posted 11-04-2014 01:10 PM               

Jacket would be for casual wear, I don't need a flame-resistant shell or compliance with any particular industry/safety regs. Also would be a standard adult men's size, no unusual measurements.

I've tried Gibson & Barnes; was told they don't do one-offs in anything outside their standard color palette. Everyone else I've come across is either a re-seller or does custom work exclusively in leather.

I'd prefer a domestic (US) maker, but I'd consider anyone at this point depending on lead time and shipping costs.

posted 11-04-2014 02:18 PM               

I facilitated the making of a Vietnam-era US camo uniform for a movie production and for one actor it was well into 4 digits. But man, they did an amazing job.

You could also check with an outfit like this and ask if they could make am MA-1 for you: flightjacket.com.

posted 11-04-2014 05:51 PM               

They can make just about anything, and they have the ordering process down to a science. You make ALL the measurements they tell you to make (there are quite a few), and then if for some reason the jacket does not fit, they will pay the shipping both ways back to Turkey to make it right.

The MA-1 they are showing on their site is made out of leather, but they should be able to do it in another fabric. They will also sew in a blood chit or do other modifications if you wish.