chamboid
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After much deliberation I decided to modify my Eastman 1942 Irvine I picked up a few years ago. Loved the jacket, though the lack of pockets made it awkward and impractical for wear, especially for carrying anything extra like earphones, smoking paraphernalia or gloves.
After seeing these photographs on a secondhand clothing store's website and FL it gave me and idea. I'm deliberated, and thought maybe I should just leave it alone or sell it.
I ended up thinking if I'm going to wear this jacket then I need a pocket and I do want to wear it, so what have I got to loose, let's get a pocket added. After posting on here and getting a few replied as to finding an original pocket from a pair or Irvine trousers to put on, I got a very kind offer from Steve (STEVE.S) who made me one to my specifications and ins leather that with a bit of fading should match the horsehide taping.
I received the pocket last year, but the weather was so mild held off on having added untill now. A great little alteration and repair shop on Great Titchfield called Atelier & Repair did the work and I think I came out very well.
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I also got the external pocket backed on the inside adding a sack pocket for added storage
After seeing these photographs on a secondhand clothing store's website and FL it gave me and idea. I'm deliberated, and thought maybe I should just leave it alone or sell it.
I ended up thinking if I'm going to wear this jacket then I need a pocket and I do want to wear it, so what have I got to loose, let's get a pocket added. After posting on here and getting a few replied as to finding an original pocket from a pair or Irvine trousers to put on, I got a very kind offer from Steve (STEVE.S) who made me one to my specifications and ins leather that with a bit of fading should match the horsehide taping.
I received the pocket last year, but the weather was so mild held off on having added untill now. A great little alteration and repair shop on Great Titchfield called Atelier & Repair did the work and I think I came out very well.
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m524/chamboid/Mobile%20Uploads/BE782801-104B-44FB-A694-50CC44CB1134_zpstzxvxsqp.jpg[/img]
I also got the external pocket backed on the inside adding a sack pocket for added storage