dbennett
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I've been looking for a nice wool coat and pants for a couple of years that would work and be comfortable while in the saddle. Every thing I seem to find looked like it would fit like what I already have. So...I decided to put my thread injector to work on a set that would be more functional.
I started by making a paper pattern based off a coat I have that fits well.
I ordered some Italian military surplus 100% wool blankets and got to work. My pattern was a basic coat, so I added side zippers to accommodate the bridge and linemans loops. The coat is still a work in progress, still have to add a couple of design features. 1. Sleeve cuffs with 6" zipper. 2. Zipper pockets just below chest high for easier access. The pics show progress not the finished coat.
I started by making a paper pattern based off a coat I have that fits well.
I ordered some Italian military surplus 100% wool blankets and got to work. My pattern was a basic coat, so I added side zippers to accommodate the bridge and linemans loops. The coat is still a work in progress, still have to add a couple of design features. 1. Sleeve cuffs with 6" zipper. 2. Zipper pockets just below chest high for easier access. The pics show progress not the finished coat.