Gentlemen, show us what you've made!

[flat-top]

HBK............outstanding!!!

 

[Baron Kurtz]

I really like the shaping of the attachment ends of the rear belt. Very well done.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

I really like the shaping of the attachment ends of the rear belt. Very well done.

 

[cordwangler]

What everyone else has said. Plus double wow! Does it fit as well as it looks?

 

[herringbonekid]

Does it fit as well as it looks?

yes, it's an early 20s style narrow shouldered (zero padding), narrow legged, off the shoe, high button stance, 'cult of youth' (as Baron Kurtz calls them) suit, which isn't to everyone's taste as it goes against many of the classic proportions of the 30s which most people here love and consider almost sacrosanct. the narrow shoulders make your head look bigger, and the boyish proportions and short trousers make your hands and feet look bigger. i shouldn't really be wearing this style at all, but i can't help myself; i'm bored to death of the 30s.

see the reference images on page 64 for more of this style.

i'll get some better shots when i have time:

here's the last three 20s inspired jackets i've made:

...all look rather narrow shouldered on the dummy. when worn your shoulder fills out the sleevehead area.

 

[cordwangler]

bored to death of the 30s.

Great work. Proportions excellent. Utterly unique.

I make clothes for myself occasionally - nothing so fine as to be worth posting pics of - so I appreciate the craft put into getting the pattern for chest and arms right.

Also nice that you're just making for yourself. It's gratifying to be asked to make for others, but there's great enjoyment to be had putting the work into personal one-offs.

 

[Two Types]

i shouldn't really be wearing this style at all

Why not? It's a style you like and a style you are the right shape to wear (I would look daft in a suit like that).

And it's a style you can tailor successfully for yourself. Enjoy it.

 

[herringbonekid]

Why not?

only because i have the Bogart physique; big head on lean body which, by 30s classic proportion theory (my italics) requires a built-up shoulder and wide trouser to balance the large extremities. exactly the opposite of this suit.

not that i'm going to sell my 30s suits.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

I think you get away with it. You're long enough for cult of youth styles. Me, I can get away with wearing actual youth's suits!

 

[Two Types]

Exactly.

Now, if I tried to wear that suit , i'd look like a farmer appearing in court in a suit that didn't fit him anymore.

That style works with your body and you wear it with a confidence/individuality that carries it. Also, the subtle blend of colours in the outfit helps.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

First off the production line. I don't have a sewing machine, so manly sewing throughout.

Heavyweight khaki drill cotton.
Wool body liner
Striped polished cotton arm liner
1930s talon zipper
1930s cinch buckles
Vintage military buttons

 

[Baron Kurtz]

 

[cordwangler]

That's nicely done. Hand-sewn buttonholes?

May I ask, what machine do you use?

 

[Baron Kurtz]

I don't have a machine. Every stitch by hand (hence the very massive topstitching. It'll get better).:eusa_doh:

 

[cordwangler]

I did wonder Mighty achievement. Thanks for posting.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

I do have an 1890 Singer hanging around, but it's action is a bit stiff.

I like the homespun charm of my awful topstitching.

 

[Barmey]

Great stuff folks!

Found 4 meters vintage stripe flannel the other day. Any ideas of a date? Maybe pre-war?

http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s539/AlexHills/Flannel_zps1a82c093.jpg

The colour of photograph is not that accurate. More like an RAF blue.

 

[herringbonekid]

excellent work Baron. can't believe you're mad enough to actually hand stitched everything !
let's just say that if sewing machines hadn't been invented i doubt i would have ever made anything.

 

[herringbonekid]

Any ideas of a date? Maybe pre-war?

exactly.

 

[Mario]

I don't have a machine. Every stitch by hand (hence the very massive topstitching. It'll get better).:eusa_doh:

The mere thought of it makes me shiver and has me grinding my teeth... :eeek:

Great job!