Kevin037 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 I don't have patience or experience using forums. Looking for advice/links on where to get my flight suit. Gonna try and do my own sewing with the help of my wife so I'm looking for material list along with patterns for soft goods and boots Pretty sure I will go with Studio Creations for my armor. I think I got it all. Basically looking for material lists and links. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Most folks use a RedKap flight suit. But I've always found that the fabric is pretty stiff and rigid. Tend to get hot too. They're also short in the torso, which can make things uncomfortable. This is an alternative that a few folks have used instead of the RedKap: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BK87DYM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Undersuit mods are covered in Mickey's thread here: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19259-undersuit-mods/ Additional soft parts info are in these threads: http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19967-soft-parts-best-practices/ http://forum.501stpathfinders.com/index.php?/topic/19200-pouch-dimensions/ Let us know if you have additional questions! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin037 Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 When it comes time to purchase fabric what color names should I purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 For the bund, cod, and pouches, Level 1 of the CRL only calls for "white fabric" for the bund and cod. However, Level 2 calls for smooth white cotton fabric. Polished cotton or mercerized cotton is preferred, but at a minimum, smooth white cotton fabric. Your pouches should be made of white canvas-type material (e.g., duck cloth). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin037 Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 Any patterns for the swede for the inner legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 There is no pattern due to varying sizes from one scout to another. However, checkout the link Chopper posted above on the Undersuit Mods. BikerScout007 has some measurements in that thread that will allow you to get started. I would use chalk to outline the patches front and back on the flight suit and then post pictures for feedback. The armorers here are top notch and know their stuff. They’ll be able to recommend any adjustments needed. Then you can create your own pattern once the adjustments have been made. If you’re interested, I have links to fabrics and materials in my build thread. It’ll will give you an idea of what to look for when sourcing your own materials. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank75139 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 What was said is exactly right. I spent so much time trying to figure out those patches only to realize it’s not rocket science. Take a look at the CRL see where the patches end on the model and just make them end in the same spots on your leg. Chalk helps. I took old cloth and made some patches and pinned them on for pics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin037 Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Ok where on here can I find the information need to start to put the pcs together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 First, you’ll need to seam rip the outer seam of each leg on the undersuit. This will give you access to pin and then stitch the patches to the undersuit using a sewing machine.Below are images of my patterns for the front and back patches.“A” on the front gets attached to “A” on the rear patch. This seam will line up with the inner seam of your legs. “B” on the rear patch gets sewn to “B” on the other rear patch. This seam will come from the center of your crotch up your butt crack to the back of the undersuit. “C” on the front patch gets sewn to “C” on the other front patch. This seam will run from the center of your crotch to the front of the undersuit. “D” on the front patch gets sewn to “D” on the other front patch and this seam rides from “C” up the front of the undersuit to the zipper. The remaining edges of the front and rear patches get sewn directly to the undersuit and form the outer edges of the patches.It’s very easy to mixup your seams. I did and many others have too. Your best bet is to pin everything together first to make sure you have everything correct. Then pin it to the undersuit to make sure it’s laid out okay. Once you’re good. Remove the pins from the undersuit and stitch seams A, then B, then C & D. Once all the patches have been attached to one another, repin it to the undersuit and stitch the outer edges to the undersuit and your done. Then you can restitch the seam of the outer leg and taper to fit if needed.REAR PATCHFRONT PATCHSorry for the crappy markups, I’m working off my phone using my fingers to draw. It may look a little overwhelming but once you have it laid out it’s pretty easy. Make sure to use a heavy needle for your patches when sewing. I used 100/16. You want something rated for denim or leather anything lighter and it’s likely to break trying to push through the patch and the undersuit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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