Escape From New York Snake Plissken Leather Jacket
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Samhain2000
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So I did a little destressing of the jacket a few days ago.
Back story... I work in the oilfield and I am currently working in Miami, Tx (it's in the Panhandle, look it up) I'm working off of Quarterhorse Road where there are a ***** ton of wells being drilled. Up here we have a lot of caliche dust from the caliche formation, it's a calcium carbonate that is very abrasive.
I dropped my jacket on the ground, stomped on it for a while and slid my boots over the shell. It took some of the shine off of the jaclet, gave it a few skuff marks that I did not expect and added a dusty look to it. Nothing photo worthy but it was a solution that I was happy with. Sanders and rubbing alcohol did not turn me on...
Back story... I work in the oilfield and I am currently working in Miami, Tx (it's in the Panhandle, look it up) I'm working off of Quarterhorse Road where there are a ***** ton of wells being drilled. Up here we have a lot of caliche dust from the caliche formation, it's a calcium carbonate that is very abrasive.
I dropped my jacket on the ground, stomped on it for a while and slid my boots over the shell. It took some of the shine off of the jaclet, gave it a few skuff marks that I did not expect and added a dusty look to it. Nothing photo worthy but it was a solution that I was happy with. Sanders and rubbing alcohol did not turn me on...
kysupernatural
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I hear that someone else is also thinking about making a Plisken jacket as well
....THEMAN....so keep a eye on him...curious to see how his turns out.
....THEMAN....so keep a eye on him...curious to see how his turns out.
CHROMIUMDIOXIDE
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Just got my Magnoli Antique cowhide. WORTH. EVERY. CENT. Here's the costume so far...
so, as a novice sewer, i thought i'd take a crack at crafting my own plissken jacket out of chocolate horsehide leather. i'm about 3/5's done with it. pros to being able to do this are A.) obviously more cost effective, and B.) i'm able to tailor it specifically to myself and have a nice fitted jacket. here are some progress pics. please let me know what you all think!:cool
the only thing, at this point i wish i would have done differently was use a 7 inch pocket zipper instead of 5 inch. looks a little too short, but... i'll deal with it. i'm REALLY happy with how its turning out!
the only thing, at this point i wish i would have done differently was use a 7 inch pocket zipper instead of 5 inch. looks a little too short, but... i'll deal with it. i'm REALLY happy with how its turning out!
just regular singer available from joann fabrics. with leather needles
CreedsGalBirdy
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Awesome work on the jacket. That's scary good work for a "novice".
-dani
-dani
CHROMIUMDIOXIDE
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dude, I think that looks ****in' awesome! beers raised.
kysupernatural
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BE JEALOUS, BITCHES!!!!!! hahahaha, j/k. incredible eBay find. 70+ year old horsehide flight jacket. worn to ****!!!! fits great. very similar in style and fit as snake's. ONLY difference is the front pockets, but the real distinction is the wear and distressing, which is AMAZING!!!!! $250!!!!!!!
Sorry I'm late. I just dropped by to see how bdude93 was doing on his jacket and-- oh, SWEET! Excellent find! Look at that distress. I hate that faux-distressed leather; it's just a pale imitation of the real deal.
So you gonna finish that other one or what?
yeah, i definitely am going to finish it. i'm currently about 3/5 of the way done. got distracted with my universal soldier costume. as i'm still trying to source the plissken boots, i'm in no hurry. think i may need a heavier duty sewing machine. can feel the motor starting to give when i get up to having to sew 4 or 5 layers. but it's looking sweet!
