Freewheelers and Co.

[mclaincausey]

Just did a hot soak for maybe a half hour with minimal agitation and spun it through the drier on high heat in a cotton pillowcase to inhibit pilling. I now have what I would call a vintage-correct CPO overshirt fit–not the slimness that Freewheelers intended, but the fit I was looking for, room for layering but no longer feel like I'm swimming in it.

[Chiba J.]

Awesome! Brave and valiant effort, with great results. Good to hear.

Any noticeable changes in the fabric? Did you do pre- and post-treatment measurements?

[mclaincausey]

I didn't do any measurements. I think the fabric might have a slightly softer hand, and the satin taping may have a few more ripples from the asymmetrical shrinkage of the different thread materials, and the buttonholes are a bit tighter, but ultimately it's the same shirt, just a trimmer fit through the body and slightly less length. I'll be wearing it tomorrow and will post a fitpic.

Incidentally, if anyone ever wants to experiment with shrinking wool, you could probably ease into it a bit more than I did with a spray bottle and a drier.

[Chiba J.]

Looking forward to the pics man.

[veloaudio]

I'm glad it shrank up for you! I am very curious what the length measurement is now.

[mclaincausey]

I'll measure. Not a ton different, still a long shirt, but the body cinched in perfectly.

[mclaincausey]

Post hot soak and dry CPO:

[sabergirl]

Proper fit, McLain. Looks just right for an overshirt.

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[4c]

^Nice fit, especially like the pockets and collar.

[Chiba J.]

Outstanding. Great fit. Now I'm tempted to get the 17.5 and follow your brave lead.

What are the pants?

[grandmasterben]

I still have no clue how that fits you… We're damn similar height and weight and my only fw shirt is a 15!

[mclaincausey]

Yeah I am too @grandmasterben I usually am a 16.5, this is a full size up, and by the way Japanese. It's just kind of a weird cut and then I abused it.

Pants are the Swedish serge cargos Iron Hearts. They're terrific.

[Chiba J.]

Too bad those pants aren't available, I'd probably get my first IH piece if they were.

[mclaincausey]

They're awesome. The Baker pants dropping soon are made out of the same fabric–it's a doozy. It really evos with a lot of character. As far as functional pants go, these are tops. They afford a wide range of movement and the way the pockets are designed is really nice.

[veloaudio]

Hmm, maybe I should have kept the 17.5. Really glad it worked out though. My 17 should be here this week.

[Chiba J.]

I think the baker pants are already sold out in my size here in Jpan.

[veloaudio]

My 17 arrived today and is perfect. Pictures soon. I love this shirt!

[Chiba J.]

Love me some lemon.

[veloaudio]

I'm getting more and more into this brand (the Redwood Hunting Jacket ). I just ordered an olive full zip sweatshirt from Fuji at The Wild One.

[davito]

@Chiba J. That button 

Handled some FW goods yesterday and got me some nice shirts, i also tried on the CPO, its a beautiful CPO with all the authentic details. Tags are killer too. Unfortunately i was not happy with the fit on me and was kinda between sizes. Soaking wouldnt be an option for me in this case.

Meanwhile i give you some Stifel love