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The lid/top pocket is a bit complicated
to construct because in involves the use of zippers and panel cutouts for
articulation. The top pockets are made from two types of material: the
one at the rear is made of mesh (heavier weave than no-see-um) and the
front is made of fabric. Since they are sewn together, there is a fabric
divider in between to prevent contents from mixing with one another. I
used # 3 zippers for access but if you feel that it isn't strong enough
for your needs, than go for a bigger zip (# 5). First, study the layout
of the components as shown in photo 17 and in figures 16 & 17 and figure
out how they connect with one another.
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Start off by constructing the zipper
assembly. Cut the #3 nylon coil zippers (2 pcs.) according to figure 17.
Insert the corresponding zipper sliders (i.e. zipper pulls) one per into
the coil zip and yes, it's easier done than said. All right? If it is your
first time to do this, it may take a bit of effort to get the right technique
because of the small size of the # 3 zip. Next, sew the zipper fabric extensions
to the ends with about 3/8" seam (figure 18). One zip is slightly shorter
than the other and sew this to the straight edge of the panel for the fabric
pocket. Be sure to center them with one another prior to sewing. They are
sewn in a similar fashion to the way the fabric zip ends you just did a
while ago, only this time you are sewing along the length of the zip.
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Next, sew the longer zipper to the
mesh panel at the zipper line specified in figure 17. The construction
is similar to the previous discussion but here; the zipper is sewn within
the mesh panel (not at any of the side). Cut at the zipper line then sew
the zip. Cut off any excess fabric zip extension/ends. |
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You should have something similar
to photo 18 (right portion). Sew the curved edge of the divider to the
shorter zip at the mesh side.
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28. |
To construct the articulation for
the top pockets, for each cut-out (V- and square-cut) bring together the
edges inside out and just sew a straight line along the length of the cut
(about 3/8" from the edge. Then finish the pocket assembly by folding the
edges 1/4" inwards all around. |
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29. |
Sew the 3/4" SR buckle to the front
tip of the lid as shown in photo 18 (left portion). |
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30. |
Be sure to mark the outline for the
top pocket on the lid fabric. This would serve as your guide when sewing
the "finished" (folded inwards and sewn) edges of the top pocket assembly. |
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Open the zipper of the mesh compartment
and sew the bottom edge of the divider to the lid fabric sealing the two
compartments from one another (photo 19).
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32. |
Sew the articulation areas at the
lid fabric as described in item 27. |
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To finish the assembly, fold 1/4"
inwards around the side and front edges (don't fold the rear edges) and
sew. |
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