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Hi all, sorry to pepper you with these newbie questions, but here is the pair of pants to the bespoke suit from SR that I just had made. Any idea what is causing the pockets to fold over like they are in this photo? I haven't seen this in a pair of pants before. Is it a SR style? or are they off?

I'm also a bit surprised by the visible white lining inside the pocket. I always thought that was suppose to be made of that cloth so people wouldn't see that.

Thanks for any feedback.

Seat too tight

That looks dreadful. In addition to old henry's astute observation, the facings are too short. It would also be better if the pocketing matched the cloth selected.

A serious black mark and one which I certainly hate.

Which House let you leave with your trousers in this condition? It would help everyone to know.

Seriously? Was your suit delivered to you? Did you have any fittings at the shop? Wasn't this issue noticed before?
Sorry to ask so many questions but it's hard to believe that could be the result of a SR bespoke job. The trousers are off and should be fixed, without any white cloth visible while standing or seating.

Dear Dempsey,

This isn't your Huntsman 2 pc is it?

I would like to do a documentary on how a bench made suit used to be made.
From start to finish. Anybody have a camera and a month?

old henry wrote:I would like to do a documentary on how a bench made suit used to be made.
From start to finish. Anybody have a camera and a month?

I don't, but I hope to see the film one of these days! :^)

Even just making the Tailors pattern, I think, would be interesting to people.

old henry wrote:Even just making the Tailors pattern, I think, would be interesting to people.

Agreed, but I think doing everything from measurements to the finished product would be ideal. I do know someone that directs documentaries if you'd like to me to put you in touch with them.

That would be great. Lets do it.

old henry wrote:I would like to do a documentary on how a bench made suit used to be made.

Great idea Frank!

cheers, David

Ha Thank you David. We will do the real ,no nonsense, deal.

Hi All,

sorry for the delay I've been travelling.

I think Hectorm makes a valid point. While mistakes happen and I don't like the idea of potentially misrepresenting a tailors work, I think boards like this serve a valuable purpose for customers too. So yes, I'm affraid this is the Huntsman 2 pc. Not sure what happened but pants and jacket ended up quite off. I should note this is a bespoke suit through their travelling tailor system to the US. it was my first time using such a system and it is a bit unatural. So much time between fittings that I think there is a temptation to rush the process and close the order. The suit was shipped to me after the second fitting with the proposal that I wear it for a while and then if it needs adjustment they could take it back with them next time they visited. I think we both got a little greedy. They liked the idea of getting paid sooner and I liked the idea of getting my suit sooner. When they reassured me that they could open the suit back up after and fix ajust anyting, I decided to take it in two. Lesson learned. I really should have known already: I was on my way to London for work once and on my trip I was scheduled to go in for a fitting. During my flight over, the gentleman next to me was a SR customer and when he learned I was going to Huntsman, he smiled and said, "don't let those guy rush you out after only two fittings."

I should have listened.

old henry wrote:That would be great. Lets do it.

Sure thing and I'll contact my friend to gauge his interest level.

and if he does not want to do it - it is stuck in my craw now - so we will do it anyhow, yes?
Ive been thinking. The Cesta Bros, born in Collelongo Italy, outside of Rome and trained in Rome were my first teachers. Never since have I seen such beautiful detailed decorative handwork . I will also use Henry Stewarts manipulations of The Mitchell System. But as my customers are very private, I know that not one will be a willing subject. Have this guy call me. 315-882-4724 .... and I feel bad for Dempsey. He is a good Gent.These Englishers see the Yanks coming from far across the pond. I think back to the thread where everyone was saying 2 fittings were more than enough. I dont care how many suits a tailor has made for the customer...its not enough. Especially if they have no idea what the Hell they are doing...these "traveling bullshitting tailors" ....AND to the thread.... that cloth need not be shrunk. Ha.. erosion of old time things. Super 180s..? The degrading of good English goods.? A Huntsman suit.? FShattuck