A question for mandos

[ArkaiHalon]

My vest was made by Angeliin Lockheart on the mercs boards.

[Hasid Lafre]

Hey AH: how much did you pay for your vest?

[ArkaiHalon]

$50.00 plus fabric

[fawnheart2000]

Thank you all for responding. Looks like Velcro wins, now I just need to find a good seamstress locally.

[Alcfalath]

What are "press studs"? Are then snaps?

I don't know if you Aussie's have different names for things than we do in the US.

Yep, one in the same hell, some people call them Poppers... Me, I prefer Press Studs, as it sounds more accurate

Velcro is a good choice, however you shouldnt need to have it done by a seamstress. It is relatively easy to sew yourself by hand (and more rewarding too). Also, before you do, make sure you wear the vest with the armour where it needs to be attached somehow (tape or other) and mark the edges of your armour. That way you know how much room you have to play with and rough placement of velcro.

Best thing about it, you dont need it placed completely perfect/square on, and you dont need too much of it

[chase]

If you use a combination of snaps and velcro, you'll never have to worry about anything. If you do use snaps, be sure to get bigger ones. They hold better.