MAD1_TK45001 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 I'm having trouble deciding on whether to pay for soft parts or try making them... money IS tight right now. So can anyone chime in on pros and cons, also to those that HAVE gone making the soft parts instead of buying from a vendor what were the pros and cons on that? Thank you in advance for all advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 That is a great question. Just a couple of pros and cons off the top of my head.Purchasing Your Soft goods: Pros: convenience, don’t need to purchase tools, time saver, no messy workspacesCons: cost might be a factor, may have to wait extended periods of time for commission to be complete and delivered, goods may need to be tailored,adjusted, or modified once received to better fit you or to comply with the CRL.Making your own soft goods:Pros: cheaper, sense of pride and accomplishment making it yourself, custom fit, no waiting for deliveries which means better planning of your building processCons: may need to purchase tools, work space may be an issue, you’ll have to run around to source and purchase all of your materialsOthers I’m sure will chime in with additional insights.Having just completed my own build recently (photos submitted to my GML for approval today ), I highly encourage anyone to make their own soft goods. It can be done for less money, which is great if that’s an issue, and there are excellent tutorials on this site for the construction of every soft part. Not to mention a whole community here that lives and breaths this stuff and is eager to help others with their builds.If you don’t have a sewing machine, a simple investment of about $100 should be enough to grab something decent so you can hit the ground running. I, like many others here, never touched a sewing machine prior to building my scout, but the learning curve is fairly easy. I’ve seen builds where scouts are doing their WIPs at the kitchen of their one bedroom apartment, so you don’t need any high tech workspace or garage with all the fixings. Hope this helps. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Scout Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 i did the same but due to lack of free time i opted to order my 'bund and flak and took my suede and cover alls to a seamstress i also ordered a boot kit...that was a few weeks ago and as of right now still waiting on the 'bund/flak, last email had it shipping *maybe* beginning of august, seamstress will *maybe* have it done by end of july, and no word on boots yet..im growing impatient as my armor just arrived this weekend...sucks but not wanting to buy a sowing machine and learn myself, there is more than a monetary cost...as aradunFF said...extended wait times...........kinda frustrating but i keep reminding myself that these people also do it as a hobby to help the potential scouts and its not their full time jobs, as well as current virus stuff slowing down shipping.... if you want to venture out and learn to sow and buy a machine do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeymark34 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 I had a buddy of mine help me with the soft goods on my Scout. He has really good sewing skills. I ended up getting my own machine, and he gave me a tutorial on how to use it. I've done some minor things such as hem my flak vest sleeves, I took in the legs on my flightsuit, and some other odds and ends. I'd say if you could, get a sewing machine and try making them yourself. Perhaps someone in your Garrison would be willing to help you out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrofire Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 1 hour ago, mickeymark34 said: I had a buddy of mine help me with the soft goods on my Scout. He has really good sewing skills. I ended up getting my own machine, and he gave me a tutorial on how to use it. I've done some minor things such as hem my flak vest sleeves, I took in the legs on my flightsuit, and some other odds and ends. I'd say if you could, get a sewing machine and try making them yourself. Perhaps someone in your Garrison would be willing to help you out. Mark’s got a good point. You got a ton of folks here that can help you so keep that in mind. I was scared of sewing when I first started but I guess my wife was right and “skill comes by doing..” and now I’m sewing a bunch of different stuff. Keep in mind that a majority of this costume is made up of soft goods so the cost savings is considerable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD1_TK45001 Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 Well.... Thanks a million!... so I guess I'm putting my wife to work...😁😄😄😄 as yes, I am aware of all YOU amazing people who have chimed in with your input... I greatly appreciate it! so I will continue doin my homework and fondling through some awesome and amazing build threads.... Long live Da Empire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Anytime Alex. Looking forward to seeing your WIP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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