WW2 RAF Coastal Command Hood.

[Dr H]

Yes, Andrew and a number of others who know their Irvins have slated the zips. Personally? If I were to pay that price, I'd want the zips to look right (see http://www.flickr.com/photos/68855139@N08/6328755138/in/photostream/lightbox/).
The Devil is in the detail and it is down to personal satisfaction.

 

[Sloan1874]

Fair point. Things have changed there though, as has been well-documented, so that may too now.

 

[aswatland]

Here are three pics of a CC jacket's hood.

Here are answers to your questions.

Question one. Main measurement I need is the length of the edge of the front of the hood from the top of one half of the zip to the other ? 13"

Question two. Looking at the hood from the back the two panels either side of the central seam each have a short seam at an angle from the main seam covering what I take to be a closed triangular cut out to give the hood curvature. Along the main seam how far up the panel are those cuts and still following the main seam what is the measurement from that cut to the front of the hood ? They are 6.5" for both measurements.

Final Question Three, are the two central panels the same width along their whole length? No. They are 3" at the back of the hood and taper from the middle to 2".

 

[aswatland]

Jon from Aces High uses much more accurate zips based on Wartime Lightning zips. If he can source them I'm sure Aero can.

 

[rick howarth]

Many thanks Andrew for responding so quickly and for the excellent photographs which clarify another area I was uncertain of, the shape of the side panels. On my pattern I got the angle far too acute at the little cut outs, the side panels are more curved than I had thought. What I obviously haven't explained properly is the measurement I need along the whole of the front edge of the hood, all the way round. On my "guessed" pattern it comes out at 26". Again sorry I haven't explained things too well.

 

[aswatland]

26" is spot on Rick. Have you read my pm to you?

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Interesting. The hoods seem to be exactly the same size on different sizes of jackets. This seems odd to me. The hood on my size 1 jacket is very small - almost useless, tbh. I can't imagine what it ould be like to have that size hood on a larger jacket.

Yes, those short seams at the crown of the hood cover a dart.

 

[rick howarth]

Read it Andrew !! I haven't stopped pacing the room since I got it. I must have checked my email every ten minutes.

 

[rick howarth]

Actually Andrew I replied to your email immediately but I have just realised that reply is probably in your message box on this site. Sorry I am truly a "new boy".

 

[aswatland]

Actually Andrew I replied to your email immediately but I have just realised that reply is probably in your message box on this site. Sorry I am truly a "new boy".

Rick, perhaps you could respond again as it has not reached my mail box or email me via aswatland@hotmail.com.

 

[rick howarth]

Andrew, I have just posted a response to your email address, hope this gets to you ok. Rick

 

[Baron Kurtz]

I've put together a pattern which I'll scan and post. The numbers are essentially the same as Andrew posted. The only difference being that at the point of the small darts, the central panels measure 3.25", and at the front measure 2.5". At the rear they measure 3", like on Andrew's example.

Andrew - what size jacket is your hood on? I assume larger than mine (just about fits a 36 chest with just a shirt underneath)? It amazes me that a teeny tiny jacket like mine would have the same size hood as a larger one. Weird.

bk

 

[rick howarth]

Andrew has sold me a genuine replacement hood so I'm in cloud cuckoo land.The offer of a pattern is still very much appreciated and with your permission and if its still available I will share it with others who are interested. Thankyou again to everyone who has been so helpful.

 

[rick howarth]

Correction to the above. Aero contacted me today [ 8th Jan ] and informed me they could make a hood. Thanks to Andrew I no longer need one but perhaps someone else out there might and Aero seem to be the company to contact

 

[Dumpster Diver]

The hood on mine Looks Real nice when you fold it inside out, the Fleece of the Jacket is dark brown, but the hood is a nice golden fleece, gives a nice two-tone look, no other jacket in my oppinion is quite as unique. Im not sure about the desighn of the hood, As far as I presume, most Crew could fold the hood inside-out as it was patterned to do so. like a nice comfy collar, and only unfold it if they were being rescued from the Frigid atlantic drink, at least thats how I would have worn mine anyway. this is a good thread in my opinion!

I would like to see some more photographs if you please!