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The layout of all the parts for the back/bottom
panel is shown in photo 1. The parts for the bottom shoulder strap
reinforcement and webbing hipbelt are also included.
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Photo 1
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Cut the no-see-um mesh backpad holders (2 pcs.)
and 5/8" wide grosgrain (gg) ribbon according to figure 1.
We're going to use the gg as an edging for the former. I find
it helpful if you crease first the middle line running along the
ribbon before you sew it to the edge of the mesh. This way, it
will come out neat and straight. Refer to photo 2.
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Figure
1Photo
2
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Sew mesh backpad holders onto back panel as shown
in photo 3. Their respective placements are given in figure 2.
It is best to draw them out with tailor's chalk. After sewing,
cut off excess mesh panel ends and sear to prevent raveling. Cut
off a 14" length of 5/8" wide gg and sew to the bottom
edge of the bottom mesh backpad holder to neatly cover the exposed
mesh end.
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Photo 3Figure
2AFigure
2B
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Cut the webbing hipbelt sleeve from 420d nylon
packcloth as shown in figure 3. Fold edges 3/8" inwards around
and sew in place. Sew sleeve on its designated place on the lower
part of the back panel. Make sure it is centered and that it is
sewn at the top and bottom edges only. Make several stitch passes
per sleeve edge. Leave the sides unsewn (i.e. open) for the webbing
hipbelt to pass through. The dimensions of this sleeve is cut
so as to accommodate a range of webbing widths from a minimalist
3/4" wide to a very comfy 2" wide hipbelt.
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Figure
3
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Cut the reinforcement for the bottom shoulder
straps from 400d honeycomb polyester nylon (since the shoulder
strap top and bottom parts alike receive a lot of stress during
use, I recommend at least a moderate-weight fabric, 330d or more,
for use in these areas) as shown in figure 4 (2 pcs.). Fold crosswise
and sew short, square edges in place. Refer to the bigger, triangular
assembly at photo 4. Next, cut 2 pcs. of 3/4" x 25"
nylon webbing and sear ends (figure 5). Sew webbing into triangular
reinforcement assembly by folding the latter into two and inserting
the former into the open slit. Then sew around edges and reinforce
the sandwiched webbing by making several passes over it. Cut of
the very, very short, excess end of the webbing and sear (refer
to the same photo).
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Figure
4Photo
4 Figure
5
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Sew reinforced, bottom shoulder strap assembly
onto its proper location at the bottom side portions of the back
panel with the bottom tip (apex) of the assembly level with the
bottom edge of the hipbelt sleeve.
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Construct snugger strap assembly by threading
3/4" x 4" nylon webbing through 3/4" ladderlock
(LL) buckle. Make 2 sets for both sides of the hipbelt. Then sew
each over the triangular bottom shoulder strap assembly by positioning
it level with the middle portion of the hipbelt sleeve.
Refer to photo 5.
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Photo 5
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To keep the backpad really in place (even though
the pack isn't full), especially at the bottom portion, sew vertical
stitch lines about 1" from the ends of the bottom mesh backpad
holder. Refer to photo 6 (shown by red pointer).
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Photo 6
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