Make Your Own Special Ops Recon Wrap
by jimmyb0nz in Craft > Sewing
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Make Your Own Special Ops Recon Wrap
This is an easy way to make a recon wrap used in the military. Can be worn in many different configurations. They sell for roughly 20 dollars but why buy what you can easily make.
Materials List
gonna need an old t-shirt, any color and the longer the better. (make sure it's a "breathable" material)
Sewing machine
scissors
Sewing machine
scissors
Measure and Sew
Make sure the t-shirt is inside out. You want to make a tube a couple of inches bigger than the diameter of your head so it won't cut off your circulation. So do the measurements and mark accordingly. Pin the t-shirt at the bottom so it won't come apart and begin sewing along your lines. Doesn't have to be perfect, it's just a sweat rag.
Cut the Excess
cut off the outside portions (sleeves) leaving your seam intact. Also cut the neck area of the t-shirt as shown, roll it down to create an even edge and tack it in place. T-shirt should still be inside out.
Sew Along Edge Creating a Seam
sew around the neck line fold you created. Careful, don't sew both sides together, your essentially making a tube. When your done cut the excess of the inside edge.
Now Go Into the Desert My Friend
Many different ways to wear these depending on the situation. My favorite is the headwrap configuration for wicking the sweat away. Keep a few in your camping and ditty bags. They can be used as an emergency sling also.