Bespoke delivery in a few days: what could go wrong?

[Mr. Moo]

hey guys i'm an attention whore but disguising it, barely, with a question that will pique the interest of a select group of individuals on this forum who will, hopefully, empathize with my non-situation.

 

[JensenH]

^^ How could you not see this as a public service by Foo to enable SFers to boast about their bespoke clothings? This is a pure selfless act.

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by Mork

OK, so I was planning to pop my SF posting cherry next week when I my first-ever bespoke suit is finished, but now I need to ask: why do suits have stripey sleeves? I hadn't even noticed this until I was choosing linings for my suit and my tailor asked whether I wanted stripey sleeves or the same blue lining as the body. I chose not to have the stripes.

Am I ruined?

I don't know why, it's just a tradition, not sure how it started. I like it.

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Originally Posted by Manton

I don't know why, it's just a tradition, not sure how it started. I like it.

Not sure if this is BS, but one tailor told me the stripey stuff is a different blend than just regular ol' bemberg, which it makes it easier for the arms to slide in-and-out.

 

[braised]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

Not sure if this is BS, but one tailor told me the stripey stuff is a different blend than just regular ol' bemberg, which it makes it easier for the arms to slide in-and-out.

Dad always said that tailors used stripes in the sleeves because it was less expensive material than the bemberg for the body lining. No idea about the truth of the matter, B

 

[Redwoood]

Originally Posted by braised

Dad always said that tailors used stripes in the sleeves because it was less expensive material than the bemberg for the body lining. No idea about the truth of the matter, B

That would make sense. Either this or tougher.
Sleeve lining has to withstand more stress than the other jacket body lining
(except maybe around pockets, where rough skin, nails, and hard-edged objects can tear up the lining)
so it should be tougher.

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by Manton

I don't know why, it's just a tradition, not sure how it started. I like it.

+1, looks good

 

[Will]

What can go wrong?

Not once but twice I have had three completed suits disappear in transit. One maker apologized and re-made them. The other one wanted me to pay for them anyway.

 

[teddieriley]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

Not sure if this is BS, but one tailor told me the stripey stuff is a different blend than just regular ol' bemberg, which it makes it easier for the arms to slide in-and-out.

I know a few things that makes it easier for things to slide-in-and-out.

 

[A Y]

Originally Posted by Manton

I don't know why, it's just a tradition, not sure how it started. I like it.

FWIW, the DB carcoat I'm having made doesn't have stripey sleeve lining, because the tailor decided that wasn't right for it. Perhaps because it's outerwear? I have no idea.

--Andre

 

[GBR]

Matt

I am staggered that a tailor such as Rubinacci that make as fundemental error as geeting the lining wrong.

Why it is not dificult to read the customer's instructions even if in US English not Italian. What explanation do they offer for this stupidity?

 

[Manton]

BTW, now we know!

I liked the lining FWIW.

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

I've never chosen a lining other than asking for Bemberg or ermazine.

So, I comprehend not your anguish.


- B

Same here. I am clearly not paying enough attention.