Bandolier Build Guide
POST-BUILD NOTE: The pleather bandoliers from the Great Jawa Build were not durable. We recommend investing in a quality leather bandolier, custom-sized to fit you. The Enfield bandolier pattern is somewhat adjustable, but it was designed for young, fit cavalry men from 1908.
Pattern
This build is based on the basic Jawa/Tusken Bandolier pattern from Studio Creations:
1908 Enfield Bandolier Pattern (PDF)
Sizing Notes
Authentic antique Enfield bandoliers tend to run small for modern Americans. For our pattern modifications, we added 6 inches to each strap to accommodate a wider range of body sizes.
Materials
- Marine Vinyl Fabric (pleather) from Joann Fabric
- Pockets were cut using a laser cutter (TD 24122)
- Pleather was doubled up with spray adhesive for thickness (note: this did not hold up well over time)
- Wooden forms with rotary cutters were used for shaping
Hardware
- Tandy Leather Rapid Rivets — 27+ per bandolier
- Bronze Sam Browne buttons — 5 per bandolier
- Antique brass buckles — 1" or 1.25"
- Antique brass D-rings
Finalization
We did not bother with the sling strap, as it isn't necessary for the Jawa costume and adds unnecessary complexity.
Credit: DZ-61970