We are now going to make the suspenders and apply the velcro to the stomach and cod/butt pieces.
The suspenders are made with 1” thick woven non roll elastic. Take one package which is 1 yard
long and trim off 3 1/2”. The remain 32 1/2” will be one of the suspenders. The 3 1/2” pieces will be used
for the shoulder straps. Using the black heavy duty velcro trim and attach to the end of the suspenders.
I use super glue here to get it to stick. I have used this method for years and it has always worked well.
If you are handy with a sewing machine purchase the sewable black velcro and attach it that way.
Apply the other half of the velcro to the inside of the stomach piece. Also add two large white squares to the
outside of the piece. Use the photo below for placement.
Slide the stomach piece into the cod/butt piece. The idea is that you would put the cod/butt piece on first.
Then you will side the stomach piece in and it will attach and hold together with the white velcro.
Then the pieces will be held up by the suspenders. The belt would then be put on and hide the seam where
the pieces come together.
Now move onto the shoulder straps. Take the remaining 3 1/2” pieces, add a snap to the end of one side and the velcro to the other.
Don't push to hard when attaching the velcro to the shoulder strap, you may want to move the placement
later once the suit is complete.
You will need to find something to attach to the ends of the resin shoulder straps. You will want it to be big
enough so the straps don’t slide out. I got this rubber for my old place of employment. Your best bet would be
to hit the 99 Cent store or Dollar Tree. Just pick out something that is soft, spongy and can be cut and trimmed
easily. Only do the back one for now, we just need it to hold the strap into place. You would then add to the other
end once the suit is complete. Once this is done the front and back pieces will not be able to be taken apart.
*If you have NOT sized and cut the chest and back pieces move onto the next post*