Rhodes-Wood Tailors, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

[Howfener]

Has anyone had any experience with Rhodes-Wood tailors in Harrogate, North Yorkshire?

http://www.rhodeswood.co.uk/index.html

I'm in York so a Yorkshire-based tailor would be great for me to make my entry into bespoke suits, and Rhodes-Wood have reasonable prices for semi-bespoke suits (some fusing, machine-sewed buttonholes). I'm hoping someone has used their services before can let me know whether they're any good.

Also, could someone please take a look at what they offer with their 'bespoke' service and tell me if it's a good offer?

http://www.rhodeswood.co.uk/bespoke.html

Thanks SFers!

 

[Howfener]

Cheeky bump.

 

[Howfener]

Last bump and then I give up.

Could somebody at least tell me if £800 for a semi-bespoke suit is worth it? Pattern cut and a couple fittings, but a half canvassed front (what does this mean?) and some fusing.

 

[misterhyde]

Have just logged onto the sight, hence the late reply.

Try Steve Horsman in Armley, Leeds for fully bespoke. Good value for money.

Don't expect a quick job though. You can easily wait 4 - 6 months, unless you put pressure on him.

 

[misterhyde]

Don't know if this thread is still open or if anyone is interested but I feel that Steve Horsman merits another mention. Since my first message I have visited Steve on many other occasions and find him to be extreemly accomodating, taking pride and pleasure in his work. Yes, you do wait a long time, yes, be prepared to spend ages in the workshop everytime you go and yes Steve loves a good chat. Putting all this aside, you are garanteed to finally leave with a garment that will turn heads. A true master of his trade who wants to please. Give him a go and you won't be dissapointed, I know I'm not.

 

[Ich_Dien]

That's a great shop which sells some very nice things indeed. However, £800 for MTM is a bit steep and it is probably outsourced somewhere. If you up your budget you can get MTM from Savile Row for only a bit more.