I'm going to create a new project every week in 2012. I'll try and keep it to sewing projects, but if I run out of ideas or suggestions I'll put up whatever I can.
I intend to show whatever I make. It won't matter if it's a "finished" project or not. It's going up. (No pressure there, right???)
I'll be making some caving gear, but I also might be making gear for: metal detecting, hiking, skiing, camping, hunting/shooting, photography, or ????
So far, I've only posted on G+, but I'll probably start putting stuff up on Facebook too. I'll also be creating a page on the Coffee Creek Gear website.
I'll definitely be posting the caving gear here. If it's ok...and if anyone is interested....I'll post the other stuff too. (let me know)
I'm always open to ideas and suggestions...so fire away!!
Here are the first three projects. I'll keep the descriptions to a minimum on this post.
Week #1 Sheath(s) for Lesche digger - metal detecting
I was just trying to make a better sheath than the one that comes with the Lesche. Improvements are: Open bottom to let dirt/mud out and an experimental plastic "wear bar".
Week #2 Improved Leshe Sheath - metal detecting
I thought the previous week's project(s) looked a little crude. I tried to make this one "prettier". Open bottom to let dirt/mud out. The plastic wear bar is too hard to sew, so I used flat webbing. Added "molle" attachment points...mostly for looks. It was suggested to me that the last sheaths might need to be stiffer, so I sewed flat webbing onto the back.
Week #3 Slip-On Gear Loop - Caving
I've had this project on my mind for a while. I've always wanted better/bigger gear loops on my backup harness. This is based on the same design as my Comfort Strap Kit. Built around the anti-slip 2 inch webbing, the gear loop slips on over any harness built from 2 inch webbing. I'm also showing a couple of other attempts.
THIS FRIDAY - "FINAL" SLIP-ON GEAR LOOP
Rick