I tought myselves how to sew, infact my wife is the modern type, meaning she handles all that kind of xxxx to me..
So if I could, you can also learn it. I found out that the biggest step is dare to try...

Remember: glue the reinforcements first with a neoprene-type of glue, like Aquasure, Liquisole and such.
It`s a hell of a mess, cause yourè depending of applying this glue gently with your fingertips.
The tiny pieces are suddenly everywhere...!

If you can buy a rocket-chute, this would be a good start for modification. A very good tip indeed..
Buy two, so you can use the other one for reinforcements..?

The PM thing.. It started along time before that.