Spoonbelly
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Just to be curious I weighed my 1958 Kersey size 46. It 5 pounds even.
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Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat
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If it is really cold, I like a knit watch cap in navy or dark grey. If not cold enough for a watch cap, I like my "ARMY"* low profile baseball cap. Most people just don't understand the juxtaposition of the two.
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*Black body with gold letters.
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Thanks. I went to my nearest surplus store and they had these http://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/products_details.asp?SKU=8492&catid=1466. However, they were itchy on my head. Are these generally supposed to be so itchy?
Spoonbelly
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I don't think they are supposed to be itchy. The 100% wool is the reason though. I bought one of those in navy a few years ago. Found it to be quite small. I never wore it but gave it to my son who also never wore it. It was however large enough for him. I wear either a knit cap or my full head cover up plus neck cover in real cold windy days. Both are black, but I would also welcome navy.
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I bought the exact same watch cap at the surplus store near my house and I found it to be very itchy. In my experience this sensation usually goes away after a few wears, but not so with this cap. I ended up buying a navy blue Filson wool knit cap instead. It fits better and is much more comfortable to wear.
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It will probably be itchy if you have a wool allergy. You could try hand washing in Woolite. Give it a good workout while in the solution. That might help.
Here is the link to the Filson hats: http://www.filson.com/men/hats-caps.html Unfortunately, the $45 watch cap doesn't come in navy or black. You will have to go up to $125 to get one in blue or black. It is made of Bison wool, which is non allergenic for most people.
Here is the link to the Filson hats: http://www.filson.com/men/hats-caps.html Unfortunately, the $45 watch cap doesn't come in navy or black. You will have to go up to $125 to get one in blue or black. It is made of Bison wool, which is non allergenic for most people.
Spoonbelly
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Usually when out in the bright sunlight things look "lighter" when outside. Peacoats which are very dark navy blue inside almost appear to be black. When outside - surprise they are navy blue. I have found that most caps and sweaters do not come in as dark a navy blue as the Kersey peacoats do. The navy color watch cap I bought was not only small but was lighter in color then the Kersey peacoats.
Should I still opt for a navy watch cap then? I found a nice charcoal one that looks great with my peacoat indoors but have no idea how the outfit will look in sunlight.
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I think that would be a very nice match.
Peacoat got another question for you. What brush do you use on your peacoats? Link? I just bought this https://www.amazon.com/Home-Garment...&qid=1480228653&sr=8-3&keywords=clothes+brush however the bristles are made of a softer plastic and I'm hesitant because I don't want to damage the wool on my coat... think it should be fine? I was thinking the brush should be made out of hog bristles or something like that...
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I use a brush that is similar to the two sided brush you got from Amazon. It is a lint remover that is shown on the top side of your brush. It is the only brush I have found that will remove the lint particles.
https://www.amazon.com/DESIGN-Everc...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7GT5BSNEB4EFVNZCBKT1
https://www.amazon.com/DESIGN-Everc...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7GT5BSNEB4EFVNZCBKT1
Nice ideas from Peacoat, I was not aware of those possibilities.
I wear some "italian" type cap : https://www.pinterest.com/pin/475200198156381798/ . Espacially with the WW2 pea coats, it gives a more classic early 20th century look. This cap style is quite multivalent, it goes with several jacket/coat types.
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I use the X pattern when sewing a button back on. The Z pattern is more efficient for the seamstress when using a sewing machine, but I hand stitch mine. Be careful you don't go through both sides of a pocket or you will have to do it over again. Also, use a thimble which makes it easier to go through the thick material.
If you like a close fit, you will need one size for wear with only a shirt, and you need a coat one size larger when wearing a sweater. That way you get a fitted look both ways, and you don't pop buttons.
If you like a close fit, you will need one size for wear with only a shirt, and you need a coat one size larger when wearing a sweater. That way you get a fitted look both ways, and you don't pop buttons.
I'm guessing the X pattern is stronger?
And what color thread should be used? The button thread looks greenish.
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I use black. That is what is on my coats (or maybe a dark navy). Black thread is easy to find, and I usually have some around without having to search for it. In comparing the X pattern and the Z pattern, I think the X is stronger. The Z pattern is used for efficiency.
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It's just normal thread material.
