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thanks, yeah - 6 compression straps - 2 at the bottom 4 on the sides.
Used an old camping rollmat for back and shoulder padding
Thread is v69 dabond polyester sail thread - it is a one piece pattern, although more complicated than it need be really...
Oh and the machine I used was a 60's Husqvarna - pretty much all metal construction - must weigh like at least 20kg... its certainly a lot heavier than the old singer i had