An interesting twist on my aero after losing weight

[JLStorm]

I recently sent my Aero steerhide jacket which is a cheyene / highwayman hybrid back to Aero, as I lost about 6" from my waist and 1.5 from my chest and it just didnt fit quite right anymore, even with the straps cinched all the way in. I like my jackets to fit somewhat loose, but this was just too much.

I also found that the cotton drill over and alpaca lining was not nearly as warm as I had expected. So, Will suggested he put sheepskin in the body that would take up about 1.5" all the way around and then taper the jacket another 4" allowing it to fit perfectly. I thought it was a great idea.

Im also having the immense collar (my design flaw) reduced by about 3".

Anyway, I figured I would just throw it out there if anyone else runs into the problem of either owning an aero jacket that becomes to big, or buying one used that is slightly too big. I cant wait to see what it looks like when finished.

I didnt ask about the price or how long it would take...I didnt want to know on both accounts lol.

 

[Peacoat]

Do you have any photos of the original you could post?

 

[captaincaveman1]

Sounds interesting. I would have had it taken in but its your money. Where I am it only gets cold enough for shearling perhaps 2 months of the year.

Any reason why you didn't want to just tailor the fit?

 

[JLStorm]

Here are the original photos. The jacket looks a little bit looser than normal, as I had it made so that I could wear it with thick fisherman sweaters, but Im only wearing a Tshirt in the photo.

 

[JLStorm]

Sounds interesting. I would have had it taken in but its your money. Where I am it only gets cold enough for shearling perhaps 2 months of the year.

Any reason why you didn't want to just tailor the fit?

Because the lows are below 30 about 5 months a year here (we live in the mountains with lake effect weather), I travel to rather cold places for work often, I have light weight jackets already, and I really thought the alpaca would be far warmer than it was. The short shearling will be good for 20s - 40s and the B3 is good below 30.

 

[Tomasso]

Im also having the immense collar (my design flaw) reduced by about 3".

I would have sent it back just for that. Damn! That's one prodigious collar! Something a Pope might wear.......

 

[Navin323i]

Nice jacket and congrats on losing weight!

 

[captaincaveman1]

I would have sent it back just for that. Damn! That's one prodigious collar! Something a Pope might wear.......

Should the size not get your attention, the color certainly will. lol

Let us know how it turns out.

 

[JLStorm]

I designed the collar to mirror the collar on my B3/ANJ4 cross which I absolutely love.

Problem is that I did not realize the mouton wouldnt be thick enough to keep any sort of shape like the sheepskin does. I think it will be perfect when cut down by 3", but I do love my huge collars.

 

[JanSolo]

Those collars are really impressive. But the one on your Highwayman really is too big. It wouldn't serve any purpose when turned up as your head would be fully wrapped in sheepskin. Good you sent it back for alterations.

fftopic: However cats do love sheepskin. The thicker the better. Are those Maine Coons or Norwegians? Here's Maine Coon tomcat Stiefel spending a lazy day:

 

[JLStorm]

Those collars are really impressive. But the one on your Highwayman really is too big. It wouldn't serve any purpose when turned up as your head would be fully wrapped in sheepskin. Good you sent it back for alterations.

fftopic: However cats do love sheepskin. The thicker the better. Are those Maine Coons or Norwegians? Here's Maine Coon tomcat Stiefel spending a lazy day:

I agree Jan. I think taking the whole collar down 3" will give me what I want. It will be huge, but not circus clown big.

I love maine coons, but those are actually just strays we found near the barn or around the area and took in. Here are a few photos:

and of course the great white beast

 

[Tomasso]

Those are some beautiful cats you have there, JL.

 

[Windward]

Curiosity . . . .

Hi - JLStorm greetings from my norwegian tomcat looks similiar to one of yours

fftopic:
Windward

 

[JLStorm]

Hi - JLStorm greetings from my norwegian tomcat looks similiar to one of yours

fftopic:
Windward

Striking similarity. They must be long lost relatives!

 

[too much coffee]

Hey JLStorm;
Man, your B3/ANJ4 cross completely covered in horsehide is a serious revelation in warmth and protection. Any idea what the weight of the jacket is? That sucker just looks great!

Regards, coffee

 

[alfyman]

big collar

I love your Jacket with the Big fur collar, How can i get one like it.. thanks

 

[JanSolo]

Man, I didn't know there were so many cat lovers on the forum! They all look sweet. Maine Coons and Norwegians have so much character and they are so nice and pleasant.

 

[Cooperson]

What's with all these cats in the Outerwear section? Can you make jackets of of em? lol

 

[Dav]

What's with all these cats in the Outerwear section? Can you make jackets of of em? lol

lol lol lol My avatar would love to help out with that.lol

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I think that they should make all cats into warm clothing...and then hand them out to the homeless.
Sorry..that's just how I feel about cats. Nothing personal....