Carl Frisk Workshop

This vest began as an exercise in imagining a garment that would have been useful to the US Navy in conjunction with their various iterations of the Deck Jacket made throughout WWII. With a buckle back strap allowing for some flexibility in the fit, this Deck Vest could be used as a liner to the Deck Jacket or as an outer layer to add a bit more protection from the weather. The pocket design borrows directly from the Deck Jacket and the asymmetrical flap mimics the one on the earliest versions. The braided button loops are influenced by the M-43 Jacket Liner and the buckle back is similar to one used on US Navy pants around WWII.

Materials: Indigo Sashiko Fabric, Light Weight Denim, Braided Cord, Corozo Buttons, Vintage Talon Zipper

Pattern: Self drafted from a sloper and muslined

Self drafted popover made from a lovely green Japanese selvedge salt and pepper fabric. Traditional shirting construction with flat-felled seams, a one piece chest placket, and continuous bound sleeve plackets to show off a bit of the selvedge edge.

Materials: Cotton

The main body panels were wet molded to achieve a form that would otherwise be difficult in flat leather panels. The strap is braided from one, continuous piece of leather and attached using solid copper rivets. The top flap incorporates an elongated pull tab which snaps onto a solid brass stud. All stitching is done by hand using saddle stitch in waxed thread.

Materials: Veg Tanned Leather, Copper, Brass, Wax Thread

Self drafted Noragi made from 11 ounce denim. Flat felled seams throughout, workwear inspired chest pocket, and side seam hip pockets.

Materials: Cotton

As part of the CFW Capsule Collection along with the Avocado Dyed Linen Shirt and Lightweight Denim Drawstring Trousers, this Melton Wool Vest Jacket was designed as a one-size-fits-most layering piece. The pattern incorporates a slight curve at the shoulders to accommodate many body types and is boxy and roomy enough to allow for a sweater, shirt, or light jacket to be worn underneath.

Lapped seams throughout with an interior liner along the outer edge of the neck and bottom seam work exceptionally well with the Melton wool, and the patch pockets are angled to allow easy access when wearing.

Materials: Melton wool

Along with the Melton Wool Vest Jacket and Lightweight Denim Drawstring Trousers, this Avocado Dyed Linen Shirt was designed as one-size-fits-most for the CFW Capsule Collection. 3/4 length sleeves and a wide, boxy fit look great on many body types.

The shirts were fully sewn from crisp, white linen and then dipped repeatedly into a vat of avocado pits to give the pale pink color. Along with the color, flat felled seams throughout and a split hem at the sides give this shirt enough detail to call out for attention without yelling.

Materials: Linen

As with the Melton Wool Vest Jacket and Avocado Dyed Linen Shirt from the CFW Capsule Collection, these Lightweight Denim Drawstring Trousers are designed as one-size-fits-most high waisted pants. A roomy upper leg tapers quickly to a narrow leg opening, short enough to look good on women who are short, tall, and everything in between. The drawstring at the waist crimps the denim and will eventually fade at all of those creases.

Flat felled seams throughout, double stitched patch pockets, and solid brass grommets give this trouser the strength and aesthetic details to hold up long enough to develop fading wear patterns.

Materials: Cotton Denim, Cotton Cord, Brass Grommets

Using a modified Fairfield Button Up pattern from Thread Theory, this shirt uses a 1960's US Army tent for the body and buttons from a 1950's Canadian Army dress uniform. Pleated pockets expand for additional storage and peaked side seams create a more comfortable fit.

Materials: Cotton, Steel Buttons

Self drafted Womens Noragi in 4 ounce chambray. Double stitched flat felled seams throughout, with patch pockets, a waist tie, and hidden interior chest pocket.

Materials: Cotton

This vegetable tanned wallet is the culmination of many years of improvements and countless iterations. There is enough room to hold 10 cards and cash. The patination and varying degrees of tanning can be seen on the flap and interior.

Materials: Vegetable Tanned Leather, Waxed Nylon Thread

This hand-knit seed stitch sweater is a modified version of the Boatyard Pullover by Hannah Fettig. Double strands of indigo dyed cotton yarn were used, necessitating increasing the length of the body and arms by 15% to account for shrinkage. 

Materials: Indigo Cotton Yarn

Similar to the Minimal Wallet, this vegetable tanned wallet has been through a few iterations, but its design was finalized a while ago. Intended as a simple front pocket card case, it holds about 8 credit cards and some cash, and uses only a single line of stitching. An earlier version shows how the leather ages and patinas with daily usage.

Materials: Vegetable Tanned Leather, Waxed Nylon Thread

These moccasins were designed from scratch and combine traditional moccasin construction with a pseudo goodyear welt to attach the crepe rubber soles.

Materials: Suede, Leather, Crepe Rubber

This hand stitched vegetable tanned crossbody purse uses a vintage Talon zipper, a woven zipper pull, and "M" stitching accents symbolizing the recipients first name. 

Materials: Vegetable Tanned Leather, Solid Brass Hardware

This leather set centers around simplicity, functionality, and a slim profile. Each piece is cut from a single piece of leather and neatly folded to create all the necessary compartments for glasses, credit cards, and cash. The leather can be dyed or left untreated to develop a natural patina over time.

Materials: Vegetable Tanned Leather, Waxed Nylon Thread, Felt, Brass Hardware