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I'm stumped.

I need some ideas for something interesting to sew.

I have made:

Roll top waterproof molle AR rifle scabbard, mounts to pack. (1000 denier courdura)

Molle panel for pack. (500 denier cordura)

Rain jacket. (220 denier cordura)

Adjustable rifle sling.

Clip on foraging bag (500 denier cordura)

Mosquito head net.

Several Scuba webbing/Cobra buckle pistol belts.

Various roll top dry bags.

A few messenger bags (1250 Denier ballistic nylon/ Seat belt webbing straps)

Quilted polartech insulated waterproof jacket, integral molle webbing front and back (sold it)

I'm running out of ideas! I could make a chest rig, but I don't have armor plates yet.

Any thoughts?

Anything smaller than a two person tent, not looking to buy or make tent poles right now.

Need something to do tomorrow. Wife is sick, and I will be stuck here in the condo. Not afraid of complicated builds, but maybe not a full on backpack, then I would have to sell it on craigslist.
 
Wish we were closer, I’m looking for someone to make a new top for my jeep! I’m willing to pay well for something for with a little better quality but don’t know any upholstery shops here. Sewing is a skill I never pursued but always wanted to. I even have three old sewing machines, two singers with one of those an industrial model for leather and thick stuff, and an old brownie. Even though they all worked when I got them they are just antique decoration now.
 
They still work. My first two industrials sat for over 10 years in a garage, after a woman passed away and left them to her son. He never used them. I cleaned them up, One of them is still my main machine 10 years later. I've bought a couple double needle machines that were sold as junk, the owners just couldn't figure out how to thread them.

Outdoor gear is my hobby. My next exciting upcoming pay-the-bills work is a bunch of trade show table covers. Basically sewing super long kilts. Ah well, sometimes cool stuff comes along.
 
JoAnn's has nice calicos on sale 50% off till 2/7 if interested in making something out of that type of material. If looking to sell your items, its been a cold season, how about some goat/calf/sheep blankets? Or even for dogs? People love their critters and will spoil them rotten.
 
Alright, I will still take cool ideas anytime, but for now, I will see if I can make a dog pack tomorrow.

Hmmm, dog food, water, maybe some molle... he is quite tactical, dontcha know.

And red, because I always get a little worried during hunting season.

I like this one, its kind of low profile...

https://www.woofshack.com/media/cat...k-hunderucksack-zum-wandern-ruffwear-11_1.jpg


I have 1000 denier coated cordura, and red webbing, and 2 ADF quick release buckles...

Maybe a band of 1.5 inch webbing so I can mount some mag carriers to him! Crossloading!

DOG! MAG! lol
 
Starting...

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My images will be huge
 
I like the totting capabilities of the first pic verses the one for a service dog although you can see the design a little better. Just like the pouch idea for carrying things around. Maybe add on a few loops to hang things off of too like a collapsable bowl? Whatever you decide and since his isn't your first sewing adventure so probably already thought of, make sure weight is even for both sides when packing. Velcro verses zipper might make more sense.
 
JoAnn's has nice calicos on sale 50% off till 2/7 if interested in making something out of that type of material. If looking to sell your items, its been a cold season, how about some goat/calf/sheep blankets? Or even for dogs? People love their critters and will spoil them rotten.
That is my wife's favorite store. Right after Barnes and Noble, Sur Latube, BBB, Michael's, etc. She has a warehouse full of stuff from these places.
 
I was thinking to do a "mag-bandolier" for my 10/22...something like the chicom-chestrig,if I can find the time.
 
I'm not sure where a large amount of 22 ammo would really come in handy on your person. Maybe a rare scenario: a large group assaulting unarmed (picture "Walking Dead" type scenario, not realistic).

If you are in a shootout, a 22 is a horrible choice. Limited knock-down power, limited range. Again, a rare scenario will turn out well. Now if a 10/22 is all you can afford, definitely get it. Heck, get 2, they're cheap (they used to be, not sure any more!). It's great for going after small game (squirrels), and yes it COULD take down a deer (but luck will play a big part of that).

If you just want to fire cheap 22's, a 'better' path might be to start with an AR15 and just get a conversion kit (bolt and magazine) for $200. Then you can have a weapon that at least can easily convert from one to the other. You could even carry the second bolt & mag with you & convert in seconds from one to the other. Not ideal, but an option. I suppose if you were bugging out, needing days/weeks of supplies on your back, this could be ideal.

Now if you don't know your weapon, you're in trouble already.
 
I ordered some sewing supplies, but I have a ton of stuff I have never had the opportunity to use. Just looking around, I found a few yards of netting, two types. A very fine no-seeum netting in foliage green (grey with a slight green tint), and the some olive drab mosquito netting.

I'm thinking... ultralight ghillie suit. I can make it two ways.

Full length suit. Long sleeves, built in hood, finer mesh for face covering.

Partial suit. Cape and hood, no sleeves.

I do not have any burlap, so I don't now yet what I will do for that, I am going to look around online and see some styles.

I like this one...

http://image.sportsmansguide.com/adimgs/l/2/299852i4_ts.jpg

I don't think this one breaks up outline enough, but I'm sure it would be better than nothing.

http://images.esellerpro.com/2294/I/122/70/leaf suit new 1.jpg

And I really like this one.

https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1NyeD...ball-Airsoft-multicam-1000D-Nylon-ghillie.jpg
 
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Hmph. Started making a ghillie suit out of netting, and didn't like it. I just made the hood from the emersongear one above... I can see why they used the solid cordura as a base. I have everything to make one that way, but holy cow, all the cutting. It's a BIG small project. Maybe I can speed it up, do the cutouts like paper dolls.

I need to get a nice IPA (off work today, obviously) and have two bottles and stare at my fabrics until I just reach that tipping point, and make it.
 
Nope. I just don't like the fabrics. I will wait to make this until I get a really light ripstop in some kind of camo. The solid colors just aren't doing it for me on this one.
 

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