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Wanted A Capote for shooting in winter...


Lunger Dan

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..but the damn things are very expensive-  $4-500 .   I have an outback duster with the wool insert, but that thing weighs a ton, feels very bulky and I have to take it off to shoot and get to my gunbelt..
Sooo...I bought a pattern pack for $9 and lucked out on finding an old Hudsons Bay 4 point Blanket with a ragged edge for $70 and made one..
Took numerous tries of sewing and re-sewing, but finally got it pretty much ok ...at least to where Im happy with it. Its kind of a bastardized "Long Hunter" designed Capote. All sewn by hand

My gun belt fits over it and its a hell of a lot more comfortable and less bulky than the Outback.....and a bit more period correct, because blanket coats were still being made into the 80's

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Great job!

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Nice job!! 

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Looks good.  I like it.

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That looks good.

 

I don't get to wear it often but I have a Navy pea-coat that I wear as needed.  Looked for a Bridge coat but had no luck at the time.

 

I'm pretty much covered (pun intended) for most any weather condition between by Outback oilskin duster, Navy pea-coat and Outback Pak-A-Roo duster.

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21 minutes ago, Chief Rick said:

That looks good.

 

I don't get to wear it often but I have a Navy pea-coat that I wear as needed.  Looked for a Bridge coat but had no luck at the time.

 

I'm pretty much covered (pun intended) for most any weather condition between by Outback oilskin duster, Navy pea-coat and Outback Pak-A-Roo duster.

 

 @Chief Rick   You can order one through the Navy Exchange online. You'll have to create an account to verify your eligibility but they are available.

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Nice work and super nice result! :D

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I like it!

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I like the fringe on the sleeves and the hand sewn look.

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Really nice job!

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I have Captoe shoes for dress up:ph34r::D

 

Dan is very talented, he makes all his own outfits and leather. He even made me a man bag with my name on it.:)

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