Posts by Classic Car

Quote:Originally Posted by dragon8 Best to listen to your tailor regarding amount of cloth needed. Without understanding the cloth calculation method, I have no choice but only listen to my tailor. Unfortunately, he is very...

Quote:Originally Posted by jeff13007 Well to be honest WW Chan does cut a pretty nice suit, but then again I've never seen them try an attempt a full on Naples style one. It might be too far out of their comfort zone, but in the end...

Quote:Originally Posted by add911_11 鈴鐺清楚叮噹 Well you get me Nice to know a person like who has excellent knowledge in classical menswear who lives in Hong Kong.

Quote:Originally Posted by add911_11 You live in Hong Kong? I live in Hong Kong, are you Chinese?

Quote:Originally Posted by add911_11 A good bespoke suit will feel nothing when the wearer puts it on. I have Lee's product and their construction feels strong, probably due to the use of heavy canvass e.g. Horsehair. More money...

Quote:Originally Posted by Classic Car Hand stitched canvass can be hard if the tailor put more stitches on it, such as Huntsman. It is very difficult to tell the difference between hand stitch or machine canvass without actually...

Hand stitched canvass can be hard if the tailor put more stitches on it, such as Huntsman. It is very difficult to tell the difference between hand stitch or machine canvass without actually cut open to see. The quality of the canvass is...

Quote:Originally Posted by jerrybrowne Might also be pattern matching issues. That adds to required lengths. I am talking about solid colors only.

My size is 40 short, 5' 7" height, 40" chest, 34" waist, pants with 29 " inseam. My tailor's information about amount of cloth is always inconsistence. If I need 2 yards for a SB jacket and 1.5 yards for trousers, why 3.25 yards is...

Quote:Originally Posted by Despos 2 yards is enough for the jacket and with a few changes of the layout of the pattern pieces they should be able to fit in the vest. Depends on who is cutting it and how hard they try. Thanks so much...