Okay, we have many threads about where to get ghillie supplies, how to build suits, and stuff like that.
Maybe this thread can be stickied so the same question will not be asked over and over again.
<span style="font-weight: bold">First, supplies-</span>
bdu/dcu/acu/marpat base and some sort of head gear. It all depends on what you like
Netting- size of holes may very, its all personal choice again. (Black/brown/tan/od green would be a good choice for colors)
Burlap- 3-5 yards. Once again, personal choice.
Dye for Burlap- I like Tac Con, Rit Dye is alright, not the best though.
Cordura- 1000d is best, can get it in many different patterns and colors
Needle/thread. Get many needles and #69 thread. Sewing machines are great too.
shoogoo- can use to attach netting, though it will not stick to the coating on the back of cordura.
Paracord can be used for tieing in veg. Rubberbands work well too, as well as hair ties.
Some sort of mesh for vents in the suit is needed. Its all personal preference.
I may have forgotten something, but this list looks pretty complete.
<span style="font-weight: bold"> How to Build the Suit</span>
1) Start off with the base clothing. The first thing I always do is sew on the cordura. Cut the corura to fit the front of the jacket, and also have the cordura on the legs span from the bottom of the knees to close to the top of the pants.
Sew this on with #69 thread. This will take a while if you do it by hand, but it is manageable. I've done it. A sewing machine helps greatly though.
2) Vents- Cut a square out of the back of the jacket. The mesh will go over this to keep stuff out but lets heat escape. Vents can be put anywhere you would like on the suit. The top of the hat and the back of the jacket are the two places where vents SHOULD be placed. Vents can also be put in the armpits and back of the legs. The mesh can be shoogood on, though I prefer sewing.
3)Netting- The netting can be tacked on using shoogoo, and it can also be sewn on.
Shoogoo method- basically lay the netting on the back of the garmints and tack down the knots where the netting comes together. Do this on all the edges with shoogoo and in random places along the suit. Pull the netting up and make suit that it can not be lifted any more than 2" above the base garmint. if so, add more shoogoo to that area.
Sewing method- lay the netting on the base garmint. cut strips of bdu material or cordura and lay those on the edges of the suit. They can be tacked in place with shoogoo to keep them there for sewing . Sew them down and sew little patches inside that area to keep the netting from being too loose.
4)The veil- Put a vent in the top of the boonie as mentioned above. Do not have netting coming over the front brim of the boonie. The burlap just gets in the way and is a major hindrance. Have the netting come off each side and the read 1 - 2 ft. The netting can be sewn to the boonie or shoo goo can be used.
5)Garnishing the suit- cut the burlap into 1-2ft by 1-2ft squares and start shredding it. put the strands in a pile. This gets messy and it is best to do it outside, but not in an area that is affected too much by wind. Cut some strips of burlap as well. This will break up the pattern of just burlap strands. Tie the burlap onto the netting of the suit. DO not over-laod it. It is easier to add more rather than reduce the amount. Tie it onto the jacket, pants and veil to your desired amount. We all should know how to dye it if it is wanted...
Feel free to add to this. This is just a rough draft, and it will be edited as other things are added.
Remember, veg is the edge. Burlap will not hide you completely, natural veg is the key factor and will help out much more than burlap.
Mods- how bout a sticky?
Maybe this thread can be stickied so the same question will not be asked over and over again.
<span style="font-weight: bold">First, supplies-</span>
bdu/dcu/acu/marpat base and some sort of head gear. It all depends on what you like
Netting- size of holes may very, its all personal choice again. (Black/brown/tan/od green would be a good choice for colors)
Burlap- 3-5 yards. Once again, personal choice.
Dye for Burlap- I like Tac Con, Rit Dye is alright, not the best though.
Cordura- 1000d is best, can get it in many different patterns and colors
Needle/thread. Get many needles and #69 thread. Sewing machines are great too.
shoogoo- can use to attach netting, though it will not stick to the coating on the back of cordura.
Paracord can be used for tieing in veg. Rubberbands work well too, as well as hair ties.
Some sort of mesh for vents in the suit is needed. Its all personal preference.
I may have forgotten something, but this list looks pretty complete.
<span style="font-weight: bold"> How to Build the Suit</span>
1) Start off with the base clothing. The first thing I always do is sew on the cordura. Cut the corura to fit the front of the jacket, and also have the cordura on the legs span from the bottom of the knees to close to the top of the pants.
Sew this on with #69 thread. This will take a while if you do it by hand, but it is manageable. I've done it. A sewing machine helps greatly though.
2) Vents- Cut a square out of the back of the jacket. The mesh will go over this to keep stuff out but lets heat escape. Vents can be put anywhere you would like on the suit. The top of the hat and the back of the jacket are the two places where vents SHOULD be placed. Vents can also be put in the armpits and back of the legs. The mesh can be shoogood on, though I prefer sewing.
3)Netting- The netting can be tacked on using shoogoo, and it can also be sewn on.
Shoogoo method- basically lay the netting on the back of the garmints and tack down the knots where the netting comes together. Do this on all the edges with shoogoo and in random places along the suit. Pull the netting up and make suit that it can not be lifted any more than 2" above the base garmint. if so, add more shoogoo to that area.
Sewing method- lay the netting on the base garmint. cut strips of bdu material or cordura and lay those on the edges of the suit. They can be tacked in place with shoogoo to keep them there for sewing . Sew them down and sew little patches inside that area to keep the netting from being too loose.
4)The veil- Put a vent in the top of the boonie as mentioned above. Do not have netting coming over the front brim of the boonie. The burlap just gets in the way and is a major hindrance. Have the netting come off each side and the read 1 - 2 ft. The netting can be sewn to the boonie or shoo goo can be used.
5)Garnishing the suit- cut the burlap into 1-2ft by 1-2ft squares and start shredding it. put the strands in a pile. This gets messy and it is best to do it outside, but not in an area that is affected too much by wind. Cut some strips of burlap as well. This will break up the pattern of just burlap strands. Tie the burlap onto the netting of the suit. DO not over-laod it. It is easier to add more rather than reduce the amount. Tie it onto the jacket, pants and veil to your desired amount. We all should know how to dye it if it is wanted...
Feel free to add to this. This is just a rough draft, and it will be edited as other things are added.
Remember, veg is the edge. Burlap will not hide you completely, natural veg is the key factor and will help out much more than burlap.
Mods- how bout a sticky?
