Brooklyn 7-Mary-4’s Jacket WIP

[WenSparrow88]

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

[BikerScout007]

I applaud anyone that tries to take this one on!  

[WenSparrow88]

It’s looking REALLY good!!

I’m impressing myself!
 

 https://imgur.com/a/f7fg9bO

[WenSparrow88]

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

[Aradun]

2 hours ago, WenSparrow88 said:

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

@Ruthar @Hask you seeing this?  Sweet!

[WenSparrow88]

2 minutes ago, Aradun said:

@Ruthar @Hask you seeing this?  Sweet!

Thank you!! 💙

[Ruthar]

Wow, marvelous work! It’s not easy getting tight, consistent stitches like that. Really stellar!

[Hask]

Nicely done.

[WenSparrow88]

Thank you all so much!!! 😁 

[Mandrake]

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

Wow that was quick work! Looks amazing,good job!!

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[WenSparrow88]

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!!

[Aradun]

I’m sure someone with the ambition to follow in your footsteps and make their own will ask eventually, so . . . what was the name of the fabric you used and is there a link to it?

Again fantastic job!

[TreeHuggerMatt]

That’s amazing stuff! Just wow!

Finding the right fabric for this is a nightmare so any info would help so many folks 

[WenSparrow88]

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! 

[WenSparrow88]

5 minutes ago, WenSparrow88 said:

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! 

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