Johnson leather Horween 6oz cxl overdye D-pocket and 4.5 -5oz CXL natural LeatherTogs project

[HoosierDaddy]

I'd go with bubble wrap liner as an attention getter....

 

[Hh121]

With a 6oz hide I’d go with cotton drill. Or maybe even a 12oz washed canvas for durability. That way you can layer for warmth when needed and just sport a t shirt when layers aren’t required.

I do miss the 15 oz duck cotton in my Lost Worlds test, I can order one and make this jacket absolutely unwearable, lol!
https://www.bigduckcanvas.com/cotton-canvas-duck-olive-green/

 

[ton312]

I do miss the 15 oz duck cotton in my Lost Worlds test, I can order one and make this jacket absolutely unwearable, lol!
https://www.bigduckcanvas.com/cotton-canvas-duck-olive-green/

If you buy that canvas hot water wash it. Several times. Brushed canvas would be better! Needs to be soft!

 

[ton312]

I'd go with bubble wrap liner as an attention getter....

 

[ton312]

In all seriousness I do think a lightweight liner is a must. I’m a sweaty dude (sorry for all those whom have bought my stuff, rest assured I don’t wear it often). But man the sheer weight of the hide is almost liner enough. Go light and durable. I almost suggested corduroy but figured you’d pass out in under a minute.

 

[Hh121]

In all seriousness I do think a lightweight liner is a must. I’m a sweaty dude (sorry for all those whom have bought my stuff, rest assured I don’t wear it often). But man the sheer weight of the hide is almost liner enough. Go light and durable. I almost suggested corduroy but figured you’d pass out in under a minute.

How do you feel the warmness of your heavy HB in winter? I wear heavy woolrich corduroy shirt when temp around 20 degree, add hoodie when temp drop to 14 (already too cold to wear leather jacket).

 

[ton312]

How do you feel the warmness of your heavy HB in winter? I wear heavy woolrich corduroy shirt when temp around 20 degree, add hoodie when temp drop to 14 (already too cold to wear leather jacket).

Dude I’m the worst person to ask. Honestly I could “almost” rock a t shirt in Chicago year round. I have raging high blood pressure and I’m like a tea pot at full bore on the stove. I honestly think that’s what I don’t wear my leathers all that often. I’m worried I won’t wear my Goodgal at all b/c the shearling and leather combo will drive me nuts.

 

[antoine p]

I'm not sure this is the best place to ask, but does anyone have an idea of the scope of the leathers JL offers? Seems like they are willing to take on any project, that's worth a lot for a seasoned maker. I'm curious about the hides they have access to.

 

[Hh121]

anything.
it's not hard to source the hide, I saw some 5-6 oz horween CXL blue steel hide, extremely beautiful, perfect for half belt jacket.
next time I will bring the hide to JL.

 

[Peacoat]

I'm not sure this is the best place to ask, but does anyone have an idea of the scope of the leathers JL offers? Seems like they are willing to take on any project, that's worth a lot for a seasoned maker. I'm curious about the hides they have access to.

Best way to find that info is to contact them. Or you can contact Alan who is a member of this forum.

Alan@JohnsonLeather

 

[ton312]

I'm not sure this is the best place to ask, but does anyone have an idea of the scope of the leathers JL offers? Seems like they are willing to take on any project, that's worth a lot for a seasoned maker. I'm curious about the hides they have access to.

They can make a jacket up to 8oz if I recall correctly. Basically a concrete suit.

 

[antoine p]

Lol. Not chasing the heavier hides, though I respect the pursuit and am looking forward to the outcome of this project.

@Peacoat, you're right, I'll get in contact.

 

[navetsea]

With heavy hide, the liner should also be a strong fabrics, not necessarily hot or thick blanket like, but must be a strong one. The seams inside would be quite a bulk construction, and it would be grinding into the liner, i think it must be canvas if natural, or perhaps denim or heavy twill with the stronger side (blue part) facing the inside construction , and the softer and weaker white side facing your clothes to limit color transfer and to feel softer.....
But for you HH, i would vote for tan sheepskin( smooth side out) strong breathable, can condition the jacket from both sides for maintenance. And would be truly legendary, probably a strip along the top of the shoulder with suede side out so the jacket would rest and grip securely over your shoulder, like a strip of suede out on the heel part on the lining of your shoe.

 

[navetsea]

Can also consider this, on my nat veg tan, since the edges is hard and dry too and probably cut onto fabrics pretty fast, i asked for this , so it is covered by a strip of sheepskin around the shoulder to sleeve seam where i can foresee a lot of stress would happen.

 

[red devil]

I'm not sure this is the best place to ask, but does anyone have an idea of the scope of the leathers JL offers? Seems like they are willing to take on any project, that's worth a lot for a seasoned maker. I'm curious about the hides they have access to.

They can source almost anything when I asked, it just takes more time if they don't have the item in stock

 

[red devil]

Can also consider this, on my nat veg tan, since the edges is hard and dry too and probably cut onto fabrics pretty fast, i asked for this , so it is covered by a strip of sheepskin around the shoulder to sleeve seam where i can foresee a lot of stress would happen.
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That's a great idea!

 

[Hh121]

15oz or 18oz duck cotton should be fine, I like army green color.

 

[J Leather Investigater]

15oz or 18oz duck cotton should be fine, I like army green color.
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Thats a nice lining definitely a heavy duty one, the test has a 15oz cotton duck an it takes longer to break the duck in than the leather! Thats crazy. Keep that in mind hh your already getting a beast hide ( if dinosaur hide was an option you will get) so getting a beast linner will drastically add to the difficulty of this jacket break in process. Good luck

 

[Hh121]

Probably not a realistic fabric for my jacket, it's just so much fun by looking at those heavy/durable fabric and imagine it will be use on my jacket.

 

[handymike]

Maybe Military Cotton Sateen like they used for pants, etc. I have trousers from WW2, Vietnam, and the late 70s. The fabric holds up really well and feels soft after years of wear.