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Recent content by messenger309

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    The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

    Catching up on pages and pages of posts. Saw a post asking about tie narrowing. Replied instead of quoted so my post a few back lacks a little context. In any case, to whomever was asking, that was me.
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    The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

    Untipped 7 Fold with handrolled edges in thrifted black twill.
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    The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

    Playing around with typohound... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Canalli-Exclusive-Cashmere-Sport-Coat-Wheat-Yellow-Small-Mint-Vintage-FAB-/140995510161?pt=US_CSA_MC_Blazers_Sport_Coats&hash=item20d3fcbf91 might be worth an offer
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    The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

    No label, no keeper.
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    The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

    So ever since I told my daughter she can have half the net profit on anything she finds she makes a bee line for the ties as soon as we hit a thrift. This time by the time I caught up with her she had a fistful of Zegna's already and was asking if Brioni was any good. All she left for me was...
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    The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

    Huge shout out to GMMcl who sent me a 6 fold to deconstruct! I managed to create a pattern from it and made this from thrifted cloth. Self tipped, lined six fold.
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    *** The official and awesome DIY thread ***

    I can recommend http://www.amazon.com/Shirtmaking-Developing-Skills-Fine-Sewing/dp/1561582646/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373368198&sr=8-1&keywords=shirtmaking Get the accompanying DVD, well worth it.
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    *** The official and awesome DIY thread ***

    New to the thread. Someone in the thrifting thread said I should post this here. Wool/Cashmere Seven fold tie. Untipped with Hand rolled edges.
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    The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

    Untipped Seven Fold Tie with Hand rolled edges out of thrifted Loro Piana wool/cashmere. Made by me .
  10. messenger309

    The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

    Yes, just for me. Honestly, even if I did feel comfortable selling a 'refurb' (which I don't), it wouldn't be worth the effort.
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    The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

    Popped my Sulka Cherry but there were issues...
  12. messenger309

    The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

    Damn! I have a Su Misura tux in my Spoo box. I better get that off!
  13. messenger309

    Buying and Selling on eBay: Tips, Tricks, Problems & Questions

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