Turn ups on DB Suits?

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aston
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Wed Jan 16, 2013 8:26 am

I always go for PTU's, as I think they provide more interest. Is there a "correct" depth to them? I get mine at 1 3/4".
hectorm
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Wed Jan 16, 2013 7:37 pm

aston wrote:Is there a "correct" depth to them? I get mine at 1 3/4".
I think that the "correct" depth of a turn-up is the one that is in balance with the length of the leg, the width of the trousers bottom and with the general character of the suit.
1 3/4" or 1 7/8" can work well with a generous flannel double breasted suit on a tall person, but for a shorter person or a slimmer poplin single breasted suit, I believe 1 1/2" or 1 5/8" works better.
You can call it nit-picking, but IMHO even one eighth of an inch could make a difference.
JIMD
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Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:09 am

Gentlemen
On the lighter & whimsicle side I can't count on the number of times where my cuffs/turnups have caught loose change that has fallen out of my pocket. Will modern wonders never end ?
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Thu Jan 17, 2013 9:56 am

You can call it nit-picking, but IMHO even one eighth of an inch could make a difference.hectorm
I totally agree. A bit of healthy nit-picking, as you say,....can save a lot of stitch picking! :wink:
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Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:43 pm

It's about proportion. A DB that's cut slightly shorter in length combined with a slimmer leg doesn't need turn up's but a slightly longer coat with a more generous leg would look out of place without them. In my opinion of course!!
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