zediyeti Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I'm planning to make a two piece under suit, for comfort and ease of restroom usage. I have two pairs of pants that I've made, and I was wondering if either or any are good bases to use for the under suit bottoms. First are these pants I made for a Jedi. The fabric here is pretty thin and stretchy and they have been stored in a box for months, so excuse the wrinkles. There are side pockets that cause the hips to flare out, which of course would not be included if I use this pattern. My main question is regarding the overall shape of the legs. Is it too loose, too tight, just right? Pros: Pattern is ready to use Cons: Not sure on the fit Second pattern I have is the bottoms of my mando flight suit. These are made of the same material I plan to use for the scout suit, so you can see the drape of the fabric better (way less wrinkly and folded). I'd have to solidify the pattern into fewer pieces to get rid of all the extra seams that they have. It's not a big deal, just extra work to do compared to if the tan pattern would work fine. (The hem is a bit long, but the bottom of them is generally hidden away so no one sees) Pros: comfortable and easy to move in, appear to be the right fit Cons: would have to rework the pattern into fewer pieces Any opinions on if one or the other is better to use, or if I should find something else? I know they're just about the same, but I'm at the stage where I'm overthinking everything on a new project and just need some help picking a place to start. Also, this is the fabric I was thinking of. It's 100% cotton sportswear twill from Joann's. Is it okay to use? The lines are more pronounced where it flops over that edge but overall are not noticeable unless you get pretty close, as you can see from the rest of the swatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Hey, the leg shape looks right to me for both examples. It should ideally be slightly fitted, which is how it appears in your photos. You'd need to update the riding patch on the inside of the legs for the second example. Also, the fabric sample you posted shouldn't be an issue. Should be a-ok. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zediyeti Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 Hey, the leg shape looks right to me for both examples. It should ideally be slightly fitted, which is how it appears in your photos. You'd need to update the riding patch on the inside of the legs for the second example. Also, the fabric sample you posted shouldn't be an issue. Should be a-ok.Awesome, thanks! I need to take a trip to tandy for another project, so I’ll be adding black suede onto the shopping list. Can the vest be made of the same material? (not the suede, the cotton ) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 The only requirement in the CRL for the vest material is that it is made out of "black, matte finish, heavy weight cotton fabric." I think the only question I would have about the fabric you posted is whether or not it'd be considered "heavyweight". If it's a lightweight cotton, then you'd need something different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zediyeti Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/28/2023 at 5:34 AM, Chopper said: The only requirement in the CRL for the vest material is that it is made out of "black, matte finish, heavy weight cotton fabric." I think the only question I would have about the fabric you posted is whether or not it'd be considered "heavyweight". If it's a lightweight cotton, then you'd need something different. Hm, I'm unsure if it's heavy or medium weight. Joann's website doesn't say. I'll have a look around next time I go to see if they have anything heavier that isn't duck cloth. I have a flak vest made of duck cloth and batting and that feels like it would be too stiff and thick for the sleeves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeOfNachos Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 My original Flak Vest was made out of a 'heavy cotton' T-Shirt from Michaels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Here’s what I used from Joann’s for my Flak Vest.https://www.joann.com/classic-sportswear-cotton-twill-fabric/16734808.html 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zediyeti Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 Here’s what I used from Joann’s for my Flak Vest.https://www.joann.com/classic-sportswear-cotton-twill-fabric/16734808.htmlperfect! that’s what my mando flight suit is, so i’ve got tons of it leftover. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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