Advice for Sewing suede onto the jumpsuit

[TheScouterSays]

I know it can be done, even with my very limited knowledge of sewing, I'm just not confident I can do it particularly well. And that worries me about my 501st admission, as I don't want to submit something of low-quality. Any advice?

[Oblivian]

I'm awaiting arrival of my stuff. However I think the trick is to seam-rip the outside of the legs. And lay flat, attach, have at it and zip the legs back up again

[indylead]

This was the last thing I did on my costume as it was pretty daunting.

 

I did manage to do it without undoing any seams or special sewing machine attachments. I had a two-piece patch, one at at time. I used lots and lots of pins to keep it in place. Then added more pins.

 

DO NOT FORGET THE ELASTIC STRAPS

 

Then more pins. Just to be sure.

 

Then just go very slowly, very carefully. It's tricky, for sure, but I did get there eventually.

 

Of course, I now get to do it all again as I'm changing my flight suit. Yay.

[Wedge_B5]

Seamstress / dress maker. The one thing about the CRL is that is does not explain the shape of the suede on the legs clearly. Take a copy of the crl with you showing all the images in colour.

[stasz]

I initially used an adhesive iron on called (I think) ultra bond. After asking around, it became apparent this would not be sufficient to hold up for troops but it did secure the patches to the suit wonderfully for stitching them on. No pins in the way, no shifting...

 

Ended up working out really well.

[Chunk]

You will need a package of HD 16g needles. Make sure your suede is no thicker than 3oz Preferable 2.5oz or thinner works best. Pin in place & sew very slowly. You will break needles. No need to seam rip the legs open.

[DarthShlomo]

Having gone the suede route on my costume, I won't lie to you. It can be a pain but the result is worth it. I sewed the two halves of my suede riding patch together before attaching it to my suit. I think you may have a better time if you sew each half on separately to the suit. The center seam is going to be covered by the strap on the cummerbund anyway. As long as you make sure they are lined up evenly, this may work better and if I make another one, I will be going this route. Second piece of advice, use a TON of pins to keep it in place. You will need to shift the pieces around a lot as you sew the suede to the suit. And don't feel bad if you have to pick out some stitches and redo it! Even the best of us have to sometimes. Good luck.

[Dmorja]

Thanks for the topic. I am getting the patches this weekend so this was very helpful.

[cjkirk11]

Where can you find real suede? I've tried a couple of fabric stores with no luck.

[wookieevader]

Tandyleather.com

[indylead]

Pittards in the UK.

[DarthShlomo]

Michael's and Joann's in the US has small patches in the leather craft section. I used two of those for mine.

 

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[Strider]

I would advise against using needles when you try to sew your patch to your flight suit. I've tried that first but the suede kept shifting a bit and I had to tear it all off again. I've used a map of vibre (not sure if this is the correct term) to iron the suede to the suit first. After that I've sewed it on using a zick-zack pattern to sew it.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Cheers

[Southscout]

If you use pins, be very careful when trying it on. I missed one and it got me in the "manly" parts...

 

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