Posts by Freddy Vandecasteele

As you mention 5% saving is going to cost you infinite problems. You like the product pay the man. I would never use a pattern given to me, unless they specify that is what they want and then no fittings adjustments would be...

I am a shirtmaker I would not change any thing on the shirt make a few adjustments on the collar. Sleeve lenght and body are fine very nice Freddy Vandecasteele

What is your preference? to me a button down collar looks better with a "top center " front I have made BD collars with french cuffs and front pockets! It is all good if you know what you like Freddy Vandecasteele

I feel your frustration But you are all over the place and give conflicting info A cotton shirt should not be dry cleaned you mention 2 to3 inchs shrinkage and than you are able to strech 1 to 1 1/2 inch makes no sense. You go to a...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ataturk I think styleforum groupthink has to be worse--a whole bunch of people who think all there is to fitting a shirt is how tight it is. Ugh. It's called nuance. Man, I just can't...

It is silly but it can be done You can have it beveled on the top and bottom it's not because it can be done that it should be. Freddy Vandecasteele

Do not go to Paris for Chinese food If you want to see the best " Smalto" Everything is expensive Go to museums. Enjoy I worked there,when to school ,there a great city Freddy Vandecasteele

Quote: Originally Posted by ljrcustom Picked up two casual Finamore shirts while on vacation in Palm Beach. -LR The left one as a front " matching patern" problem The right one matches...

Not all good shirting cost that much. But you are 100% correct with DJ Anderson fabrics. I cannot confirm raw material prices, and what is involved in the fabric making process,but the wholesale price per yard for some is 100$, and I...

Why am I not surprised Freddy Vandecasteele