TB-7100 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Ok...I can't figure it out. Even when I used padding, how do some scouts get the boxes .."perfect"...? I seen a couple scouts at SWW that have boxes that are almost perfectly square. I found a stiffing agent at Jo-Anns, but it's some kind of liquid that you iron into the fabric. I was even thinkin of using a couple of cardboard boxes inside...but not too keen on that. ....maybe even strips of ABS? .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I just took some white craft foam that I had lying around and built boxes with an open top. Sized them so they were about 1/4" or so smaller than the dimensions of the pouch and slid 'em in. Works a treat. Nice and light and gives you good shape. I used goop on the edges and then I reinforced it all with some white duct tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0wboi Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I measured and cut cardboard and created little boxes and placed them inside. If I had access to extra ABS I would use that, perhaps in the future.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I did something similar to c0wboi. However, my cardboard "box" only has 4 of 6 sides. The front/outside, bottom, and sides of the pouch have cardboard support. The back/inside and top do not. This way I am not married to the shape if I don't like it so much... I can flip it around such that the front cardboard becomes the back, and the pouch can collapse in on itself some. Plus, it only gives one big surface for keys and phone and such to rattle against. ~~Marauder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jello Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I used densified batting to fill out my pouches. It's a PITA to cut, but at three inches thick, couldn't beat it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I just use a rectangle of foam cut perfect to size to keep it square, Ive since cut a recess in mine to hold my rom/fx voice amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB-7100 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 I been using foam to try and get the "box" look, but I'm gonna try starch and ironing see if that helps any...if not...then I'll try to use ABS to fix'em a bit. I have a lot to work on in the hotel tonight before Friday. If I can't get it to work...then I might just look to pick up new boxes. (I'm sewing-challenged..lol) Thx for all the advice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I have done two things on mine. Around the edges of the pouches I have sewn a very fine seam on all the faces. It's not enough to make a rib (for want of a better more technical word), but is just enough to define the edge of the pouch. I've also made a box out of plastic card and fitted this inside of the pouch. I've also used foam, and that's just as good. The box just allowed me to store stuff inside it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozarkscout Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Like Dart, I constructed some foam core open-top boxes, but I made them a bit smaller and then wrapped some of my wife's tea towels around them, so they look filled-out but still have some "cushiness" to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbasdead Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I used a heavy "fusible webbing" that stiffens the duck cloth. It comes in different grades from light like the use when making the collar in a collared shirt to heavy which is almost as stiff as cardstock. You sew it to the back of the fabric and it is holds it shape pretty good. You have buy it by the yard at walmart/hancock.JoAnns cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB-7100 Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 I used a heavy "fusible webbing" that stiffens the duck cloth. It comes in different grades from light like the use when making the collar in a collared shirt to heavy which is almost as stiff as cardstock. You sew it to the back of the fabric and it is holds it shape pretty good. You have buy it by the yard at walmart/hancock.JoAnns cheap. Ah! I heard something similar over the weekend. I think I'll give it a try. I'm making new bags anyway, so I think I'll try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbasdead Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I used a heavy "fusible webbing" that stiffens the duck cloth. It comes in different grades from light like the use when making the collar in a collared shirt to heavy which is almost as stiff as cardstock. You sew it to the back of the fabric and it is holds it shape pretty good. You have buy it by the yard at walmart/hancock.JoAnns cheap. Duh, you don't sew-you iron to the back of the fabric and then sew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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