Recent content by hwsftjx

Sorry, they should be fixed now.

I have the same KB44 axe. Here are some pictures: right cheek by gaak0-0, on Flickr left cheek by gaak0-0, on Flickr left cheek by gaak0-0, on Flickr KB 44 and three crowns by gaak0-0, on Flickr bottom by gaak0-0, on Flickr from top by gaak0-0, on Flickr

I got a question from another forum about the hood flap: The hood flaps are really only one hood flap (I made up the name but don't know what else to call it); there are two pieces stitched together so that (1) the area is more stiff and (2) the edges can be nice. It's the same with the cuffs...

As you may have guessed, I haven't actually constructed one of these (rather destructed), but here is an outline of the construction process based on seam order noticed while ripping seams, filled in with what I would suggest after my making a wool pull-over from another pattern. First, seams...

EDIT: I should also say that these anoraks are known for having tight armpits. If you make one according to this pattern, it will probably have tight armpits. This post accompanies review and <mod thread in the works>. Product: Swedish surplus anorak (AKA snow smock, snow parka, vindblus...

Just a final update here - added another piece of leather as planned, to move the toggle away from the edge. And I decided to leave the bottom as is, seeing as I managed to leave the original blanket edge there (with the original blanket stitching). So I figure 'don't fix what ain't broken.'

Product: Swedish surplus anorak (AKA snow smock, snow parka, vindblus, pull-over) MFR stamp: Textil-Söm Material: 100% cotton (I have read that these have been made from three materials over time - two 100% cotton and one cotton/poly blend. Mine are 100% cotton.) Color: off-white...

Okay, so I've tried a few things to get holes in this 4 oz elk skin. First I bought a cheap leather needle, which broke immediately. Number 18 sewing machine leather needles didn't break, but couldn't make it through the material. I then ordered some Tandy number 8 and 5 sewing awl...

Sources, more or less in order:Rick Marchand's anoraks (pattern) edispilf27's anorak (pattern) edispilf27's second anorak Canoeguy's anorak Tycho's anorak MikeS' anorak Topknot's blanket coat Kevin's (ECW) hooded wool blanket shirt Sgt. Mac's anorak Sgt. Mac's wool shirt The "Mastino"...