Cummerbund update 90% done. Comments and Constructive crit always welcome.

[TB-1599]

As soon as I get my flak vest from Max's sci-fi shop. I want to start working on the cummerbund. (I have to see how big the flak vest will be on me, to see if the cummerbund will go over or under the vest, so I know where to put the Velcro.

 

These are just a few pictures of my old,old,old, did I mention old cummerbund. So please ignore the black velcro. ( I had it on inside out anyway LOL) Also ignore the stripes I know it's the wrong number. (hence the upgrade.)

 

From trying it on it looks like I can hike it up just to the nipple line and it stop right at the bottom of my naval. I think height wise I am good.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also concerning the "batting" does the whole thing have batting, but a little bit more for the stripes or just batting in the stripes.

 

 

Thank you for your help. Thought and constructive crit ALWAYS welcome.

[Stroker]

It may just be me ,but it looks a bit on the long side. I'm 6'5" and my bund is only 10" tall.

[TB-1599]

It may just be me ,but it looks a bit on the long side. I'm 6'5" and my bund is only 10" tall.

 

I just measured it and it is 13 1/4" tall. So yea a little on the tall side.. So I think when I make the new one. I will take 3" off..

[Chunk]

Your gonna have serious camel toe with that cod too.

[TB-1599]

Your gonna have serious camel toe with that cod too.

 

 

That cod is not going to be used. I am making a second piece that will be attached to my flak vest.

[cheesewhoopy]

I'm 5'10" and my bund is 9 inches long. Try to have it go from about your nips to like and inch above your belly button. And with the cod I suggest adding some rubber or a curved piece of plastic inside to negate any camel toe issues.

 

 

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[TB-1599]

I'm 5'10" and my bund is 9 inches long. Try to have it go from about your nips to like and inch above your belly button. And with the cod I suggest adding some rubber or a curved piece of plastic inside to negate any camel toe issues.

 

 

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Yea. I am going to do some sort of shaping when I do my COD. So then two other questions then. Does the entire bund have batting? or just the middle. Second, does the entire belt sit on the very bottom of the bund, half on half on or just under?

[cheesewhoopy]

So the bund should ideally stop at the top of the belt. The belt should sit go across your belly button like high wasted pants people wore in the 70s and 80s lol here's a pic of my bund. Also use batting throughout the whole bund. And form mine I put an extra piece in the ribbed section so they'd pop a little more.

 

 

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[TB-1599]

So the bund should ideally stop at the top of the belt. The belt should sit go across your belly button like high wasted pants people wore in the 70s and 80s lol here's a pic of my bund. Also use batting throughout the whole bund. And form mine I put an extra piece in the ribbed section so they'd pop a little more.

 

 

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*Ding light bulb goes off* OK that answers a few questions then. I always thought the bottom edge of the belt and the bottom edge of the bund were even.. I.E. the belt is wrapped around the bund.. So its not, the bund stops then the belt starts.... That's why people have told me it looked a little long. I just held my belt up to my waist and had the wife do a quick measurement and she got about 8.25". I think if I round up to 8.5 that should be fine... THANKS everybody....

[TB-1599]

I just did a down and dirty change to my old bund. (Just folded about 5 inches under ) I know it's kind hard to tell in "civies" the belt is just under the bund, dead centered on my naval.

 

[cheesewhoopy]

No problem! Happy to help. I had to make three cummerbunds before finally getting it right lol so im happy save anyone else the hassle

 

 

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[TB-1599]

No problem! Happy to help. I had to make three cummerbunds before finally getting it right lol so im happy save anyone else the hassle

 

 

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So it literally is a white cotton "ish" cummerbund. Just hiked up below the pits and not around the abdomen...

[TB-1599]

All I have left to do is sew in the 6 lines in the middle.

Just wanted to double check size and position of my pouch.

 

 

[JBar]

Silly question but what causes the bund to camel toe? I'm going to make my own and I'm not very experienced with sewing. Good job so far by the way!

[Retrofire]

It's just natural when it's just straight fabric. The best way to counter this is to use 0.5" foam below the "arc" on the cod. Strider has a good tutorial on this in his Lancer tutorial over in the armory. I'm sorry I can't drop the link my phone is being obtuse at the moment😃

 

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[Bubonos]

Taun Taun toe is normal. Some people sew in foam or cardboard to help prevent it. Pouch looks good to me brother.

 

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[Darth Zags 1497]

It looks awesome! I want to make my own too, does anyone here have a tutorial or guide or something on how to make the cummerbund?

[MNMarine68]

Looks great, just starting on the path of a Scout Kit, enjoying all the hints and lessons learned shared in these groups.