That was a fairly common feature (or set of features) at least on some kinds of sporting jackets or coats.
Where can I get those sewing patterns?
Thank you.
I was looking for a cotton windbreaker in a general "golf jacket" style but decided to risk $20 because this jacket vaguely resembled an A-2 aviator jacket.
The $20 jacket is the somewhat A-2-syle which is uninsulated which is the "light" jacket. The webpage confusingly combined two completely...
1. Many prices look half or less than elsewhere.
2. I didn't see any customer reviews on the website.
3. I did a web search but didn't find anyone talking about buying anything from the site.
Thank you.
Hello. Does anyone have patterns for men's vintage jackets similar to:
1. WWII USAAF A-2 jacket, leather, cotton lining.
2. WWII USA 1941 field jacket (a.k.a. "M1941" "Parsons"), cotton, wool lining.
Both "mil-spec" jackets are really variations on civilian jackets. The standard "M1941" story...
"$200 worth of clothes free!"
-Uncle Sugar to American women, USN WAVES recruiting advertisement, dangling the Mainbocher-fashion WAVES uniform as an enticement.
-"How to serve your country in the WAVES" booklet (see attached PDF)
WAVE recruits in their civilian clothes...
Add your pre-shrunk jacket's actual measurements to this thread.
The descriptions and repro-sizings of these field jackets are a mess, so this thread is intended as a resource to restore sanity.
There are 3 important points about the actual WWII 1941 field jackets, gleaned from the technical...
Hello. I am offering to buy a used repro 1941 jacket and it seems like ATF is a likely candidate but I am open to having my mind changed on these preferences...
Hello. I am looking for a 1941 field jacket (100% cotton shell) for casual wear. I have seen new ones listed for about $60 and up but there is ambiguous information about materials and sizing.
My initial thought is an At the Front (ATF) model because it is OD No. 2 (OD2).
3 basic preferences...
Hello. I started a reference guide. Perhaps a forum regular could use this information to start a sticky post.
Fabric Weight Rankings in Ounces
Wool
Ounces
9.5 wool shirting flannel, (year?) scout (BSA) shirt no.649.
10 wool, vintage Swedish 10oz. parka liner (lightweight).
10.5 wool...
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