Recent content by fishmeok

I guess the question is if she wants knit cuffs and waist or something more civilian style. LOTS of options out there. I made this one for my wife a few years back, it's a copy of her grandfathers' jacket from the 30's (Tweedy Cossack).

Goodwear B-2. 5 days before this post it was 87 degrees. It might snow Friday.

If anyone would like to see a sample drop me their address and I will send it out.

Just received some new goatskin- the stuff is amazing- light and grainy and soft.

Well, gotta match the hat, right?

It is cold here again, black label N3B parka weather!

Same thing for Gordon & Ferguson here in St Paul. The building is still there. At some point I need to go explore the MN historical society archives. http://www2.mnhs.org/library/findaids/00723.xml

RIP Van. So sorry.

Don't forget there is no one right length- it all depends on the jacket pattern, shoulder width, etc. Best to have a conversation with the maker to find what you are looking for. Mark

Just to fanboy here- it gives me great pleaseure to own some amazing jackets by other makers. Knowing how difficult these are to construct just makes it all the better. I picked this up from Chapman after he told me about it in a conversation we were having a while back. Goodwear B-1. This is...

Hello- The knits are from a U.S. supplier. I am lucky to have a mill that is willing to work with me on custom orders.

Hello- $850 including shipping in the U.S.

Hello Thought I would post some pics of an Aviator we made. Seal brown cow that we dyed jet black, candy stripe wool knits, wool plaid liner and M42 Talon. Norshorleatherjackets.com

I remember doing company promo shots like this back in my aircraft mechanic days. "Pretend you are fixing something!"