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Yes, it's been a long way but I ended up in square one.

ay329 wrote:Kamil, did you decide if you will make it a shawl cardigan?

LOL, not quite. It will eventually be a fully-structured jacket, and the only detail not decided yet is the pockets. Currently, I am leaning towards flap pockets after all but haven't made up my mind yet.

Thank you all very much for your helpful remarks. You did give me some food for thought!

My opinion is that would be a waste of an excellent cloth. If you want a cardigan, buy a cardigan. Perhaps I didn't make myself clear. I don't want a cardigan but a jacket with little structure, and wonder whether this cloth, given its properties (weight, structure, hand, design, etc.) lends itself...

I am considering having the Perfect Spring Coat cloth made up as follows: - quarter-lined - little or no shoulder padding - patch pockets The desired result is a piece of clothing that looks like a relaxed jacket but wears more like a cardigan, yet without clinging too much to the shirt. Fellow-memb...

Rodes, do you tend to run significantly warmer in your DB suits compared to the SB ones? I have contemplated having a DB made for some time now, but the fear of getting grilled in the office (which can get overheated) has prevented me from taking this step.

Surely, 'lighter' was used here meaning 'less dark' rather than 'less heavy'. By the way, it is also my experience with Hober ties, especially with various shades of navy. They all came out a little lighter than I was expecting but such is the problem ordering coloured fabrics without bothering to g...

Great food is one of the strongest associations I have with Catania, where I had spent several holidays, intensively exploring local restaurants and trattorias in addition to other activities. I will gladly share my experience if you're interested.

Thanks for the tip, VRaivio! Here it comes:

Regarding the recent thread about Hungarian Rozsnyai shoes (http://thelondonlounge.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=11426), I thought I would share a couple of pictures of my double-stitched derbies by Januszkiewicz for comparison. In Poland this kind of stitching, whether double or triple, is called "...

I've got several Capelli's 3-folds and am very happy with the knots, especially with the effortless dimple (except for the unlined ones, which are also more prone to wrinkling).

I fully support this recommendation. I've had a sheet made up of the 'Premier Deluxe' linen and it's turned out great. I also purchased a Damask tablecloth from them and I must say it looks sublime. It doesn't hurt, either, that their responsiveness and customer service are exemplary. I can recommen...

I would love to know that, too.

alden wrote: I would only ever use silk, cashmere or linen as lining for outerwear.

Michael, could you please tell us more about the advantages of using linen as lining for outwear?

Dr T., thanks for the tip. What do you mean by 'not too light'? And how does wool+mohair compare to fresco?