There are two fabrics currently being widely used to make flight suits. One is Jo Ann Fabrics 7oz. stretch denim in orange. This may be a seasonally available material and is currently out of stock in[…]
The back side of a vest
This wide shot gives us a nice clear view of the back of the vest. There’s a “X” of stitching in the center of the bottom pocket that keeps the white webbing strap in[…]
Can’t I just buy a suit?
That’s a good question. Like the OT suits, these appear to be a custom made item. They draw a lot of inspiration from racing suits but so far nothing has been located that matches all[…]
Pava’s belt and more vest details
The webbing looks like it might not be the common nylon we assumed it was. The white webbing on the vest has a texture that does resemble twill tape more. Now that I look[…]
Pava’s vest details
The inner lower portion of the vest looks like it does attach to the upper portion. You can see the 1″ wide webbing on the outer edge, but then if you look right under the[…]
NYC exhibition
One of our main sources of close up images is the Discovery Times Square exhibit in New York City. The TFA portion displays Rey and Finn’s costumes, but the pilot with them isn’t Poe. It’s[…]
The vest
They just couldn’t go easy on us, could they? The vest is by far the worst part of this costume. It will get easier as patterns are more fully developed, but it’s a made from[…]
Leg flare belt
The new part isn’t much different from the OT pilot flare belt. The flares are shaped differently, but it’s still a strap of webbing that wraps around the leg. It is thinner at only one[…]
Boots
This time around, the top of the boot is mostly covered by the pant leg, so focus is on the uniquely ridged lower portion. Except it’s not that unique. While the original boots worn[…]