fredk Report post Posted February 5, 2021 I'm in discussions with a chap regarding a flying helmet, aka an aviator's helmet Like this type, a basic simple one I've no problem making the outer. Its basically the same as a medieval coif and I've made a number of those. My problem is this chap would like it lined with fleece. Either real or faux fleece. He would like it fully lined, or even just around the face and back to the ears and around the rear of the neck I'll be hand sewing as I've not got around to larning how to use any of the sewing machines I have How to fit the fleece? I was thinking of sewing it to a thin-ish lining leather or cloth and sewing that to the main panels along the panel joins as I sew it all together How do you sew fleece? Could I get away with just gluing it in place? If I get this right this chap says he'll want about a dozen made. Any ideas or suggestions folks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcuk Report post Posted February 7, 2021 When i hand stitch fleece i use a back stitch because on the reverse side i.e. the fleece it will take up two stitch marks pulling more of the fleece onto the leather you are stitching it to i do the same when stitching leather to webbing also. Hope this helps JCUK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted February 7, 2021 Maybe spray glue it to the leather prior to cutting the panels out? Just have to worry about it showing at the seams. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisash Report post Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) Fred The dieselpunk designs could be modified as the incorporate most of what is needed for the basic part, maybe use sheepskin with skived edges like the flying jackets Handy video from another firm here (53) DIY, Aviator Hat tutorial & patterns. How to sew aviator hat, tutorial and high precision patterns. - YouTube Edited February 7, 2021 by chrisash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted February 7, 2021 J Wood sells shearling. https://www.jwoodleathers.co.uk/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted February 7, 2021 thanks for the responses so far I've even considered attaching one side of velcro to the inside of the helmet, and the counter velcro to the back of the fleece, then it should be easy to fit and remove for cleaning or replacement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rahere Report post Posted February 7, 2021 Use shearling, it's lambskin with the fleece still on, doesn't need clipping Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
