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Home bespoke - amateur time

wayspring

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Hello all, I have been a long time reader and this is my first time posting here. Here are a few photos of my recent work at home and I would like to share with everyone here. I'm looking forward to everyone's comments. Good Day - IR

Peacoat in progress - cashmere and wool



circa 1970 designed Safari Jacket - linen & silk



Country jacket - lamb wool & silk


Waistcoat - Irish tweed / Epaulet NY flannel trousers


Hand Knitted tie - merino wool

 

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Wayspring

I admire your ambition.

How did you make the patterns for the jackets?
 

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Great work!
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Are you learning this completely by yourself or have you taken some class?
 

wayspring

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Wayspring

I admire your ambition.

How did you make the patterns for the jackets?

I incorporate my own designs on some of patterns I own. Thank you for your appreciation.
 
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Great stuff.

Do you have some sort of manual/book, online course, an experienced friend, ...? You can't really do trial-and-error with such a complex process, can you?
 

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What sort of pattern fitting method did you use?
 

wayspring

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Great stuff, wayspring. I hope you continue to share with us.

Peacoat is complete. I spent over 40+ hours over a month on this project. Everything is hand made and cut from the very beginning including shoulder pads. Its been a very rewarding experience. This jacket fits roughly 40S, with 19.75'' shoulder, since I'm 5'8 with a wide shoulder.






 

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