4-Pocket BDU Coat pattern
KyuubiChan321
I've looked all over and i can't find a 4-Pocket BDU Coat pattern. If you
could link me to one or at least something that can easily be
modified(last resort) then do so.
Please i need help!
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BEI Design
> Someone please help!
> I've looked all over and i can't find a 4-Pocket BDU Coat
> pattern. If you could link me to one or at least
> something that can easily be modified(last resort) then
> do so.
> Please i need help!
Ok, I'm breaking my own rule and responding to a
sewgirls.com message.
Is this the coat you are looking to replicate:
http://www.bdu.com/bdu-coats-poly-cotton-ripstop.html
???
If so, some of the KwikSew mens' patterns could easily be
adapted:
http://www.kwiksew.com/Catalog/cat_thumbs.cfm?Cat=Men&Level=Jackets_Vests&QL=MenJacketsVest
such as 3567, 3123
But really, the coats on that site are relativly
inexpensive, and with these specs:
sewn to military specification MIL-C-44048G
military grade pocketing
guaranteed 11 stitches per inch
drain holes in bellows pockets
fused pocket flaps and collar
chest pencil pocket
2-piece double-reinforced elbows
felled side seams and sleeves
adjustable sleeve buttons
for under US$30 why bother trying to make one? The fabric
will cost more than that.
Beverly, taking pity, it's Eostre season
kyuubichan321
http://www.sewgirls.com/sewing/Re-4-Pocket-BDU-Coat-pattern-39828-.htm :
BEI Design wrote:
well the pattern should be good enough.
i want to make one because the colors i;m going to make it in are weird.
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Claire Owen
BEI Design
> I have to ask, BDU?
I never heard of it either, I googled "BDU coat" and found
this:
http://www.bdu.com/bdu-coats-poly-cotton-ripstop.html
???
Beverly
Chris R
> I have to ask, BDU?
> Beverly wrote:
> I never heard of it either, I googled
> "BDU coat" and found this:
>http://www.bdu.com/bdu-coats-poly-cotton-ripstop.html
>???
It stands for BATTLE DRESS UNIFORM.
Claire Owen
Well I should have guessed but I didn't . Thank you
alloydog
http://www.sewgirls.com/sewing/Re-4-Pocket-BDU-Coat-pattern-39895-.htm :
Chris R wrote:
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_Dress_Uniform
which has been replaced with the ACU:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Army_Combat_Uniform
I guess the pattern you are looking for is the M65 jacket?
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M65_Jacket)
I picked some US camouflage material from a local shop, which was on sale.
I knocked up a couple of pairs of simple trousers for my little boy to
play in. The theory is, camouflage is designed so that the wearer should
not be seen well in the mud, bushes, sand and so on. I reversed that, the
dirt/dust, grass stains, and so on, should not be seen well on his
clothing...
I have read several write-ups of the jackets design. It has a straight
body (i.e. no tailoring of the waist). So, it should be pretty straight
forward to work out. I'm trying to sort something out at the moment. It
won't be 'exact', with all the finer details, such as liner attachment
points, and such like. But hopefully, it will *look* the part! I I doubt
my 4 year old won't notice ;)
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alloydog
http://www.sewgirls.com/sewing/Re-4-Pocket-BDU-Coat-pattern-39895-.htm :
Chris R wrote: