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post #16 of 53
9/26/12 at 3:57pm
Tweed is better than wanna-be-tweed (worsted or other). There is a range of choices of weight and textures that most anyone should still be able to choose tweed that works for them. With a herringbone, I do like an overcheck.
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post #17 of 53
9/26/12 at 7:54pm
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Thanks for the replies and suggestions.

I saw here that Will from ASW mentions Glorious Twelfth and the worsted Alsport collections, calling them 'worsted tweeds'. Interesting, but I guess I'd have to see samples to decide if they're tweedy enough for me.

Minnis lambswool sounds interesting as well, but I can't locate it on Huddersfield's site. Anyone have experience with and/or pictures of this?

Parker's suit from the OP is made with P&H Glenroyal, I don't know what Manton's is.

Thanks again.
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post #18 of 53
9/26/12 at 10:57pm
OP, PH's Glorious 12th will not be nearly "tweedy" enough for you. Think of it as worsted suitings material in country patterns. For all out Tweed look at Hartwist by Harrison's or for something a bit softer either Moonbeam or Glenroyal.
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post #19 of 53
9/26/12 at 11:32pm
Is an overcheck ok? bigstar[1].gif

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post #20 of 53
9/27/12 at 12:42am
A few guys have the Minnis 7704. Not a solid but in most light, the black overcheck is very understated.

http://www.hfwltd.com/bobb.php?b=jgh&c=4&p=1

Here's Ed killin it, per ush.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/emorel98/P1010772.jpg
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post #21 of 53
9/27/12 at 1:22am
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Thanks for the replies and suggestions.
I saw here that Will from ASW mentions Glorious Twelfth and the worsted Alsport collections, calling them 'worsted tweeds'. Interesting, but I guess I'd have to see samples to decide if they're tweedy enough for me.
Minnis lambswool sounds interesting as well, but I can't locate it on Huddersfield's site. Anyone have experience with and/or pictures of this?
Parker's suit from the OP is made with P&H Glenroyal, I don't know what Manton's is.
Thanks again.

Booksters have tweeds from both P&H's Glorious Twelth and Hardy's Alsport:

http://www.tweed-jacket.com/CLOTH%20PAGE/CLOTH%20GALLERY/index.htm

And they provide samples.

/C
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post #22 of 53
9/27/12 at 6:05am
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Thanks for the link Clark.
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OP, PH's Glorious 12th will not be nearly "tweedy" enough for you. Think of it as worsted suitings material in country patterns. For all out Tweed look at Hartwist by Harrison's or for something a bit softer either Moonbeam or Glenroyal.
Pretty sure I agree that Glorious 12th won't be substantial enough for this.

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Is an overcheck ok?
Hej H - nej ikke til denne specifikke jakke. Måske senere wink.gif

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A few guys have the Minnis 7704. Not a solid but in most light, the black overcheck is very understated.
http://www.hfwltd.com/bobb.php?b=jgh&c=4&p=1
Here's Ed killin it, per ush.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/emorel98/P1010772.jpg
Trying to cover the basics first, so no overcheck this time around. Ed's coat does look great though.

So far Porter & Harding Glenroyal 44512 seems the best bet, judging on pattern, guts and the way the colour comes across in the photo above. Might've been interesting with a larger scale to the herringbone, but I'm not sure.

It could be particularly interesting if those who have had something made up in this and similar materials could comment on their satisfaction with it. Would you do it again or choose something else given the chance? Parker? Manton?

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On to details. I have them pretty much mapped out, but how would you make a SB SC in this kind of material up?
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post #23 of 53
9/27/12 at 6:18am
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On to details. I have them pretty much mapped out, but how would you make a SB SC in this kind of material up?

3-r-2, double-vented, triple-patch, 4 buttons on the cuff.
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post #24 of 53
9/27/12 at 6:30am
There was a beautiful brown herringbone shetland on London Lounge on offer recently it would have been perfect. Sadly it never got made.



http://thelondonlounge.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10711

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelondonlounge/5876675068/
Edited by tchoy - 9/27/12 at 7:02am
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post #25 of 53
9/27/12 at 6:36am
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^ No can see without signing up.
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3-r-2, double-vented, triple-patch, 4 buttons on the cuff.
Two out of four ain't bad wink.gif
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post #26 of 53
9/27/12 at 6:37am
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3-r-2, double-vented, triple-patch, 4 buttons on the cuff.

3-r-2, double-vented, only hip patch pockets, 3 buttons on the cuff.
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post #27 of 53
9/27/12 at 6:39am
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3-r-2, double-vented, only hip patch pockets, 3 buttons on the cuff.
Three out of four here smile.gif

Are you happy with the cloth you got for your tweed suit? Maybe share a pic here if you don't mind?
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post #28 of 53
9/27/12 at 6:45am
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Three out of four here smile.gif

Triple-patch?

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Are you happy with the cloth you got for your tweed suit? Maybe share a pic here if you don't mind?

The blue Donegal tweed? Or the brown herringbone faux-tweed?
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post #29 of 53
9/27/12 at 6:59am
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No, I'm not planning on tripple patch, but I'm considering two cuff buttons...

The brown one smile.gif
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post #30 of 53
9/27/12 at 7:23am
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No, I'm not planning on tripple patch, but I'm considering two cuff buttons...

smile.gif Ah... I like that, though I sometimes think one or three would have been better (on my two-cuff-buttons-jacket).


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The brown one smile.gif

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Last one. This one is a fully lined, brown (!) casual autumn/winter suit, made from 94% wool and 6% cashmere, with horn buttons. The fabric (is that the right English term?) is from Lanificio Puro Tessuto.


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