I made my boyfriend a jacket based off the Nigel Cabourn “Cameraman Jacket,” which has the unique combination of wool and canvas fabrics, two different button types and the iconic top pocket placement. I used Vogue 8842, a men’s parka pattern, for the base and adjusted it from there. More photos and details on my blog.
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Vintage wool (a gift), cotton twill, flannel for lining, leather patches and toggle buttons, regular plastic buttons, metal snap
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Mar 8, 2013, 09.34 AMby carmencitab
I love it! You knocked off a Nigel Cabourn this is so rad!
Feb 4, 2013, 01.16 AMby jeffrey
This is so wonderful. You are a talented designer and creator. Thank you for sharing.
Jan 5, 2013, 03.22 AMby Darren Nesbitt
This coat is everything!
Dec 27, 2012, 02.51 AMby corinneski
Your boyfriend is a very lucky man. Great jacket.
Dec 26, 2012, 04.03 PMby toupinette
a really grat job! love it!
Dec 26, 2012, 04.26 AMby smallone
FABULOUS!!!!
Dec 25, 2012, 11.21 PMby dexez
amazing! the colours are to die for, and the wool too
Dec 25, 2012, 06.45 PMby barbaraagatha
Insane! My boyfriend is completely obsessed with the jacket as well!
Dec 25, 2012, 04.36 PMby Timmithea Leeds
I really like it! Great job!
Dec 24, 2012, 06.37 PMby tejka
great jacket!
Dec 24, 2012, 08.36 AMby flowergirl22
love the plain with the bold.. nice colours too
Dec 24, 2012, 04.02 AMby Sieya TheSewingdiva
Love it…..
Dec 23, 2012, 09.57 PMby martinK
that’s realy a great job!!!! like it very much
Dec 23, 2012, 08.07 PMby byVA
Fantastic. Congratulations :)
Dec 23, 2012, 08.01 PMby serendipity
Looks really great! :)