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    How To Get a Sewing Pattern for Bi-Swing Shoulders, Pleated Shoulders, Half-Belt Back

    That was a fairly common feature (or set of features) at least on some kinds of sporting jackets or coats. Where can I get those sewing patterns? Thank you.
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    Good Deal: Vaguely A-2 Jacket in 100% Cotton for $20 New

    I was looking for a cotton windbreaker in a general "golf jacket" style but decided to risk $20 because this jacket vaguely resembled an A-2 aviator jacket. The $20 jacket is the somewhat A-2-syle which is uninsulated which is the "light" jacket. The webpage confusingly combined two completely...
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    Is mymilitarysurplus.com a Scam?

    1. Many prices look half or less than elsewhere. 2. I didn't see any customer reviews on the website. 3. I did a web search but didn't find anyone talking about buying anything from the site. Thank you.
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    For Women Interested in WWII Vintage Fashion or Re-Enacting, Especially WAVES/SPARS

    https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/wwii-waves-spars-the-best-dressed-women-in-the-world.114772/
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    Sewing Patterns for Men's Jackets?

    Hello. Does anyone have patterns for men's vintage jackets similar to: 1. WWII USAAF A-2 jacket, leather, cotton lining. 2. WWII USA 1941 field jacket (a.k.a. "M1941" "Parsons"), cotton, wool lining. Both "mil-spec" jackets are really variations on civilian jackets. The standard "M1941" story...
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    WWII WAVES/SPARS: "the best dressed women in the world"?

    "$200 worth of clothes free!" -Uncle Sugar to American women, USN WAVES recruiting advertisement, dangling the Mainbocher-fashion WAVES uniform as an enticement. -"How to serve your country in the WAVES" booklet (see attached PDF) WAVE recruits in their civilian clothes...
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    1941 "M1941" "M41" "Parsons" Field Jacket Sizing Guide: Database Comparing Vintage and Reproduction ("Repro") Jackets

    Add your pre-shrunk jacket's actual measurements to this thread. The descriptions and repro-sizings of these field jackets are a mess, so this thread is intended as a resource to restore sanity. There are 3 important points about the actual WWII 1941 field jackets, gleaned from the technical...
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    Advice on Buying 1941 Field Jacket Welcome

    Hello. I am offering to buy a used repro 1941 jacket and it seems like ATF is a likely candidate but I am open to having my mind changed on these preferences...
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    WTB: Wanted: 1941 m1941 m41 "Parsons" Field Jacket, Repro, under $100 Shipped to CONUS USA

    Hello. I am looking for a 1941 field jacket (100% cotton shell) for casual wear. I have seen new ones listed for about $60 and up but there is ambiguous information about materials and sizing. My initial thought is an At the Front (ATF) model because it is OD No. 2 (OD2). 3 basic preferences...
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    Fabric Weight Rankings in Ounces

    Hello. I started a reference guide. Perhaps a forum regular could use this information to start a sticky post. Fabric Weight Rankings in Ounces Wool Ounces 9.5 wool shirting flannel, (year?) scout (BSA) shirt no.649. 10 wool, vintage Swedish 10oz. parka liner (lightweight). 10.5 wool...

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