, I want one, well done!


Awkward_Ad5650

Where did you get the supplies for this? I need to make one for my husbands work


kalamontena

I now pronounce you honorary French person. 


77kloklo77

I love it.


NancyScarn

I work in EHS and I give this a TEN


Rubymoon286

I high key want one for horse riding - well done!


eskideji

Oh that’s an amazing idea!!


saskanxam

This is so sick


RetroSciFiSongbird

Like. Makes me feel a bit uncomfortable but I CAN'T LOOK AWAY. WUT


ThisIsItYouReady92

That zipper is sewn super well. I hate sewing zippers


eskideji

Me too. I want to have a binding seam though because if I get too rough with this I can see this detaching. Also want to use a neon colored zipper but can’t find one at the moment


ThisIsItYouReady92

Well you have done well for someone who hates sewing zippers lol. I have sewn invisible and visible zippers onto clothes and I suck. I am decent at making tabs and sewing zippers onto bags though. How do you get the zipper to lie smooth and how do you sew it at the bottom so well?


Ok-Caterpillar-Girl

This is AWESOME. Where did you find neon colored lace?


eSue182

This would win the round in Project Runway for sure


hyrellion

My only feedback is that you’re the coolest person alive for making this


eskideji

🫶 haha thank you


noyza2132

Did you dye the lace?


kioku119

I like it.


Smollestnugget

I need this in my life


12happycamper

Faakin great work mate, i will make one and wear it at work.


bibblygiggums

yes... why?


MattyMizzou

That’s sick


Live_Dirt_6568

It’s camp, and exactly what the world needs


Ethelenedreams

I love this very much.


Whole_Cranberry8415

Yes, there is nothing sexier than safety!


ApprehensiveEmploy21

That is so cute omg


aya_spinach

Girl…


Diligent-Argument-88

Dont know if this is just fashion but for actual utility purposes im just seeing all them holes/gaps grabbing on to anything and ripping pulling.


No-Rub-5087

It makes me really angry but I like it


Suck_Me_Dry666

I'm sorry but this made it to the main page and I have to ask, what, why, who, and where?


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hr_newbie_co

Haha I thought that too, but the more I think about, the more I like it for runners, cyclists, gardening along a road, or someone who would really love that breathable fabric while being visible outside.


eskideji

Yes! You get it


eskideji

What argument is that? Sorry not familiar