cummerbund questions

[Zugor]

I have the white canvas and batting to go inside. I see the height of the cummerbund is about 8 inches and there are 6 stitches in the front about 1 inch apart centered between the pouches. My questions are how to assemble this. Do you suggest cutting a section of material about 17 inches in height, which is twice the material plus an inch for stitching (1/2 inch for each end)? Then the width would be 43 inches in my case plus 2 inches overlap for the velcro attachment and 1 inch for stiching (again 1/2 inch for each end)? How is the cod piece to be attached, velcro? If so, would I use a 2 inch strip of velcro? I am thinking I would sew around the outter edge on two sides and then flip it inside out and put the batting in and sew up the last edge.

Never having sewn anything before I am practicing on making bags for my TK armor out of old sheets before I try this. Looks simple enough.

[BikerScout007]

Sounds like you got the technique for the cummerbund down!

The codpiece doesnt need to be attached to the cummerbund at all.   Mine is sewn to the bottom of my flak vest, as was done with the screen used suits.  Other people affix theirs to their undersuit with velcro.  

[Zugor]

Awesome! I will post up pictures when I have some so you guys can keep me from making a mistake.

[M.J]

Zugor,  I have found using a thick velcro to attach can show through, not as flexible.

My cod piece too  is seperate though attached on the top of my cummberbun.

Looking forward to your photos

[Zugor]

 

On 9/10/2018 at 10:34 PM, M.J said:

Zugor,  I have found using a thick velcro to attach can show through, not as flexible.

My cod piece too  is seperate though attached on the top of my cummberbun.

Looking forward to your photos

I am not sure I understand what you mean when you say the thick Velcro is not as flexible and can show through. Could you please explain? Are you referring to the cod attachment being Velcro or the back connection? 

[M.J]

Ahh the thickness..I found when I used a 2 inch velcro across the top  of cummberbun, you could see it as I moved around annoyed the bugger out of me so I had to change the width, its the connection at the front. Just a note I attach my pockets at the top as well and for some odd reason that was ok.