mrbill8128 Posted February 10, 2024 Author Posted February 10, 2024 And, done! Right over left in the back with the proper hook and loop placement. 1" ribs centered on the front. Not perfect, but neither were the originals Sent from my SM-G990U2 using Tapatalk 1
mrbill8128 Posted February 10, 2024 Author Posted February 10, 2024 And the belt is sewn together too.Sent from my SM-G990U2 using Tapatalk 3
Retrofire Posted February 10, 2024 Posted February 10, 2024 Belt is looking nice and great spacing on the drop boxes! Keep up the great work! 1
mrbill8128 Posted February 10, 2024 Author Posted February 10, 2024 I used Dennis' pattern and did most of the cod piece. I doubled up the batting and added a piece of felt on the inside back. The strap is not attached yet.Sent from my SM-G990U2 using Tapatalk 2
Aradun Posted February 10, 2024 Posted February 10, 2024 Just catching up on this Bill. You’re a beast of a builder. Everything looks great. Excellent work brother. 2
mrbill8128 Posted February 10, 2024 Author Posted February 10, 2024 Just catching up on this Bill. You’re a beast of a builder. Everything looks great. Excellent work brother.Thanks brother! I'll have this up and running in no time Sent from my SM-G990U2 using Tapatalk
mrbill8128 Posted February 11, 2024 Author Posted February 11, 2024 Pouch base finished. I dreaded these, but so far, so good. I think, lol.Sent from my SM-G990U2 using Tapatalk
mrbill8128 Posted February 11, 2024 Author Posted February 11, 2024 Getting close. Sent from my SM-G990U2 using Tapatalk 3
mrbill8128 Posted February 12, 2024 Author Posted February 12, 2024 Silly question: do the pouches velcro to the bund by the tabs?Sent from my SM-G990U2 using Tapatalk
BikerScout007 Posted February 12, 2024 Posted February 12, 2024 19 minutes ago, mrbill8128 said: Silly question: do the pouches velcro to the bund by the tabs? Sent from my SM-G990U2 using Tapatalk Mine do 2
Aradun Posted February 12, 2024 Posted February 12, 2024 Some scouts also employ a small Velcro piece towards the back bottom of the pouch that secures the pouch to the bund in addition to the Velcro on the tabs. That keeps the bottom of the pouches secure to the bund when bending over or leaning forward. 1
mrbill8128 Posted February 12, 2024 Author Posted February 12, 2024 I appreciate you guys regularly answering all of my questions. Funnily enough, I've read and re-read all of those posts. I'm just making sure that I'm not missing anything!I'm starting on the best as my final piece, and I'm going to try something different. I've studied the tutorial, as well as posts from you guys. I'm going to incorporate those ideas into my approach.So, I'm using a Simplicity pattern for a raglan style shirt. After measuring with a t-shirt over my coveralls, XL is the way to go. I'm also cutting down the body length and sleeves, but leaving room for mistakes. I will double up each sleeve and I have felt to use for the padding. This also gives the advantage of cutting the back into separate pieces instead of one. I added 1 1/2 inch to the center of both sides to account for a holdover seam and 2" velcro. Let's see how this goes!Sent from my SM-G990U2 using Tapatalk 2
irongladiator Posted February 13, 2024 Posted February 13, 2024 @mrbill8128 I admire cosplayers that have the ability to make their own stuff. Looking really great - keep it up! ☺️ 1
mrbill8128 Posted February 13, 2024 Author Posted February 13, 2024 [mention=89509]mrbill8128[/mention] I admire cosplayers that have the ability to make their own stuff. Looking really great - keep it up! I really appreciate that! I do a lot of cosplay stuff, but I considered just sourcing all of the parts for this. But it's been a rewarding challenge...so far! Sent from my SM-G990U2 using Tapatalk
mrbill8128 Posted February 13, 2024 Author Posted February 13, 2024 All the parts are cut out and I'm ready to start sewing.... I think. Nothing ever looks quite right until the sewing begins. Anyway, the sleeves are 3 layers, with an cotton facing on each side and felt in between. That will give it the proper look without being as thick as having batting inside. I chalked the rib lines and I'm ready to stitch them in.Sent from my SM-G990U2 using Tapatalk 2
mrbill8128 Posted February 13, 2024 Author Posted February 13, 2024 First sleeve padded and ribbed.Sent from my SM-G990U2 using Tapatalk
mrbill8128 Posted February 14, 2024 Author Posted February 14, 2024 The basic shape:Sent from my SM-G990U2 using Tapatalk 4
mrbill8128 Posted February 16, 2024 Author Posted February 16, 2024 Almost finished with the vest. I have not hemmed the sleeves yet as I was waiting to compare their length to the Lancer requirement. I might tack the top of the shoulder area, but it sits fine with the armor on.Sent from my SM-G990U2 using Tapatalk 2
mrbill8128 Posted February 16, 2024 Author Posted February 16, 2024 And with the chest/back armor:Sent from my SM-G990U2 using Tapatalk 1
BikerScout007 Posted February 16, 2024 Posted February 16, 2024 Make sure you collar goes UNDER the armor when you apply 1
mrbill8128 Posted February 16, 2024 Author Posted February 16, 2024 Make sure you collar goes UNDER the armor when you apply Will do! This is just a black work shirt I had nearby to test the vest Sent from my SM-G990U2 using Tapatalk
mrbill8128 Posted February 17, 2024 Author Posted February 17, 2024 There's still a lot that I need to accomplish here, but I'm down to details at this point. This was a suit up just to get a look. Nothing is in final position. I still need to cut and hem the vest sleeves, anchor the pouches and start adding velcro. But it's coming along nicely. Sent from my SM-G990U2 using Tapatalk 3
Chopper Posted February 17, 2024 Posted February 17, 2024 You're pretty close now. Just some refinements. 1
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