2/28/2024 0 Comments Xwing fighter pilot costume![]() ![]() (got these from the thrift store.on an old camera bag). I added a canvas belt material to the back side with a "d" ring buckle, and a metal push shape to the sides. Once you have the look you want with the hem tape holding it in place, proceed to sew together under each "loop". After that, I trimmed down the stain material to match the Canvas pattern below. Use pictures to go by, and make the loops at the top- leave gap, and go on with more loops. Repeat this process by pulling out the rod and creating each loop. I took a round metal rod (thin) and inserted that between the 2 peices of materials.Īfter over lapping the rod (creating a loop) I used strips of "hem tape" between the 2 peices of material, and ironed it down in place. Then took the white satiny material (not cut- and oversized) and sewed it to the top edge of canvas vest pattern. I cut the vest front and back patterns out of the white canvas. I made this with white canvas and white satiny material. (looks bad in pics, cause it was packed away and the loops got squished) Thanks to : The Leading Dagobah Swamp Site on the Net ! If you have any tips on how to make this costume, patterns to share, or services to offer, here might be a good place to list it. The flight suit, well I'm still looking for an off the shelf version, but so far a "Dickies" work coverall converted looks promising. The flack vest, since I can't sew to save my life, any ideas? Sportsman's Guide - Discount Hunting Gear, Discount Hunting Boots, Discount Shoes, Discount Ammunition, Discount Ammo, Discount Boots, Military Surplus, Outdoor Gear at The Sportsman's Guide ![]() Sportsman's Guide - Discount Hunting Gear, Discount Hunting Boots, Discount Shoes, Discount Ammunition, Discount Ammo, Discount Boots, Military Surplus, Outdoor Gear at The Sportsman's Guide or The boots are similar enough to the East German Jackboots, so thats what I'll be using: The Legstraps/Equipment harnes, looks to be made from car seat belt material. The signal Flares look pretty easy to make: The Code Cylinders I have, but can be made from dowel rods and washers. The chest box I've got, but here is a detailed guide on how to make your own:ĭ: The Leading Dagobah Swamp Site on the Net We all know of Richie's Armor, and he can convert one for you! Vietnam Flight Helmets- 80 has some Vietnam vintage ones. Look for the Ram horn version, a "B" or "C" variant if I am not mistaken. The helmet that was used in the films was an military AP-H6, and you can still find them from time to time. I'm making my own sculpt of the helmet, but thought this might be a good place to list some sources for doing your own. So far, I've managed to track down some of the parts needed, traded for some molds and now I'm ready to start making the other parts of this costume. Well, I wanted to get cracking on doing an X-wing costume. ![]()
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