Marty McFly Denim Jacket Replica (Homemade)

[MitasTouch]

This thread will be about a jacket I am creating for a family member as a gift. The main portion of the jacket will be made using a genuine Guess vest in a similar style to the Marty jacket. It's a size 14 and will fit this family member. I'm not too worried about 100% accuracy so some liberties will be taken. Mainly with the denim fabric colors matching. I'm using another Guess jacket for the arms and other parts and the color is a little bit off. I will also be making the back two pieces sewn together. I have chosen my friend London to sew it. Below I will attach pictures of his work.

I have some other Guess items I am looking at to make the front top torso, top of the back piece, and the blue details. I hope to have this finished by mid July.

This is a photoshop done by another member.

This is London's current project.

 

[MitasTouch]

I will use the back of the jacket I currently possess for the two top torso parts and a jacket I just purchased for the top of the back. I will have to flip it sideways for it to work, but I'm fine with that. London will supply me with the blue fabric.

 

[Camturner26]

I love this project! Even if it's not screen accurate, I love the idea of building a custom jacket out of vintage materials. I'd love if this thread became a place people share similar jackets constructed this way.

I've been tempted to convert my accurate 84 colourway Guess denim vest into a jacket. Replacing the back panel and adding sleeves as well as lining it. I'm in two minds about it as I know the pocket shape isn't totally accurate to Marty's. That and the fact I know it'd be impossible to have all the found denim match perfectly.

 

[MitasTouch]

I love this project! Even if it's not screen accurate, I love the idea of building a custom jacket out of vintage materials. I'd love if this thread became a place people share similar jackets constructed this way.

I've been tempted to convert my accurate 84 colourway Guess denim vest into a jacket. Replacing the back panel and adding sleeves as well as lining it. I'm in two minds about it as I know the pocket shape isn't totally accurate to Marty's. That and the fact I know it'd be impossible to have all the found denim match perfectly.

Thanks man. This sort of thing has definitely become a passion of mine. And would you like to show your 1984 vest? I'm curious what it looks like.

 

[Camturner26]

Thanks man. This sort of thing has definitely become a passion of mine. And would you like to show your 1984 vest? I'm curious what it looks like.

It's fantastic, I love seeing the dedication and passion behind Marty's jacket. It's been a design I've been obsessed with for years.

This is my vest, it's a size 20 which fits me perfectly. I'd say it's similar to a modern medium but definitely the biggest size I've seen for a vest. The colours on mine are so rich, I'm sure it's only ever been washed a few times.

 

[emmetguy222]

This thread will be about a jacket I am creating for a family member as a gift. The main portion of the jacket will be made using a genuine Guess vest in a similar style to the Marty jacket. It's a size 14 and will fit this family member. I'm not too worried about 100% accuracy so some liberties will be taken. Mainly with the denim fabric colors matching. I'm using another Guess jacket for the arms and other parts and the color is a little bit off. I will also be making the back two pieces sewn together. I have chosen my friend London to sew it. Below I will attach pictures of his work.

I have some other Guess items I am looking at to make the front top torso, top of the back piece, and the blue details. I hope to have this finished by mid July.View attachment 1928419
This is a photoshop done by another member.
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This is London's current project.
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You don't have to refer to me as "another member" lol. I'm fine with being mentioned.

 

[emmetguy222]

Anyways, this is gonna be even better than I expected! I'm certain it's gonna turn out very well, more like this.

 

[emmetguy222]

It's fantastic, I love seeing the dedication and passion behind Marty's jacket. It's been a design I've been obsessed with for years.

This is my vest, it's a size 20 which fits me perfectly. I'd say it's similar to a modern medium but definitely the biggest size I've seen for a vest. The colours on mine are so rich, I'm sure it's only ever been washed a few times.

How did you get the vest?