Posts by rs232

Common in most places with historical ties to the UK. Agree that there is too much cuff sensitivity in North America.

I have converse experience. Here are some garments that I made from linen intended for upholstery - brown 700g linen suit, and green 700g linen trousers. (Please ignore the fronts of the coat, I'm still making pattern adjustments to my...

I always figured that, for the retail price of a KW, you may as well go for a Hober and get the your exact dimensions/length. I've got a KW 8cm tip, but it's skinny at the knot - doesn't dimple that easily. However, it's still quality...

Does anyone have any information on any of the cotton shirting mills in Hamamatsu or Niomon? I'm trying to find out about modern broadcloth weavers in Japan, but am having trouble turning up anything.

I had been following her for a while on la vraie chemise sur mesure, but wasn't aware that she was taking customers! Apart from the armholes, it doesn't look like there is sufficient ease across the upper back and possibly rear...

I don't see why everyone's writing off the tie. Simply unpick the slip stitch and tacks (and the rolled tips, if they're ruined too), press the whole piece of silk flat, and then resew it back together. I've done this a few times on...

This should answer your question:

Quote:Originally Posted by AlanC Here are a few recent arrivals, including a Drake's straight from the Spoo vault. [/URL I was pretty disappointed when I got a few CT grenadines recently. They're still in the box they came in,...

Yep, PM sent on it (hope I'm first)

Hello masters, I'd love a right-between-the-eyes critique of this suit so I can improve next time. There are obvious defects such as the sleeves being too short, the lumpy shoulder, and the pulling on the front button, but I'm most...