This time it's the US Army M65 Field Jacket.
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This will be the last time I dig into the M65 jacket.

The M65 Field Jacket Type-3rd is one of the successor models to the "M-65 Field Jacket" that the US military has been issuing since 1965. This jacket is designed to withstand cold climates and various weather conditions. It was mainly used in combat and outdoor work.

Design and Construction
The M65 is made of a durable nylon cotton blend (satin fabric), and is characterized by its high wind resistance and durability. The Type-3rd has some changes from the previous type, but the overall design remains simple and practical.

Zip and button front<br>The front has a zippered and buttoned storm flap for added wind protection in bad weather.
Hood: The jacket has a stowable hood built into the collar that can be pulled out and used only when needed.

A distinctive feature of the Type-3rd is that there are slight changes in specifications depending on the time of production and the supplier, with particular improvements being seen in the stitching and details.

Well, I'd like to take a look at this in the usual maniacal way.

M65 Field Jacket 3nd Hem String

M65 Field Jacket 3nd Hem String

The hem strings have different openings on the left and right.
This is a specification that is not only seen in the 3rd type but also the 1st and 2nd types, so I was wondering whether it was worth mentioning, but I don't think it has been mentioned before, so I decided to write about it.

Because,
I thought it might be something I might overlook while making patterns. When I first noticed this specification (long before the dismantling), I remember wondering how I had done it with the M65 pattern I had made in the past.
(Sorry to past customers)
It's important to pay attention to the small differences in specifications between the left and right sides.

M65 Field Jacket 3rd Action Pleats

M65 Field Jacket 3rd Action Pleats
The back of the garment features action pleats that increase the range of motion of the arms in the forward direction.
This is also a specification that has continued from the 1st edition, but there is one change in an invisible part.
The 1st and 2nd types of pleats are switched and sewn together.
The third side has a fold-in pleat connected to the body.
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Switching back
One-piece folded back

It looks like this.
Even though it is said to be invisible, if you look closely you can see it, so please take a look at your M65.

M65 Field Jacket 3rd Collar Attachment

The image is a little hard to see, but you can see that the seam allowance is pressed down on the collar side on both the front and back.
In the 1st version, the front and back were tilted in opposite directions.
And the end of the zipper is not tucked into the collar, which was an unexpected feature.
The stitching for the zipper was done by sewn through both the front and back, so I think it's possible that the zipper was attached much later.
The shape of the bar at the bottom of the zipper was the same as the 2nd.
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M65 Field Jacket 3nd cuff gusset?

M65 Field Jacket 3nd cuff gusset?
Cuff gusset specifications.
I think this is the biggest change.
Up until the 2nd version, there was a gusset part as a transition.
In terms of appearance and functionality, I think the specifications up to the 2nd edition are superior.
However, it was also difficult to sew into the overwhelming seats.
In the 3rd edition, the size of the cuffs themselves has been set larger, and the amount of gusset has been incorporated into the sleeve parts.
Considering the thickness of the outer material etc., it does feel like there may be a slight decrease in functionality, but I am very moved by this change.
That's a really interesting part about clothing being made through the ages.

M65 Field Jacket 3rd Hood

M65 Field Jacket 3rd Hood
The hood is hidden inside the collar.
There are no major changes to the specifications, but I think the lack of change lies in the hidden fun.
If you flip the bottom of the hood over, you'll see
This is how the stretch material is hidden.
This is the same specification as the 1st one.
Even though the specifications of the cuffs and action pleats have been changed, the decision to prepare and use a different material for these areas remained unchanged.
In other words, we could say that it was an important specification.
The other day, a fabric shop owner came to our company and while looking at our exhibits,
"What?! They're using different materials in a place like this?!"
"It's so funny!"
What a conversation we had.
I think finding that interesting is typical of a fabric store owner.

If you think about it a little cynically, sourcing and cutting different materials just for this would of course have been an extra step, but since each section is different, it's possible that there were no objections.
Even though it may be difficult to sew because it is made of a different material, it doesn't seem like it's something that would warrant a complaint to be changed.
Let's enjoy each other's fantasies!

M65 Field Jacket 3rd ZIP

M65 Field Jacket 3rd ZIP
By the way, the zipper on the 3rd model is made of brass.
I wonder if I should touch on this in this blog, but there's no doubt that it's an important part to look at when looking at the M65.
It's an easy way to tell the age.

Comparison with M65 Field Jacket 3rd 2nd

Comparison with M65 Field Jacket 3rd 2nd
I'll try comparing again this time.
Here's the most important thing to remember: listen carefully.
This is not a comparison of patterns obtained from that time, but rather a comparison of patterns created based on the actual item.
In other words, please keep in mind that this is only a reference. I have been saying this over and over again, but it is important, so I hope you will understand.

With that in mind, what do you think?
It also looks like the shape of the sleeves has changed compared to last time.
There is no obvious difference in the body.
To be honest, after comparing the two, I feel a little disappointed, but I am also happy that I can see the shape that is synonymous with the M65.
Wow, that's really interesting.
If you have any thoughts, feel free to send me a DM.

So, it was fun again this time!!

US Army 『M65 Field Jacket Type-2nd』
That's all.