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  1. Jingo Mastapone

    Opinions requested...NOT FOR SALE

    I was going to recommend a larger collar until someone made the valid point that increasing its size may prevent it being worn turned up. Alternatively, in an effort to balance its mass with the rest of the jacket, how about bringing the sides in for a more fitted V-shaped look? I like the...
  2. Jingo Mastapone

    cloaks

    Lightning bolt! Lightning bolt! Lightning bolt!
  3. Jingo Mastapone

    if the bound finish comes off does the edge just become a raw edge?

    I don't feel that redoing the stitching is any problem at all. Adjust your stitch length to match, spool up a like colored thread, and go for it. Assuming you have or have secured use of a sewing machine.
  4. Jingo Mastapone

    What should I do with these 'project shoes'? Spectators?

    I anticipate a Conversion Corral for shoes will spring up from this thread.
  5. Jingo Mastapone

    What do you guys think about the Sterlingwear Navigator Pea Coat?

    Yes, I agree that a vintage military issue corduroy pocket pea coat is one of the best values out there for outerwear. And as for sizing, I am a nominal size 42 but I have two vintage pea coats--one sz 40 and one sz 36 and I can wear them both just fine. The 36 is better with less layers under...
  7. Jingo Mastapone

    White A2

    I thought you A2 guys might enjoy this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/106845285/vintage-leather-jacket-a2-bomber-flight?ref=cat3_gallery_40
  8. Jingo Mastapone

    Hollowpond's Californian/Surrogates Style Half-Belt

    So what makes an Aero Highwayman $700 better than this? Anyone got any input?
  9. Jingo Mastapone

    OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    A bartender who doesn't know how to make a martini is not a bartender. Let's insist on enforcing some standards! Is the hat named after the town, named after the process, named after the man?
  10. Jingo Mastapone

    The $3700 "A2"

    I appreciate the alternate point of view, myself, but I will ask if the leather in that jacket is better than the leather that Aero uses? I've never touched or seen an Aero in person but they seem to have a very good reputation around here so I'm using them as a standard.
  11. Jingo Mastapone

    Give me your comments on this leather great coat.

    It seems like it would be great for pretending to be a Nazi but I just don't see anyone pulling that off in public as a serious garment. War crimes or shooting up your highschool classmates is all I would think.
  13. Jingo Mastapone

    Tip for hat modification

    Lads, I thought I'd show you some pictures of my latest fedora caper, which may be of some use to the more adventurous of you. I got this gray Biltmore cheap. It was two sizes too small and had a dorky back bow: One thing I've discovered in my past hat "manipulations" is that you can gain...
  14. Jingo Mastapone

    Making a suit

    Thanks for the input, guys, I'll definitely delve into that website. Tomasso, I have just less than four yards but it's a 68" bolt so I think I can get a size 42 reg out of it. Might have to stick to single breasted. Nick D, I definitely register your message. I'm prepared for frustration and...
  15. Jingo Mastapone

    Making a suit

    Raise your hand if you've done it. I found some amazing thick off-white wool at the fabric store last weekend that I knew would make a killer suit so I bought what was left. Just enough to squeeze a suit out, I hope. I've never made a suit before. I know it will be a challenge. I'm planning...
  16. Jingo Mastapone

    Show us your suits

    Great suit, Levallois! It looks like the previous owner got fat and had to move the buttons over a bit. I have a couple DBs that came that way as well...
  17. Jingo Mastapone

    Clean that hat.

    The brush attachment of a vacuum works very well at getting all the dust off. I just did it to my first Akubra not fifteen minutes ago! Brush and suck, fellas! Also, don't be afraid of taking your hat into the shower with you and giving it a good shampoo, using a brush to work it in. I've...
  19. Jingo Mastapone

    Four major details

    That author of that article lost my respect when he declared that you should never ever wear a vest with your tuxedo and that a long tie (business? four-in-hand?) is ok to wear with it.
  20. Jingo Mastapone

    Hat Cleaning (not for the faint of hart)

    I believe he was saying you now need to go find a truly cheap hat to wear to work rather than this nice one. Thanks for the little documentary. It is now known to us that we have one more weapon in our arsenal.
  21. Jingo Mastapone

    The Palm Beach suit thread

    Looks like it has those damned urine stains. Be prepared to fail to get them completely out if you buy it.
  22. Jingo Mastapone

    The Conversion Corral

    Here's an Akubra Snowy River I found in an antique store cheap and decided that this qualified it for experimental modification. Edge binding is a slow and careful process but very rewarding! [/IMG] [/IMG]
  23. Jingo Mastapone

    Purchasing an issue peacoat

    I've found that peacoat sizing is very forgiving and that you can use this fact to achieve different results is you like. I wear a size 42 suit jacket and my size 42 peacoat fits great. I wouldn't call it slim. However, I also have a size 36 that fits very well too. It I would call a slim fit...

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