Developing a Line of Menswear Patterns

[Edward]

That tan one puts me in mind of a Luftwaffe pilot's jacket (though I know it isn't the same pattern as the cloth issue jacket in reality). Some really nice looking stuff cropping up here.... very tantalising....

 

[cookie]

Show me some pics of suit styles you have in mind!

Honey Doll

 

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[Honey Doll]

Thanks Cookie!

Stunning Jackets...I appreciate the detailed shots!

Honey Doll

 

[The Wolf]

Nice looking clothes. I love the four pocket vests!

Sincerely,
The Wolf

 

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Stunning Jackets...I appreciate the detailed shots!

Honey Doll

Thanks to Lounger Marc Chevalier who is selling off a lot of his best stuff (1930s suits and paraphenalia) on OFAS...a few extra frames of the suit details have been added to previous post BTW...and for the Mad Men on the Lounge...the highbrows and the hipsters...click click

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqvFmAm9C5w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5jIa18oBEE

 

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Palm Beach Suit c 1920s?



And last but not least an early 1930s Ricky Jacket:

Honey Doll, here's another if you have it (or can find it). The lapels look much closer to the Howard Hughes jacket.

Marc's Ricky Jacket 1930s version

 

[carter]

I think having the patterns available is a great step in the right direction.

The Kirk Douglas jacket looks to have two button chest pockets. Initially I thought the cuffs and waistband were knit but look like leather in this picture.

I cannot find a better picture of the jacket but there are better images in the film. I believe the cuffs and waistband are knit and the fabric appears to be a herringbone tweed. Not sure why cuffs look like leather in that photo.
Definitely two button chest pockets which preclude A2 styling.

I'd say it looks very similar in shape to the plaid jacket at the bottom of this illustration

 

[Edward]

Apologies if this is a repeat request, I don't see it in the thread yet.... but what about some belt-back jacket patterns - single & db?

 

[Creeping Past]

Cookie, that Palm Beach suit is fantastic! Surely, too much to hope for a similarly knockout pattern...? I hope not...

 

[Honey Doll]

Belt back

Apologies if this is a repeat request, I don't see it in the thread yet.... but what about some belt-back jacket patterns - single & db?

Here are some pics from other threads of belt backs....

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I particularly admire this look. I am going to work one of these up for my hubby off of the early 50s SB pattern (similar to the one that EvaDress has on her site), modifying to create a pleated belt back. I'll post some pics as I get the project underway.



Honey Doll

 

[BellyTank]

I guess the shaping of the side panels will be very important here, with the waist suppression and belt and getting it all to work together in 3D...

That is a lovely jacket.


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[Edward]

Is that second one Baron Kurtz's by any chance? Pete had a jacket remarkably similar to that on at dinner on Monday evening. I especially liked how the pleating in the pockets matched the pleating of the back, a really nice detail. I'd adore to have some jackets like that in my wardrobe, maybe with a peak lapel.

 

[BellyTank]

Yes, I'm sure it is the jacket of the Baron.


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[Honey Doll]

Is that second one Baron Kurtz's by any chance? Pete had a jacket remarkably similar to that on at dinner on Monday evening. I especially liked how the pleating in the pockets matched the pleating of the back, a really nice detail. I'd adore to have some jackets like that in my wardrobe, maybe with a peak lapel.

Yes, I believe it is...sorry for not giving proper credit! I lifted it off a link and put it in my some-day-to-be-made file without noting the source.

Honey Doll

 

[Creeping Past]

Honey Doll, if it's possible to reproduce both those belt-backs, you'd have 10000000000000000 customers...

 

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More 1930s Stuff from UK

 

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1940s Chevalier Cocoa Brown Gabardine SB Suit

 

[Edward]

Any news on how this project is coming along?

 

[Honey Doll]

Any news on how this project is coming along?

Yes!

Alexandra of EvaDress will be introducing patterns based upon recommendations from this Lounge thread.... the 30s pants should be available in multi-size in September with new patterns to follow bimonthly or perhaps monthly as time allows...here is a bit from her most recent email newsletter...



New line of patterns for men:

I am excited to announce that per demand, I am implementing a line of multi-size patterns for men. I will start with the 1930’s trousers (http://www.evadress.com/1141.html) and go into the 40’s from there. I will try to have a new men’s pattern ready at least every other month if not every month.





I greatly appreciate everyone’s input per my request last month for sewing tips, help, etc. As always, keep them coming as you think of them.



-Xandra at EvaDress

www.EvaDress.com



www.evadress.blogspot.com



There is originality left in this world.

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I have been in ready communication with Alexandra about this venture and have offered up the patterns that I have posted here on this thread that are in my private collection.

As for the belt-back jacket that was discussed. I ordered fabric today to do a sample similar in style to Baron's that I posted of. As I pull it together, I'll post some pics. If the jacket comes together well...I will send the muslin off to EvaDress for her input and thoughts on offering it as a pattern.

I'll keep you all updated!

Honey Doll