Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

[mack11211]

I know an MTM company I thought asked for too much fabric and their base line was that a 50eu single breasted jacket with standard flaps would need 2m of a solid fabric.

Everyone cuts differently. Bottom line is there is no arguing with your tailor or suitmaker. Give them everything they ask for, and a little more.

 

[mack11211]

In other news, for those who like their fabrics super-classic OR out of the ordinary, Mood Fabric here in New York once again has a giant quantity of stuff from Thom Browne. I personally don't like his cut but love his fabrics, which come from diverse sources even though he's now part of Zegna. Some gray wool-mohair suiting had William Halstead selvage, for example.

When I visited W 37th St yesterday I saw two main groups. Wool suitings, mostly solid gray, and shirting-weight and heavier cottons in awning stripes and giant plaids. Photo of the latter attached.

Some of the stuff is online but there's always more in store.

Prices are reasonable. Swatches available.

Thom Browne at Mood online selection

 

[Sreezy36]

How much fabric would you say is necessary for a sports jacket (with patch pockets) if it’s patterned? My tailor told that I need 2.2m last time, but that was a solid fabric. Would 2.6m be enough, or should I go for 3m? I’m rather small in size (about EU44).

it all depends on the tailor tbh. I’m a U.S. 47/48 jacket and my tailors can do my jackets with inlays with 2.5 meters. Solid or pattern.

 

[Sreezy36]

With this upcoming national winter ice storm, who is willing to test out their Drapers 4ply in order to see how it holds up in frigid temperatures? 🤔🤣🤣

 

[classicalthunde]

With this upcoming national winter ice storm, who is willing to test out their Drapers 4ply in order to see how it holds up in frigid temperatures? 🤔🤣🤣

I wear my Drapers 4-ply stuff in New England winter weather. It’s fine until the wind kicks up. Then you feel the downside of the open weave…

 

[lordsuperb]

 

[SpallaPerfetta]

I know an MTM company I thought asked for too much fabric and their base line was that a 50eu single breasted jacket with standard flaps would need 2m of a solid fabric.

Everyone cuts differently. Bottom line is there is no arguing with your tailor or suitmaker. Give them everything they ask for, and a little more.

What could one do with the leftover fabric? Say it's sold by the meter so you buy 3 when your tailor only needs 2.5, what are the options for the leftover 0.5m? Scarf, tie, pocket square?

 

[TheLawBeard]

What could one do with the leftover fabric? Say it's sold by the meter so you buy 3 when your tailor only needs 2.5, what are the options for the leftover 0.5m? Scarf, tie, pocket square?

Maybe shoe bags or belt bags.

 

[JohnMRobie]

What could one do with the leftover fabric? Say it's sold by the meter so you buy 3 when your tailor only needs 2.5, what are the options for the leftover 0.5m? Scarf, tie, pocket square?

I usually just order how much my tailor says he needs if it’s a cloth I get myself.

 

[camez_]

What could one do with the leftover fabric? Say it's sold by the meter so you buy 3 when your tailor only needs 2.5, what are the options for the leftover 0.5m? Scarf, tie, pocket square?

you can usually order increments

 

[mack11211]

What could one do with the leftover fabric? Say it's sold by the meter so you buy 3 when your tailor only needs 2.5, what are the options for the leftover 0.5m? Scarf, tie, pocket square?

Fabric is sold in increments of a quarter or sometimes even a tenth of a meter. From a MTM company you don't get the scraps back. From a smaller operation, you may. What to do with it? At one VBC event, they were giving out flannel-lined card holders, so you could make some of those.

 

[camez_]

Fabric is sold in increments of a quarter or sometimes even a tenth of a meter. From a MTM company you don't get the scraps back. From a smaller operation, you may. What to do with it? At one VBC event, they were giving out flannel-lined card holders, so you could make some of those.

or, you could order enough for repairs, replacements, etc

 

[Baked Potato]

Has anyone here ordered fabric samples from Fox? I placed an order with them about a month ago. Got it shipped a week later (2/12) and still haven't received it...

 

[Fad P]

Has anyone here ordered fabric samples from Fox? I placed an order with them about a month ago. Got it shipped a week later (2/12) and still haven't received it...

I have - with speedy delivery to Stockholm. I would ask them to try again if they haven’t showed up after New Years?

 

[Baked Potato]

I have - with speedy delivery to Stockholm. I would ask them to try again if they haven’t showed up after New Years?

I've emailed them about two weeks ago, no reply though... Sent another email today, but I guess they've closed down for Christmas.