How To Make a Chest Rig. DIY Tactical
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- Опубліковано 23 лис 2024
- By request: How to make a DIY chest rig! For this one, I used coyote color 1050D ballistic nylon and the industrial sewing machine is a Consew 206RB-5. This tutorial includes instructions on how to make mag inserts, too! Please watch the video through prior to jumping into the cutting & sewing. I know it's a long one, but there's a LOT of info in here!
Pause the video at 1:53 for the measurements of the pieces.
*NOTE* In the layout/measurements of the fabric, I have the shoulder strap piece marked as 4" wide. It should be 5" to account for seam allowance.
Thanks to the viewers who asked for the make! :)
That is exactly how “How To” videos should be made. So informative! Where do you get your Tac supplies? I totally want to give this a shot… Cheers
Thank you! I'm really happy to hear that!
I buy the supplies kind of wherever I can find them. I find a lot of military surplus materials on eBay (velcro, zippers, zip pulls, thread, etc). I bought the ballistic nylon on ebay, also but that was from a fabric seller. Amazon is a great source for webbing & buckles but I've found it cheaper to buy them as "suitcase straps". Individually, those items can get quite pricy, as the strap kits you get miles of webbing with the buckles & sliders. If you poke through the comments, I think I may have posted the link before.
Sailrite is a great source for the v69 thread, along with all kinds of other materials.
Hope that helps! :)
Praise God the algorithm got it right tonight! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I'm a fashion student and i really love the look that chestrig gives you while wearing it daily.
Thanks! :)
Wow! She is so gentle... and her voice is so soothing...
I just want to say thank you. I built this as the very first item I have ever made. Your video made it a breeze. It did take me a few hours but it came out beautifully! I used a Typical GC6-9 machine which manages the sewing well. Your video is by far the most easy to follow.
Excellent! I'm glad the video was helpful!
Girl, if you keep it up your channel will blow up. Thank you. Best wishes.
Thanks so much! :)
You have a gift, ma'am . Thank you for this video.
Wow! very informative and impressive. I would luv to learn how to make a chest rig, using military grade elastic with only 4 AR-15 mag pockets, and 4 pistol mag pockets on the outside, and maybe an admin rear pocket.
this is probably the best channel on how to make your own stuff and not buying the whole thing so its cheaper and you can make the way you need to have it. 10/10 great tutorial!
Thanks so much for the kind words! I really appreciate it. I'm very happy to hear that my tutorials are helpful! :)
@@EndlessDIY im still surprised you have only 3k subs by the details you mention it seemed like you have like 10k subs. if i learn how to sew ill inspire by your work for sure!
@@vokoust26yes87 Thanks! Hopefully, I'll get to 10K someday!
Good luck with your sewing journey! Once you get a grasp of the basics, you'll be able to do amazing stuff! Just stick with it! :)
Holy Smokes!!! Your awesome!!!! Been looking at some walking foot machines just for this reason!!! Found a Pfaff I think imma get. My grandmother was an “industrial” seamstress. When my grandfather passed 17’ she moved and asked if I wanted her machine. Pfaff 145 H3 or H4. Of course I was younger and had no use so I passed. Man!, am I kicking myself now. I’m a skydiver, scuba, and I enjoy the “tactical” things in life. Thank you so much for the great info. Really really helps a lot.
I’m sub-ing now!
Aw! Bummer about the machine but maybe now is the time when you'll be able to get some use out of one. I hope you find one that serves you well. Gear making is a lot of fun, especially when you have some ideas for custom things that just aren't available. Good luck with your search and your projects and thanks for watching! 🙂
I just did this with cotton canvas, tubular nylon webbing, and a sailrite lsz1. It was taught going through all the layers but it did make it. I have yet to sew any 1000d or heavier fabric but I imagine with regular flat webbing and 500d fabric a semi industrial machine could handle it
Please share your results if you do a project with the 500d and webbing. A lot of people would like to know if they can do projects like this with lighter materials & no industrial machine so it'd be very helpful. :)
Found your video with a "sewing tactical gear" with Google. You are amazing and I really appreciate you sharing this. I must say your machine is a beauty as well. So jealous... Keep em coming please!!
I have been searching for a tutorial like this forever. I cant believe your channel isnt huge with the amount of knowledge you put up. Thanks alot for this. Ill be attempting this today
That's great! Let me know how it goes! Thanks so much for the kind words & good luck with your project! :)
@@EndlessDIY so I finally just finished it and I must say it's a bit rough around the edges but overall I'm really pleased. I made a few modifications to your design. I basically replicated the front pouch and added one to the back to make a detachable backpack as well. Thank you so much again for your clear and concise instructions, wish I could send you a photo of the finished product
@@linglee8688 That's fantastic! I'd love to see it! If you go to my channel page, then click on the "About" tab you can find my email address there. Thanks so much for letting me know you did the project and that the video helped! I appreciate the feedback! :)
@@EndlessDIY I'd love to however I'm not seeing the email there
Very good tutorial! One tip for a cleaner look on the back would be to sew the front pockets first and sew that onto the outer piece of back panel then follow the stitch line as you sew on the back piece. You'll only have a single stitch line showing then.
thanks. just got into sewing and working on my own gear. great how to!
You should produce a line of tactical gear that markets hot right now. Beautiful work.
The Janome HD3000 and HD5000 have sufficient foot clearance and can handle webbing and Cordura with no issue. It can handle Tera 80 thread with an appropriate needle.
Great info!
Amazing! I can’t thank you enough for this. I just got into sewing a few weeks ago modify a desert night camo parka and I’m hooked. I’ll be making the dump pouch you made first and then this chest rig 💪 keep up the great work
That's fantastic, I love to hear that! Welcome to the world of endless possibilities! 😁
Thanks for letting me know, I really appreciate the feedback! Good luck on your adventure! 👍
Great video! Very informative and I really appreciate that you took the time to show and explain different techniques and ways of sowing; I would have never known how to stitch the corner of the fabric like you showed in the video, Thank you. 😊
My old singer 66 walked through a bino harness case made of 1000. It's ugly and old but a work horse.
That bobby pin trick is great, thanks. Something I do with my scissors is have them on a retractable key chain that clips on my belt. I do all my cutting at a tall table standing so I just let them retract back to my waist.
Those are fantastic machines! Hang onto that one! I've got a 66 from the 40's and there are very few things it can't sew (except stuff that's too tall for it). They're so simple and reliable. I love mine!
Great idea with the scissors. A standing cutting/work table is definitely the way to go. I might make a Kydex scissor holster; works for my M&P, a pair of Ginghers should be nothing! lol!
Thanks for watching! :)
Oh man! Love those back straps. That thing looks strong.
Thanks! Yeah, it is pretty heavy duty! :)
Outstanding ! I really enjoy DIY gear making ! You are really skillful with that beast of a machine. Thanks for sharing ! Learned alot !
Thank you! I'm so happy to hear it was helpful! I appreciate your taking the time to let me know! :)
Nice work and good step by step detail. Thanks
Wow! My wife & I compete IPSC & 3-gun. She's quite petite so all her gear needs to be tailored or custom made. I've been using outdoor furniture fabrics in fun colors/patterns because who wouldn't want a hawaiian print plate carrier?
I've been calling it TacticLulu-Lemon.
Love it!!! “Tactical” doesn’t have to be drab! 😁
Very nice work
Thanks so much! :)
Thanks for showing me how to do this, our design was as much if not more help to me as the details. I wish you * UA-cam had been around in the 1950s. The World would be a very different place if we could have spread information as we can now.
I'm so glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment! :)
Hello. I would just like to thank you for making this video. It has inspired me. So easy to follow. You are a great teacher and I find you so super cool. Your work is beautiful!
Thank you so much, Sarah! I really appreciate your kind words. Best of luck on your projects! :)
Great in depth video! Made my own Chest Rig last year as well. Made mine with one main compartment with his/hers Velcro and placed a triple mag kydex insert. For the face I just sewed three rows of Molle to add additional pouches.
Thanks! Yours sounds great! I like the idea of making it expandible! 👍Molle is so versitile.
I'm gonna make this with an ikea bag as my material
Excellent! Good luck with your project! :)
I’m in the military and have been dying to make my own gear because I’m just not happy with how some things function. Thank you so much for this video.
I know these kinds of things are really personalized so I hope you can make a rig that works better for you! Thanks for watching & good luck with your project! :)
Very informative. The design has all the compartments I would have wanted in a chest rig. 💪👍
Thanks so much for watching! :)
Ive build loads of rigs, holsters and even rucksacks on my household Singer Simple on 1000D and shelter grade canvas.. It punches through layer after layer of whatever is required, and I can even do light leather work. The thing is a mutant.. The only thing I have issues with is some weave of webbing- Usually stuff from UK surplus stocks.
And you are a sorceress, Mam.. Well done..
Excellent! It’s great to know of another capable machine. People often ask what ones will work so your comment is very helpful. Thanks! :)
This was incredibly enjoyable to watch. Thank you! Would love to see more tactical gear tutorials.
Thank you! It's been a busy summer so I haven't done much for videos lately but I'll keep it in mind for the Fall! :)
Amazing tutorial, the steps are very easy to follow..watching this is easiest step for me,because my sewing skill are totally zero😁
Thanks! Well, watching is the first step so you're on your way! If you've never sewn before, maybe try my easier dump pouch project to get the hang of it. You can do it! :) ua-cam.com/video/Wk_0-v5XsOU/v-deo.html
I love how you explain what you doing it makes everything easy to understand and more fun plus the chest rig looks great
Thank you so much for the feedback! I’m really happy to hear that the video was helpful. :)
@@EndlessDIY it was, thank you so much and sorry i wasn't subscribed but i am now and i'd like to follow you on Instagram if possible
@@isaacmamatsile1914 Thank you! I appreciate that!
I don't use Instagram, unfortunately, but thanks anyhow! :)
it's cool I'll keep subscribed here on YT
Do a plate carrier next please
Excellent "how-to". Thank you very much for the time and thought put into this
Thanks so much for the kind words! :)
Thanks to your video, I just made my first chest rig.
That's SO awesome!! I love to hear that! Thanks for letting me know & I'm really glad the video was helpful! :)
@@EndlessDIY It's not really perfect for my first try, but I'll keep on practicing 🙂🙂
@Creepio I bet it's great! And it's _awesome_ you tackled the challenge! Well done!
@@EndlessDIY Thanks!!!
I think I’ll buy one instead of making my own it’ll be less expensive but I do enjoy learning stuff even if I’m not gonna use that knowledge. Keep up the good work
Yeah, the total DIY route isn't for everyone, for sure. I'd estimate about $50-$60 in materials for this project (with a lot of materials leftover), but I'm sure you can find rigs in that price range, too. It might be fun to customize the rig you bought, though, if you want to dabble in the DIY thing! Thanks for watching! 🙂
The Sailrite seamstick tape would be a tactical advantage in this project. Once you have used it, you will never use pins again, especially on Cordura.
Other sellers have it on ebay.
Totally agree! I used it throughout this project but I can't recall if I mentioned it (you can see the roll @7:56 , if anyone is wondering what it is).
Great video thank you, but can you please tell me or a link would be nice on where can I get the fabric the webbing straps with the buckles on it ?
You might read through the comments. I think I posted a link to the seller of the material on ebay but here's a link to the straps I used: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D7N56PR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is amazing , wow . Thoroughly impressed by the quality you produced , ive payed hundreds of dollars for chest rigs that dont look as good as yours .
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. :)
Thank you for this video. I've turned two ikea bags into a chest rig
Fantastic! I'm glad the video was helpful! :)
Thank you for showing and telling what a great video
Thanks so much! I appreciate the feedback! :)
Great project and instructions!
Wow super sick. Thanks for the all the details, can’t wait to try this out.
Thanks! Good luck with your project! :)
Gave me the inspiration to reach out to First Spear and play around sewing some Tubes gear. I'll try and make it work despite only having one of those crappy Chinese hand-powered sewing machines.
That's great to hear! As long as the material can fit in the machine, go slow & you've got it! Good luck with your project! :)
Gracias saludos desde el salvador bueno tu pechera
Thank you! And thanks for watching! :)
Thanks for very informative video!
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching! :)
Awesome video. Thank you so much for you taking the time to make this well put together tutorial.
Thank you for the feedback! I'm glad you liked it! :)
Nice job. Really cool.
Thank you! :)
So good, and, subscribed!
Thank you! 🙂
Your project is amazing. What a beast of machine! I was thinking about buying a sailrite but after I saw the stitch on your first project, that changed my purchase impulse. Now I am looking into the consequences.
May I give you two tips? You’re using the seamripper upside down, the little ball on the shorter tip is there to protect the fabric. I know… everyone uses it wrong lol😅
The other tip is to use a pointy metal objet to flatten those hard bulk fabrics, save your fingers from painful joint in the future and makes your job much faster and easier. I like a thin long screwdriver for that
You're right about the seam ripper. I actually do know how to use it but it never seems to work well like that. Could be the fact that it's about as sharp as a marble, though. 🤔
@@EndlessDIY hahahaha
Wow very nice ..detailed tutorial
Thanks so much! :)
I know this is basically the same thing but I'd love to see how you would go about making something like pattern 70 or pattern 58 webbing
Sorry for the late reply, I haven't been getting notifications for some reason. I'd have to look into that. I'm not familiar with those.
Looks great well done you definitely know what you're doing.
Thank you! :)
I'm sure you have enough projects, but what would be interesting to see you sew up is a single sling tactical shoulder bag. I hate the over used term "tactical", but it describes the range bag/ truck junk bag, I'd like to build but have no idea where to start. Something to toss a few hand guns in, some ammo, magazines and go plinking....
BTW, nice talents you have there. 👍
Sounds interesting! I do have a zillion things going right now, but I'll give the design some thought & see what I come up with when I get a little more time. Thanks for the suggestion! :)
@@EndlessDIY cool! It could even be like a messenger bag with lots of inside pockets the size of typical ammo boxes, and or webbing for Mag pouches in there. Anyways......
I feel pretty talented since I made this on a house hold machine.
That's fantastic! You were able to sew through several layers of the 1050D? Could you share what machine you used so others can possibly consider one if they're not quite ready to jump into an industrial machine?
You're a legend. (5 a.m.)
Thanks! :)
Great video
Thanks so much! :)
This is awesome!
Thanks! I hope it was helpful if you're making your own rig! :)
@@EndlessDIY very helpful! I'm wanting to get into making my own stuff.
Очеень круто . Спасибо вам
Спасибо за просмотр! (Thanks for watching!) :)
Mmmm backstraps. I died 🤣
Great video btw. Say hi to the kitty Mreow!!
Ha! Someone caught that! Lol!
This and the drop pouch are exemplary videos. Thanks for them. Have you ever thought of making a tactical butt pack similar to the Viet Nam era M56? Something for a range/tac belt would be great.
Thanks so much! I hadn't thought of those packs but I'll take a look at them & see what's involved. I've made standard "fanny packs" out of this same material so they're probably not a whole lot different. Thanks for the suggestion!
You just inspired me to make my own! Thank you!
That's awesome! I love to hear that! Good luck with your project! You can do it! :)
Awesome...😀👍
Thanks! 🙂
Great job!!
Thank you! :)
Could I use my singer heavy duty for this project? Thank you for the video.
Hi there! For this specific project with these materials, I’d have to say probably not. However you might be able to use that machine with a lighter material like Cordura.
As I mention in the video, the corners of the chest rig end up to be about a half inch thick (with the ballistic nylon) so depending on the foot lift of the Singer HD Cordura may be a possibility.
Thanks for the question and good luck with your project! :)
Cool 😎, that’s amazing.
Always wanted to learn, thank you.
Great! I hope it helped you get started! Thanks for watching! :)
Lady! That piece of gear is great! Both design and making.
But I wonder:
- why you didn't use a ready strap for shoulder harness? Woven strap is stronger than sewed fabric (even 1000D ballistic nylon) and assembling job a bit less...
- why H-type harness, but not "X" or "Y"? "H" harness is a most complicated of them, both design and assembly, I guess...
I chose to make the harness from the same material as the rig purely for aesthetics. I do mention in the video that a webbing strap is an easier option & that I just prefer the look of the material and I didn't have any on hand to show when I made the rig. Basically the same for the design of the harness. I like this style because it stays put, doesn't bother my neck, and is simple to make & operate. As for the strength, I don't _know_ for certain if webbing is stronger than ballistic but I think it's probably a fair assumption considering seatbelts are made from webbing. The weak point would be the buckles, in either case, I'd guess.
Your questions highlight the beauty of making your own stuff, so thank you for that! A person can make their project any way they like based on fit, style preference, and even skill level & come out with something that is uniquely theirs and functions in a way that suits them best.
Thanks for watching & I hope the video was helpful even if you decide to make some changes! :)
Awesome design! The same can be used to make a drop leg tactical panel for whatever you want - holsters, mag pouches, dump pouches, smoke grenades, flashbangs, etc.
Would it be easier to do by hand if no commercial sewing machine available?
Sorry for the late reply, I haven't been receiving notifications for some reason. You could probably sew it by hand but I think it'd be a nightmare and your hands would hate you for it. I'd suggest just using a lighter material that can be sewn on a regular or semi-industrial machine.
@@EndlessDIYI just realized that the method and elastic material to make the mag pouches can also be used to make an Admin Pouch to hold pens, notepad, flashlight, multi-tool, flexible ruler.
The detachable pouch cover can be used to secure maps in either of the pouches.
A carabiner or removable D-Ring can hold a compass or compass pouch. It's really easy to make Ranger Beads (to mark off distance traveled) and attach it to the carabiner or removable D-Ring to attach it to the shoulder straps.
Beauty part is it can slide up or down the shoulder straps when in use / not in use without having to detach it from the shoulder straps.
The same can be done to the waist strap - can hang belt-mounted pouches or carabiners or removable D-Rings for climbing rope, utility pouches, chem-lights/glo-sticks, flare pouches, IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit), etc.
Just got to watch how much stuff and what kind of stuff can be hung to the waist strap.
very very very useful , thanks
I'm really glad to hear that! Thanks so much for letting me know! :)
Now time to make it with an IKEA bag because quarantine is boring
Quarantine was big-time boring! Good luck with your project! :)
wooaahh, that's amazing...
can you do a plate carrier too??
great "how to" videos
Thanks! I've never made a plate carrier & I'm not very familiar with them but I'll look into it. Thanks for the suggestion! :)
What is a good thread for these types of projects? I haven't been sewing for very long so I need help with understanding the thread and needle combos. A little late to the thread but really enjoyed the video.
Thanks! And great question. I use V-69 Polyester Bonded thread from Sailrite (but you can buy it in many places). The closest color that I've found to match this coyote color material is called "Toast". Hope that helps! :)
www.sailrite.com/Thread-V-69-Toast-Polyester-UV-4oz-1-350-Yds
Hey. Do you have patterns. I love your video
Hi there! I don’t really use patterns for things like this but a few minutes into the video, you can pause it & get the measurements off the material that’s laid out. Once you’ve got that, you should be able to follow along with the video to assemble everything.
Good luck with your rig & thanks for watching! :)
Thank you! I want to make one but to hold binos for when hunting.
Could you sew neoprene into the shoulder straps to give some cushioning do you think?
Sure, I don't know why not. You might need to add a tiny bit more of a seam allowance to account for the thickness, but I can't see that being a problem. Neoprene might be really sweaty, though. They have actual foam for that purpose, but I can't recall where I've seen it. Or, you could pick up a cheap backpack at a thrift store & cannibalize the foam from it (plus a slew of zippers, straps & buckles for other projects! ). Good luck with your rig! :)
How much for one ?they look very good
Hi there. I'm sorry, I don't sell them. I just made it for the video & sold that one. I appreciate it, though!
Outstanding work. This is a great video.
Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words! :)
Great video. Thank you.
Thank you and thanks for watching, too! :)
Very informative video, thanks for posting it’s greatly appreciated!
Thank you for letting me know! Sometimes tutorials for projects like this can get pretty long (like mine ;) ) but they really need to be, especially since some are newer to sewing in general. I'm really glad you were able to get some useful information from the video! :)
Do you have any templates for a handgun magazine pouch that is contoured to multiple magazines?
I've never needed a separate bag for mags so I've not made one; I mostly just make gear as I need it. Sorry about that.
So great!
Thank you! I hope it helps with your gear-making adventure! :)
You rock
Thanks! :)
I want to start my own project for a minimalist JPC. To be honest, i've already designed like 5 or 3 i think i just cant find where i put them and what type of system its supposed to run. It can also run different types of setups but of course this ain't a full combo assault where u can every your whole dang clothes, foods, ammunition. Wish me luck.
That's awesome! That's the beauty of making your own stuff; it can ber as versatile as you want it. So many commercially available systems are, exactly as you said, overkill. I don't plan on carrying the kitchen sink along. And they can go the other direction, too; not enough space for the specific things you want to carry. Making your own, with YOUR own needs in mind pretty much solves those problems.
Good luck with your project! I hope it turns out perfect for you! :)
So don't try this on my brother se630? What about using maybe a 500d?
I haven't used that machine but I believe it's a lightweight sewing/embroidery combo? If it's in the lightweight class (as the Brother machine I showed in the beginning) I doubt that you'll get very good results. I'm not sure about the 500D but for that machine, it'd have to be better. You might grab a pair of old jeans or thick scrap material & start sewing layers together. You'll definitely know when your machine has had enough; my Brother machine will sort of buzz then give an error code on the screen but before that even happens, the stitching looks really shoddy.
In my opinion, the short answer is probably no. This project would be a frustrating nightmare if possible at all.
Beautiful work!
Thank you!
I came across this video because I really want to start making my own tactical gear such as pouches and little items like watch straps made out of webbing. I am a total noob though. I have never even used a sewing machine. Are there and resources you can recommend to me or any machines you could recommend I start with? Thanks!
I think you're in the right place (UA-cam). You'll find so much instruction here. If you don't want a big financial commitment ask some friends/family if they have an old sewing machine they'd part with either free or cheap. Those old 70's type machines are pretty good workhorses; with their heavy metal bodies & stuff. Today's household machines are very lightweight and much less powerful than the old ones. Sometimes they can get knocked out of time but it's an easy fix and it's not super common. Check thrift stores, too!
If you'd like to go new, and again don't want a bigger investment, maybe try a Singer Heavy Duty. It's a heavier duty household machine. Or if you want to spend around a grand, you might find a used industrial or you could get a new Sailrite LS1. It all kind of depends on what you want to make, in the end. Oh! The Sailrite channel has some great tutorials!
For webbing, try Amazon for "suitcase straps" like I used in this video. You'll get about 1000 miles of the webbing for very little money. Dog collars from the dollar store or Walmart might be good practice items, too You can hone your heavy material skills on old jeans and a #14-16 needle. Usually free! Just practice sewing straight lines & things like that. Als always remember to backstitch at the beginning and the end of any line of stitching!
Hope that's enough to get you started on your journey. Good luck with it! You can do it :)
@@EndlessDIY Thank you so much! Will a regular sewing machine be able to handle little pouches and things? Should I use nylon thread? Thanks for answering all my questions haha
@HumbleCowboy92 It really depends on what you make them from. The heavier the material, the "sturdier" the machine you need. I think a household machine could get away with a couple layers of cordura or _maybe_ even ballistic nylon but honestly, if you try to force it through a machine that's not quite up to the task, it makes for a really miserable experience & that can be so frustrating you might not want to continue.
I generally use polyester thread. Nylon can be sort of stretchy but, it's your call. I'd say cotton thread is a hard no; it won't hold up, IMO.
Happy to help! :)
@@EndlessDIY Thanks again! I greatly appreciate it!
perfect as always
Thank you for the kind words! :)
@@EndlessDIY
u're welcome 🤗🙏❤️
@@EndlessDIY
Would u please i wanna know how a boonie hat is made?
I'm sure that will be a great video specially from you 🤗
many thanks
@@captmohelsaadany6751 Thanks for the vote of confidence! :) I've not made a boonie hat but here's a link to a nice bucket hat that should be pretty easily converted to a boonie style. ua-cam.com/video/fuORswCGrDQ/v-deo.html
I'm not positive, as I've not done it, but I think if you made the brim pieces just a bit longer (not wider) it would have a flatter boonie style brim, rather than the bucket style. Then add some molle webbing around the crown.
I actually have a boonie hat so maybe I'll pattern from it & do a video at some point but it won't be for a while as I'm slammed with work right now.
@@EndlessDIY
I'm grateful for you.. I'm a big fan of yours
Excellent 👍 👍 👍
Thank you! :)
Also instead of stacking mats, maybe orient the seams to only be 2 pieces thick at any point by staggering the layers, like a leather worker does
Great suggestion! I've never tried that technique but I'm going to look at how it's done. Thanks for the helpful comment!
I’m using a Janome HD machine now but plan to upgrade as I gain skill. What do you think about the SailRite LS1 basic? I make slings, carbine bags and the like. I tend to favor the SailRite over Juki. I Would like to keep it sub $1,000 for a new machine. What do you think?
I think the Sailrite LS1 is an absolutely fantastic machine, especially with the monster wheel. I had one and the only reason I replaced it with the Consew was that it didn't have enough foot lift for my projects. If I recall, it only had about 5/8" lift (but you might want to double-check that number). Power-wise, it's a beast and it runs smooth as silk. Very nice machines, in my opinion.
One thing that I initially didn't think was a big deal, and even a little weird, was a knee lift (a pad you push out with your knee that lifts the foot). Now I can't imagine not having it. Unfortunately, the LS1 doesn't have that since it's really a feature of an industrial "stationary" machine. But for a portable machine, the LS1 is a winner.
@@EndlessDIY good info thanks. I’ve noticed people doing production work using the knee lift. Seems those are a game changer. That said, I’d imagine a knee lift equipped machine is at least $1,600+.
Would you agree that at about $880 out the door brand new, the SailRite is the top pick? Anything else to consider? I believe there’s a Juki for around that but it looks plasticy. I know Consew and Pfaff are way above $1k...
I’m not to interested in buying a refurbished antique machine like many people suggest.
@@ocoutdoors2355 If the Sailrite will accommodate your materials, absolutely consider it. I bought my Consew for $700 from a lady on craigslist who bought it to sew sheers (super light curtains) but immediately figured out this wasn't the machine for that job. It was essentially new. I think brand new, my machine was around that $1600 mark or so. The deals are out there, but like anything, do the research on what common faults are and make sure the machine has been taken care of. People often seem to forget these "crude" machines need oiling; frequently. Neglect is definitely a killer.
I've never used or even seen any Juki up close, so I can't really comment on those. I've know people rave about them, though.
$880 otd for the Sailrite seems like a pretty good price. I believe I paid more than that, but it's been a few years now. I really do recommend the monster wheel for the Sailrite. It gives you SO much more control over the speed and when you're sewing little things like velcro tabs or Molle with really short runs of stitching. It can get away from you pretty easily and hand turning can get really crampy on the hand without the monster wheel/crank on there. Again, just my experience. Hope that helps!
Can you do a diy combat shirt. Like the ones you see when you search them. I’ve looked everywhere for a sewing pattern for one and it’s a needle in a hay stack. Can’t find anything. Hope you get this.
I don't really have any plans to draft a pattern but you might get what you want by using a pattern for a raglan sleeve shirt and modifying it for a 1/4 zip.
I hope that helps get you a little closer to what you're looking for. :)
@@EndlessDIY and for the pocket on the arms what would you suggest for that? Just follow a regular pocket pattern.
@@MidwestSurvivalCompany It looks like there are a few different types of shirts. Some are just a mock-neck and some are the mock-neck with 1/4 zip and they all seem to have different types of pockets. Some have covered zippers, some do not. Either way, you should be able to find zipper pocket (or covered zipper pocket) tutorials on youtube and adapt them for a shirt.
It's always easiest when you can find an actual pattern for clothing because it shows the order of operations but since there doesn't seem to be anything readily available you might be in for quite a bit of trial & error but it's doable. Usually, the best thing to do is to use a basting stitch for things you're not sure of that way when you have to unpick the stitching, it's easy.
Im guessing tex 69 bonded nylon thread. What needle are you using. Love the sewing machine, guessing its servo motor. Ive rescued a brother DB2 B755, not walking foot but clutch motor, danger fast. Almost have it all working. Cheers. Love the bobby pins btw.
Sorry for the late reply, I haven't been receiving notifications for some reason. You're right about the thread & I used a 20 needle. The Consew does have a servo motor; clutch motors are scary! lol!
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I fabricated my own AR15 and grenades out of para cord and cordura from an old daysac.
Lol! Sweet! Watch out though, I think that's a "ghost gun"! 🤣
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What consequence model is that? Great video!
I think "consequence" was autocorrected from Consew? lol! I've got the Consew 206RB5 upgraded with a servo motor and I made a 50mm pulley to slow the speed way down for precision stitching. You can buy small pulleys for it, I believe, but I just designed one in my CAD program and 3D printed it so I wouldn't have to wait. haha! It's a great machine!
Could you list your measurements in the description, please?
If you pause the video @ 1:53 all the measurements are there. 👍