tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post327212730237169017..comments2024-03-15T04:27:26.708-07:00Comments on An Affordable Wardrobe: Keeping History AliveJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212956969066796818noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-16709811491619914812010-03-08T12:24:28.620-08:002010-03-08T12:24:28.620-08:00I've been toying with the idea of learning how...I've been toying with the idea of learning how to do some alterations myself. I have long arms, and everything I touch needs to have the sleeves lenghtened. Did you go somewhere or use a book or video to learn how to do repairs or alterations?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-7962816831286219222010-03-03T19:15:30.540-08:002010-03-03T19:15:30.540-08:00I've actually been dissecting a Simon Copley S...I've actually been dissecting a Simon Copley Square suit that I found at a thrift shop here in Virginia. I want to know more about canvas construction and this suit was a 38Long and I'm a 38short. Anyway, did you want the label? I could throw it in an envelope and send it to you if you want it.Mateohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18431655780641400774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-71697040547732901122010-03-02T18:40:30.115-08:002010-03-02T18:40:30.115-08:00That pleated vent is sweet (as is the rest of thes...That pleated vent is sweet (as is the rest of thes suit). Please don't mess with it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-63867732766140294312010-03-02T17:16:43.408-08:002010-03-02T17:16:43.408-08:00first off, to _truly_ understand the lineage of an...first off, to _truly_ understand the lineage of an object in our modern life is to attain some knowledge of the modern world. that must be worth more than half - for if money were so important you wouldn't spend the time (which is worth much more).<br /><br />second, to james, david v, andrew, ebenezer: i agree, the pleated vent does yield something - but i'd argue it's more personality than character. what self-respecting men's suit would dream of pleated vents? and yes, cary wore beautiful ventless suits (or at least a famous one). but giuseppe is not cary. a great lesson of ambition is that it be restrained by ability.<br /><br />not to insult the man - to be honest, i can't express my envy at many of his finds. the man is amazing. in fact, i'll volunteer...<br /><br />giuseppe, i don't know if you've got a sewing machine, but i've got one. i've been losing and gaining weight with the regularity of S&P indices. i hoped a sewing machine could fix the waists of my ebay incotex's (incotices?). but i've realized, 1. they are way more complicated than you'd guess and 2. scotch doesn't help. well scotch does help... but i digress. i hereby volunteer my costco Brother 2600-something for this effort. <br /><br />if you accept, i only ask that whatever fabric we cut (btw. can't we dart a bit more? - that's a fucking sack) goes to young fogey.<br />but first, post a higher res pic, i honestly can't tell if that's a pow or glen check...mgbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13749353268947155806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-36165055643416950602010-03-02T15:07:16.347-08:002010-03-02T15:07:16.347-08:00Leave the vent alone.Leave the vent alone.Ebenezer Howard, Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01993007310271639468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-1070532956870736702010-03-02T14:38:53.543-08:002010-03-02T14:38:53.543-08:00I would keep the pleated vent, it is an interestin...I would keep the pleated vent, it is an interesting feature. Does anyone know the origin or purpose of this kind of vent?Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-75253238535562449202010-03-02T13:05:59.115-08:002010-03-02T13:05:59.115-08:00Leave the vent as is. It is unusual and cool.Leave the vent as is. It is unusual and cool.David Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04656794645683894339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-72537949459542782712010-03-02T11:07:24.511-08:002010-03-02T11:07:24.511-08:00i swan... ever since i bought my sewing machine, e...i swan... ever since i bought my sewing machine, everything looks like a potential pillow cover to me! i just found some sari fabric and scooped it up. the colours and patterns and embroidery are fabulous.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-55069677411327583742010-03-02T11:05:53.528-08:002010-03-02T11:05:53.528-08:00You should think of becoming a wardrobe consultant...You should think of becoming a wardrobe consultant. Not to help people to dress, but to convince wives that all these clothes are necessary! I would hire youSeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11513028602539111338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-46707147252468930762010-03-02T10:52:57.241-08:002010-03-02T10:52:57.241-08:00If you screw up the vent, all may not be lost: Tak...If you screw up the vent, all may not be lost: Take it to the tailor at that point, confess bashfully, and ask for his help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-55952025520497150332010-03-02T10:26:49.237-08:002010-03-02T10:26:49.237-08:00I've neither seen nor heard of a pleated "...I've neither seen nor heard of a pleated "vent" before--fascinating!<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing what you do with this. May I suggest trying the vent surgery before patching the lining? I only mention it because I'd probably do it in the reverse order, then ruin the suit, and would end up wasting the lining repair.<br /><br />If you ruin the suit, can I have enough material for a bow tie, too, please?Young Fogeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-81035154590050767412010-03-02T06:41:20.013-08:002010-03-02T06:41:20.013-08:00Actually, I'm not sure what's wrong with t...Actually, I'm not sure what's wrong with the pleated vent. It's unusual, yes, but it gives the suit character.<br /><br />Alternately, it strikes me that the simplest solution -- and the one least likely to damage the suit -- is to sew it shut, turning it into a ventless suit. Cary Grant wore them, after all.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937937683432173560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-78305219561715038222010-03-02T03:25:28.923-08:002010-03-02T03:25:28.923-08:00I followed your tip and ordered a waxed cotton dri...I followed your tip and ordered a waxed cotton driving cap from The Village Hat Shop. I'm very happy with the hat. Fit is great,quality is good for the price. It will make a good rainy day cap. Thanks!Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005152935241167959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081206974005845104.post-44974122481638646602010-03-01T22:00:55.273-08:002010-03-01T22:00:55.273-08:00Whatever becomes of the suit, good luck with your ...Whatever becomes of the suit, good luck with your efforts!<br /><br />http://thecableknitcollegian.blogspot.comScott Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17891384177952525852noreply@blogger.com