What is it
A simple tutorial to make a BASE canopy tailpocket.
Why this tutorial?
2 years ago I bought a PD Proxy BASE canopy, and being used to my Troll and Trango tailpocket I immediately noticed how poor the tailpocket was. I first modified it to make it better, and when the velcro started to wear out I made a new one the way I wanted it.
What I wanted was to be able to see both parts of the velcro when putting them together, to make sure no line would get caught. I also wanted the flaps protected so no line can catch them in the container or during deployment.
Things to do first:
— Look how your tailpocket is sewn on the canopy and see if you can do the same
— You need a hot knife to cut the fabric
— I recommend laminated fabric like XPac21 or double-coated fabric, because some edges are not folded
This tailpocket is made for microlines or other SU line sets. If you need bigger, you will have to scale it up.
1. Cut the fabric
Pattern files can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WrkRcQGUV2sJO5JLHg87CExW8Si1u2ti
2. Sewing the velcro on the flaps
3. Bottom and top part link
I chose an 8cm opening. Parts have to be sewn together not edge to edge — look closely at the picture.
4. Sewing the flaps to the bottom
5. Sewing the velcro on the top part
6. Sewing the flaps cover
7. You’re done!
I will not show how to sew it on the canopy — it is straightforward, just copy what was originally done.
