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apropos · Feb 18, 2010

It's a tiny bit darker IRL compared to how it looks on my screen.

Try 2342 from the New Alsport bunch.

gdl203 · Feb 18, 2010

Originally Posted by aj_del

Would this look similar made up ?

It's really hard to say not knowing the proportions of the herringbone. Which is why I was asking...

apropos - I'll check that one out if I find that book

aj_del · Feb 18, 2010

Originally Posted by apropos

It's a tiny bit darker IRL compared to how it looks on my screen. Try 2342 from the New Alsport bunch.

The herringbone of this one look too sharp to me as well as too narrow.

Originally Posted by gdl203

It's really hard to say not knowing the proportions of the herringbone. Which is why I was asking... apropos - I'll check that one out if I find that book
Agree, the width of the herringbone in the sart pic is a little bigger which gives a pronounced effect. Though in the second pic the width of the herringbone looks smaller. Also I dont why we are assuming it is a Harris tweed or a british cloth. I think the Italian mills do these little twists in design better than the English mills who IMO stick to the classics

apropos · Feb 18, 2010

I also have in front of me Worsted Alsport 7613, which I think is a little too dark and definitely too small scale. I have some 'interesting' new fabrics coming - a dark blue H&S and a dark grey Harrison's flannel. Can't wait to post photos up. Anyone know where I can source a bottle/hunter green twill Bemberg?

apropos · Feb 18, 2010

Originally Posted by gdl203

It's really hard to say not knowing the proportions of the herringbone. Which is why I was asking... apropos - I'll check that one out if I find that book
On second thought, I think this will fit the bill more nicely.

The fabric sample pictured is ~4.5" across (i.e. ~4.5" 'tall' in the photo above), IIRC. It has the approximate colour, but most importantly the scale (width) of the herringbone and the 'thickness' of each of the 'arms' of the pattern is bold enough to be seen from a distance, like the Sartorialist pic. The Alsport I mentioned earlier might come across as a textured grey at the same distance instead of a distinct herringbone.

gdl203 · Feb 18, 2010

No way that's a moonbeam - the way it drapes look like a crisp tweed, not like an ultra-soft Moonbeam

apropos · Feb 18, 2010

Fair enough, and there go my plans for living vicariously through someone else's adventures with Moonbeam. 36519 has my name written all over it, but I am waiting for someone to get one made up and tell me how it wears, and more importantly - how it ages.

gdl203 · Feb 18, 2010

Which one is that? I have a moonbeam - several SFers do, I think Parker has a couple.

apropos · Feb 18, 2010

The B&W glen plaid without a colour windowpane.

Slewfoot · Feb 19, 2010

Moonbeam is a dreamy fabric. It gives a lot and is therefore extremely comfortable. I've noticed mine has started to get a bit fuzzy, but I consider it part of the character making it seem more "wintry." I imagine different bolts and different weaves might perform slightly differently. I have 36509 right now: a bright navy blue with red overchecks.

aj_del · Feb 19, 2010

Originally Posted by Slewfoot

It gives a lot and is therefore extremely comfortable.

Could you explain what you mean by "It gives a lot"

Thanks

Slewfoot · Feb 19, 2010

^ The fabric literally seems to stretch much more than most. The others types that come to mind with similar amounts of stretchyness are shetland and woolen flannel. The opposite would be something like mohair.

I'd love to hear opinions from others on what fabrics and specific books have the most give to maximize comfort.

aj_del · Feb 19, 2010

^^ Thanks for the explanation. I am given to understand that Harris Tweed also does the same and that is why it is a little unsuitable for the type of fitted SC that I prefer.

Any thoughts ? You are of the opinion that this enhances comfort while I think that it results in a less than perfect shape.

Of course it is possible that we might be talking about different things in the sense that your idea of "give" might be a lycra type cloth which will stretch for comfort but will regain its shape.

aj_del · Feb 19, 2010

Any suggestions for a cloth which looks like the one in this pic

The horizontal lines are blue while the vertical ones are lime green. Alternatively suggest a cloth in a similar shade of brown which are only brown / green / pink windowpane but the windowpane should be bold. I like this cloth but the windowpane is too subdued ..

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Sterling Gillette · Feb 19, 2010

The japanese guy's hb cloth has vertical stripes between the ribs, so all of the above don't fit.

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