SummaryKjell Lindgren recounts his journey into DIY gear-making, sparked by frustrations from his Boy Scout days and basic sewing skills acquired in elementary school. His DIY mindset was solidified during space station training, empowering him to craft gear for his sons' scouting trips. As a NASA astronaut, Kjell's maker mindset proves invaluable, enabling him to solve problems and repair equipment in space. Insights into life aboard the space station, challenges of confined living, water recycling, and spacesuit details are shared. Chapters00:00- Introduction and Background08:56- The Maker Mindset in Space16:06- Challenges of Living on the Space Station32:58- Spacesuit Creation and Sewing Skills48:29- Gaining Perspective from Space56:46- The Need for Affordable and Durable FabricsFind Us on Social Media ?@RipstopbytheRollwww.ripstopbytheroll.com