Type D-1 By Diamond Clothing Co.

[DiamondDave]

Gents,

Here are a few pics of my latest endeavor. I have recently purchased a new double needle sewing machine with a post bed. This is required for a lot of military jacket from that period. SO, as a first effort, I created a pattern for the S.A.A.D. type D-1, pre-war jacket. Starting with a base D-1 pattern from JC, I was off and running.

This is a test jacket and utilizes a different sheepskin than I will be using in the future. Sizing on these jackets is very loosely based on the S, M, L sizing. This equates to a 38-40 (S), 42-44 (M) and 46-48 (L). This jacket is a size M.

Big thanks to a2jp for getting me in touch with his stamp maker, to help me make the stamps for the back of the collar disc....anyway, I know... PICS!

 

[ButteMT61]

Wow - stunning DD!
Can you give an idea on what the pit to pit numbers are like on this sizing model?
Can you do longer arms, etc?

 

[Clark J]

How much and 2 things,1 can you make it 24 long on the zip and 2 is the throat belt long enough to actually use ? I have an old Eastman redskin and it would be great if both the 2 things mentioned were on mine !!Clark.

 

[mr_lits]

WOW... nice looking D1. Really like the look of the pre-war contracts.

 

[DiamondDave]

Wow - stunning DD!
Can you give an idea on what the pit to pit numbers are like on this sizing model?
Can you do longer arms, etc?

Pit to pit is tough on sheepskin jackets, since they are so fluffy on the inside.

That said, this one is sitting at

23.5" front and back pit to pit
24" down the back
25" sleeve
23" down the front zip

 

[DiamondDave]

How much and 2 things,1 can you make it 24 long on the zip and 2 is the throat belt long enough to actually use ? I have an old Eastman redskin and it would be great if both the 2 things mentioned were on mine !!Clark.

Clark,

Retail will be 949.00 on these.

And sure, adding a bit to the body is no problem. And yes the tab works perfectly if needed
I will get a pic of it closed. I should've remembered to do that.

DD

 

[ButteMT61]

I really need to get my Dad one. USAF in the early/mid 50's. He was stationed in Bicester, England. Doesn't have any of his gear sadly.
Nice work.

 

[bseal]

Incredible.

 

[SuinBruin]

Very, very nice. Between John and Dave none of us will have any disposable income left.

 

[John Lever]

Looks good great sheepskin

 

[Roughwear]

Wow! This is really impressive for a first attempt.

 

[Superglide]

That's why they call him Super Dave...outstanding mate.

 

[TOMG1401]

I'd buy that

 

[dujardin]

nice jacket

well done

with a little wear, she will be amazing

 

[CBI]

really GREAT work - congrats!

 

[TankBuster]

Very nice! Looks great!

 

[johnwayne]

I've never really been a shearling fan but I'm being tempted! Very nice indeed, pat your self on the back DD
cheers
Wayne