Part 2 - Patches

In this section I will be showing you how to add patches to your chest, knees and elbows. These patches will be made from the canvas bag and their purpose is to add extra protection in these high wear areas and also to give those parts a longer life because the canvas is much stronger than the original flight suit.

So the first thing to do is cut the canvas into the right size and shape. On the chest you want the patch to be about two hand lengths down and one across. It should touch the seam where the zip is and also go down to the waistband on the flight suit to give maximum coverage. On the elbows it should be as big as your hand (spread your hand out and cut around it) And last but not least the knees should be about the same size and the chest patches.

Once the pieces are cut out make sure you round off any of the corners to stop them from snagging on the undergrowth. Now, using the fabric glue, glue them into place (it doesn't have to be neat its just to get them to stay in place as you sew them on)
Now using a needle and the dental floss begin sewing the patches on, just remember the more stitches you put in the stronger the suit will be. Do will this with all the patches making sure to sew OVER the edges so that it loops the thread over the edges to clamp them in place.

Here is an example of the type of loop you want to create

                                  So it the needle goes in through the patch (or net in this case)

                And then out the OTHER side to create a nice loop to avoid snagging. Repeat this process

Once this is done glue around all the edges thoroughly and let the glue dry ( this is just to keep any loose threads from snagging as your crawling around) And here is the end result!