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  1. Dumpster Diver

    DIY Pattern for WWII B-1 Type flight cap

    I'll see what I can do, I might have to cut and alter a new pattern to make a correctly sized hat for you, I don't think there's enough of this material left over from the Jacket, I have one sleeve left and it might not give me enough material for the brim. It may take time to source some new...
  2. Dumpster Diver

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    What kind of Jeans are those, they look awesome!
  3. Dumpster Diver

    DIY Pattern for WWII B-1 Type flight cap

    That's definitely sewn in different than the one I have, but I could sew it in either way of course, I've seen wedge caps with bands sewn that way, if you have an original with any variation I'm sure I can make alterations no sweat (Get it?) My B-1 Cap has a pig skin (at least I'm pretty sure...
  4. Dumpster Diver

    DIY Pattern for WWII B-1 Type flight cap

    Thank you. Yeah, I know what you mean about the sweatband, It needs to be pressed and cut correctly and sewn with a bit more Ease, I Just wanted to get this one finished to wear it. a bit more research into the techniques will get me there in time... I've been wearing it Doing Drywall and...
  5. Dumpster Diver

    Where are all of the Russian/USSR leather jackets

    I have the black sheepskin bomber Style one with the Grey colour sheepskin and brown liner! It's AMAZING, such a rugged Jacket! It's slightly small but it's one of the best Jacket in my whole collection, honestly it's solid! You can pick one up pretty cheap if you are looking.
  7. Dumpster Diver

    Vintage Forgery on ebay

    price and Counterfeit Jacket or not, my rule of thumb when in doubt is always look for the Jackets that show wear through thousands of hours of wear. Otherwise I'd keep my distance.
  8. Dumpster Diver

    G-1 collar fade

    Superb!
  9. Dumpster Diver

    Post New Hats Here!

    Does this count? small batch home brew pattern of a WWII type B-1 flight cap made with Recycled materials. I made this myself, I have three extras in the classifieds size Seven and an Eighth. Great for wearing with an A-2 Style flight Jacket.
  10. Dumpster Diver

    DIY Pattern for WWII B-1 Type flight cap

    Here are some photos I took Just now of my own personal Prototype. The only variations are the original Material, the Modern brim which I have trimmed slightly to match close as possibe to an original, it's about right, the original brim is a hair thinner because it's bakelite, same with the...
  11. Dumpster Diver

    N-3B PARKA CARE AND FEEDING

    Maybe eventually, after a few big cups of black coffee. :D
  13. Dumpster Diver

    G-1 collar fade

    Aw man! Looks Awesome on you! Really nice Jacket! That Jacket has seen some Action! I'll have to post the one I have, It's so worn the Liner is literally rotting and fragile as tissue paper because of the Acid in human sweat!!! It's got a nice blonde collar on it, you know someone spent time...
  14. Dumpster Diver

    G-1 collar fade

    I love me a good UV Damaged Collar.
  15. Dumpster Diver

    B-3 back seam

    yah I gotta see some pics, but you know me, I'd say leave it lookin' worn and mean!
  16. Dumpster Diver

    eBay A2, The description is amazing(for an amazing jacket)

    Depreciation, I'm seeing that once in awhile, It all depends doesn't it...mainly on the mental sentiment of the seller.
  17. Dumpster Diver

    N-3B PARKA CARE AND FEEDING

    Thanks for reading, hope it was an alright post. I Live my life by the N2-B in wintertime, I've traveled through open environments wearing an N2-B and slept in rough conditions and the N2-B has been there for me at all times in all kinds of extremes. I could write a book basically about it...
  19. Dumpster Diver

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Your bud looks happy and proud, It's nice to see an old friend and share in the wealth of your passion.
  20. Dumpster Diver

    eBay A2, The description is amazing(for an amazing jacket)

    Yeah. Have it shipped by the Global Shipping program thingy, LOL..."because I like to live dangerously"
  21. Dumpster Diver

    2 Jackets - The Beauty and The Beast

    Cool Jackets, both of them are nice. The Avirex one is interesting, would look alright with some Jeans.
  22. Dumpster Diver

    Washing Unsanforized Jeans

    Did any of you see the Documentary *Blue Gold*? I want those 40's era LEVI's with OD green pockets which brings me to ask this: anyone got $20,000 Dollars Lying around they don't want?
  23. Dumpster Diver

    DIY Pattern for WWII B-1 Type flight cap

    Here's the work in progress, these Hats will be made with Recycled clothing, it will be difficult to maintain consistency, each hat will have it's own individuality. The original Cotton wool Serge Blend and bakelite Brims are more or less unobtainium materials, I'm recycling hand picked clothing...

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