Posts by Macallan

No, you are confusing lining with canvas - http://www.styleforum.net/t/269171/canvas-and-suit-construction, read the first post. http://www.cadandthedandy.co.uk/tailored-suits - this explains the different C&TD options Go and speak...

Cad & The Dandy tweed jacket, MTM, Half hand-stitched*, Full-canvass, Jonhston of Elgin cloth 20/21oz *Half hand-stiched is normally a half-canvas garment; however, because I also purchased a suit at the time, they upgraded it to...

Quote:Originally Posted by burtonbradstock Ok, my last question: for a bespoke suit handstitched, sims and MacDonald or Cad and the dandy? ThanksGo see cad and dandy &see who you prefer. I can post some pics of my tweed jacket from...

I cannot comment on Tweed Addict; however, if you are looking at other options, I can recommend Cad & The Dandy - they have made me a tweed jacket in a heavy Johnston of Elgin cloth.

As far as I know, Sims only offer bespoke; and machine-stitiching is not a bad thing - do not confuse bespoke with hand stitching Keep the process simple, do not source your own tweed. Both will have access to a lot of tweed cloths,...

Quote:Originally Posted by hrb $3000: brown AE's from SF affiliate $250 black cap-toe AE's from SF affiliate $250 suit - navy light pin $400 (suit supply, club monaco) - CM is half...

I wish I had checked SF earlier (been away), would have attended. Hopefully, it is a great success and you have another pop-up latter in the year.

My only experience with Barkers is a pair of Arnold purchased six years ago. The sole did last longer then I expected; however, not worth resoling. If on a tight budget or starting out, they are worth considering; however, I would...

Don't do it, get a three-piece suit next time

General point - Huntsman do traditionally cut a longer length jacket Specific point - It is bespoke jacket made for someone else, it was not made for you