Cummerbund questions

[Skinner3D]

Well after being inactive on this forum for awhile I am coming out of the rafters to say that my TB build is going well. Well mostly.

 

Is there a pattern for the cummerbund or some general starting specs? I found the pattern for the pouches, but the rest of it I can't seem to find anything on.

 

Is there a material that the cummerbund/pouches need to be or is it a free-for-all as long as it is white?

 

I have a strange boot question as well, but I will post that in the boot section.

[chimei]

try this:

http://wallofshemp.freeservers.com/501st/scout/LT_cummerbund_Pattern.jpg

[Skinner3D]

try this:

http://wallofshemp.f...und_Pattern.jpg

 

That helps immensely. Thanks a lot

[Skinner3D]

Ok, so I went and bought a good bit of duck cloth, then I see that this cummerbund pattern has three layers of fabric. I was told to get the duck cloth by someone from the Florida garrision, but now I am not sure what I am supposed to be using it on.

Can I do just use duck cloth to make the bund and the pouches or was that supposed to be just for the pouches?

[chimei]

the duck cloth is a heavy cotton fabric. there are two layers of duck cloth with some batting between. the batting (stuff they put in quilts to make them fluffy) will be what makes the puffyness when you put the seems in the front to make the rows and the arch in the codpiece.

 

you'll need to cut three pieces for the main part of the cummerbund (two duck and one batting) and three pieces for the codpiece (two duck and one batting). the two ducks are put together and the batting is put on top. then sew three sides together (bottom and sides) then flip it inside out. now the batting is sandwiched in the middle. sew up the fourth side.

 

do the codpiece first as it will need to be sandwiched in there as well if you want to avoid a visible top seem.

 

it may sound complicated if you're not a sewer, but it actually makes sense when you see it.

 

i'll be taking pics as i build mine...so if you want to wait, you can see my build. should be done by the weekend...lots of tests to grade this week...a little sewing here and there.

[Skinner3D]

Pics would be lovely. What you have said makes a lot of sense though. I am going to have to go out and get some batting.

[chimei]

batting comes in various thicknesses...not quite sure what others use (LSFU, etc.). i opted for soe iron-on fleece which was just under 1/4". it gave me enough "poof" and the iron-on will help it stay in place with repeated washings.

 

if the seems down the front don't look quite thick enough, i can easily double up and have what i need.

 

this allows the "weight" of the bund without adding too much actual weight - hopefully keeping things cooler. but as i said, still in the process of buidling it...so i may need to try it and troop in it to see how it holds up, feels, keeps me warm or cool, etc.

[Skinner3D]

Is there a pattern for the front of of the pouches? It seems like there was an image, but the link is broken or something. I think I drew out a working pattern, but I want to make sure its right.