madmann883 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silent Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmann883 Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silent Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I really need to find a good pattern for the vest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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