Wanted: one straight jacket pattern

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:22 am

I've looked on the web, and can't find one. I figured eplaya may produce better results than google. I had a strange dream last night, and then an idea this morning. Any help is appreciared!

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:24 am

*runs to check closet*

The CO · Post by **The CO** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:43 am

Wasn't that one a standard Butterick pattern in the 50s? Came with a free lobotomy coupon...

Seriously though, it is basically a long-sleeved button-up shirt pattern worn backwards, with way-long closed end sleeves, 3extra-wide front (on original pattern, back in straight jacket version), and assorted buckles & straps (one for each arm, 3-5 across the back, one from front to back over the "groin area") added.

Are you looking for a functional, decorative, or gimmicked version?

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:55 am

You can get costume ones pretty cheap, too. Or the Lip Service version.

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:55 am

The CO wrote:Wasn't that one a standard Butterick pattern in the 50s? Came with a free lobotomy coupon...

Seriously though, it is basically a long-sleeved button-up shirt pattern worn backwards, with way-long closed end sleeves, 3extra-wide front (on original pattern, back in straight jacket version), and assorted buckles & straps (one for each arm, 3-5 across the back, one from front to back over the "groin area") added.

Are you looking for a functional, decorative, or gimmicked version?

Functional and authentic. I will be adding more.

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:58 am

Immediately thought of Edgar.

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TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:06 pm

C.f.M. wrote:You can get costume ones pretty cheap, too. Or the Lip Service version.

If I could afford a real one, id buy it in a heartbeat. Ill keep searching. I know how to sew and patterns are cheaper. If I manage to make one, Ill gift it to you at meet n greet. It will be comfy! *that wasn't snark*

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:08 pm

TomServo wrote:
C.f.M. wrote:You can get costume ones pretty cheap, too. Or the Lip Service version.
If I could afford a real one, id buy it in a heartbeat. Ill keep searching. I know how to sew and patterns are cheaper. If I manage to make one, Ill gift it to you at meet n greet. It will be comfy! *that wasn't snark*

I'll bring a St. Andrews cross.

lonestoner916 · Post by **lonestoner916** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:16 pm

Ugly Dougly wrote:Immediately thought of Edgar.

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You and me both! Love that show!

lonestoner916 · Post by **lonestoner916** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:24 pm

Tom, if you manage to get ahold of a pattern is there any way you could make two? I'll gladly pay for your services as long as it's a little cheaper than store bought. I've always wanted a sssssssssssstraight jacket... I'll work some Google magic and see what I can find, plus I know some costume designers from Tribe.net who may be able to point us in the right direction.

Post by **Savannah** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:30 pm

When you're googling, try "straitjacket" rather than "straightjacket". Although people selling them sometimes rely upon the misspelling!

Now see here:

lonestoner916 · Post by **lonestoner916** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:35 pm

http://www.theduchy.com/Tiernan/public.htm This could work, looks like step-by-step instructions...

Some good tips here: http://sj.blacksteel.com/DIY/

Also cool: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=223296.0

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:35 pm

Thank you Cheyanne. I'm looking for the pattern....as you can see, they are pricey.

Lonestoner, I plan on making more than one.

Post by **Savannah** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:47 pm

It would be funny if you posted on a costumers forum:

Strait jacket, 42 Long, needed immediately. Hurry. Oh God'iknbsg'nu ;i?< .zd;g;ia

Fufa · Post by **Fufa** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:59 pm

Lonestoner beat me to the punch on a few links but:

This isn't a pattern, but someone posted some pretty good pics of french-style straitjacket. Might be helpful if making your own pattern.

http://sj.blacksteel.com/hm/

Detailed pics of a variety of straitjacket styles:

http://sj.blacksteel.com/

Using ductape to make a pattern (kinky straitjacket):

http://www.seriousbondage.com/Article-M ... /index.php

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:04 pm

Did you google, first? I got a lot of results for just "diy straitjacket."

Including videos.

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Accompanying photos

http://curbly.com/threadbanger/posts/55 ... ait-jacket

They start at $20 on Ebay.

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:45 pm

http://www.extremerestraints.com/straitjackets_20/

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:22 pm

Thank you for all the posts, but I want to make one...Im not a pattern maker, so I'm looking for one...or a pattern. The final product will be a little more than just the jacket.

lonestoner916 · Post by **lonestoner916** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:30 pm

Trishntek wrote:http://www.extremerestraints.com/straitjackets_20/

I would seriously consider giving up smoking so I could afford this one:
http://www.extremerestraints.com/strait ... et_89.html

NSFW!!!!

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:03 pm

ygmir wrote:
TomServo wrote:
C.f.M. wrote:You can get costume ones pretty cheap, too. Or the Lip Service version.
If I could afford a real one, id buy it in a heartbeat. Ill keep searching. I know how to sew and patterns are cheaper. If I manage to make one, Ill gift it to you at meet n greet. It will be comfy! *that wasn't snark*
I'll bring a St. Andrews cross.

ummmmmm,,,, but can you bring two of them on your bicycle complete with cuffs, collar and an assortment of accoutrements? Tho' yours is probably some manly color like brown or black,,,, mine's orange and pink.

Post by **Elderberry** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:37 pm

lonestoner916 wrote:
Trishntek wrote:http://www.extremerestraints.com/straitjackets_20/
I would seriously consider giving up smoking so I could afford this one:
http://www.extremerestraints.com/strait ... et_89.html

NSFW!!!!

It's on sale.

Isotopia · Post by **Isotopia** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:20 pm

Wanted: one straight jacket pattern

Left hand side of the page. Should be all you need.

http://www.theduchy.com/Tiernan/public.htm

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:33 pm

Thank you Iso!

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:42 pm

If that doesn't work for you, they still make some versions.

Search restraints, police, prison or mental health, magic, and obviously bondage.
I found a light but unbreakable chain for a costume once.
A difficult spec to meet.
So easy to design something that can't be built.