B3 bomber jacket pattern

[Tosh]

Hi all

I am looking for a B3 Bomber jacket pattern. Can any one help. Looks like they are a scarce as hens teeth.

 

Edited January 17, 2022 by Tosh

[DrmCa]

One option is to take a cloth jacket pattern and use it for leather.

[Tosh]

Thanks, I'll give it a go.

[harveyalexander]

In my opinion check some good b3 bomber jackets offline or online and buy them, after that you can measure all the things you want

[rvog]

Hey wanted to check in and see if you had any luck, I’m looking to do the same thing.

[BenOrsonLeather]

I drafted a pattern myself.  I took inspiration from an early USAAF B-3  flight jacket.  I will warn you that It is a production cutters pattern and I have not drawn up a tech pack or instructions, no order of operations, just the bare bones pattern.  It does have seam allowance included and the seam line is marked as well.  Notches and markings for hardware placement are on the pattern as well.  I think it even includes the patterns for the rolled edge belts and straps.

If this is something that might interest you feel free to reach out.  I would just post it attached to this posting but it was initially intended for my use so I’m pretty sure I would need an hour or two to clean it all up a bit so someone else could more clearly understand it. I’d be happy to do so if there is interest.

The size of this pattern is for a 46” chest.  I’m 6’, 220 lbs.

Here is a  of a jacket I built based off the pattern.