flyangel2 2 #51 September 26, 2003 QuoteWhen are the women's big ways again? I don't think we'll be doing Jump for the Cause till 2005. Not to worry, you will be so informed when they are going to happen.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #52 September 26, 2003 QuoteQuoteWhen are the women's big ways again? I don't think we'll be doing Jump for the Cause till 2005. Not to worry, you will be so informed when they are going to happen. Obviously the big names will be on camera for those jumps, so let me know ahead of time and I'll make sure I'm there (hopefully) and set up for ground to air shots. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #53 September 26, 2003 The surger is a big deal. My wife now has a surger (spelling?) and an industrial sewing machine. She did real well last year making freefly suits and pants and it's a ton cheaper to make our own (and everything is custom). Paid off both machine. A cheaper alternative to Supplex is light demin. It feels heavier, but it breaths better. Tough too. She got cordura two weeks ago and made me a weight belt. (and the weights). There is a ton you can do. (military riggers thread is cheap and strong, 2 inch velcro for the cuffs) I should learn to sew, it's helping us a ton. Also, our daughter is very skinny and tall for her age and this means either expensive clothes or normal clothes with at-home mods. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #54 September 26, 2003 They look awesome!~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #55 September 26, 2003 Noice! The machine in the bacvkgfround of the last pic has a serger, but it's not an industrial machine. I did find out that what is used commonly for stuff is called "Trigger". Is that the same material that I should be looking for? I agree to an earlier post, velcro would be better on the fly. But I am going to put in a zippered pocket on the thigh of one of the legs, and I want to put a coupla hook knife pockets on the legs as well as the waist. Any suggestions to these pockets would be more than welcomed. (side note: ooh look, see I can post a serious thread too, ya'll just didn't think so)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
mjosparky 4 #56 September 26, 2003 Good, if I piss someone off on the record attempt it will give me something to do. Your present is in my gear bag.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #57 September 26, 2003 QuoteAny suggestions to these pockets would be more than welcomed. Hook knife pockets. Ever see the one I did for my FF suit? You know how I did it? I went to the DZ, bought a Jack the Ripper, took the hook knife out of the sleeve, sewed the sleeve to the suit, put the knife back in. Viola, insta hook knife.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #58 September 26, 2003 Yeah, but remember the guy on the 60 ways in a homemade jumpsuit? If you're going to make an RW jumpsuit, give it some grippers that some one can actually take a grip on. Mike, I don't think you have to worry about pissing anyone off on the jumps next weekend. Just keep that darn whistle out of your mouth. May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #59 September 26, 2003 Thanks Dave, I thought I replied to this already, but I guess not. I sometimes miss the most obvious solutions....duh! I should be done in time to use it tomorrow, and the weather looks great. I purchased some of the seam stuff I read about earlier, is that better than a serge stitch?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
mjosparky 4 #60 September 26, 2003 QuoteYeah, but remember the guy on the 60 ways in a homemade jumpsuit? If you're going to make an RW jumpsuit, give it some grippers that some one can actually take a grip on. Mike, I don't think you have to worry about pissing anyone off on the jumps next weekend. Just keep that darn whistle out of your mouth. Whistle? What Whistle, you must mean Brooks.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #61 September 27, 2003 So, it was my first try. I am complete with a version of FF pants that i can use. But they are kinda like a moped...the'll be fun to fly, but don't let your friends see you on one. All n all, not to bad considering. just don't laugh to hard when you see them... Remember, too, if it's your first try, you get what you pay for.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
Casie 0 #62 September 27, 2003 Where's the final picture at silly???? I know I should be jumping right bout now!~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #63 September 30, 2003 QuoteWhistle? What Whistle, you must mean Brooks. Oh sorry, I thought you were the one who jumped with the whistle.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #64 September 30, 2003 Noone took a picture of me with them on that I know of. Update: After minimal fraying, and some examination of other FF pants and suits, I am going to cut off the legs and re do them. I need more of a pleat in the "bell" as opposed to just 2 taper cuts. I also want to redo the velcro system I did. I was surprised how hard it was to keep the material and the stiches strait as it was going thru the machine. Any hints on how to keep them strait would be nice. Thanks. I am now working on my first pair of other peoples FF pants. I'll be posting pics as soon as I get something done.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
Casie 0 #65 September 30, 2003 KEWL! Can't wait to see pictures!~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #66 September 30, 2003 Best thing for keeping the stiches straight is dont get in a hurry, thats where I always mess up. as far as the "bells of the legs, dont be afraid to modify what you have. that was how I finally got my pattern right. Just split the seams to where you think it should be and add material. I dont use velcro on my cuffs. I sew a buttonhole in to where the hem will be and make sure the hem is hollow all the way around, then run a small bungee and leave the 2 ends exposed. buy a little spring clamp and you have adjustable cuffs. thats just how I do it cuz having to pleat all that damn material for velcro pisses me off.Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningbugirl 0 #67 July 10, 2004 Could you let me know where he gets or uses for patterns? I am a seamstress and could really save $$ thataway!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chute 0 #68 July 10, 2004 I have been a Navy Rigger for 14 years. I sew damn near every day. People may call you Stitch Bitch but they become your best friend when they need a sew job. Oh and dito on what lightningbugirl asked!Bottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadRash 0 #69 July 10, 2004 Quote and the bells. I have to ask...Bells? ~R+R~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #70 July 10, 2004 youve heard of bell bottoms right? well you "bell" freefly pants for extra drag, control, etc. as needed for weight, body shape, desired speed etc. sheesh I thought everyone knew that! Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadRash 0 #71 July 10, 2004 Quoteyouve heard of bell bottoms right? well you "bell" freefly pants for extra drag, control, etc. as needed for weight, body shape, desired speed etc. sheesh I thought everyone knew that! Oh poo.......I wasn't sure if you were refering to bells on the bottoms or something else entirely...... ~R+R...::jingle, jingle::......~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #72 July 10, 2004 oh yea. i put the jingeling bells on my pants too. that way you can hear me in freefall! Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #73 July 10, 2004 Quotebells on the bottoms or something else entirely...... huh??? ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadRash 0 #74 July 10, 2004 QuoteQuotebells on the bottoms or something else entirely...... huh??? Come on...wingnut...Do I have to be obvious here? ~R+R...Ok...I have teenagers telling me that I am perverted...so sue me......~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadRash 0 #75 July 10, 2004 Quoteoh yea. i put the jingeling bells on my pants too. that way you can hear me in freefall! ::singing::...Jingle bells, Batman smells...Hippie laid an egg...... ~R+R...Yeah, yeah...my name is Robyn...WITH A Y DAMNIT!!!!~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
