Jango Vest question

[Foxbatkllr]

Its good for a first attempt, but here are some observations (Please don't take these suggestions the wrong way, I'm trying to help out) :

• The neckhole is too square, it should be more rounded.
• Shoulder to shoulder it is too wide. And we're not talking about it being too large size wise. It's the pattern.
• The "piping" is wrong. It looks like there is no piping at all and it is just stitched. The piped edges should be more rounded.
• There is too much velcro on the left shoulder. It should stop 1 inch from the shoulder seam. Also, on the left shoulder as you can see there is only the seam line. There are not 3 stitches like on the right shoulder.
• The bottom of the sleeve openings should be more rounded.
• The overall shoulder bell shape is not quite right. It also could use some padding.
• The back of the vest, the 3 stitch lines stop at the piping rather than going all the way up.

 

[Loanstar]

Dear Foxbatkllr,

thanks for your suggestion.

I will change the neck hole
trying to make the shoulder to shoulder a little closer

How have they attached that Velcro on the left shoulder when they only have one seam?

-The bottom of the sleeve openings should be more rounded-
What/Where is the opening of the sleeve, sry i don't understood what you mean.

Thx

Mike

 

[Foxbatkllr]

Here's what I mean by the bottom of the sleeve opening.

Also, here are some useful links about piping.

http://www.everythingsewing.net/piping.htm

http://sewing.about.com/library/weekly/blpiping.htm

http://www.alternative-windows.com/binding.htm

 

[Loanstar]

I'm still working on the updates of the vest.

At the meantime what do you girls and guys think about this.
The color is the marineblau and i used black leather creme on it.

I think the size is right now, isn't it?
It´s a vest size L

Remember this original pic.
I think its really near to the original.

here is how i dyed it with black leather creme

After that you have to impregnate it otherwise your cloth will be black too
But I'm sure you know that before

Suggestions please.

Btw this baby will go on sale.
Need some money to get new leather for the updates.
I'm asking $US 220 for it.

I already completed the dyingprocess on the back and shoulders also and its ready for action.

 

[Cruzer]

I kinda like that blue, but the blue with leather cream looks good as well! Tough decision. I just made a sketch of my vest with the dimensions before I shipped it off. If you're still looking for some sort of pattern, let me know. It's not even close to drawn to scale, but the dimension are accurate.

 

[Loanstar]

If you're still looking for some sort of pattern, let me know.

Let you know
You know my pm, don't you

Thx for the offer I'm happy to have you here.

Mike

 

[Foxbatkllr]

You should make your prototypes out of vinyl to save money. Then when you get it perfect, you will be able to copy that pattern in leather.

 

[Cruzer]

I agree, good idea.

 

[Dha Syntir]

You could begin your vinyl test run by making mine for me...

 

[Loanstar]

Here are some updates on the piping

Only one step away from ultimate perfection
Lets go the last step with me

 

[Lord Vicious]

Wow Loanstar, that looks awesome!

 

[MonCal]

Wow. That's coming along nicely. Excellent progress!!

 

[Foxbatkllr]

The piping looks much better, good job!

 

[AdmFrancis]

..much better !!!

 

[CaptJono]

More Pics, More Pics!!!!!!!!!!
This project has come leaps & bounds, top effort!

Can we see the whole thing?

JR

 

[Cruzer]

I'd make the piping a tad smaller.

 

[Darksaber212]

I'd make the piping a tad smaller.

Likewise, I agree abit smaller.

 

[Loanstar]

I finished Version 1.:cheers
See pics above

 

[Foxbatkllr]

Looks very nice! This project has come very far!

 

[td0488]

Looks awesome Mike. Ready for the list for a run? I am ready to sign up, ;-).