norcalscout Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Hey whats up everyone. This is my first post but I have been scouting the forums for a while With all the information on the site I have taken it upon myself to learn how to sew which i never in a million years thought i would ever do. Here are a few photos of the work in progress. the white pouches are tests for size and fit but I am wondering how is the top of the pouch put together? I am planning on sewing the flap to the back side so that it will fold over the top and cover the front as shown in the photos but what is most screen accurate? Let me know what you guys think. Oh yeah keep in mind I just taught myself how to sew like a week ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I normally take a rectangle of fabric, fold it. Sew up two sides, turn inside out and iron flat. I then add a 25mm wide piece of velcro to the top of the closed long side, and zig zag stitch the bottom open section. I then sew the pouch flap to the pouch, while in the open position, I then lay the piece I described above over the pouch flap, ensuring the zig zag stitch end is covering the top of the pouch, and sew pretty much the same line that I sewd when attaching the flap to pouch, I then run anouther stitch just above the zig zag . When flap is closed you end up with a sticky up part with the velcro on to attach to your bund or chest armour. Hope this makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySewForUs Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 This is just as I do this as well. In words, it sounds a little intimidating, but, it can be done. *thumbsup* :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalscout Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 I made this pouch today. I haven't made the beige flap yet so that is why I was testing out the white one that is in the photos. I left some extra fabric on the top of this one to add velcro and then I am assuming everyone sews the flaps to the inside of the back of the pouch and then fold it over the front as shown, is this correct? Thank again for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalscout Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 Here is an update. I finished the pouches well not totally finished, I still need to add the velcro to the flap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalscout Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Quick update, I have finished my scout build. I will be getting some high res photos soon but for now I just wanted to give an update on my cummerbund. I had to make two because the first one ended up being too tight which is the one on the right. Here is a quick shot my 4yr old daughter took of me yesterday. My first outing will be at disneyland for mickeys halloween party in OCT. Thanks everyone for the knowledge and assistance. I look forward to becoming part of the 501st! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimei Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Looks great. How wide are the seems down the middle of the bund? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalscout Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Looks great. How wide are the seems down the middle of the bund? They are 1 inch seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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