Guest D4v3G Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I understand the standards set for the suede patches, I had an idea since the rideing patch is set where it is with the elastic bands on the thighs, can't I just make a rideing patch set like chaps? Like a suede piece attached to a quality elastic setup to be put on instead of sewing them on? What do you all think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandatrooper Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I don't think that will work. There's no way it would stay snug enough to the pants. There's photos where we can see the patch is sewn, best to do it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest D4v3G Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Yeah I intend to sew on my patches the original accepted way, but how about a piece of Velcro aswell it would keep it from bunching up and it would stay in place! Just saying because sometime we will/i will have to wash my flight suit in the Future and well water +sued = doesn't work well and or future fixes due to trooping lol I guess I was just wondering about other options I have and would they be accepted? I do believe it would of have given the "rideing" patch more of a realistic feel like an extra piece to add to the uniform kinda like chaps. I just don't like the idea of the elastic bands sewn to the thighs! It's like what does it do? Lol but yeah I totally understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I think your trying to over engineer it mate, washing suede makes it look better if you ask me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandatrooper Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Just hand wash the black suit, hang to dry. Works fine and adds some "used future" look to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alianin Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I only sewed the elastic to the suede patches and on the seam on the side. It's not hard to do and looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest D4v3G Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Cool thanks for the pics and it looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scout.trooper Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I've heard that faux suede (fake suede) is easy to wash. Haven't tried it, just what I've heard. It's also easier to sew on than real suede (unless you're going for Lancer, then you'll need the real stuff). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I actually find Faux suede harder to sew than real suede, as it's too thin and slippy. With the suede get the thinnest pig suede you can find and it's easy to sew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest D4v3G Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I picked up this "suede cloth" from Joann's. Haven't touched a thing yet just brainstorming at the moment! Plus I need to go check out the jumpsuit for a fitting I'm thinking on going with a dickies full jumpsuit "modded" of course, I think they would look good and well I have a blue one but remember it was way to baggy other than that I would of dyed it black lol! The place I'm going to has every color even pink! So that should be a winner! And also I do have possible soft parts fabric on my work table I'm gonna use a nice thick canvas fabric it was from a huge mail bag or laundry bag I got the perfect lengths and batting to start. The bag I had for awhile and was going to make a straight jacket lol but seen the fabric is needed somewhere more important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NegativeEleven Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 You're in San Diego... you sure you want to go with thick canvas? It's gonna be hot. You talking about for the vest or cummerbund? I used t-shirt material for chest/back of vest (one layer) and twill for the sleeves (two layers, padded). My bund is flag nylon on the outside and cotton on the inside. I used padding for the first one I made, but a thin canvas inside for the second one because I was having problems with the padding bunching up after washing the first. I know you said you're ordering a new one, but for anyone thinking about trying it, dying coveralls is tough. They're synthetic material and don't take dye very easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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