ELASTIC BANDS SEWN INTO THE BACK?

[cybertrek]

Ill post better pics once i have the new buckles on it.

Thanks for the kind words.
jim

[cybertrek]

A better pic with the buckles now installed. I just wish it wasn't so large on me. I measured and remeasured and it still came out too big
in the waist/front and too long all around.
Jim

[Michaelson]

Totally understand it's all subjective, but it looks perfect to me! Nice and comfy!

Regard! Michaelson

[chenricy]

Looks nice man! I couldn't believe that I always thought it was the D ring until the hi def showed the buckle instead.

[Johnnydooks]

A better pic with the buckles now installed. I just wish it wasn't so large on me. I measured and remeasured and it still came out too big
in the waist/front and too long all around.
Jim

Where could I find some of those buckles?

[cybertrek]

I purchased mine from Make It Jones. He makes great stuff, check him out.

https://sites.google.com/site/makeitjones/
jim

[Indiana Jeff]

I'll second the Make It Jones buckles for replacements. They hold great and no sewing required.


Regards,

Indiana Jeff

[chenricy]

I think I remember reading that the problem with the buckle vs the D ring was that the buckle ends up cutting into leather car seats or something like that...

[Michaelson]

Actually, that was the sharp cornered 'D' buckle that came on the first USW Legend pattern jackets.

I should know, I was one of the guys who punched a hole in his car seat with one.

Switched it out with a set of rectangular rings from G&B, and it solved the problem.

USW's stopped using that buckle right after that.

Regards! Michaelson

[Indiana Croft]

Well this was a very nice read.
And just the two pictures I’m going to share with my seamstress.

Croft

PS and I love using the ol search button and doing some research.

[tubasthebest]

This was a fascinating read. I love going through the old threads here, there is so much great info. I just found out my Magnoli jacket has this elastic. I had no idea until I read this and tested my jacket.