Behold! the most flamboyant article of clothing I could construct on such short notice! Have started dressing more visibly queer/wearing eyeliner etc. post-election, because I don't particularly feel like being afraid of bigots at the moment. Made this on a whim because I saw that Joann's fabrics had a huge sale yesterday. Made with denim, silk, ribbed knits, and Quilt batting, all of which are materials I hadn't worked with before. Additionally, first time making pockets, and I made the pattern for this myself. I plan on adding flaps with the flamingo fabric on top of the two breast pockets, and buying/making a canvas patch for the back.
It was, uh, a rough construction process. Lots of errors, and it could certainly fit better (need to fix the shoulders...), but as a first attempt at a jacket, I am pleased. Denim was not an awesome choice for the primary fabric, and if I were to start over again, I would probably make an un-lined, un-batted denim jacket that would lay a little flatter.
I don't like the coat but I like everything it's doing. I think it's mostly about the background color of the flamingo cloth, I don't have a favorite color but I have a least favorite and this is close. What's going on with the cuffs? are they elastic? I think the way they bunch up doesn't fit the style of the coat very well. I think a cuff that stays the same width along it's length without bunching up would fit the straight fit style of the coat much better. You're next coat is going to be really nice. If you made four of these the I bet that fourth one would be the kind of thing that would get endless positive notice. This must be very satisfying.
The cuffs are made of ribbed knit, and for a bomber jacket, they are supposed to look something like this Problem is, I cut the sleeves too long and cuffs too short, so the fabric does kind of bunch up at the end. Lots of learning moments from this, for sure
Fuxking love it. A few thoughts, keep.in mind I don't know much about fashion so feel free to tell me to shush. 1) Straight denim jackets (ones without padding/lining) can really shown off your figure and there are a ton of different ways you can cut them to do that. You're young and in great shape, so that might be something worth considering. 2) The sleeves kick ass. I'm not as wild about the same fabric going across the back shoulders. I think it would look a bit cleaner if the back of the jacket were all denim, but that's just me. 3) I don't know if it's intentional or not, but you kind of have a military vibe going on with the front of the jacket, especially with the whole button setup. You should check out officer jackets and fashionable jackets inspired by officer jackets. I think it's a style that would compliment you well. 4) I don't think I've ever said this, but you rock some good haircuts. Props for that. 5) On a second glance, I love the flamingo lined pockets too.
Ooh, I definitely can see the military vibe, now that you mention it - might run all the way with that for the front. I think now that I've gotten over the first-jacket-anxiety, I can focus a bit more on making an actually flattering one (plus, it's half as much work if there's no lining!) Thanks for the haircut compliment, I've been cutting it myself for a few years :3
I mean... wow I don't know that I'd buy a tablecloth in that fabric but fuckin' A rawk out with your cock out, young man. That's some impressive work, especially considering you rolled your own. Have you looked into getting your own fitting dummy yet? Seems like you would benefit, considering how much work you're doing.
Yeahhh, I think this fabric may actually be visible from outer space. I'm planning on getting a form once I move back home. Seems a bit harder to find male forms than female, but it certainly seems worth it, especially if I start making clothes to sell to other people. I also might try and cast one with duct tape first just to see if that method works reasonably well
The duct tape ones work very well. I have several friends with very different bodies, who have done this, and it works great. The big limitation is that you can't pin to a duct tape form... the pins just bend. You can cover it with a thin layer of foam - 1/4" or so - and then cover that with a stretchy lycra fabric. That will work for most things. Also, make a RIDICULOUSLY heavy stand. The place dressmakers forms always die is in the feet or support post, because they get knocked over, torqued, etc. Get a 4x4, mount it to a 2'x2' piece of inch-think plywood, and make the the 4x4 goes all the way up to the top of the neck. That's the only way the thing will be sturdy enough for regular use.
Rock and roll! That's just fantastic, my friend. I'm grinning like a fool right now, thinking of what you needed to do the pockets, the lining, etc. When I graduated from Fashion Design school, there were people in my class who - after 3 years - couldn't have constructed that! "Wait... but now the entire jacket is inside out? You mean I have to pull the entire thing out through this little hole in the lining? OMG! This is so hard!"
I've gotten a decent amount of interest from folks at work (customers moreso than coworkers), I may make a bunch of shirts in December and sell them as-is once I move to Portland. If I ever set up an online shop, I'll definitely make a Hubski post to let people know!