Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

[camez_]

Have you tried anything from their wool/linen bunches?

I'm a bit undecided on this part, there are a couple nice designs that I'd like to try (and already stashed) but there is just a lot more other options that I would prefer and commission first (think WSL blends, frescos, mohair blends and so on and on).

 

[CLH03]

I'm a bit undecided on this part, there are a couple nice designs that I'd like to try (and already stashed) but there is just a lot more other options that I would prefer and commission first (think WSL blends, frescos, mohair blends and so on and on).

Understandable. I definitely have my eye on one of the patterns, but I was thinking of making it into a casual kind of knock around summer suit to wear with t-shirts, polos, etc.

The gun club is nice for a jacket.

 

[camez_]

Understandable. I definitely have my eye on one of the patterns, but I was thinking of making it into a casual kind of knock around summer suit to wear with t-shirts, polos, etc.

The gun club is nice for a jacket.

that is really nice, indeed. Since their worsted wool is also quite light at 280g, I've decided to commission one from that range at first.

I was looking at 5111/A02 for a jacketing, I saw that on one of the IG-gents made up and really liked it.

 

[wristandfeet]

I have two sport coats made from M&S Donegal. Personally don't think it's suitable for a suit. If you want a Donegal suit, check Huddersfield's Worsted Alsports

Huddersfield Fine Worsteds - Pieces in Worsted Alsport II Collection

The second collection of Worsted Alsport is a comprehensive range of all new “Town Tweeds.” It’s versatile 370g / 12oz weight makes it comfortable to wear all year round. It’s crisp finish and robust handle provide a superior performance, ideal for jackets, suits, trousers, waistcoats and even caps.

shop.hfwltd.com

Dear all,

With apologies for reviving a 3 year old post - I am contemplating commissioning a bespoke jacket + trouser from a fabric in the Worsted Alsport II series (520056) - specifically a navy herringbone fabric. It spoke to me most when I was browsing and feeling the wide selection presented in front of me.

This will be my very first full bespoke experience - so please pardon my lack of knowledge. But for those experiences with this series, is it a high-quality, durable, versatile fabric? For a bespoke project, should I potentially consider more unique/harder-to-source fabric maker?

Thanks all

 

[potter AB]

Dear all,

With apologies for reviving a 3 year old post - I am contemplating commissioning a bespoke jacket + trouser from a fabric in the Worsted Alsport II series (520056) - specifically a navy herringbone fabric. It spoke to me most when I was browsing and feeling the wide selection presented in front of me.

This will be my very first full bespoke experience - so please pardon my lack of knowledge. But for those experiences with this series, is it a high-quality, durable, versatile fabric? For a bespoke project, should I potentially consider more unique/harder-to-source fabric maker?

Thanks all

You cannot do anything wrong with the Alsport series. It's a classic. If you like the design and if the midweight suits your needs, go for it. If you still have doubts, I'm sure your tailor will be able to guide you.

 

[Concordia]

Dear all,

With apologies for reviving a 3 year old post - I am contemplating commissioning a bespoke jacket + trouser from a fabric in the Worsted Alsport II series (520056) - specifically a navy herringbone fabric. It spoke to me most when I was browsing and feeling the wide selection presented in front of me.

This will be my very first full bespoke experience - so please pardon my lack of knowledge. But for those experiences with this series, is it a high-quality, durable, versatile fabric? For a bespoke project, should I potentially consider more unique/harder-to-source fabric maker?

Thanks all

It's not the most high-finesse book out there, but if you like what you see you won't be disappointed down the line. I have a jacket made from that in puppytooth, and a Teba shirt/jacket more recently made from a POW check. Very practical, and nice looking in an unobtrusive way.

 

[wristandfeet]

It's not the most high-finesse book out there, but if you like what you see you won't be disappointed down the line. I have a jacket made from that in puppytooth, and a Teba shirt/jacket more recently made from a POW check. Very practical, and nice looking in an unobtrusive way

You cannot do anything wrong with the Alsport series. It's a classic. If you like the design and if the midweight suits your needs, go for it. If you still have doubts, I'm sure your tailor will be able to guide you.

Thanks both!

Classic, practical, and unobtrusive sounds just right to me.

 

[wristandfeet]

It's not the most high-finesse book out there, but if you like what you see you won't be disappointed down the line. I have a jacket made from that in puppytooth, and a Teba shirt/jacket more recently made from a POW check. Very practical, and nice looking in an unobtrusive way.

And if I may follow up - what does "finesse" refer to in this context? What details should I be paying attention to in tweeds specifically and fabrics more generally?

What might be an example of tweed fabric that is higher-finesse? Thanks so very much!

 

[Concordia]

Worsted Alsport is fake tweed, so the premise of your question doesn’t hold water.

Tweeds have their own measures of success. For other worsted fabrics that substitute for tweed, take a peek at Glorious Twelfth, Standeven Montrose Bay, or Maison Hellard’s Brocéliande.

 

[wristandfeet]

Worsted Alsport is fake tweed, so the premise of your question doesn’t hold water.

Tweeds have their own measures of success. For other worsted fabrics that substitute for tweed, take a peek at Glorious Twelfth, Standeven Montrose Bay, or Maison Hellard’s Brocéliande.

Ah - thank you!

Much appreciate the education.

 

[camez_]

Or Holland & Sherry Moorland.

 

[TheLawBeard]

Shirting question. Anyone know where to source this fabric? Proper cloth used it years ago and says it’s from a “small Japanese mill.” Gustin is currently using it but both their fit and quality aren’t there for me. Gustin lists it at 7 oz. Proper cloth labels it as a 20s 3-ply.

Any ideas? Gustin won’t divulge and proper cloth both via email and on here hasn’t responded.

 

[Spaghettimatt]

Does anyone know for certain if this fabric from Bennett Silks is exactly the same as the DieWorkwear summer tweed? I remember seeing something from @classicalthunde that the DW Summer Tweed is slightly darker. Is this confirmed?

https://www.bennett-silks.co.uk/silk-fabrics/fashion-fabrics/matka-and-suitings/silk-suiting-8012/1018-Otter/

Alternative does anyone have any Summer Tweed leftover that they want to part with?

 

[classicalthunde]

Does anyone know for certain if this fabric from Bennett Silks is exactly the same as the DieWorkwear summer tweed? I remember seeing something from @classicalthunde that the DW Summer Tweed is slightly darker. Is this confirmed?

https://www.bennett-silks.co.uk/silk-fabrics/fashion-fabrics/matka-and-suitings/silk-suiting-8012/1018-Otter/

Alternative does anyone have any Summer Tweed leftover that they want to part with?

Below are some direct comparison shots in my closet (i.e. under a florescent light), I'd say its confirmed...

Honestly, if we could get up enough orders I'd like to do another run in the original summer tweed shade. Its my favorite spring/summer outfit and it sadly no longer fits. I've asked DWW on more than one occasion if he plans to do another run and every time he's said he didn't have any other plans, so I don't quite feel like its undercutting him...

 

[classicalthunde]

Separate topic - is the Fox Journey book discontinued? There were a couple of madras-like cloths in there that I dug and was hoping to do for a future order...