I got a scooter! I'm taking a Motorcycle Course! I need a cool biker jacket!
Ok, so my idea of "cool biker jacket" and everyone else's might be a little different. I want mine in white with all the oil-slick metal trimmings and some hyper-shiny purple iridescent shoulder details for visibility.
Pattern: Gunnar Deathrage Midnight Moto - https://gunnardeatherage.com/shop-patterns/the-midnight-moto-jacketdigitalprint-at-home-sizes-32-46
Shoulder detail fabric - 1/3 yard: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1149409675/lavender-iridescent-chrome-reflective?click_key=5d9573b39822681aac8192c584f3a818d03400b9%3A1149409675&click_sum=09759c54&ref=user_profile&sts=1
Zipper pulls x7: These super-cute moon-and-star (Morrowind anyone?) ones, or these badass biker skull-and-snakes ones?
Snaps for tabs & collar detail x8: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1418240688/20-sets-rainbow-caps-fashion-spring?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=iridescent+snaps&ref=sc_gallery-1-16&sts=1&plkey=71aecbac358ddc457e477c6d554f45a77ccaa485%3A1418240688
Dyneema Denim fabric in white for body of jacket - 3yd: https://www.therope-store.com/ripstop-by-the-roll-13-9-oz-moto-denim-with-dyneema-dded0089/
Rayon Challis for lining - 2yd: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1532314749/rayon-challis-100-rayon-garment-fabric?click_key=fd5409d27380551d993b6cccd21e131e27bacc9d%3A1532314749&click_sum=2a94da3b&ref=user_profile&frs=1
Reflective Piping for all external seams: https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Reflective-Piping-Fabric-20meters/dp/B077QX6BCV/ref=asc_df_B077QX6BCV/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241925305119&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6224368996019793576&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026567&hvtargid=pla-471220636295&psc=1
Back Armor: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/axial-ax1-back-protector
Shoulder armor: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/axial-ax2-shoulder-armor?sku_id=10164401
Elbow armor: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/axial-ax2-elbow-knee-armor?sku_id=10164402
So... How much does this cost? Well, in materials it breaks down to $251.31 if you parcel every little bit out and don't count shipping or assembly. But the zipper pulls, zipper, snaps, and shoulder detail fabric all come in a higher quantity than needed. Overall the supplies and shipping will be $347.69 with shipping and tax included.
A quick search for "dyneema motorcycle jacket" turns up prices from $189.99-$480.00.
Really, buying or making a motorcycle jacket comes out to about the same cost. Cool!
See chart for calculations here:
|
Item |
Quantity |
Cost Per |
Total Cost |
||
|
Pattern |
1 |
10 |
$
10.00 |
||
|
Lining |
2 |
9.95 |
$
19.90 |
||
|
Shoulder |
0.33 |
22.95 |
$
7.57 |
||
|
Fabric |
3 |
38 |
$
114.00 |
||
|
Zipper |
1.77 |
5.663333 |
$
10.02 |
||
|
Zip Pulls |
7 |
1.248 |
$
8.74 |
||
|
Snaps |
8 |
0.2645 |
$ 2.12 |
||
|
Piping |
1 |
13.99 |
$
13.99 |
||
|
Back Armor |
1 |
24.99 |
$
24.99 |
||
|
Shoulder Armor |
1 |
19.99 |
$
19.99 |
||
|
Elbow Armor |
1 |
19.99 |
$
19.99 |
||
|
Total |
$
251.31 |
||||
|
But I actually have to buy… |
Shipping |
Tax |
|||
|
Pattern |
1 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
$
10.00 |
|
Lining |
2 |
9.95 |
5.65 |
1.69 |
$
27.24 |
|
Shoulder |
1 |
22.95 |
13.4 |
1.95 |
$
38.30 |
|
Fabric |
3 |
38 |
0 |
8 |
$
122.00 |
|
Zipper |
1 |
16.99 |
8 |
1.45 |
$
26.44 |
|
Zip Pulls |
10 |
1.248 |
5.31 |
1.06 |
$
18.85 |
|
Snaps |
20 |
0.2645 |
5.99 |
1.1 |
$ 12.38
|
|
Piping |
1 |
13.99 |
0 |
0 |
$
13.99 |
|
Back Armor |
1 |
24.99 |
7.99 |
5.53 |
$
38.51 |
|
Shoulder Armor |
1 |
19.99 |
0 |
0 |
$
19.99 |
|
Elbow Armor |
1 |
19.99 |
0 |
0 |
$
19.99 |
|
Total |
$
347.69 |
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