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[Occanum]

Fabric Drapes

 

Component requirements appear to be met. Black sash will be secured by velcro on one end and safety pins on the other. Lower half of red drape is made stiff with a piece of cardboard and is also secured with safety pins. Haven't attached anything to the armor yet but I have my doubts about safety pins.

 

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CRL

• Level 1
  • The black sash is one long piece of black fabric which attaches to the O-ring at both ends.
  • This gathered piece of black fabric is not attached in the back. It hangs loosely against the backs of the thighs, creating a draped effect around the body.
  • A weathered, deep red vertical drape is suspended behind the O-ring, and has a very slight increase in width from the top to the bottom of the sash.
    • The red drape does not hang through the O-ring in any way, and it is not attached to the abdominal armor.
  • The red drape is not attached to the black drape, but rests behind the O-ring and behind the black drape.
  • Vertical ribbing of equal spacing, between 1/2” and 3/4” runs down the full length of the red drape.

 

 

All component images -> https://imgur.com/a/5QgPOpo

 

[Occanum]

That concludes component breakdown. Fitting is next! Using these vids as reference.

 

 

 

 

 

[tattooed_pariah]

3 hours ago, Occanum said:

Split Skirt

 

Appears to meet component requirements. This one was a little tricky for me:

 

1) It took a wile to realize I put it on inside out.

 

2) The waist is secured by an elastic chord that slipped deep into the skirt loop (may not be the correct term) a few times. Pushing it back out the loop was a pain. Definitely looking for alternative options from the community.

 

 

 

I bought these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BYFXMKV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

If i remember right, I put the two hole one on, but it wasn't holding tight enough so I put a single hole one on after the two hole one.. holds pretty good now

[Occanum]

10 minutes ago, tattooed_pariah said:

 

I bought these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BYFXMKV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

If i remember right, I put the two hole one on, but it wasn't holding tight enough so I put a single hole one on after the two hole one.. holds pretty good now

 

I was thinking about suspenders or straps like this https://www.amazon.com/YiwerDer-Adjustable-Fastening-Reusable-Organizer/dp/B0C68Z6ZQP/ref=sr_1_5 But your suggestion is much better. Thank you.

Edited September 10, 2023 by Occanum

[Occanum]

Started fitting this afternoon. Found this image incredibly helpful. Thanks for posting @DarthValkyria

 

Edited September 23, 2023 by Occanum

[Occanum]

Rob's video explained how to secure torso and cape straps. But without seeing it done I had a hard time visualizing. This is what I eventually got to.

 

[Occanum]

Fitting the chest, pix here https://imgur.com/a/xhkoz37

Rob's video on this was great. I started from the mid section moving left to right, then to the next section up: 

• Hand fit section using a ruler if necessary
• Chalk outline the chest piece fit on to back piece
• Remove from body
• Set velcro
• Put back on and test

[Occanum]

Fitting fabric drapes, pix here https://imgur.com/a/xhkoz37

 

Rob explained in his vid that fabric drapes should be able to break away if you step on them, hence velcro on one side and safety pins on the other. I'll definitely add velcro to the pin side in the future. Cardboard in bottom of drape bounced around unnaturally while walking. Has anyone made modification to prevent this?

 

Edited October 23, 2023 by Occanum

[Sicario]

Preciosa y elegante armadura!!!

[Occanum]

Fitting vambraces and hand plates, pix here https://imgur.com/a/ElAGON2

 

Started with Rob's vid and did the following:

1. Put vambraces on and tightened to fit
2. Chalked a line on outside
3. Took the vambraces off and lined up along the outside mark
4. Chalked an outline of the Velcro inside
5. Removed vambraces and applied Velcro on chalk outline   

[Occanum]

Fitting Hood and capelet, pix here https://imgur.com/a/xAh5yUv

 

Rob's vid detailed how to attach eye hooks with safety pins that clip to chest plate O-rings. Didn't see this detail in the CRL image, is it required? Would prefer not attach them if I don't have to. For this fitting I gently twisted the capelet ends a few times and tucked them under the O-ring area.

 

Having trouble aligning the shirt seam above the chest piece capelet lip. Pulling the shirt back a bit more may help. Any other suggestions?

 

   

[Occanum]

Following @tattooed_pariah suggestion I purchased a Cord Lock for the Split Skirt. Works really well!

 

[tattooed_pariah]

13 hours ago, Occanum said:

Following @tattooed_pariah suggestion I purchased a Cord Lock for the Split Skirt. Works really well!

 

 

 

Glad it worked out! I wound up using one cordlock that had two holes, putting one string through each, then a second single hole lock after, just to make sure it stayed tight.

[Occanum]

Submission album - https://imgur.com/a/H2faXeS

 

Edited November 24, 2023 by Occanum

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