Rox Posted November 2 Share Posted November 2 I just placed an order from Walt’s for a kit and I want to have all the soft parts done ahead of time. My mother is pretty darn good with a sewing machine. Has anyone come up with a pattern? What fabric are those that were brave enough to make this on their own using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted November 2 Share Posted November 2 5 hours ago, Rox said: I just placed an order from Walt’s for a kit and I want to have all the soft parts done ahead of time. My mother is pretty darn good with a sewing machine. Has anyone come up with a pattern? What fabric are those that were brave enough to make this on their own using? Hi Terry, I've upgraded you to 501st Access. @MrPoopie has made his own jacket. I'm pinging him on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPoopie Posted November 2 Share Posted November 2 I have a fabric pattern but it's fit for my size. I don't have the exact dimensions right now (on vacation) but I'm 5'10 and around 150lbs. Are you anywhere near that range? If not I can direct you to the base pattern that we used and how we modified it to work for this costume. The biggest issue that you're going to run into is finding a matching fabric. The ribbed vinyl fabric that I used is longer in production. It's possible to make ribbed fabric by hand but it does take a bit of skill and a lot of patience. The ribbing needs to be about 1/4" with minimal stitching lines between the ribs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rox Posted November 2 Author Share Posted November 2 Not quite. I’m also 5’10’m but I’m 250 pounds. But I’ll take the info for the base pattern and go from there. Between my wife and my mother I’m sure they can handle it. They did the ribbing for my flack vest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPoopie Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 The pattern that I used was the Simplicity 8705. It's basically a lightweight running jacket. I moved the zipper from the front to the back of the neck and shortened it a bit. It'll be hidden by the helmet and the neck area of the back armor anyway. I also removed the addition of the arm pocket. I suggest making part of the main body out of a lightweight fabric that breathes well. Anything in the main body that is hidden by the chest and back armor should be lightweight and breathable. This jacket gets very hot since it's made out of vinyl (or leather) and the only real place for heat to escape if from your head which is then inside a helmet. It's a bit warm even when it's cool out. If you want to go for accuracy on the sleeves try to stick with the pattern of ribs and stitching below. You don't need to have the wrist zippers but you can if you like as long as they are hidden. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rox Posted December 7 Author Share Posted December 7 Thanks this is great info. I’ms there information somewhere on the size of the ribbing? I don’t think I’ll have my armor until late January or early February so I have time to take my time and get it right. I’ve already list two inches off my waist since my pants came in from uniform warehouse so I don’t want to rush this and have to make adjustments a bunch of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPoopie Posted December 9 Share Posted December 9 The ribs should be just about 1/4" wide (just slightly less if possible). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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