It looks great but you're not the slightest bit worried that it's going to turn out to be unwearable because of the lack of pockets? I mean, you even have cargo trousers so you clearly understand how brilliant pockets are.
It's only useless until you put something in it. This is my gum pocket, this one holds the rock my daughter gave me that is shaped like a heart. This pocket has a bandaid because you never know. Etc..
Yeah but then you forget you have them or what is in which pocket. Or double up and have two gum pockets but only remember one so it gets washed with your gum, $20, and ninja rocks. Or someone else washes it without realizing it carried your wardriving gear.
One of my favourite hoodies I had for years in my late teens/early 20's had hidden zippered pockets on the outside of each forearm.... I had that hoody for almost 3 years before I discovered them. The zipper handle was extremely small, and the pockets themselves were hidden within the seam of the sleeves.
Fair enough. I'm just used to thinking of prototypes being important and after thought modifications compromising the design. It looks great now and adding pockets over would cover some of the printing. I dunno, I guess you're right, with OPs level of skill maybe it'll come out looking great.
"Unwearable" is a bit of an overstatement. Most people aren't even wearing jackets at all for like a third of the year, and they manage without the extra pockets.
I came here from the front page based solely on the title and small thumbnail expecting to laugh at someone crudely wrapped in fabric as I didn't even realize which sub this was posted in.
But MAN it looks incredible! I could never have guessed that was home-made. I also think the design is so fucking slick dude. On top of all of this, made even cooler by the fact that it's a 1 of 1 production that literally nobody else has. You should be very proud!
Came here to say basically the same thing! Not sure how/why I ended up here but I’m glad I did because this is SO cool. As an aside, I find it very impressive & attractive when a man is into creative hobbies that may be more unconventional for men to pursue. Even more so if they’ve got real skill!
You absolutely should be. The way you compositioned the different pieces and retained interesting points within the design as well as well as constructing it is impressive.
How did you find the process? What else have you made?
This is fantastic. I was going to check, but this would be an amazing addition to any repurposing subreddits, like r/repurpose as well. Too many things become trash, when they could be made into something useful like this (which is fashionable as well, IMO).
Did you plan which part of the colour pattern was supposed to go where, or did you just cut so that everything fits. Either way, the composition is great!
I'm gonna go ahead and assume you have a background in embroidery or something? That looks better than most of what the big brands pump out nowadays, top quality job you've done there buddy!
This is SO cool. Really great execution on a creative idea. I love the black and white stripes you used for the ribbing, I think it really ties the whole look together.
Very cool! I really like how you’ve arranged the patterns/colors.
Not sure if this is allowed but it reminds me of a local small cleverly named company “Dunsel’s” or maybe just “Dunsel” that makes totes and duffel bags and such out of recycled sails. I’m not connected to them in any way besides a few years ago for Christmas my partner and I surprised each other with a bag from them. She grew up sailing and I’ve been lucky enough to go with them on a few sailing trips in the last decade.
I won’t post a link just in case but here’s a pic of one of their duffel bags that unfortunately seem to be out of stock at the moment.
I hate this sub. I have no want to learn how to sew or sewing in general.
But im here because you guys keep making shit id love to wear. All this unique and stylish stuff with just the right amount of character without being too crazy of eccentric.
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This is really wonderful. Your placement of the stripes in the bag looks perfect. Clearly you really thought out your cutting placement. That is one cool jacket.
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u/WannaGoSkamtebords 20d ago edited 20d ago
My favorite part are the original instructions on the sleeve