lunaris1013
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We need to get someone to really break this down right who can sew. Most of it could be done in Cordura pretty well. Where would we post for a willing stitch mavens?
You rang?
Yes, the bulk is the same Cordura from the vest. The micro stripe used is the same as the pants fabric. It appears that the sides and black areas of the sleeves are made of neoprene. The maroon color in the sleeves is harder to discern; it's almost certainly some type of athletic fabric, but I can't place any with that type of micro stripe. I recall a post up-thread from someone who said they found a good match for it though. There is a back vent with a zipper which reveals a kick pleat made of black mesh. Trim (including ribbing) appears to be the same as the original vest. I'm still trying to figure out the cuffs.
If you want a head-start on constructing it, the big pattern companies all have a cossack pattern in their costume collections that will give you the basic shape of the garment. Though we don't see it in the film, it is most certainly a vest over the long sleeve shirt we see above. A well-fitting long sleeve tee can have the costume sleeves attached (and the original sleeves can be used to pattern new ones) if you don't want to make an entire shirt that won't be seen.
I follow this thread, so if anyone has any questions I'll see them. (Though perhaps not in the next few days...)