turtlespeed 226 #1 September 25, 2003 I am trying, without alot of luck, to find in small quantities, materials that would be good for a "Big Boy" jumpsuit.(I'm attempting to make my own) I was wondering what fabric or material to use/are available, the type of thread, and the stitch patterns to use. I already posted about this in Talkback, buI imagine that some people don't go there. Also, I have started on a pair of FF Pants. Canvas is the material, no poly in ity though, and I am using a very strong upholstry thread(synthetic) and a tripple zig-zag stitch. Any opinions would be welcome, if you have the time. Thanks, ClintI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fundgh 0 #2 September 26, 2003 THere are a number of threads regarding this topic.... I made my own jumpsuit and I used a poly-cotton blend that is known for making trousers. It is nice and I find that it works well. I used straight stitches with regular thread. I double stitched wherever I could. It is holding up well at 70 jumps or so, but I don't think it will last forever. But I don't see the end anywhere near, and I will have better knowledge for building the next suit. The cuffs, colar, zipper (all of the complicated parts) are holding well. If you can get your hands on a serging machine that would be nice to keep the fabric from fraying. Other wise, there is a adhesive product that you can use on the cut material that helps keep it from fraying. Let me know how it turns out!...FUN FOR ALL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #3 September 26, 2003 so far...I ran out of thread... Thanks for the input.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 September 26, 2003 Are you going to add cuffs with velcro to the bottom of the pants?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #5 September 26, 2003 Well we just made Derek a pair of BASE pants out of a poly/rayon blend. They turned out really nice, the texture of the pants is smoother and seems stronger than the poly/cotton blend ones we have made in the past. Only downside for skydiving is the color, we could only get it in a green/brown color. (This is a upside for BASE). We also on use E-thread, but with Derek being a rigger we have tons of it on hand.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fundgh 0 #6 September 26, 2003 Where can we get E-thread? Para-gear?...FUN FOR ALL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #7 September 26, 2003 yep you can order it threw para-gear, and several other places that supply rigging materials.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #8 September 27, 2003 Well, I'm done for now. I am sure i will have to do so modifications, but they fit. I am sure they will slow me down. I should have made the waist a little higher. But all in al for a first try and rushing to be able to use them tomorrow, i can't complain. I am thankful for the input. Dave...please don't laugh toohard when you see them.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
