Ongoing Bespoke Projects

[Crispyj]

That is a fantastic cloth for a jacket. Salvo made that for a San Francisco customer.

Yes I saw the pictures, that was what got me looking into that fabric ?

 

[Crispyj]

This would actually be my top choice... Any thoughts?

 

[dieworkwear]

This would actually be my top choice... Any thoughts?
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Too plain and lightweight

Tell Frank that polyester is made from oil, which is made from dinosaur bones, a natural material.

 

[Crispyj]

Too plain and lightweight

Tell Frank that polyester is made from oil, which is made from dinosaur bones, a natural material.

Yes sir, will do right now.

 

[lordsuperb]

Update on my commission with Frank. Apparently he found out that the lambswool taupe had polyester blended into the fabric. He ? some pieces to make sure and told me to pick another fabric. Now the new fabric is this 14-15oz light taupe with a check pattern. What do y'all think? Another option was heritage fox flannel in navy blue. I wasn't going to pick some 24oz tweed...
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That' looks terrible.

Proper sport coat fabric.

Intweed

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[Crispyj]

That' looks terrible.

Proper sport coat fabric.

Intweed

www.intweed.co.uk

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I don't like houndstooth.

 

[lordsuperb]

I don't like houndstooth.

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This bunch presents designs in our single cheviot cloth typified by rich colour mixtures and bold designs. Kirkton Tweed is a 16 ounce/500gram per metre, crisp handling, robust jacketing cloth versatile in its end uses.

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The Teviot Archives - Lovat Mill is the Home of Tweed

First established in the early 1900s, this quality combines both worsted merino yarns and fine cheviot woollen spun yarns to give a light yet robust Tweed for medium use and day wear. Teviot is a 13/14oz 430 gram per metre cloth.

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[classicalthunde]

I don't like houndstooth.

what are you looking for color/weight/texture-wise?

I have two swatches from the Kirkton range posted above and they’re really nice. Moon has some nice, lighter weight Shetland tweeds as well.

Personally, I think I’d be a bit penny wise/pound foolish to pick a cloth that you don’t like for a bespoke jacket just because he only has limited stuff on hand...

 

[Crispyj]

what are you looking for color/weight/texture-wise?

I have two swatches from the Kirkton range posted above and they’re really nice. Moon has some nice, lighter weight Shetland tweeds as well.

Personally, I think I’d be a bit penny wise/pound foolish to pick a cloth that you don’t like for a bespoke jacket just because he only has limited stuff on hand...

Yes, I messaged Frank about waiting for Fox to reopen their mills and getting a fabric that I would like. If not, I'll drive up to Syracuse and

 

[bry2000]

Unless you are in a particular rush to get the jacket, I would wait for Fox and others to open up. Get a cloth you are really excited about. I don’t care for the options you listed, except for the NMWA cloth, which i have seen in person and it does look better IRL. Even then, I think you can find better options.

 

[Crispyj]

Unless you are in a particular rush to get the jacket, I would wait for Fox and others to open up. Get a cloth you are really excited about. I don’t care for the options you listed, except for the NMWA cloth, which i have seen in person and it does look better IRL. Even then, I think you can find better options.

Please share insights on fabrics. I would like to know more options! Im still a n00b.

 

[lordsuperb]

Please share insights on fabrics. I would like to know more options! Im still a n00b.

What do you have in your current wardrobe?

 

[bry2000]

Fox and Lovat, as mentioned above, are excellent.

If you want something softer, Zegna, LP, and Caccioppoli offer a great selection. So many good options that it can be overwhelming.

 

[Crispyj]

What do you have in your current wardrobe?

For colder months, just a brown Moon tweed herringbone sc and a navy mini pattern wool sc.
Warmer months Minnis Tobacco Linen, Fox Air Brown gunclub check, navy hopsack.
Ongoing/Upcoming projects: Zegna 14milMil14 green brown glen-plaid, rust Harris Tweed.

So I was thinking the one being made by Frank is going to be for the cooler months, since he likes heavier fabrics. I was thinking a lighter shade of brown since I like to wear darker trousers.

 

[lordsuperb]

For colder months, just a brown Moon tweed herringbone sc and a navy mini pattern wool sc.
Warmer months Minnis Tobacco Linen, Fox Air Brown gunclub check, navy hopsack.
Ongoing/Upcoming projects: Zegna 14milMil14 green brown glen-plaid, rust Harris Tweed.

So I was thinking the one being made by Frank is going to be for the cooler months, since he like heavier fabrics. I was thinking a lighter shade of brown since I like to wear darker trousers.

I'd personally go for something soft. Maybe green is your forte? If you're going something heavy and brown I'd look at W. Bill Donegal.

Dark Olive Herringbone Jacketing

Dark Olive Herringbone Jacketing CODE: SJ25 WEIGHT: 340/370g (12/13oz) TYPE: Woollen Jacketing Mid-weight jacketing cloth with a superbly soft, warm handle in a dark olive herringbone. Designs range from large houndstooths, glenchecks, bold windowpanes and herringbones, in a collection of...

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