Himself dislikes front pockets or flapped ones that get caught in stuff, but he likes the inseam side pockets I made for him…where the sleeves are tucked in on the photos. They keep his hands warm 
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Blanket jackets, I just don't get it?
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I guess that's another plus for a custom blanket coat, besides the warmth =
you can plan exactly where and how big to make any add-ons to the design, like special pockets.
you can plan exactly where and how big to make any add-ons to the design, like special pockets.
Yes, like in the old days when stuff was made to order, to fit perfectly and for many years.
Then came the notion of 'off the rack' cheap stuff.
Then came the notion of 'off the rack' cheap stuff.
You do get what you pay for. I've found a paraplegic guy to do leather handwork, is that ever nice.
The guy that restores furniture can do the big, heavy sewing tasks.
Saskatchewan winters used to have 30 day spells of -40C, -20C and windy, otherwise.
My Dad decided to have a winter coat made, even with a zip-out deerskin lining, must have weighed a ton.
Day One and Day Two, he spent 2 hours each with the tailor, picking out cloth and planning the design. Grumble. grumble.
Then several days of "fitting". Never said what it cost but he wore that coat for many, many winters.
I had the same tailor make formal wear for me, banquet bat-suits kind of things. Pure comfort to wear.
Think I will start to ask about a blanket coat. My red hunting jacket finally wore out (25+ years, the zipper went.)
HBC did sell red wool blankets with black stripes, I recall.
The guy that restores furniture can do the big, heavy sewing tasks.
Saskatchewan winters used to have 30 day spells of -40C, -20C and windy, otherwise.
My Dad decided to have a winter coat made, even with a zip-out deerskin lining, must have weighed a ton.
Day One and Day Two, he spent 2 hours each with the tailor, picking out cloth and planning the design. Grumble. grumble.
Then several days of "fitting". Never said what it cost but he wore that coat for many, many winters.
I had the same tailor make formal wear for me, banquet bat-suits kind of things. Pure comfort to wear.
Think I will start to ask about a blanket coat. My red hunting jacket finally wore out (25+ years, the zipper went.)
HBC did sell red wool blankets with black stripes, I recall.
Exactly!
I ain't saying nuttin' but the guys who are posting on this thread who do not seem to grasp the idea of blanket coats have very few posts .... could it be that they are newbies with little experience of Bushcraft per se?
Not getting at anyone, not trying to be negative, not knocking experience in other outdoor scenes - just my fevered imagination (possibly affected by inhaling woodsmoke in the woods at least two nights per month every month of the year....)running wild.
I guess I am just waiting for some really foul winter weather as an excuse to be wearing my Inverness cape. Many years ago I used to have a Navy Pea coat that could withstand a storm or two. My cape is not particularly colourfull though, it is true goth black and then some, with silver buttons.
Blanket coats from old wool blankets? No wonder they are popular.
A. The iconic HBC striped 6 pt white blanket will cost me some $450+ CDN.
B. The scarlet HBC 6pt blanket with the black stripe will set me back more than $600 CDN.
Either way, I have to find somebody to cut and sew the coat. Not this year.
A. The iconic HBC striped 6 pt white blanket will cost me some $450+ CDN.
B. The scarlet HBC 6pt blanket with the black stripe will set me back more than $600 CDN.
Either way, I have to find somebody to cut and sew the coat. Not this year.
Remember the old Donkey jackets ? now they were tough
Donkey jackets! Blimey theres a blast from the past. Garment of choice for workmen nation wide
Our coalman used to team his with a ww11 leather jerkin.......now theres some tough clothing
Not a WWII jerkin but has anyone tried one of these ex-MOD part leather jerkins?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-Army-Combat-Leather-Jerkin-L-Hunting-Fishing-Camouflage-Genuine-Surplus-/281503971819?hash=item418af1b9eb:g:IBAAAOSwkNZUbe0l
Cheap as chips and could be useful in protecting clothes when bramble bashing, using an angle grinder etc.
Any thoughts?
Himself dislikes front pockets or flapped ones that get caught in stuff, but he likes the inseam side pockets I made for him where the sleeves are tucked in on the photos. They keep his hands warm
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"Himself" is a lucky man - I wish Mrs Nomad was half as nifty with a sewing machine! :You_Rock_
I am going to have a go myself one day but not expecting the results to be pretty!
Not for me thanks, that guy looks like he has something ready in his pocket, he's all yours.
I have one of these
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/1955-JERKI...3A8e98317815e0abc642b8ce1ffff59df4%7Ciid%3A4i have worn it outside before but more as just an extra layer to keep me warmer with my arms free.
where are you in the country? You can try it if you like
Thanks, that's a very kind offer but I'm in mid-Wales. Looks good but I think the leather of the newer ones will be more spark proof and the mesh back more breatheable for what I have in mind.
Not for me thanks, that guy looks like he has something ready in his pocket, he's all yours.
Hadn't noticed but let's give him the benefit of the doubt and assume that it is caused by a SAK or Opinel rather than the thrill of wearing something leather with a hint of DPM and the word "Combat" on the label!
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