madmann883's soft build

[madmann883]

Hey everyone!

I am going to use this thread for my soft parts build. I am, hopefully, going to have detailed pictures/instructions on how to modify the RedCap Twill coveralls.

 

I will also include details on how I build my cummerbund and flak vest.

 

I have a few questions to start. I know that the cummberbund is made out of duck cloth, but what kind of fabric is used for the flak vest? I found cucblack's thread, and he mentioned bull,100% cotton. I am not able to find the material online. To me, it looks like it should be made from twill. Any help with this would be greatly appriciated.

 

I will update this thread as work begins.

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I am doing a dual fabric on my flak vest, I am using a black broadcloth for the sleeves, which I padded, originally I cut a pattern out of this for the shirt portion. To be blunt it sucked...badly, the sleeves are nice though, so on round 2 I am attaching the sleeves back to the black tshirt I cut the old ones off of for a pattern, I have made a larger neck, and split it up the back and getting ready to put velcro on

[madmann883]

I don't think I want to use an actual tee shirt as part of the flak vest... I do like the idea of cutting off the sleaves and using them for the pattern.

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I really need to find a good pattern for the vest