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post #4276 of 6562
11/14/12 at 1:48pm
Though he's wearing jeans with feet wide apart. That might contribute to the flare at the hips, but what do I know.
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post #4277 of 6562
11/14/12 at 2:48pm
The hip flaring is partly due to the thickness of the jeans and my stance, also I also received the jacket with no fittings and the waist do need to be let out slightly.
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post #4278 of 6562
11/14/12 at 2:55pm
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Originally Posted by whnay. View Post

Oh c'mon guys, that's not bad. A tad boring but not horrible tailoring.

+1: must be due to the picture.
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post #4279 of 6562
11/14/12 at 2:58pm
I'm not convinced that the waist needs to be let out to correct any putative flare at the hips. It isn't an exceptionally shaped garment, and letting out the waist will result in it becoming a sack coat. I think, though, that if you have wide hips, a bit more drape/swell at the chest would be better.
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post #4280 of 6562
11/14/12 at 3:22pm
The shoulders are too narrow - you can see where the arm protrudes about an inch down from the shoulder seam. The hips aren't cut narrow enough as you can see from the excess fabric on the left hand side of the photo.

The waist looks good - no pulling around the button.

The stance and the jeans are slight distortions. If the shoulders and hips were corrected, I think it would look fine.
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post #4281 of 6562
11/14/12 at 3:31pm
yes. The shoulders need some correction.
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post #4282 of 6562
11/14/12 at 3:38pm

Getting this thread back on track -

 

LL Agnelli by Lovat, and the famed Hunters of Brora tweed:

 

 

700

 

700

 

700

 

 

700

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post #4283 of 6562
11/14/12 at 3:49pm
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Originally Posted by Cantabrigian View Post

The shoulders are too narrow - you can see where the arm protrudes about an inch down from the shoulder seam. The hips aren't cut narrow enough as you can see from the excess fabric on the left hand side of the photo.
The waist looks good - no pulling around the button.
The stance and the jeans are slight distortions. If the shoulders and hips were corrected, I think it would look fine.

This, slightly extended shoulders would help. I don't think that it can be changed at this point. I think this is something a tailor should take into account when making the garment.
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post #4284 of 6562
11/14/12 at 4:43pm
Tough crowd
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post #4285 of 6562
11/14/12 at 5:23pm
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Sorry about the crappy pic.
Edited by jerrybrowne - 11/14/12 at 6:36pm
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post #4286 of 6562
11/14/12 at 5:35pm
Eustace Tilley,

Nice tweeds, congrats.

How would you describe the new Hunters tweed? Is it comparable to their older tweeds before they ran into financial trouble several years ago? How would you compare it to other tweeds on the market, islay mill, lovat, w bills, hardy alsport, porter and harding ? Any insight is appreciated. I see they have several new patterns on their website, : http://www.hunterstweed.com/TweedByTheMetre


Thanks
Edited by fassbinder - 11/14/12 at 5:45pm
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post #4287 of 6562
11/14/12 at 5:56pm

I asked this question in the wrong thread so I am redirecting it here.

 

I picked up an interesting casual shirt by "Salvatore Piccolo" -- the label describes it as "Japanese fabrics tailored in Napoli." It's a sanforized, kind of chambrayed-denim (forgive me on the lingo, I don't usually go for these cloths). I like the light weight, soft hand, and the tone of blue is flattering. The problem is the collar is awfully skimpy and I think I'll return this and have something made up with a larger collar.

 

Does anyone using Geneva know if they stock this kind of material? I have been meaning to switch to them and it would kill two birds with one stone. I am not averse to seeking out the cloth on my own, but it's a bit of a hassle to me and I don't know where I would begin to look for denim. I suppose any advice would be welcome.

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post #4288 of 6562
11/14/12 at 6:11pm
Can't answer you question, but I've got a couple of pics of that (or a similar) shirt, that may help:

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I think they make them in different colours. Maybe different collars too.
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post #4289 of 6562
11/14/12 at 6:22pm

Thanks for your contribution. Is that yours? How are you enjoying it?

 

Mine is a darker blue with a slight shade of aquamarine in it. It's not as dark a wash as a typical Western/cowboy shirt or whatever you call those yoked shirts.

It's nothing refined, but a good sea-blue shade for summer. The collar has a similar cutaway to yours, but it looks utterly different when worn -- like a micro collar.

 

1000

 

 

Anyway, maybe this photo evidence will help someone comment on the material.

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post #4290 of 6562
11/14/12 at 7:02pm
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Originally Posted by fassbinder View Post

Eustace Tilley,
Nice tweeds, congrats.
How would you describe the new Hunters tweed? Is it comparable to their older tweeds before they ran into financial trouble several years ago? How would you compare it to other tweeds on the market, islay mill, lovat, w bills, hardy alsport, porter and harding ? Any insight is appreciated. I see they have several new patterns on their website, : http://www.hunterstweed.com/TweedByTheMetre
Thanks

Thanks, fass. Not sure how it compares with the legacy stuff, but the 'new' Hunters is just rebranded Lovat tweed (so, the quality is comparable).

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