Vests

[Cyber Lip]

Anyone know where to purchase a vest like this one:

It's a Freewheelers, but apparently it cannot be purchased as they make a limited run of their items only once a year? Anyone make, and sell, anything similar?

 

[avique]

My wife is a a seamstress/designer in Everett, WA and often creates custom items like this for clients. Let me know if you’re interested and I’ll pass along her contact info.

 

[Just Jim]

Especially if you are need an odd size, I'd say Avique is right: go with custom rather than chasing the impossible-to-find. Worst case, buy a sewing machine and a pattern. Muslin (for fittings) is cheap, and you can have a vest that fits you exactly the way you want.

But those dang welted pockets take some practice. DAMHIKT.

 

[Dr H]

If you’re a 38” or 40”, then I’d trawl Rakuten or the Japanese auction sites as FW stock does appear even quite long into the ‘season’.

 

[Dm101]

When it comes to vests, I get a medium or large of what I like...then take it to my tailor to have it fit to my body. She does amazing work, I just hope she sticks around for a while longer...
So much great value and experience in the aged...they're truly a treasure.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

That is sure a great looking vest. The overall pattern and color of the striped material is very appealing. Was that a wool or cotton fabric? Please keep us updated on what you decided to do.
Thanks
HD

 

[Bamaboots]

That vest has a victorian era or 1900's western look to me. You might be able to find something you like on these sights.

https://www.oldtradingpost.com/frontier-classics-old-west-vests-c-408_415_450/

https://www.historicalemporium.com/

 

[Dr H]

Here’s a 38” (https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/banana-f/item/1201605081/)

It’s a Journeyman vest 1910-1920 styling.

 

[Cyber Lip]

Thanks everybody. I was actually able to find it in a size 40. Pricey, but super useful for layering and I'll wear it a lot, so I think it's worth it