Since I'm so broke I've been considering using my dog as a pot roast, I've been trying to make my own harness. I have to say, by the third try I've done more sewing in the last few months than I thought I would do in my entire life. I also tried the cheap rolled-sock-packer, which turned out looking like I'd stuffed a roll of duct tape in my pants.
Have anyone else tried to make their own gear? How did it turn out (if it did)?