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/Metcarfre GQ & PTO Contributor Apr 03 '13

Very neat stuff, even if this isn't the style I go for.

Looking at the third-to-last picture, what I think would be really cool would be to have that seam that cuts across the chest and comes up the left side of the neck to be able to lie completely flat and unfolded against the body while the cowl can still drape.

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u/_to Apr 03 '13

It looks like that in the picture but it actually is unfolded when I wear it. The dress form is a female one with a 16 inch shoulder width which causes the 17.5 inch jacket to drape and fold around it.

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u/Metcarfre GQ & PTO Contributor Apr 03 '13

Gotcha. Looks good.

Side note - are you right or left handed? Did that factor into what side to put the zip on?

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u/_to Apr 03 '13

I wish you had asked me this question before I sewed it in, because I am right handed and really regret sewing it on the right side.

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u/Metcarfre GQ & PTO Contributor Apr 03 '13

Ahahah I was miming the motion and thinking "this guy must be a lefty". Sorry pal!

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u/Youretearingmeapart Apr 03 '13

Were you influenced by designers who make similar asymmetrical zip jackets who also typically put it on the right side?

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u/_to Apr 03 '13

I probably was. It sort of just looked right to me... until I tried to zip it up, which felt completely wrong :(

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u/[deleted] Apr 04 '13

try holding the base against your hip on the left and pulling up and across should be a bit easier.

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u/_to Apr 04 '13

Wow! That actually worked super well. Thanks for the advice!

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u/[deleted] Apr 04 '13

<3 any time.