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[misstori]

I think I'm a big fan of C, but it does depend on the other colors you are using. Standard Crusader brown and bone?

[Alta]

I think I'm a big fan of C, but it does depend on the other colors you are using. Standard Crusader brown and bone?

More than likely, though the brown may be lighter or darker depending on what I make/get the flightsuit made out of. The shops around here do sell suede, but I worry if my machine can handle it as it doesn't much care for the suede strapping on my thigh plates I've been trying to get it to sew through so I've debated buying a khaki flightsuit and dying it brown but then it won't have the same texture. :/ Not sure on that end.

Thoughts?

[Calder Varad]

Hmmm, not a bad idea but I see your dilemma. I feel like that's entirely up to your discretion. As for as the look, I think either way is fine. Btw, concept pics look awesome! They blow my junk outta the water, I'm really looking forward to seeing this come to life. Good luck ner vod!

[seugtai]

I so happy I could cry...

Love, love, LOVE, your sketches. And your helmet concept, WOW. Really can't wait to see that start to take shape!

I'm going to throw my vote in for fur "D". Just cause it's "foxy". 

The only question that comes to mind is how awkward is it going to be to turn your head with the large diameter hose plugged into the back of the bucket? Seems like it would cause the helmet to want to stay put when you tried to look left or right.

My hoses are quite large and I have no problems moving my head around and I have three connected to my helmet! I think she'll be fine.

[Azereth]

If your machine doesn't like suede you could try that fake stuff. The micro fiber suede or whatsit. Not sure how breathable it would be though. I've had a few long sleeve shirts made out of the stuff and it wasn't too bad but it might be too much in a whole suit.

[seugtai]

My flightsuit is a heavy duty faux suede (upholstery grade) and I had no problem running it through my machine. I really don't find it to be too hot to wear either, my main complaint with it is that the material is really stiff so I have very little mobility. A real suede will have "give" to it and probably be more comfortable to wear but, for $26 for all my material, I went the fake route.

[Alta]

My flightsuit is a heavy duty faux suede (upholstery grade) and I had no problem running it through my machine. I really don't find it to be too hot to wear either, my main complaint with it is that the material is really stiff so I have very little mobility. A real suede will have "give" to it and probably be more comfortable to wear but, for $26 for all my material, I went the fake route.

Do you have just a regular sewing machine (meaning not one that's designed for heavy duty fabrics)? Just curious as I'm trying to figure out why mine keeps doing what it's doing. The top thread frays and then snaps now and again. I loosened the tension, and that seemed to help, but then after like, 3 straps had been sewn and what not, it randomly started doing it again. I can't figure out why it keeps doing that :/

And sorry about the no weapon sketches or any other updates everybody. I'll get to 'em before too long. Still working on fixing my legacy kit at the moment. Sorry for the wait ^^;

[Tracyn Ordo]

And sorry about the no weapon sketches or any other updates everybody. I'll get to 'em before too long. Still working on fixing my legacy kit at the moment. Sorry for the wait ^^;

Don't feel the need just to rush for us Take your time and get it right.

[Calder Varad]

^ This. Just be aware that we're all on the edge of our seats with this.

[Zophar Ptay]

loving the sketches and voting for fur C, but the two-tone D/B combo would look great as well

[Adenn Kyram]

Concept looks epic vod. also I vote C. As for your thread fraying is your spool of thread damaged or is it really old that can sometimes make it fray. my mom is an awesome seamstress so I can ask her what else could cause that problem for you.

[Alta]

Don't feel the need just to rush for us Take your time and get it right.

^ This. Just be aware that we're all on the edge of our seats with this.

loving the sketches and voting for fur C, but the two-tone D/B combo would look great as well

Concept looks epic vod. also I vote C. As for your thread fraying is your spool of thread damaged or is it really old that can sometimes make it fray. my mom is an awesome seamstress so I can ask her what else could cause that problem for you.

Aww, you guys are great! Many thanks for all the support and feedback yall! Much love!

As far as the thread goes, the spools don't appear to be damaged and I know most of the thread I've been using is not all that old. I actually tried several different spools cuz originally I thought maybe I just had bad thread, but it did it to each and every single one, even one that was suppose to be heavy duty thread, so I'm not sure what the problem is. I'm really stumped at this point as to how it keeps happening and why it seems to be on and off. :/ If it's not too much trouble, I would love to hear what your mom has to say, as I can't figure out for the life of me what's going on. I'm a novice when it comes to sewing and unfortunately mom only really knows how to do repairs, so neither of us have been able to figure it out. Any and all help into solving the mystery would be greatly appreciated!

The legacy kit is getting close to done. The old stitching in the thigh plate straps has been ripped out and replaced (the ones that show anyways lol). I'm finishing up reinforcing the vest (as I found out it's actually made of twill and I saw a post where one-sided twill is usually not strong enough, so I'm reinforcing it to see if it can fix my sliding plates issue lol). After that it's redoing the knee strapping, fiddling with the neck seal a tad, touching up the paint on the crown, and working on making those tabs and then painting them.

Hopefully most of this won't take too bad long (the tabs may take a while though). So hopefully I'll have more for yall soon! 

[seugtai]

Do you have just a regular sewing machine (meaning not one that's designed for heavy duty fabrics)? Just curious as I'm trying to figure out why mine keeps doing what it's doing. The top thread frays and then snaps now and again. I loosened the tension, and that seemed to help, but then after like, 3 straps had been sewn and what not, it randomly started doing it again. I can't figure out why it keeps doing that :/

I do, I have a Singer Ingenuity. There are a couple things that could be causing the top thread to break. Check to make sure your needle isn't in backwards. (On most, the flat side is toward the back, check your book if you have one.) Your tension could be too tight which has been mentioned. If you have to manually set this it can be tricky. Is your needle slightly bent or is the tip blunt? If you've had a needle or two break it can cause a  burr on the needle hole of the presser foot that the thread could be snagging on. Do you have the correct size needle for the material you are sewing? If your sewing a heavy material and don't have a heavy duty needle this could be the cause. Or a too fine needle with a heavy thread. You may need to check your bobbin case for built up lint and dirt and clean it out. Again if you have your book it should walk you through talking it all out so you can clean it. (I 've had to clean mine several times) Also make sure you aren't pulling the material through, let the machine take it, doing this can cause and irregular sewing speed and can cause the tread to fray and break. Hopefully one of those things will fix it. If none of them do it could be something that needs to be serviced, like the take-up spring could be bent or broken or the pin that controls the tension could be worn out and no matter where you set the tension it wont help. LOL Hopefully one of those things helps solve the problem or someone else has some other ideas. Best of luck solving that problem, I know, it can be very frustrating.

[Niabi]

I had a similar prob when i was sewing the Velcro on to my vest (upholstery leather), i spok to me mum (top notch seamstress)  the prob was my needle. so got a heavy duty leather needle and Bam... no more prob

[Adenn Kyram]

Alta I asked my mom and she says it could be a bad needle. also if you are using real suede use a leather needle or if your using fake suede use a microfiber needle. I hope that helps