DIY Hi vis safety vest projet

Motivation

I want to deisgn and produce a custom hi vis vest/ chest rig for cycling that emits light and holds stuff.

Inspiration

• How To Make Your Own Chest Rig
• How To Make a Chest Rig. DIY Tactical
• How to Sew a Tactical Chest Rig Sewing Pattern - Chest Rig
• Sewing Patterns Bags//PDF Bag Pattern, Crossbody Bag Pattern//Wallet//Phone Pouch//Wristlet
• Chestbag PDF Sewing Pattern Chest rig bag Digital Files

Requirements

• Hold my smartphone in chest position that allows for camera recording
• Emit flashing RGBW light
  • distributed/diffused via optic tubing 1 2 (for reference, my current led vest uses 3mm tubing)
  • toggle between various patterns
  • one button operation
  • rechargable battery via USB-C
  • visually indicates when battery is low
• Hold my wallet, hook & loop closure
• Secure anchor position for a paracord key tether 1 2 3 4
• Reflective tape bands 1 2
• Breathable fabric 1 2 3 4 POLYESTER COTTON RIPSTOP FLORESCENT YELLOW 4.5oz FABRIC BY THE YARD 69”W Reflective Sports/Safety Fabric 53” Wide/Sold By the Yard
• Load bearing strap 1
• Easy to don and doff

needed stuff

• chalk pen
• industrial sewing machine? (only if my machine can’t handle it) Consew 206RB-5