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Ok heres the part list,

-Netting
-Burlap or Cordura nylon
-BDU's
-thread
-scissors
-shoe goo
-sewing kit
-jute
-Spray paint 3 types

Step 1. Sew burlap to front of bdu's then put shoegoo on the edges of the burlap.

Step 2. Spray paint shoegoo to get rid of shine, Then spray paint all of the burlap to comoflough better.

Step 3 ( This is were im unsure about these next steps)
Either sew or glue the netting to the bdu's ( which should i do?) Then attach appropriate length jute string to the netting from the bottom row up.

QUESTIONS-I heard about dyeing the ghillie. Does this need to be done? If so why and yes i will ghillie wash this by rolling threw wet mud and other stuff. But should i roll in wet mud and water until it is complete drenched or what? Also where can i get burlap becuase i know it looks kinda like leather and i cant find it. (please provide a link if you can) because i cant find it at all! The supply's will be orderd this week.
ONE more thing. WHAT IS BURPLAP!!! I heard its like a string but i want something like you find on hunting pants that stop brybushes and stuff if you know what i mean.
 
#2 · (Edited)
yes you will dye the burlap, why because it starts a light tan color (most times)
here is a good link to buy burlap that is good quality
Jo-Ann Stores Burlap Fabric & utility fabrics at Joann.com get natural

the more dirt, mud, grass you can drag it through the better, get that earthy look to it.

burlap is jute woven.

i used dylong perm fabric dye, more work but the produce seems so much nicer
http://www.joann.com/dylon-permanent-fabric-dye-/prd45370/
1 packet will do "1/2 lb" of matieral, you steach it more, the lighter the color will be (not a bad thing). I did 6 Lb on 4 packets
 
#4 ·
First sticky under concealment
http://www.airsoftsniperforum.com/37-concealment/1478-making-ghillie-suit.html

part list
-1" square Netting
-Burlap
-BDU's
-scissors
-Spray paint 3 types, or dylon

-shoe goo
or
-thread -sewing kit

step 1, dye the burlap BEFORE separating it
step 2, attach netting to BDU's
First sticky under concealment
http://www.airsoftsniperforum.com/37-concealment/1478-making-ghillie-suit.html
sew or shoe goo works, sewing is better.
step 3, separate your burlap into jute
step 4, take 4-5 stands and attach as shown in link above
step 5, build your bonnie in link above
step 6, follow link above

step 7 season your suit, drag it up and down a dirt road a bit, through the mud, get the earthy color
 
#5 ·
Usually people buy burlap or cordura and cut it into strips of different sizes.
Depending on your environment, you should use a few different colors to dye the fabric you are attaching. Almost everywhere I shop I can find the Rit brand of powder dye.
You could also look for jute twine. Its usually the same material as burlap but in string form, usually around 5mm in thickness. It can be dyed too. This is the route i went: mostly twine, with a little burlap and artificial/decorative veg.
 
#6 ·
Burlap: Home Depot and/or Lowes (I think Lowes has more), it should be in the plant/potting area which is usually outside. Then they also sell jute twine in the rope section. Just get the tan version since the green barely blends in with anything.

Dye: Get Rit (brand) dye from Walmart, it should be in the chemical section, not the fabric section as more than half of the people at Walmart thought it should be. It comes in a variety of colors. I bought a light green, dark green, dark brown, and a tan (which turned out more as a light brown.)

For the record, DON'T SEW THE BURLAP DIRECTLY ONTO THE SUIT! It's pointless, sew the netting on and then attach the burlap to the netting. If you are doing burlap strips then get some spray glue and glue them before you put them on, because I'm telling ya, it will come apart.

Oh and if you want to sew then I would suggest sewing the netting on and then glob a CRAP TON of shoe goo/amazing goop onto the sewed areas. This will make the suit last forever! And once you think you're done with the ghillie and it turns out you missed your shoulder for example then you can just a small piece of netting and sew/glue it on since it doesn't matter how it looks when the burlap is on since you can't see it anyways.
 
Discussion starter · #7 ·
Thanks guys! Will any jute string work is there a certain brand/type?
 
Discussion starter · #8 ·
Or are they all the same and i should just get the cheapest one?
 
#9 ·
Look for jute twine, not string. And as far as quality goes (in my experience) brands do not differ much. Look in craft stores - you can find earth-toned jute twine if you're lucky. Saves you a bit of work, if it's pre dyed.
 
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Discussion starter · #10 ·
@milli so if i find pre dyed jute twine somewhere (maybe Joann Fabrics) I do not have to dye it?
 
#11 ·
Nope, dying is not necessary. Make sure the twine is earth toned (various shades of brown, green, maybe beige (depending on vegetation in your area)). Just make sure to drag the completed suit through the woods before using though. Oh and post pics when it's completed (it will take awhile!!). Good luck
 
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