The A-2 is just perfect. That's the way I like them to fit.
The Cafe is slightly short, but certainly not enough to worry about.
You've done well. And welcome aboard!
The August collar fits the Sheene body well. I have never considered omitting the lower pockets, but it works very well on this example. Very clean lines... WELL DONE!
I think the most accurate way to measure P2P is to measure each panel (zip to seam, seam to seam on back, seam to zip), at a line 1-inch below the sleeve opening, to arrive at a TOTAL outside circumference. Then divide this total by 2 to get the P2P.
This method ensures that the back is flat...
I did the same thing with horsehide Vicenza from Aero. Soak the sleeve, and then gently stretch as it dried over a 24 hour period. I was able to get about 1 inch extra length.
I’m looking at your Ebay ad for this jacket, and I’m confused on the measurements…
In this listing you show
Shoulders at 18” and the Pit at 23”.
But in your current Ebay ad, you show
Shoulders at 19.75” and the Pit at 24”.
Also, for a Good Wear size 46, the Sleeve measurement seems a little...
For most of my HS years in the 60’s I wore a short suede jacket with fur collar (similar to a G-1). I liked it so much I literally wore it until it came apart.
Many guys wore the cloth athletic or “Letter” jackets (they did have leather sleeves, I think), and others wore the FFA jackets...
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