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authorElena ``of Valhalla'' Grandi <valhalla@trueelena.org>2025-06-24 20:27:01 +0200
committerElena ``of Valhalla'' Grandi <valhalla@trueelena.org>2025-06-24 20:27:01 +0200
commit72f82677b1f039480face10e09e8d2f4b962b935 (patch)
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parent8caea2ec511a949b635f5bf8354c555a8a02461b (diff)
some improvements
-rw-r--r--source/accessories/bags/index.rst1
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-rw-r--r--source/accessories/bags/modular_front_pack/index.rst38
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diff --git a/source/accessories/bags/index.rst b/source/accessories/bags/index.rst
index b52a26d..1bd9779 100644
--- a/source/accessories/bags/index.rst
+++ b/source/accessories/bags/index.rst
@@ -8,5 +8,6 @@
drawstring_backpack/index
modular_backpack_base/index
+ modular_front_pack/index
pair_of_pockets/index
shoulder_sack/index
diff --git a/source/accessories/bags/modular_front_pack/094452-img_4023.jpg b/source/accessories/bags/modular_front_pack/094452-img_4023.jpg
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..696c1cd
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diff --git a/source/accessories/bags/modular_front_pack/index.rst b/source/accessories/bags/modular_front_pack/index.rst
index 227c1dc..9656ad3 100644
--- a/source/accessories/bags/modular_front_pack/index.rst
+++ b/source/accessories/bags/modular_front_pack/index.rst
@@ -9,11 +9,11 @@ Modular Front Pack
:align: center
This is a small day pack that can be used standalone or attached to the
-front of a :doc:`modular_backpack_base/index`
+front of a :doc:`../modular_backpack_base/index`
This is a basic day pack with MOLLE knock-off/compatible webbing, so
that it can be expanded with accessories.
-Like the :doc:`modular_backpack_base/index` it isn't a beginner's
+Like the :doc:`../modular_backpack_base/index` it isn't a beginner's
project, as it requires quite some sewing confidence and a sewing
machine able to sew through multiple layers of heavy materials and sew
both straigt and zig-zag stitches.
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Pattern
The pattern is available in the following formats:
-:download:`modular_front_pack.val.val`
+:download:`modular_front_pack.val`
valentina file where the measurements can be customized;
:download:`modular_front_pack-copyshop.pdf`
A0 PDF file for copyshop printing;
@@ -84,16 +84,24 @@ Cut the rigid padding about 5 mm smaller than the pattern.
MOLLE panels
^^^^^^^^^^^^
-Cut two extra front / back panels from the outer fabric; use either
+.. note::
+ Instead of cutting the laser-cut style MOLLE pattern, you can follow
+ the instructions for :ref:molle_pattern_webbing: on the base
+ backpack; in that case you'll need about 6 more meters of webbing.
+
+ Note that the instructions for the base backpack use a 2.5 cm
+ allowance and instruct you to start attaching the webbing at 5.5 cm
+ from the top; since this pattern uses 2 cm allowance you should start
+ the webbing at 5 cm from the top.
Print either the full pattern for a back panel with MOLLE slots,
-:download:`molle_pattern_panel.svg` or the version on just one A4 sheet
-:download:`molle_pattern_a4.svg`.
+:download:`molle_pattern_front_back_panel.svg` or the version on just
+one A4 sheet :download:`molle_pattern_a4.svg`.
Cut two extra front / back panels, and cut the MOLLE slots on it with a
knife, optionally cutting the rounded edges with a punch.
-Heat-seal each edge with a hot hair station set at ?°C or a lighter
+Heat-seal each edge with a hot hair station set at 200°C or a lighter
flame.
Sew the panels to the main front / back panels on the marked vertical
@@ -116,10 +124,13 @@ elastic.
Sides and Zipper
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
-Place the right side of the zipper on the right side of the sides place
-the right side of its lining on top of both; sew so that the zipper is
-sandwiched between the two layers and turn them inside out so that the
-zipper protudes.
+Place the right side of the zipper on the right side of the sides so
+that the seam line of the sides is at a short distance from the teeth;
+baste in place close to the edge of the zipper tape.
+
+Place the right side of its lining on top of both; sew so that the
+zipper is sandwiched between the two layers and turn them inside out so
+that the zipper protudes.
Insert the zipper pulls in the assembled top/sides.
@@ -166,7 +177,10 @@ Assemble the backpack
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Place the bottom panel on the top/side panel, right (fabric) sides
-facing, sew on both short edges. Press the raw edges towards the
+facing, sew on both short edges. Note that the zipper will have a
+narrower seam allowance than the bottom panel.
+
+Press the raw edges towards the
bottom and bind them with twill webbing.
Place the right (fabric) side of the top/bottom/sides on the right side