Recent content by jonnyboy

Hi guys, Last year was a very busy year for me, with jacket making being my main focus, and occupying most of my time. I have been amazed at how things have developed since my first steps into jacket making. It has been great to interact with customers, and provide them with jackets which they...

Peter, I know - a knee length Irvin would look pretty odd! Saying that, when I bought my sewing machines a few years back, the old guy who ran the company that I got them from said that he had a mid-thigh length Irvin jacket made for him by Irvin Airchute when they used to supply sewing...

Hi guys, I seem to think that the wider cuffs on this one were a customer request. They're normally narrower. My sleeve pattern is taken from three original jackets, so is fairly typical of those found on original Irvins. I often have requests to add more length, widen the shoulders, etc. As I...

Wow, what a corker of a jacket, Rick! Fantastic condition too, and great that it hasn't been messed about with. A truly stunning jacket.

Hi guys, I've been pretty quiet on the forum lately, but I just wanted to share a few photos of recent customer jackets that I've made. I'm getting a reasonably steady flow of orders for Irvins now, and have had a few enquiries about making a Coastal Command version. I'm hoping to offer one at...

Done! Great looking jackets, Mark. Cheers, Jon

Looks great! What hide is it made from? Cheers, Jon

That's a great jacket Dave! Good too that you're offering something new to the market, rather than an existing style. Jacket styles which eventually become classics have to start somewhere... Cheers, Jon

Great photo! I bet they were a real pair of daredevils. Love it! Cheers, Jon

Another beauty! Looks like it's in great condition too. Cheers, Jon

Hi guys, The Lightning zip is a repro. It's very accurate, with the correct art deco stopper box. I wish I'd had these from the start, but the stopper box took ages to get right! I've been very busy this summer (mostly with other work, but I've made several jackets and have a few orders that...

Another beauty Andrew! Interesting panel configuration too. Any ideas on the maker? Cheers, Jon

Fantastic jacket Dave. That tumbled horsehide looks great too - lots of character. How are Horween to deal with? I might request some leather samples from them. Do you know if they offer the tumbled hide in a mid brown colour? Anyway, a real work of art. If only my pockets were a bit deeper...

Wow, that's a beauty! Great to have the history too. Cheers, Jon

Stunning jacket Andrew, and looks like a great fit. I did intend to order an A-2 from John last year (as a 40th birthday present to myself) but didn't manage it somehow. When I do order one, I think it will be a 1939 Werber. Lovely details. Cheers, Jon