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TRINI

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Originally Posted by TRINI
Took the plunge this weekend and placed an order for my first bespoke suit (I've had MTM done in the past) in the fabric above. It was surreal and scary.

First basted fitting today (Basted it in front of me actually).

So far, so good.

No sleeves as yet though so I may still run into the much-feared divots.
 

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Is Michael Sestak and Tip Top the primary US sources for Carlo Barbera fabrics?
 

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Originally Posted by TRINI
First basted fitting today (Basted it in front of me actually).

So far, so good.

No sleeves as yet though so I may still run into the much-feared divots.


Good to hear it's going well with your MBT. Divots should be easily fixed no?

Hope your taking lots of pics to share when the time is right.
 

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Originally Posted by Odd I/O
Good to hear it's going well with your MBT. Divots should be easily fixed no?

Hope your taking lots of pics to share when the time is right.


Well, I'm hoping for no divots but we shall see.

No pics as yet but will definitely take pics of the final product.
 

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Originally Posted by kolecho
2m is adequate for jackets, even if they are patterned, unless you are very large and tall.

He said he is a 46 L (assuming anglo-saxon measure) he is tall and not small!
 

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Figured this was the right thread to ask for some guidence.
Im looking for a large scaled blue based plaid, pow or glenurqual perhaps. Pref 10-13 oz.
Does anybode have any suggestions?
 

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Originally Posted by Getzione
Figured this was the right thread to ask for some guidence.
Im looking for a large scaled blue based plaid, pow or glenurqual perhaps. Pref 10-13 oz.
Does anybode have any suggestions?


go on hfwltd.com, bunch of books there in different weights
 

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Originally Posted by Getzione
Figured this was the right thread to ask for some guidence. Im looking for a large scaled blue based plaid, pow or glenurqual perhaps. Pref 10-13 oz. Does anybode have any suggestions?
You can try Scabal.com which has an online catalog and you can narrow your search by color and pattern, in addition to weight and composition You can find lots of pics of Harrisons cloths at SF member Andrew Roger's flickr
 

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Originally Posted by Getzione
Figured this was the right thread to ask for some guidence.
Im looking for a large scaled blue based plaid, pow or glenurqual perhaps. Pref 10-13 oz.
Does anybode have any suggestions?


i started a thread on this subject exactly. i went with an 11oz lessers from their worsted suitings book and im really happy with it. It has a nice fuzzy texture that i was looking for, not quite flannel.

anyway, dig through the 'threads started by fox81' for some other examples
 

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We've officially passed into Fall, but with temperatures near 95* in Los Angeles, I felt inspired to break the "rules" and go for some more linen.

linen.jpg
 

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Originally Posted by coolal
We've officially passed into Fall, but with temperatures near 95* in Los Angeles, I felt inspired to break the "rules" and go for some more linen.

Rules were meant to be broken. Enjoy and wear them well.
 

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Originally Posted by Slewfoot
Rules were meant to be broken. Enjoy and wear them well.

I'm glad you agree! Thanks again.

Originally Posted by edmorel
that blue is very nice, what brand is it?

Thanks, the selvedge says Giorgio Armani, but I'm pretty sure that's FOR, not BY, Armani. I'd love to know the actual mill.

FYI, in case you're interested in sourcing it, I picked the cloth up at Michael Levine in Downtown LA.

Freddy Vandecasteele steered me towards them. I'll be sure to post pics of how it looks made up. Starting with the blue.

-Alex
 

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Originally Posted by fox81
i started a thread on this subject exactly. i went with an 11oz lessers from their worsted suitings book and im really happy with it. It has a nice fuzzy texture that i was looking for, not quite flannel.

anyway, dig through the 'threads started by fox81' for some other examples


I assume your refering to the 'PoW fabric options' thread. Im looking for something a bit bolder, and blue or navy, not grey with a blue overcheck. Looks good, though. How did it turn out?
 

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Originally Posted by coolal
We've officially passed into Fall, but with temperatures near 95* in Los Angeles, I felt inspired to break the "rules" and go for some more linen.
linen.jpg

These are very similar in colour to some of the cloths in Acorn's Barbados range. Those however are a Bamboo/Linen mix. Very nice, I have the Lime green. Here: http://www.acornfabrics.com/barbados_page.html
 

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