How To 100 rnd pouch

[blackrain]

This is just a guide. You can use this for 140 RND pods as well. Just add to the fabric and pattern. So follow along and let me know what you think when it's finished. Remember if you make a million dollars off my idea, take care of me lol.
NOTE:
If you have any questions or cannot understand,due to less pictures, please refer back to the "HOW TO 50 RND POD POUCH"
HOW TO 50 RND Pod Pouch - mcarterbrown.com
Since I have the stuff,might as well try making one. So off to the TACTICAL SEWING BAG we go. This is just starting out, hopefully it will be done by Monday. See how well Mom takes to a BINGO bribe lol. I added more to the front and leangthen the long fold over tail. I still haven't found the need to use seperate parts. Maybe they do seperate parts to BIAS tape them before they are sewn together. However it's nothing a 1/4 hem can't take care of.
I'm not really sure how a 100 Rnd+ pouch is made, but mine are just one piece. As you can see this is a modified 50 rnd pouch pattern that I use.More cloth was added to this one. Like I mentioned, it's all one piece.


The Pattern:
Made this one with computor paper,ruler and pen.
With shiney fabric down, start cutting. Your results will be this when you finish cutting. Looks like a lot of fabric, but once you start folding and sewing it comes out perfect.

Snaps
Any problems, refer back to the "HOW TO 50 RND POD POUCH". These were installed the exact same way. Very simple. Don't cut corners on this. use the webbing. It will help bind it to the fabric.
Punch your hole with the snap kit tool. I used the 1/8 punch. This is a tight hole and will keep the snap half in tight.


Hem:
Just like in the other HOW TO, we are going to sew a HEM. This will give us a neater appearance and also makes the pouch tighter. You'll see why as we progress.

DARTS:
These are what will form the bottom "CUP" is what I call it.

Join the DART ends and sew

Time to finish lower snap connector:
As you can see snaps are in place. Very difficult to sew, so the center and edges were just sewn down.


Folding the half.
Now it's time for the back and flap of the pouch. Fold over the excess till it's at the bottom about 1inch past the snaps.

Layed out and pinned:
Ready to go around the edge. Note how all the fabric is dull ,including the cup "CUP". This basically means you are doing great.

Once or twice around the edge:

Lay out the MOLLE:
Same way we did in the 50 rnd pouch. Lower MOLLE strap is about 1-1/4 from center hole of snap to lower MOLLE strap. Then 1" between lower top to bottom of first upper MOLLE straps. This two will only be sewn on the sides and center. Very top strap will be sewn all the way across and around. Make sure you sew in the weave straps..



Then put on the rest of the snaps:
Put on the top of snap. Your all set now to snap together.

Sew on the BIAS TAPE:
This just gives it a very neat apperance. Ther is a skill to putting this on. Note where it starts and finishes.


Pull Strap:
I don't see these on many pouches. I like them, so that's why I put it on.

Velcro:
One of the main components. I picked up 4 packs of ACU repair kits. I have Military base privlidges, thought I would use them today.


Mock up:
Have to check where and how it will all fit. I just pin down the sides and slip in the pod.


Finish the velcro:
Sew on the final piece.

Now sew down the edges of the pouch:
Just right down the sides, joining the two halfs together.

So final product and attaching:
So this came out real nice. You can see it attached. Worked out excellent.


Well hope this helps a few and comments are welcomed.
Later,
Blackrain

[tank fc1]

well thats an interesting way to use a molly pack. turned out nice.

[blackrain]

I have Triple MOLLE pouches on the front already. No way was I pulling those off just for a picture.
Later,
Blackrain