Sorry, I don't have any good advice on resources for sewing non-garment devices. My first instinct would be to visit a fabric store for upholstery, neoprene or

Sorry, I don't have any good advice on resources for sewing non-garment devices. My first instinct would be to visit a fabric store for upholstery, neoprene or other outdoor fabrics. We have a fabulous store "The Rain Shed" nearby and they have patterns for things like you mention. It's a small store so they might answer the phone and be able to direct you. Here's their patterns link: https://www.therainshed.com/shop/Patterns--Kits.htm https://www.therainshed.com/shop/Patterns--Kits.htm Recently I read an interesting article about how smoke jumpers make their own kit (suits, bags, etc.): https://www.webcenterfairbanks.com/content/news/Smokejumpers-use-sewing-to-help-them-fight-fires-548096591.html https://www.webcenterfairbanks.com/content/news/Smokejumpers...