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[Boyo]

Well done Dave! Thanks for letting us in.

 

[bretron]

Stoked to see the next iteration! Ill gladly take a throwaway, size 42. ; P

 

[DiamondDave]

Gents,


Here is the next iteration of this "new classic" jacket... I am still thinking of calling it the "Hyklas" jacket...

Following the last post, the pattern has been tightened up (Taking into account many suggestions from the "Lounger" community). Front of the jacket now has a much more flattering "V" shape to it and 2-sided leather cuffs have been added as suggested. Leather side connector piece is fully twice as tall as previous and the new buckles have been added.

Other features now include:

Black 2.5 to 2.75 oz. FQHH (Horween milled HH)
Horn Buttons (Now all the way down, with no snaps)
Original US Army style backing buttons from the 1930's
Mid Weight 100% Linen Lining
Brass Cinch Buckles at waist
Flap/Patch pockets on front panels with button closure
One-Piece back now standard

Enjoy!
DD

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[ButteMT61]

Man DD - THAT is a ***y jacket! What an amazing update in such short time. That thing looks like a NOS jacket from the wayback time machine. And that's a compliment in every way. I could absolutely see wearing one of these. Thanks for posting this up - look forward to other's comments...

 

[nick123]

You're truly gifted.

Most guys work on bird feeders or their cars.
Few work on jackets.

 

[Fanch]

Exceptional. :thumb:

 

[Boyo]

Dave.. fire up the production line, that's pretty darn good!!

although.... can you tweak the overall size of the pockets? just a notch too big for me.

Great work!

Gee, a size 48. just what I wear..

 

[DiamondDave]

Dave.. fire up the production line, that's pretty darn good!!

although.... can you tweak the overall size of the pockets? just a notch too big for me.

Great work!

Gee, a size 48. just what I wear..

Boyo,

Thanks for the comments... Although I will say that I think that the pocket problem is actually an optical illusion, due to the fact that the jacket is indeed a 48 and the mannequin is a true size 42, it seems to make the pockets look larger, since the jacket wraps so far around its body! Although I will take another look to verify as I am sending it out to be better
photographed on someone who it will actually fit!

Thanks again

DD

 

[DiamondDave]

You're truly gifted.

Most guys work on bird feeders or their cars.
Few work on jackets.

I was just thinking I need to make a bird feeder... or not! And all I know about cars that the long one on the right makes it go... truly, that is all!!DD

 

[DiamondDave]

Man DD - THAT is a ***y jacket! What an amazing update in such short time. That thing looks like a NOS jacket from the wayback time machine. And that's a compliment in every way. I could absolutely see wearing one of these. Thanks for posting this up - look forward to other's comments...

Thanks Scott, HIGH PRAISE indeed! DD

 

[Cooperson]

Great looking jacket with very nice details - you have serious skills!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Love it..!
Button hole type and that great tumbled HH as well.
HD

 

[Fanch]

Honestly, I can't think of a single thing that might be tweaked to improve this design.

 

[ButteMT61]

Honestly, I can't think of a single thing that might be tweaked to improve this design.

I can. Give it to me for Father's Day lol

 

[Fanch]

I can. Give it to me for Father's Day lol

Sorry Scott. Since I am older than you, I am going to have to pull rank on you on this one.

 

[handymike]

Beautiful Dave!

 

[Sloan1874]

Really nice. Spot on.

 

[coloradorider]

This jacket is fantastic. Really like the changes over the first iteration.

I like the adjusting straps at the bottom of the triangle shaped leather at the waist. This is very functional.

The button sleeves are a nice touch. This is a big improvement over the plain cuffs IMO.

Can't wait to see pictures of this jacket on a person it fits.

 

[eggleman]

This jacket is fantastic. Really like the changes over the first iteration.

I like the adjusting straps at the bottom of the triangle shaped leather at the waist. This is very functional.

The button sleeves are a nice touch. This is a big improvement over the plain cuffs IMO.

Can't wait to see pictures of this jacket on a person it fits.

agreed ...hard to judge its shape / fit on that mannequin

 

[pipvh]

Very nice indeed. Everything works.