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did i ever post these super soft luxe british cashmere babies. very old lombardian gentlemen vibe. bad lighting unfortunately

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FriendCustomer said:
the mega load of vintage W Bill shetland and other treats, 20 cloths in total (to be divided between me and ConchitaWurst ConchitaWurst ), purchased for 100 GBP TOTAL !!! I picked it up today at a secluded farm house (3 hour drive each way) from an antique dealer who had originally purchased the lot as part of an estate and didn't know what to do with it. Pictures to follow. This one is a MONSTER. Stay tuned ...
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viaattovannucci said:
They are all so beautiful and tasteful. . . Practically, all the bases are covered. Hell, you can build an entire wardrobe from scratch -- not that you need that!
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this one inst really tasteful tbh

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luckily its a FriendCustomer FriendCustomer pick

also most of these to me look quite difficult to wear. the houndstooth in the middle is burgundy. its cashmere. and only 1.5 meters

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still there are some 12-15 very good ones in the pile
 
ConchitaWurst said:
this one inst really tasteful tbh

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luckily its a FriendCustomer FriendCustomer pick

also most of these to me look quite difficult to wear. the houndstooth in the middle is burgundy. its cashmere. and only 1.5 meters

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still there are some 12-15 very good ones in the pile
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To say that my taste is questionable would be an understatement. Still, I think those would make great sport coats, but I obviously haven't the slightest idea about the weights and measurements. Otherwise, what is wrong with cashmere?
 
viaattovannucci said:
To say that my taste is questionable would be an understatement. Still, I think those would make great sport coats, but I obviously haven't the slightest idea about the weights and measurements. Otherwise, what is wrong with cashmere?
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the cashmere is surely the best in that pile. but can only be made up into a waistcoat. unless youre using sandymans magic tailor

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ConchitaWurst said:
the cashmere is surely the best in that pile. but can only be made up into a waistcoat. unless youre using sandymans magic tailor

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Rubbish, is that guy a Hobbit?

A suit length (2-piece) for the typical guy(average build) is about 3.2m (3.5 yards)

Jacket 2m, Trou 1.2m.

You may need slightly more for patterned or cloths that must be cut one way (cashmere, cord, velvet &c)
 
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formby said:
Rubbish, is that guy a Hobbit?

A suit length (2-piece) for the typical guy(average build) is about 3.2m (3.5 yards)

Jacket 2m, Trou 1.2m.

You may need slightly more for patterned or cloths that must be cut one way (cashmere, cord, velvet &c)
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we need post like sandymans to keep hope alive
 
True, he should get a course by Arnathor Arnathor .
Not that much into the larger patterns and window panes. But the smaller checks and houndstooths are spot on for me.
 
ConchitaWurst said:
its fake vintage. not the old world spongy shetland. pattern and colours are great though
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True it's new w bill Shetland. Good enough but not nearly as good quality as the vintage w bill Shetland. Also I can confirm that the London Lounge Shetland is better than the new w bill quality wise (but Alden's patterns, colors and price are not nearly as good). When I find a vintage navy Shetland with a dark cream windowpane maybe I'll sell you my new one. :roll:

Finally did you see the dormeuil cloths? All vintage never to be seen again. The grey flannel with top molting is 19oz. And forget about the sportex or dormysport, NO ONE is making fabric like this today, NO ONE. :fadancing:
 
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FriendCustomer said:
Finally did you see the dormeuil cloths? All vintage never to be seen again. The grey flannel with top molting is 19oz. And forget about the sportex or dormysport, NO ONE is making fabric like this today, NO ONE. :fadancing:
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olo yes i saw them. at 19oz the flannel will be perfect as a three piece winter suit according to alden and michael ay329. alternatively it will make a nice two piece double breasted suit for the dubai fall according to okey onyegbule.

ymmv

grats.
 
FriendCustomer said:
True it's new w bill Shetland. Good enough but not nearly as good quality as the vintage w bill Shetland. Also I can confirm that the London Lounge Shetland is better than the new w bill quality wise (but Alden's patterns, colors and price are not nearly as good). When I find a vintage navy Shetland with a dark cream windowpane maybe I'll sell you my new one. :roll:
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still lusting after my riviera? :rofl:
 
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ConchitaWurst ConchitaWurst - what's that shirting fabric on the top of the pile, with what looks like yellow and blue stripes?

I've been looking for a replacement for a shirt for a while, and that looks quite similar.
 
Journeyman said:
ConchitaWurst ConchitaWurst - what's that shirting fabric on the top of the pile, with what looks like yellow and blue stripes?

I've been looking for a replacement for a shirt for a while, and that looks quite similar.
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its a riva i bought at la camiceria di piero in rome. he still got some left at eur 45 per meter single width. its really hard to find a nice yellow stripe. been lusting for a length after i saw fruendcustomer making up a similar one with joe hahahaha's shirtmaker

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It's a Dashing tweed cloth with reflective threads from 3M woven into it.
The reflective stripes are in the weft, so that had to be our new grain line. Pain in the arse to match the original pattern.

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Scherensammler said:
It's a Dashing tweed cloth with reflective threads from 3M woven into it.
The reflective stripes are in the weft, so that had to be our new grain line. Pain in the arse to match the original pattern.

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Scherensammler said:
You guys only have to look at the pictures. I have to work with that tissue. I could be wrong, but I think the wool fibres have been lubricated to allow the mix with the plastic fibres. It has a greasy feel and leaves a film on the sole of the iron.
In this one the reflective stuff is not too bad to sew, but it can ruin the edges of shears/ scissors and machine needles.
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why are you working with this in the first place? you have a particularly well-off crossing guard as a client?
 
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