Spring 2015… IHSH 76 and 666 Duck with a Stetson Stratoliner lid.

@UnTucked:

Crazy guy checking in…

I machine washed and dried an N-1 jacket a couple of years back... There was some slight shrinkage, but alas I didn't take measurements. I assume that could be avoided if washing on cold and line drying though.

I've not had any issues with the alpaca shedding after the wash/dry, aside from the typical amount it sheds anyway even when new.

@neph93 @UnTucked
Hey Guys, good to hear back from you!
Thanks for the input. Yeah I think that is my main concern, that the layers separate. I once washed a Daun jacket and some of the feathers got redistributed in the confines of the jacket. So now there are some places where there’s no insulation and in other places too much. My vest doesn’t really “need” to be washed. I just kind of want to see how it will look, fade/patina afterwards.
I haven’t made up my mind yet but I’m 70% at this point that I’ll do it. Will send pics after to show the outcome.
Until then, 

@Indigone:

@Jim What type of sewing do you do? Can you show your sewing rig?

@Jim:

Hey @hajduk Thanks! Trying to get back in the routine

Just some hemming. I bought a 60s model Mitsubishi chainstitch machine a couple years back. Giles and Alex gave me a weekend crash course in Hemming 101. I do it on the side for the shop where I work in Düsseldorf (Stuff) cheers

On point

WooHoo! I’m stoked:))

Me Too! Yeah!!!

@Brock those overalls are looking great;)

@jordanscollected thanks! Finally the weather we’ve all been waiting for. You’re spot on today too in the Wabash. Have a good one

Hey @hajduk Thanks! Trying to get back in the routine

About to do some sewing. This is a good day. Enjoy it

@neph93:

@Jim:

Just hanging out waiting for the family to come home

Damn! Good to see you buddy….

Thanks Ruben! It’s been a minute. Thought I’d say hello.

Just hanging out waiting for the family to come home