Fabric for a Navy Blazer (My first bespoke project)

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unbelragazzo
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Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:51 pm

Costi -
Thanks for the info. The same is not true of hopsack though, right? I may try a flannel if I can find the right one...how do you find the drape on flannel? Also it seems to have kind of a sheen sometimes...have I just been looking at the wrong flannels?
Costi
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Tue Sep 13, 2011 10:48 pm

I think so. Heavy flannel drapes beautifully (particularly good looking for trousers) and does not have a sheen at all - on the contrary. One day you WILL find the right one. We all do... :wink:
unbelragazzo
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Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:55 pm

Thanks a bunch, guys - I will keep you posted on how things turn out.
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Thu Sep 15, 2011 1:16 am

Serge is another classic choice, which from the right source can have good texture and color.

Try the Harrisons Oyster book.
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Thu Sep 15, 2011 6:02 am

My vote would also be for a hopsack. It's plain, but with just enough surface texture to offer a nice contrast to flannel trousers.
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