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diff --git a/source/accessories/cases/semirigid_zippered_pouch/index.rst b/source/accessories/cases/semirigid_zippered_pouch/index.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..eaec7a5 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/accessories/cases/semirigid_zippered_pouch/index.rst @@ -0,0 +1,86 @@ +Semirigid Zippered Pouch +======================== + +.. only:: html + + .. contents:: + +.. figure:: pouch.jpg + :align: center + +Materials +--------- + +Fabric +^^^^^^ + +* Strong outer fabric, such as canvas or cordura; +* lightweight but abrasion resistant lining fabric, such as cotton print + or ripstop nylon; +* optional: mesh. + +Notions +^^^^^^^ + +* Sewing thread (cotton for cotton, polyester for syntetics); +* stabilizing foam; +* zipper and slider (by the meter is easier to work with); +* edge binding tape; +* optional: webbing; +* optional: elastic edge binding tape; +* optional: cord. + +Pattern +------- + +Draw a rectangle as big as you want the finished pouch to be, with +rounded corners, measure its perimeter P. + +Measure the side that you want to keep closed, minus 6 cm, let it be B. + +The length of the zipper will be P - B plus 1 cm. + +Cut the following parts: + +* the basic rectangle plus 1 cm sewing allowance on all sides in fabric, + lining and stabilizer; +* a rectangle as wide as B and as high as the depth of the finished + pouch, plus 1 cm sewing allowance on all sides in fabric and lining; +* a rectangle as wide as the length of the zipper and 1.5 cm shorter + than the depth of the finished pouch, in fabric and lining; +* two squares of lining 5×5 cm. + +Instructions +------------ + + +Apply any accessory or decoration to the main fabric bases. + +Prepare any internal accessory and apply it to the lining and stabilizer +bases, treated as one. + +Zippered pocket +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +Cut a rectangle of mesh (or lining fabric) as big as the base. + +Sew a zipper on top of the rectangle. + +Carefully cut the mesh / fabric below the zipper and fold it back +towards the fabric; sew 2 mm from the previous seam to keep it in place. + +.. tip:: + + If the fabric you're using frays, cover the raw edge with tape. + +Place the mesh on top of the lining on top of the stabilizer, and sew +all around the edges with a 5 mm allowance. + +Elastic bound pocket +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + + +Gallery +------- + + |