New Pattern A-1

[fishmeok]

This is a different pattern I'm trying based more on a Doniger type body and sleeve. It has sewn-in sleeves which are rotated more than most A-2's and like an M-422A or a G-1 (sewn in means the sleeves and body are sewn closed before they are joined together. On most A-2's you leave the body side panels and bottom sleeve open, then sew the upper sleeve to the body, then close the body side seam and bottom arm seam in one long stitch). Makes for a more comfortable jacket and more normal "reach" with the arm slightly rotated up and forward. I made smaller A-2 style pockets, lined with liner material and used some nice seal lambskin I found. This one is a 44 and will be up for sale in a bit after I change the snaps. Thought I might like the silver. I was wrong.
Cheers
Mark

 

[jack aranda]

Hi, Mark:
As always--beautiful work. What kind of hides did you use for this one? It looks buttery soft.

 

[bob capa]

Awesome,as always

 

[CBI]

really terrific. I could be tempted :twisted:

 

[fishmeok]

Thanks- it's a soft lambskin, really nice stuff, but pretty much a one off deal. I tried a few different things like offsetting the pockets a bit and making the back of the pocket flap with the cotton lining material like the originals and also on inside of the pockets like a 422A (were the original A-1 pockets lined?) I have some dark seal (almost G-1 dark, but with a brown undertone) goatskin that I will be using to make an A-2 later this month. My first goat jacket! I'm pretty pumped.

Cheers
Mark

 

[dujardin]

really splendid work Mark? really good job.
you've got talent.
go ahead.
byeeee
marcel

 

[deeb7]

were the original A-1 pockets lined?

The pockets on the first two A-2 contracts were lined, so I think it's likely.

 

[asiamiles]

ELC's A-1 pockets are lined...don't know about those from the other repro'ers.