Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

[Eustace Tilley]

I have seen only one in-person, and the quality was excellent. None of the designs are to my liking.

 

[gdl203]

Saw yfyf last month in a Dashing Tweeds suit and thought it was great - not one of the craziest patterns so it worked. That said, the second I saw it, I knew it was DT

 

[someotherstyle]

Just got back from London, and didn't have a chance to stop by the DT showroom, but saw a few people wearing it. Looked well made to me, had a nice hand to it.

 

[FlyingMonkey]

Cheers, guys. Will have to drop in the next time I am in London (which doesn't look like being until April...).

 

[NewYorkIslander]

Thoughts on Ariston fabrics would be appreciated. Frank has a few books and I'm thinking of a spring sc for next year, would like to order he fabric in advance...

 

[sugarbutch]

How many yards of cloth are necessary for a jacket? Pants?

 

[NewYorkIslander]



How many yards of cloth are necessary for a jacket? Pants?

depends on size, cut and fabric pattern scale.

 

[Sterling Gillette]



Thoughts on Ariston fabrics would be appreciated. Frank has a few books and I'm thinking of a spring sc for next year, would like to order he fabric in advance...

I have seen a number of their books last summer. Their current offerings are well made in a modern way. I have also heard very good things about their vintage stock.

 

[Slewfoot]



How many yards of cloth are necessary for a jacket? Pants?

I'm 6'1 and slim and would take a 38L off the rack. Generally speaking I need 2 meters for a solid color sportcoat and 2.5 meters for a patterned sportcoat. Trousers around 1.5 - 1.75 meters depending on the pattern.

 

[Grammaton Cleric]

Thoughts on Ariston fabrics would be appreciated. Frank has a few books and I'm thinking of a spring sc for next year, would like to order he fabric in advance...

I have seen a number of their books last summer. Their current offerings are well made in a modern way. I have also heard very good things about their vintage stock.

+1

 

[sugarbutch]

How many yards of cloth are necessary for a jacket? Pants?

I'm 6'1 and slim and would take a 38L off the rack. Generally speaking I need 2 meters for a solid color sportcoat and 2.5 meters for a patterned sportcoat. Trousers around 1.5 - 1.75 meters depending on the pattern.

Thank you. I came across about 2.25 yards of tweed and wondered if it would be enough. Sounds like it would be tough to get a sportcoat out of it, and I'm not sure that the pattern would make for very versatile pants.

 

[NewYorkIslander]

SG and GC, thank you.

 

[Slewfoot]



Thank you. I came across about 2.25 yards of tweed and wondered if it would be enough. Sounds like it would be tough to get a sportcoat out of it, and I'm not sure that the pattern would make for very versatile pants.

But when in doubt, check with your tailor - which one should do anyway.

 

[terrorsquad]

Guys, do you have any experience with the H.Lesser 9.5/10oz Super 120's?I know Manton once commented in the thread below that it was a high quality cloth but has anyone had it made up into a suit?

http://www.styleforum.net/t/260241/fabric-quality-h-lesser-and-thomas-fisher/15

 

[someotherstyle]

What are everyone's favourite books for summer weight jacketing? I'm trying to pick up something for the summer, was thinking maybe something from P&H Glorious Twelfth; at 11 oz it can pass for summer where I am, although I'd like to get something lighter than that.

I appreciate the advice in advance.