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Amount of Fabric Needed for Suit and Pants
I would tend to agree with the tailor in NY. You need twice as much. With regular width cloth, usually 150cm wide, you can cut the cloth on the double, meaning you fold it over to cut both sides of the garment at the same time. With a 30" wide cloth each garment side (right leg, left leg)...- CharlesGoyer
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- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Rule of thumb
1" of sleeve!!?? That's a lot. I'd shoot for 1/4 - 1/2" I agreed about the no brown in town. Disagree about the pocket square. Agree about the patterns. Less is more. Big time. Make it less, dear lord.- CharlesGoyer
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- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Pattern cutting for pleated trousers
For as long as I've been into classic men's wear, I've disliked pleats. But as I start to see them everywhere, I must admit they're growing on me. I used to think they were old-manish. Now they seem comfortable, and rebellious. Rebellious from the straight leg, flat front, slant pocket, a...- CharlesGoyer
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***THE OFFICIAL Los Angeles Chat Thread***
I appreciate the thought. I really should do more of that. I saw Adrian Brody a while ago, and my brain was screaming, "go up to him, and offer him a suit!" But I didn't, which I also don't totally regret. Celebrities deserve their space, and privacy. For starter suits I'd offer, Drago, VBC...- CharlesGoyer
- Post #179
- Forum: General Discussions
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San Francisco vs Los Angeles for MTM/bespoke suits?
Richard Lim at High Society is really good for the price. I made trousers for him a couple years ago. My Made to Measure starts at $2000, and is made in the same workshops at Gieves, and Hawkes MTM. I will make a pattern for you using a formula I learned in England, and fit it for $3000...- CharlesGoyer
- Post #7
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Amount of Fabric Needed for Suit and Pants
4 is a safe buy. Of course it depends on the style of your suit, and the style of the fabric. A tailor should only need 3 yards to make a two piece, single breasted suit in a plain fabric. 3 piece suit 3.5 yards. If it's a check fabric (fabric with vertical and horizontal lines) you will need...- CharlesGoyer
- Post #87
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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What do you think about 1 button blazers?
A lot of guys on Savile Row make one button suits. The proportion is very important, and the button should be at the waist line. I like the look a lot if it's done right. Side note: I like one button suits best when the trousers come up to, or near the waist line. I think the proportion...- CharlesGoyer
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- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Cutting a DB Scabal flannel jacket for the fall
Thanks for your question. The cut is pretty middle of the road. I tend to shoot for the middle. It's a modern fit, but with some ease. My suits don't try for the James-Bond-painted-on-suit fad. I believe good suits are a long term investment in comfort. We live in our suits. We should be able...- CharlesGoyer
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Making this double breasted jacket for myself. I needed a tuxedo for an event, so I set out to make myself one by hand. Part way through making up the fronts I realized that if I didn't put the silk on the lapels the jacket would be far more versatile, and can still be worn as evening wear. Maybe a little untraditional, but thats what LA is all about.
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Finished Drago jacket on a very happy customer.
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Finished jacket in Drago cloth. A fine, light weight fabric, perfect for LA, and warmer places.
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There are several steps to giving the canvas shape, including adding darts, and wedges to take in, and open up.
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Finished suit
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First fitting in Dugdale cloth.
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Cutting the cloth
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