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"The brute covers himself, the rich man and the fop adorn themselves, the elegant man dresses!"

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Costi
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Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:52 am

Sator, you never cease to amaze me: making your own tailcoat?! That's quite something. You don't need a tailor, you only need a consultant ;)
Sam, my shirtmaker makes my pyjamas. As in streetwear, I prefer full cut, high rise trousers (of course, the cut is different) and a shirt that lets me move freely (without looking like a tent), because I tend to have an... animated sleep :) Since I like to sleep with a light cover even in summer (a cotton sheet), I have summer pyjamas made with no collar, short sleeves and trousers so I can cool off by sticking out a limb or two. In matters of nightwear the purpose of bespoke is to match my idiosyncrasies and ensure a comfortable sleep.
Sator
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Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:48 am

I would love some bespoke silk pyjamas. I must ask my shirtmaker if he can make them for me.

However, I would have to cut myself a bespoke silk dressing gown to go with it:

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I would kill for a dressing gown like that!

I have brought some books that show me how to make up my own frogging just for this purpose :D
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culverwood
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Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:10 am

radicaldog wrote:(iii) I've wanted an unlined natural hemp sportscoat for a long time now, but I can't find the fabric. Again, any recommendations?
I have bought hemp cloth from The Cloth House - 47 and 98 Berwick Street, London W1F 0QJ Tel/fax 020 7287 1555.
storeynicholas

Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:18 am

Sator- Sulka used to make dressing gowns like that. It is a shame that they are no more..
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koolhistorian
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Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:46 am

2 Keepers Tweed sport jackets plus the complimentary trousers - in work
1 fresco suit (navy) and one linen (tobacco) - in project!
marcelo
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Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:54 pm

I do hope Sator will allow us to contemplate some images of his project, not only the final result but in the making. Congratulations also for the job offer! :lol:
radicaldog
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Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:01 pm

Thanks for the suggestin, Culverwood. I'll follow it up next time I'm in London.
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culverwood
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Fri Jan 30, 2009 3:22 pm

radicaldog wrote:Thanks for the suggestin, Culverwood. I'll follow it up next time I'm in London.
This is what we made. It dyes very well.

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Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:26 pm

Nearest term are two SC's One is a Hield diamond pattern and the other is a very light weight Hardy windowpane ( both SB's! :eek:). Also a pair of cream mohair trousers. Later this summer I'll have more going on as I head into fall and winter.
yialabis

Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:12 pm

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this is my latest project , just arrived ! The cloth is a beautiful 370gr flannel with a bit of cashmere and a lovely herringbone pattern .!

Lovely winters day in Athens , time to go out for a coffee !
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perfect with a tie too .
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all the best
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Sun Feb 01, 2009 8:08 pm

yialabis wrote:Image
this is my latest project , just arrived ! The cloth is a beautiful 370gr flannel with a bit of cashmere and a lovely herringbone pattern .!
Yialabis,

That cloth is beautiful (image above must be clicked to get a sense of it). Is it a worsted or woolen flannel?
fabrics
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Tue Feb 10, 2009 2:56 pm

Good project
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Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:15 am

yialabis wrote:Worsted ..

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Who made/sold it? It is very nice-looking.
yialabis

Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:14 am

Bought it from "British Fabrics" .. ebay store !!

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