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Interesting, thank you.

I've always done that by hand - cutting the thread at each stitch and then cutting inbetween the two layers. I had no idea there was a tool for that.

I don't know if I would say they are the "best". Their stuff is good but it would be like choosing the "best" tailor - there are a lot of factors to consider. I'll provide a list of some things to look for: *Hand: the feel of the cloth in your hand. There can be a lot of personal preference here as ...

Nice to see I'm not alone. My biggest problem regarding these shirts is that I also have a 34.5 sleeve length. Luckily, T M Lewin shirts seem to be slightly small in the neck size so I usually buy 15's from them.

spybat wrote:Can anyone recommend a good place to find Barba RTW in the US?

Oddly enough, I have had good luck finding their shirts at Marshalls.

Looks great. The waist on the coat looks especially nice.

Baron Kurtz wrote: That image is only available to SF members. As a non-member i cannot see it. Any chance you could post it here?

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Am I the only one that would consider getting a suit (or at least a waistcoat) out of this fabric?

This brings back memories of my father telling me to fix my shirt. The gig line, as I understand it, is the lining up of the shirt placket, with the trouser-centre/fly. Being left handed, I do wear my belts reverse and simply centre the belt-buckle so the amount of overhang is the same on both sides...

I think you should do it! With the fabric you chose, I think it would be a nice touch.

If only I wasn't too young to wear a hat...

A lot of extremes in this picture (lapel roll, shirt collar height/tie gap, giant shoes, tiny flower...).

luk-cha wrote:from what i was told when i was there in march all if not most of the fabric are vintage from the 30's - 50's

I was told that as well; but I was under the impression that was only for the 7-fold ties.

As Wednesday is my day off of class, I decided to alter one of the collars on my navy blazer in lieu of studying. One thing led to another and soon enough I had completely disassembled the coat. While staring at the pieces lying about, I noticed I had some canvas interfacing in the corner of the roo...

Dragon wrote:Personally, I think the knit ties are the best of the best

That's what a rather well-known clothing afficianado (who I was luck enough to run in to while in London), told me when he recommended me to them.

Their knit ties are lovely; a good thickness and width in the tie. I managed to pick up a few while I was in London, they have fast become some of my favourite 'casual' ties.