Hubby is a fan of selvedge denim jeans and is looking for a trucker jacket. It is a jean jacket made with oilcloth, waxed denim, or duck cloth. From my limited understanding. We saw a couple but the fabric wasn’t right and the construction wasn’t outstanding. (I’m looking at you, Levi’s.)
I suggested that he make his own. I found this pattern on Etsy and bought it for him. It is the same pattern Peter at Male Pattern Boldness has made so there is plenty of online help.
I believe we will be narrowing that collar a tad… While we are in Los Angeles we are going to try to find some suitable fabric and get him started when we get home.
Pretty big project for a first-timer but I can help him and it should be pretty satisfying.
Any suggestions for men’s sewing? Or sewing with men?
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I don’t see my husband ever wanting to sew. He’s got enough hobbies going on as it is. Although if he did I bet we’d have 3 new machines in about 6 months if it’s anything like his interest in photography…
Since it’s hard to find treated denim, it usually comes in it’s green stage, you could try waxing your own. It’s pretty simple and here is a site that can help http://becauseimaddicted.net/2012/02/diy-waxed-denim.html Good luck on the project and be sure to keep the blogging world updated!
Thanks so much for this. I showed The Man. I’ll keep posting!
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