ST:Wrath of Khan - Field Jacket - with photos of other cool people in them

Felgacarb

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ST:Wrath of Khan - Field Jacket - Complete - First Version

Here's the progress thus far:

I started by sketching up some full size patterns.

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I mocked-up various parts of the costume to validate (and help improve) my patterns.

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I decided on a color and dyed my material. I used procion fiber reactive dyes, a mix of 'fire red' and 'chocolate brown' (Used a bit more of the brown than red) I used the washing machine method, and it took nearly a day. Not to mention a lot of salt! (And soda ash, and detergent...) I now understand why colored fabric can be twice as expensive as undyed- It's probably worth it. (If you can find the color you need...)

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Here's a comparison, (note that the color is a bit washed out in the camera flash...) on the far right is some leftover material I used for my mock-up, that didn't look too bad, then my first dye test (a bit too red I thought) and left and rolled is the color I settled on.

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I chose to start the serious work with the sleeves. This was because the sleeves have most of the complex features of the jacket, and if I totally blow it, I haven't used that much material up... First came the elbow pads:

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Then I cut the interfacing and ironed it onto the outer material. I've decided I rather like fusible interfacing.

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For the giant piping I used 9.5mm cording. And I learned that to get it to assemble right, you must cut the piping material on the bias. (Before this project, I didn't even know what that meant...)

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I didn't have any luck in my search for proper 'solar system' patches for the shoulder. So I scratch made a couple- mostly with a tight zig-zag stitch, but some paint and sharpie was used as well.

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So here's what the (flattened out) left sleeve looks like: (You can see the mock-up sleeve below it.)

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I still need to add the big department color strap with it's piping, squeaks and pips, but that will be attached later. Here's the left sleeve together with the jacket's lining- you can see the collar in progress as well.

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That's it so far. I figure I'm around 30% done. I still have to convince myself I can come up with a good way to attach the external pockets....

Thanks for looking!
 
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Re: WIP - ST:Wrath of Khan - Field Jacket

Lookin' good!

I've always liked this jacket. It's cool to see your progress. :)
 
Re: WIP - ST:Wrath of Khan - Field Jacket

OK, I'm very jealous now. I love this jacket, and I would love to learn mixing dyes. I can never find the right color fabrics.
 
Re: WIP - ST:Wrath of Khan - Field Jacket

I've only seen one done in the past.
Yours is number two. This is a very ambitious project. :thumbsup
 
Re: WIP - ST:Wrath of Khan - Field Jacket

Bravo! You are absolutely dedicated to attempt this jacket. I have loved that jacket for so long, and no guts to try. I take my hat off to you.

Awesome! Look forward to your steps to completion :)

Jen
 
Re: WIP - ST:Wrath of Khan - Field Jacket

What material did you use?
Thanks- I used a heavy cotton duck for the outer material (10 oz)
BTW...You should consider sharing this over here... Starfleet 1701st! Forums I know some folks that would love to see it.

I have been poking around there for information and ideas. If this comes out well I may have to join and cross post the build. I've started cutting material for the main body. I know exactly how I'll do the insets, I have a plan for the straps, but I'm still deciding on how to do the pockets....
 
Re: WIP - ST:Wrath of Khan - Field Jacket

I definately encourage you to cross post the build. Like I said you're only the second person I've seen tackle this one and those jackets are just plain nice.
 
Re: WIP - ST:Wrath of Khan - Field Jacket

First the McCoy jacket and now this one, you continue to make my favorite Trek jackets in order. Looks great, and I can't wait to see if you get #3 as well.
 
Re: WIP - ST:Wrath of Khan - Field Jacket

Looks good so far.

I know you can pull this off!
 
Re: WIP - ST:Wrath of Khan - Field Jacket

Great work, Felgacarb!!

If for some reason it doesn't fit you and you have to make a second coat, I might be interested in this one. ;) Just sayin'...

On a more serious note, you said you couldn't find the shoulder patch. The one you made looks nice, but in case your interested, Joseph Kerezman makes them:

Patches
(scroll down about halfway to 'Solar System Patch)

He also sells on eBay as captainamerca (yes, there is no 'i', amerca is correct), but I don't see this patch currently listed in his active auctions. His delivery time is usually pretty short for ready-made items such as patches.

Can't wait to see how this turns out! My lady recently made us Airwolf flight suits, which had a lot of similar quilting...we feel your pain.

Art
'Jon8712'
 
Re: WIP - ST:Wrath of Khan - Field Jacket

Latest update:

I was sick over the weekend, so I got less done that I had hoped... nevertheless, here are some progress pictures...

Cutting out the main body pieces:
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Assembling the lower back parts:
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Making the upper back fancy parts:
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With all the major back parts pinned to the dummy- starting to look jacket-ish...
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Lots more still to do...
 
Re: WIP - ST:Wrath of Khan - Field Jacket

Fantastic work so far. This is on my "someday" list.. but I need to beef up on skills first.
 
Re: WIP - ST:Wrath of Khan - Field Jacket

It goes without saying, but I have to say it anyway...

:thumbsupOUTSTANDING:thumbsup
 
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