I think Shawn is going to hate me for this, I wasn't happy with how the pockets turned out and I've asked him to redo it since it's the main feature of this design. Back to the drawing board although on the pattern it looked alright so I'm not sure what happened.
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So wait...I guess I missed previous discussion somehow...is this indicative that 5* is supposed to start carrying CXL HH, similar/same as the other Big Boy brands like Aero, etc? I took a quick look at the 5* website last night and didn't see anything about that. Exciting news.
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Sorry if I missed this, but is Shawn's CXL HH or SH?
Doing the things that most people won't dare .
Pebbleling the standard steerhide shrinking and stretching it .Used a Shoe stretcher for the too small cuff .Went from 11cm to 12,5cm without destroying lining or stitching .
First wet round in the dryer 20min 60degree Celsius brings out the grain . Now trying to shorten and tighten the torso .
Pebbleling the standard steerhide shrinking and stretching it .Used a Shoe stretcher for the too small cuff .Went from 11cm to 12,5cm without destroying lining or stitching .
First wet round in the dryer 20min 60degree Celsius brings out the grain . Now trying to shorten and tighten the torso .
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The grain looks great! How do you work on the shoulder area? I was thinking to try and do something on the CR
I have been watching this thread for months...seeing Shawn's new leathers encouraged me to pull the trigger on a buy.
As an FYI, the lighter coloured brown CXL Mr. Proper posted is not representative of how it looks. Shawn sent me a fit pic of a jacket with that leather and it looks more like natural CXL.
I decided to try the 2.0 mm darker brown colour on a Bootlegger type jacket. 5* had those on their site before, so they have experience with the design. I asked for zip sleeves and actually sent a pic of one Ton312 had previously (An Aero) and basically asked for that. Zip sleeves, but the one piece back.
Any advice for me to make this as accurate as I can? I gave P2P, shoulders, back, front, bottom hem width, sleeves. Specified colour of zips, lining. Any other ideas?
He told me the jacket will be really heavy, like 4-5 kg? Yikes! The darker brown looks really good though, it's like a mix between cordovan and brown.
As an FYI, the lighter coloured brown CXL Mr. Proper posted is not representative of how it looks. Shawn sent me a fit pic of a jacket with that leather and it looks more like natural CXL.
I decided to try the 2.0 mm darker brown colour on a Bootlegger type jacket. 5* had those on their site before, so they have experience with the design. I asked for zip sleeves and actually sent a pic of one Ton312 had previously (An Aero) and basically asked for that. Zip sleeves, but the one piece back.
Any advice for me to make this as accurate as I can? I gave P2P, shoulders, back, front, bottom hem width, sleeves. Specified colour of zips, lining. Any other ideas?
He told me the jacket will be really heavy, like 4-5 kg? Yikes! The darker brown looks really good though, it's like a mix between cordovan and brown.
Seems heavy indeed. I also gave the cuff measurements and middle of the body if you want a bit of taper.
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Thing is I have no idea what the cuffs should be.
I based measurements on a number of other jackets I have. I've struggled with sizing and have never had anything just right. I'm wondering also if thick leather throws off what the pits or shoulders should be, for instance.
I based measurements on a number of other jackets I have. I've struggled with sizing and have never had anything just right. I'm wondering also if thick leather throws off what the pits or shoulders should be, for instance.
Maybe someone who’s got a Bootlegger could give you some pointers for those cuffs. I based my measurements on a jacket that was a good fit and it worked. As for the thickness, I’m sure it makes a bit of difference if the leather is quite thick but cannot be too big anyway. The CXL from Aero was thicker than the 5 Star steer and they both fit nicely around the shoulders.
That's great to know. I bought and sold two previous Aeros due to sizing. 44 shoulders, too tight at 19.5. size 48 too much at 21.
I got a vintage Brooks CR last week, size 48. Shoulders are 20, feels a wee bit tight. So I asked Shawn for 20.5.
I made similar size asks for the other dimensions. I like the idea of taper; asked for 24.5 pits, 21 across the bottom.
I got a vintage Brooks CR last week, size 48. Shoulders are 20, feels a wee bit tight. So I asked Shawn for 20.5.
I made similar size asks for the other dimensions. I like the idea of taper; asked for 24.5 pits, 21 across the bottom.
I hit mine with an atomic bomb. Warm water bath. The steer does seem to stretch when wet. Not dry quite yet. There was considerable color loss. I may finish up with a dye job. Seems like it’ll be days if not a week before it’s fully dry.
@PilotJens, be careful with your cuffs! the thread is beginning to cut into the leather.
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what's the result of this? Do you think the seam will break apart over the time? I am little worried.
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