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Correction… Black Scuba Fabric was suggested by the super awesome @KOtrooper. She put up with me A LOT. LOL!! 💙💙

Sorry, was a busy day at work! The leather fabric is from Koshtex on Etsy. “Stretchy Vegan Soft Leather Fabric by the Yard 2 Way Stretch Black“ I used 2 yards for a jacket that I would put in the Large / Extra Large category. I also had a very scary small amount left over. LOL! I really think the stretchy factor helped so much with the single, non-padded stitching. I tried a faux leather from Joann’s that was just horrific. For the padded parts, I did have Joann’s black scuba fabric. I think I stole this idea from the Shore Trooper soft parts (don’t tell them!) As for the actual ribbing… patience, and a seam ruler attachment to the sewing foot. I marked how big I wanted the ribs, and just took my time. Doing all of the sections separately also helped. Only other critique I have is that since this was my first project with a zipper, I didn’t pay attention and bought a zipper that’s used for pullovers, and not for jackets. I don’t think I’m overly mad at it being a pull over, though. It looks so surreal that it’s done. I honestly didn’t think I could do it. This costume means a lot to me, and it was a gut punch when the first jacket fell apart. But if I can do it? So can you!! Let me know what other questions you have!

Finally had two weekends where I was able to sit down and really work through this. This is also the 2nd fabric I had to buy. The first fabric I tried would not handle the “non-padded” ribbing. There are a lot of “test squares” in my craft area. LOL! Went quick and smooth once the fabric was figured out, and I trained myself on how to get the tight stitching. Can’t wait to troop in her once again!! But seriously, thank you all for your kind words. I still can’t believe how it came out!!

Thank you all so much!!! 😁

Thank you!! 💙

Aaaaaand… it’s done… Just… Damn. It looks and feels amazing, and learned how to fix the dang timing belt on my sewing machine. Plus, added a little homage to the original jacket. https://imgur.com/a/Na4V1rt

It’s looking REALLY good!! I’m impressing myself! https://imgur.com/a/f7fg9bO

In the words of Thanos… “I’ll do it myself.” Super bummed that my OG Dennis jacket just absolutely fell apart, I’m taking up the challenge of re-creating the OG jacket with the ribs, smooth leather, and stitched leather. Please be gentle, and let me know what you think! 🤣 https://imgur.com/a/w3Ogu6M

What, no handcuffs?? 🤣🤣 But seriously…

Could you give me some key words to look for this material? I seriously can’t find anything, and am making my own ribbing! 😭

I’m going to try to make this on my own, with using some patterns that were recommended on the boards, and then going off of the stitching of my original Armory Shop jacket. The vinyl of my jacket literally just disintegrated after a troop, and is just an unholy mess. if you hear screaming coming from the direction of Washington State, you know what it’s about. LOL! But seriously, I have faith in myself.

Oh boy. I was really really nervous about it. Something told me to trust my gut. If I was able to make an entire Snoke from scratch, looks like I’m picking up leather working now. 😞

Just following up on this topic, as I am looking at the jacket from Sheev’s. Has anyone gotten it yet? Let’s see some real life photos! 😃

It’s been posted and it’s GLORIOUS!!! 💙💙

Sheev’s Emporium on Facebook just posted that they will have an announcement on our “upper ribbed ensemble” within the next 24 hours… 🧐 New jacket maker?? Dare we hope?