tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post6203747411623469337..comments2024-03-25T07:25:49.145-04:00Comments on Made by Hand- the great Sartorial Debate: Sartorial MythbustingR. Jeffery Diduchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496162251250444133noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-70810504506438593142011-02-24T04:29:10.505-05:002011-02-24T04:29:10.505-05:00That is why it is necessary to have the tensile st...That is why it is necessary to have the tensile strength of a fabric stated, so that one knows while investing in expensive fabrics.If very fine fabric is used in a compacted manner while weaving, say two ply or three ply, it may lead to greater strength.januhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612123722083107312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-46987703431314250922011-02-08T13:09:43.569-05:002011-02-08T13:09:43.569-05:00Jeffery,
It is indeed me. Check your email.
jbJeffery,<br /><br />It is indeed me. Check your email.<br /><br />jbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-49837766083112956122011-02-08T09:40:30.579-05:002011-02-08T09:40:30.579-05:00Thanks for guiding us, Master Tailor. Appreciate e...Thanks for guiding us, Master Tailor. Appreciate each and every one of your tutorials, Jeffery.<br /><br />KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-8112464226480712242011-02-08T07:31:13.484-05:002011-02-08T07:31:13.484-05:00@jb- absolutely. All things which are not woven i...@jb- absolutely. All things which are not woven into the selvedge and so you are best to rely on the advice of your tailor. You wouldn't happen to be the Joel with whom I had exchanged a few messages on LL before it imploded? if so, glad to know you are still around, and I hope to be able to take you up on your invitation soon.<br /><br />@Anonymous- the suit was made by Chris Despos.<br /><br />:)R. Jeffery Diduchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04496162251250444133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-546401351944900032011-02-08T02:22:00.577-05:002011-02-08T02:22:00.577-05:00Who made the suit?Who made the suit?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-87014433073739757412011-02-07T22:59:45.266-05:002011-02-07T22:59:45.266-05:00But, as you didn't say, the super number does ...But, as you didn't say, the super number does not tell us the length of the fibers spun into the yarn, how tightly they were twisted, the type of weave, the skill of the mill, etc. -- though I know you are well aware of all that and more. <br /><br />How is life here in Chicago?<br /><br />jb (Despos client)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-20604651932675345912011-02-07T11:02:11.097-05:002011-02-07T11:02:11.097-05:00Wear it for a long time and see how it did!
But s...Wear it for a long time and see how it did!<br /><br />But seriously, your tailor should be able to guide you from experience. And if you're really super-concerned, you could send a swatch out to one of the testing labs that the RTW uses to test tensile strength, shrinkage, crocking, etc.R. Jeffery Diduchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04496162251250444133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-29109764073071645922011-02-07T10:50:37.415-05:002011-02-07T10:50:37.415-05:00Amazing. What way, that you know of is the best w...Amazing. What way, that you know of is the best way to tell how well a fabric will hold up over time?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-15298800683027894372011-02-06T17:15:18.235-05:002011-02-06T17:15:18.235-05:00The cloth is from Gladson, who represent a number ...The cloth is from Gladson, who represent a number of mills, but it was 20 years ago so it may not still be available.R. Jeffery Diduchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04496162251250444133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-39115133831619803662011-02-06T17:13:03.235-05:002011-02-06T17:13:03.235-05:00I've seen something similar in an old H. Freem...I've seen something similar in an old H. Freeman suit that I thrifted. It's an old model (Philadelphia made, IIRC) and the previous owner put a LOT of mileage on it, so much that the inside lining is in need of replacement and worn clean through in many places. The outside is in near perfect condition as it's made in a nigh bulletproof charcoal worsted (quite befitting it's sack cut).<br /><br />Are there any indications as to the maker of this cloth or where it can be had?Benjamin E.noreply@blogger.com