New Pattern A-1

[fishmeok]

This is a different pattern I'm trying based more on a Doniger type body and sleeve. It has sewn-in sleeves which are rotated more than most A-2's and like an M-422A or a G-1 (sewn in means the sleeves and body are sewn closed before they are joined together. On most A-2's you leave the body side panels and bottom sleeve open, then sew the upper sleeve to the body, then close the body side seam and bottom arm seam in one long stitch). Makes for a more comfortable jacket and more normal "reach" with the arm slightly rotated up and forward. I made smaller A-2 style pockets, lined with liner material and used some nice seal lambskin I found. This one is a 44 and will be up for sale in a bit after I change the snaps. Thought I might like the silver. I was wrong.
Cheers
Mark

 

[buler]

Wow. Another impressive piece of work. :eusa_clap

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[Dixon Cannon]

Mark, you are a craftsman extraordinaire! I hope those words convey the compliment properly. Well done, indeed!

-dixon cannon

 

[Atterbury Dodd]

I like it.

 

[JanSolo]

Gorgeous!!!!! I want one! You should really consider taking orders for your jackets. They keep getting better and better.:eusa_clap

 

[djgo-cat-go]

Gorgeous!!!!! I want one! You should really consider taking orders for your jackets. They keep getting better and better.:eusa_clap

:arated: :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Edward]

Gorgeous!!!!! I want one! You should really consider taking orders for your jackets. They keep getting better and better.:eusa_clap

As the owner of the 'Spanish Civil War' jacket Mark made a while back (pictures soon, I promise!) I can certainly second this. I'd particularly like to see a HH A2, in Seal Brown, with the rust-red knits, Aero style.

 

[fishmeok]

Thanks everyone. I'm in the process of working on a few orders but it's slow going as usual because my main job is still working on hydraulic hybrid truck prototypes. I set up an e-mail though:
superiorflightapparel@gmail.com
If anyone wants to get ahold of me.

I have one more lamb A-1 to finish, then I am going to make an A-2 out of some dark seal goatskin, I'm pumped, this will be my first goatskin jacket.
Cheers
Mark

 

[kampkatz]

Another brilliant piece of craftsmanship. Thanks so much for keeping us posted on your continuing artwork.