Flight suit advise please

[marktoots]

Hi all

 

Please could I get some guidance on my flight suit.

 

I've just started out and have started work on my flight suit but I have come up against a couple of things that I'd like to ask for help on. I am aiming for Lancer standard and want to make sure that I don't make mistakes.

 

I have removed all of the external pockets from my overall but am wondering whether I will need to stitch up the waist/internal pockets? When wearing the overall the remain closed but are visible, although they may well be largely hidden by the cummerbund (don't have one to try at the moment). How have others handled this?

 

Below is a photo of the pockets.

 

 

I was also struggling with the saddle panel template that comes with the tutorial so have attempted to make one from scratch based on photos. Before I cut up my suede I've made a mock up of the front panels and pinned them into position (photo below). I'm just not sure its right!?

 

 

The lower red line indicates the top of my knee cap, and the upper red line is the bottom of the zip.

 

Can you point me in the right direction please?

 

Thanks for your help

 

Mark

[Stroker]

I was lazy and had CB just make mine to specs.

[BikerScout007]

Is that a Red Cap suit? If so, those side pockets don't show once you get all the gear on.

[marktoots]

Is that a Red Cap suit? If so, those side pockets don't show once you get all the gear on.

Hi Mickey

It's actually a dickie's suit which is the uk equivalent (I think), certainly looks similar anyway. I had a feeling they might be covered by the bund and belt now you and Chef (through ukg) have confirmed it.

Thanks.

[BikerScout007]

Hmm, no Red Kap is a different company. Not sure if those pockets are going to line up in the same way. I had a Dickies suit and I ended up returning it because I liked the fit of the Red Kap better. But I didnt have it long enough to know if the bund and armor cover the pockets the same way as they do the Red Kap. You might have to stitch them up.

[Chunk]

I used to make the riding suits here, standard & Lancer. You will want to sew the "open" pocket closed. This is meant to allow your hands access to your under clothing as these are coverall. You can leave the regular pockat as is. It will not show & come in handy if you need to stash some change, cell phone, keys...ect

[hghffjbjjhuh]

is there anyone back making these to spec, I haven't the time or skill to make one at the mo and am stuck on 501st clearance?

[jameserec]

is there anyone back making these to spec, I haven't the time or skill to make one at the mo and am stuck on 501st clearance?

 

http://forum.bikerscout.net/index.php?showtopic=10809&hl=&fromsearch=1

 

Cucblack

[cucblack]

I think you must close the pockets. The suede patterns looks good.

[marktoots]

Thanks all.

I've started putting the flight suit together now. Modified the collar so that it has a mandarin style and fitted the suede mudflap with a velcro strip to allow it to be easily removed. I've also remade my saddle panel pattern so that it continues up towards the waist so that they extend further up under the bund. Pockets will be stitched up, that'll stop me putting my hands in them! :-)