tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post1650814154050910491..comments2024-03-25T07:25:49.145-04:00Comments on Made by Hand- the great Sartorial Debate: Gieves & HawkesR. Jeffery Diduchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496162251250444133noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-14494349863762856052011-12-08T09:45:20.514-05:002011-12-08T09:45:20.514-05:00Nice men's suits i hope there's a lot more...Nice men's suits i hope there's a lot more photos from your collection.Personal Injury Accident Attorneyhttp://www.accidentattorneyinjury.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-91578191647822217692011-07-31T10:32:47.122-04:002011-07-31T10:32:47.122-04:00Hi Susan
Sorry for the late reply- I've been ...Hi Susan<br /><br />Sorry for the late reply- I've been away on vacation, but glad that you got it figured out!<br /><br />JR. Jeffery Diduchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04496162251250444133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-6786315020726258402011-07-30T23:37:08.152-04:002011-07-30T23:37:08.152-04:00We figured it out. The basting stitches are put in...We figured it out. The basting stitches are put in place only to secure the layers stay together as one piece while they're fitted to a curved surface -- then the stitches are removed!Susan Tinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900811284963063686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-75180377864051044802011-07-27T18:16:16.997-04:002011-07-27T18:16:16.997-04:00I must have scrolled too far down to click on Post...I must have scrolled too far down to click on Post A Comment as I see that it ended up on the wrong post! Here it is again.<br /><br /><br />*****************<br />Hi Jeffrey, I will point my partner to this fabulous new post -- he's learning tailoring on his on from books, youtube, your posts, etc. Meanwhile I promised to ask you this question: re: hand stitching the hair cloth the tailoring book he's got says to "baste through all the layers to the jacket fabric" but he doesn't see how one is supposed to do that without the stitches showing through on the right side of the jacket front. In taking jackets apart were you able to observe how this stitch attaches to the jacket? I'm assuming it's got to be a very tiny stitch -- tinier than a pick stitch but anyway if you don't mind helping we'd appreciate it. Thank you in advance! And please don't stop posting -- we look forward to your posts :-).Susan Tinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900811284963063686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-15971114017082703932011-07-15T22:39:12.415-04:002011-07-15T22:39:12.415-04:00I so love your blog and all the helpful informatio...I so love your blog and all the helpful information. I will have to link to you about the hangers, I feel the same way. I do my own tailoring for a hobby and to have well made clothing. <br />www.malkainthecloset.blogspot.comMalka Sabroe-JoHansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00461268019384948128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-69086102370231477922011-07-12T08:17:05.137-04:002011-07-12T08:17:05.137-04:00Hi Jeffrey,
Wow....I just stumbled on your website...Hi Jeffrey,<br />Wow....I just stumbled on your website and was pleasantly surprised with what I found. You have brought so many memories back. My father was a tailor and your pictures of how a suit is made is exactly how he used to do it. Thank you so much for keeping this art alive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-86617504771439608212011-07-03T20:37:40.633-04:002011-07-03T20:37:40.633-04:00It will be sad to see the end come to this project...It will be sad to see the end come to this project, but in truth that's what it is/was. Like a book or a TV series on a particular area. The blog has a specific approach and it probably wouldn't make sense to try and cover issues that don't relate to the issue of 'made by hand vs machine'. <br />I won't say I'm glad it's come to a probable end, I really enjoy reading and learning from this blog.Roger v.d. Veldehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171223872098970110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-20445877546961974982011-06-30T12:16:46.213-04:002011-06-30T12:16:46.213-04:00@Benjamin E.- it had been altered and repaired so ...@Benjamin E.- it had been altered and repaired so it's hard to say what the original finishing was like.R. Jeffery Diduchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04496162251250444133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-30742038347274148702011-06-30T08:30:24.302-04:002011-06-30T08:30:24.302-04:00How was the finishing? Was it better or worse tha...How was the finishing? Was it better or worse than what we've seen from SR so far?Benjamin E.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-29679615998819014302011-06-28T10:09:19.268-04:002011-06-28T10:09:19.268-04:00Thanks, Jeff!
All the best for the summer.Thanks, Jeff!<br />All the best for the summer.Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-68726869464744908492011-06-23T16:35:24.407-04:002011-06-23T16:35:24.407-04:00You could start ripping some waistcoats and more t...You could start ripping some waistcoats and more trousers :DJ. Maclochlainnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-67039280037614972622011-06-23T15:58:37.796-04:002011-06-23T15:58:37.796-04:00hi jeff, thanks for replying, I did met Peter O...hi jeff, thanks for replying, I did met Peter O'niel a him a couple of times at Gievesbrendannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-6681695963232777152011-06-23T11:38:08.548-04:002011-06-23T11:38:08.548-04:00@s.- a good idea but one that requires a lot of wo...@s.- a good idea but one that requires a lot of work. Maybe I'll save that for a magazine article or a book, where I will have people to help with things like photography and illustrations.<br /><br />@Anonymous- there is an article here about canvas and fusing that will answer many of your questions, I think. As for more mid-level garments, it's getting dangerously close to my day job and could create certain conflicts so I really shouldn't.<br /><br />@yves- thank you, another interesting idea to think about.<br /><br />@Kim- hi, glad to see you're still around.<br /><br />@Christopher- I'm not sure I understand your question correctly- maybe you could shoot me a photo or something via email?<br /><br />@brendan- it's dated November 2002 and I think the cutter was P. O'Neill.<br /><br />@Max- I had already taken the buttons off so the coat is sitting unevenly on me- a product of setting the timer on the camera and running back to my spot before it goes off. Shame on me. In Montreal the only retail tailor's supplier left is H. Fischer on Saint Laurent, though how long they will be around is anyone's guess- I know Esther was thinking about selling because she's getting up in age. Tell her I said hi.R. Jeffery Diduchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04496162251250444133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-69616981844355191962011-06-23T09:31:38.348-04:002011-06-23T09:31:38.348-04:00Thanks, Jeffery! Is it my imagination, or are the ...Thanks, Jeffery! Is it my imagination, or are the pockets placed differently on the right and on the left?<br />Any suggestions on Montreal area tailor suppliers? ThanksMaxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-35736671611892253762011-06-23T09:05:03.405-04:002011-06-23T09:05:03.405-04:00Thanks for posting again. Does it have a cutters i...Thanks for posting again. Does it have a cutters initials on the inside? is it dated at all? thanks!brendannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-60822830937733857322011-06-23T08:07:50.852-04:002011-06-23T08:07:50.852-04:00I have seen garments that are padstitched only beh...I have seen garments that are padstitched only behind the lapels and others that are padstitched behind the lapels and part of the chest, which gets covered by the lapels. Is there any major difference in this? Does it affect the roll of the lapel despite having the same weight haircloth?<br /><br />Also, what is the benefit of the padstitch? Why not running stitch, or zigzag behind the lapels of everything?Christophernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-52443375802517021482011-06-22T22:37:20.584-04:002011-06-22T22:37:20.584-04:00Hi Jeffery!
Whatever you decide to write about, I...Hi Jeffery!<br /><br />Whatever you decide to write about, I love it!<br />Thanks for taking the time.Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-72576347070931397532011-06-22T22:26:22.244-04:002011-06-22T22:26:22.244-04:00Hi Jeffery,
I have been reading your blog and adm...Hi Jeffery,<br /><br />I have been reading your blog and admire your work very much. It would be interesting to see what your opinion is on what can be expected from a tailor. After reading your blog and seeing the garments you made, my expectations have become very high. If you could provide a checklist of things to look out for before, during and after going to a tailor, for patterned and solid fabric, that would be very helpful and greatly appreciated. Thank you and keep up the great blogging.yveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501235036151295750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-4352179023853269092011-06-22T15:56:29.057-04:002011-06-22T15:56:29.057-04:00as well a look at fused construction would be inte...as well a look at fused construction would be interesting. buying a mass market suit and showing us how the fusible is used and why it fails to function create an equal garment to those you have looked at before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-31550562660111409702011-06-22T14:00:57.190-04:002011-06-22T14:00:57.190-04:00It would be wonderful if you would take a look at ...It would be wonderful if you would take a look at a few other brands that are a bit more mid-level. Perhaps something along the lines of Canali, Corneliani, Zegna mainline, Isaia, or Caruso under its various incarnations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-85589489946412323242011-06-22T11:50:08.691-04:002011-06-22T11:50:08.691-04:00writer's block or not, your time in cutting up...writer's block or not, your time in cutting up and writing about garments is always appreciated. <br /><br />how about going over particular parts of a garment in greater detail, such as methods of makeup regarding various collars, or sleeves, hems, pockets, etc. i know you have done this to a degree in the dissections, but as an idea to delve further into the methods of construction.s.noreply@blogger.com