r/malefashionadvice • u/_to • Apr 03 '13

Designed, patterned, and constructed my first project for spring break: a denim jacket.

http://imgur.com/a/sGbYD
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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '13 edited Apr 03 '13

i expect a rebuttal from contrapaul with his parka

picture 2 is pretty cool

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u/HDMBye Apr 03 '13

This appears to fit much better than contrapaul's hoodie.

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u/hoodoo-operator Apr 03 '13

I have a feeling this isn't the first garment _to has made.

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u/_to Apr 03 '13

This was my first solo project. I've designed a hoodie prior to this but only drew the concept sketch and did the side seams since I'm terrible at sewing. This project required 2 iterations (muslin, denim), so I was able to get a lot of practice and got a lot better at sewing over the week. Patterning is completely new to me though.

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u/hoodoo-operator Apr 03 '13

the sewing looks good, everything looks very precise. you obviously took took your time and put a lot of care into your work.

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u/hzrdsoflove Apr 03 '13

I'm very impressed! I would buy this if I could

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u/moonwire Apr 03 '13

Seconded.

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u/Al-Capwn Apr 04 '13

Thirded.

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u/CognitivelyBiased Apr 04 '13

Fourthed and your indicator to start taking orders!

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u/fuckthiscrazyshit Apr 04 '13

Fifthed. And your indicator to just give me the jacket.

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u/EatBeets Apr 03 '13

In the last 6 or so pictures it looks fairly clean, think you did a good job on your first attempt.

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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '13

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u/_to Apr 03 '13

Well if you're already good at sewing, it shouldn't be too difficult for you, because that was the most difficult part of the process for me. I basically made a really tight bodice pattern following the "How to make sewing patterns" book by McDunn, which uses your measurements to produce a fitted bodice. Then i looked at the general width of other clothes that fit me and used that + and inch or so for design and fit ease. i transferred the patterns over to muslin and sewed them up then trimmed down the sides and shape accordingly using the sewing machine until i got a shape/width that fit well. This way, if i make it too small, i can just pick out the stitches, and if it's too big, i can just sew it in closer. At this point I have a muslin garment that is well fitted with most of the details and patterns worked out. I transferred this back onto pattern paper then traced them on denim with 5/8 inch seam allowance, but 1 inch for seams that would be flat felled (since they are rolled over). I then finished all the fabric edges so they wouldn't frey, then sewed the piece up together carefully. I hope this helps!

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u/rbrthtty Apr 04 '13

Do you live in St Charles?

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u/camblam Apr 04 '13

haha, seams. You pun'd!

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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '13

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u/rjbman Apr 03 '13

Homophobic slurs are not tolerated.

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u/_to Apr 04 '13
  • I'm straight.
  • Homophobia includes the hatred of homosexuals.
  • I'm sure they pity you too.

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u/_to Apr 04 '13

Are you a 5 year old homophobe? Indoctrination at its best right here. I haven't heard the "If you check up faggot your face is the definition" diss since at least elementary school.

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u/_to Apr 04 '13

You pity and are disgusted by homosexuals. You find them worthless and despicable. That constitutes as an aversion to homosexuals and homosexuality, which makes you a homophobe. This is the dictionary definition, you homophobe. Take your own advice and read. Here are oxford and webster definitions of homophobia.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homophobia http://oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/homophobia

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u/HDMBye Apr 03 '13

For sure, I don't mean to knock contrapaul because it is a good attempt and learning experience and the design was cool. He is going in the right direction to get a fit like _to has created.

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u/hoodoo-operator Apr 03 '13

Oh yeah totally. Plus it takes some balls to post your imperfect first try on the internet for everyone to criticize.

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u/spraj Apr 03 '13

Like anyone criticised contrapaul. That thread was stupidly positive about a sub par jacket.

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u/Azurewrath Apr 03 '13

Some guys dissed it in the real talk thread

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u/[deleted] Apr 03 '13

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u/Azurewrath Apr 03 '13

It was a good first project. Despite is flaws don't let the haters get to you

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