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[Epaulet]

Hey everyone.. quick note that we're closing up the Eternal Chestnut Corduroy Project tonight.

 

[Epaulet]

One other heads-up in case you didn't see this in our newsletter... we've got two rad fabrics up for preorder in our Chainstitch shirt. About half of the units have been sold, but we've still got decent availability.



There's lots of detail in the item, but the short story is:

1) Our Triple Weave Chambray is composed of Black, Indigo, and Natural yarns... and it makes up with a really complex and textured surface. The color is a handsome medium blue that's light enough to work with darker jeans and not match too much.

2) The Liberty of London fabric is bold as hell and absolutely dope. It's eye catching for sure and done in a luxe, soft cotton poplin

3) We're pretty limited with stock, so I put these up for really competitive prices ($115 for chambray, $125 for liberty) and we'll cut them to order as final sale. Should have delivery by end Feb.

 

[Epaulet]

Soo... I've got pics of two SERIOUSLY RAD custom Doyle's that we just shipped to our dude @suuteebird

First is the glorious Piacenza Pure Camel Hair in Ice Houndstooth. We still have enough to make about 3 more units of this if you want one for yourself.

And this was a total one off.. the completely bonkers Ultraviolet Wool Melton...

 

[herzzreh]

Do Sashiko Murder Ink Doyles run small? I ordered a 40, got a 42 instead and looks like they're out now, so seeing if I can make 42 work...

 

[Epaulet]

Oh yes they do... that switch was intentional. They shrank pretty much a full size due to the double dyeing. My apologies... we were supposed to include a little sheet explaining that. Give a try though... should fit right on if you’re usually a 40

 

[L.I.T.]

Been noticing a lot shrinkage on most of my size L epaulet novelty fabric stuff after a cold wash, hang dry. My leopard chain stitch shirt sleeves have been shrinking to about 24 inches and my cherry Doyle sleeve is also at 24 inches too after a wash and hang dry.

My blue cord Sinclair is also short in the sleeves but that's something I don't wash. The only Doyle that's sleeve length isn't too bad is the caramel canvas and second run indigo sashiko Doyle. Any one having sleeve length problems too?

 

[mike2]

Been noticing a lot shrinkage on most of my size L epaulet novelty fabric stuff after a cold wash, hang dry. My leopard chain stitch shirt sleeves have been shrinking to about 24 inches and my cherry Doyle sleeve is also at 24 inches too after a wash and hang dry.

My blue cord Sinclair is also short in the sleeves but that's something I don't wash. The only Doyle that's sleeve length isn't too bad is the caramel canvas and second run indigo sashiko Doyle. Any one having sleeve length problems too?

Have the opposite problem - the sleeves are too long. I wish there was an option in the MTO to shorten by more than 1", as that didn't make much difference.

 

[L.I.T.]

Have the opposite problem - the sleeves are too long. I wish there was an option in the MTO to shorten by more than 1", as that didn't make much difference.

What size do you wear though?

 

[Patrick R]

Been noticing a lot shrinkage on most of my size L epaulet novelty fabric stuff after a cold wash, hang dry. My leopard chain stitch shirt sleeves have been shrinking to about 24 inches and my cherry Doyle sleeve is also at 24 inches too after a wash and hang dry.

My blue cord Sinclair is also short in the sleeves but that's something I don't wash. The only Doyle that's sleeve length isn't too bad is the caramel canvas and second run indigo sashiko Doyle. Any one having sleeve length problems too?

I had two chainstitch shirts, both XLs. Both shrunk to be unwearable, particularly in sleeve length. I did nothing but a single cold wash and hang dry.

 

[L.I.T.]

I had two chainstitch shirts, both XLs. Both shrunk to be unwearable, particularly in sleeve length. I did nothing but a single cold wash and hang dry.

Which shirts did you get? My indigo pin stripe chain stitch shirt is the only shirt that didn't shrink.

 

[Patrick R]

Which shirts did you get? My indigo pin stripe chain stitch shirt is the only shirt that didn't shrink.

One was a buffalo plaid and one was a chambray. The chambray shrunk at least a full size. Since the XL chainstitch pattern is already shorter in the sleeves than the previous EP shirt pattern, it was already borderline. After a wash, it just no longer worked for my monkey arms. Obviously, others will appreciate the shorter sleeves.

 

[L.I.T.]

One was a buffalo plaid and one was a chambray. The chambray shrunk at least a full size. Since the XL chainstitch pattern is already shorter in the sleeves than the previous EP shirt pattern, it was already borderline. After a wash, it just no longer worked for my monkey arms. Obviously, others will appreciate the shorter sleeves.

Feels like we got the same problem. 26 for me always felt good but the shorter pattern makes it pull when I lift my arm even.

 

[Patrick R]

Feels like we got the same problem. 26 for me always felt good but the shorter pattern makes it pull when I lift my arm even.

100%

 

[Epaulet]

Thanks for posting guys. I source a lot of fabrics each season and generally our shrinkage rates are pretty minimal. There are some outliers... like that cotton/linen which Patrick R mentioned, but for the most part things are consistent.

LIT... you’ve got fairly long arms for our pattern, so you’re noticing it more because the unwashed length is probably just barely long enough. Cotton is still a natural fiber though and even though mills say that shrinkage is between 3 and 5%, you never really know.

I’ll look to present more custom shirting fabrics than ever before this year and our upcoming suiting project on Saturday will have a full MTO option, so anyone who finds our stock sizing difficult will have a lot of options for entirely custom work.

 

[Sartorium]

Thanks for posting guys. I source a lot of fabrics each season and generally our shrinkage rates are pretty minimal. There are some outliers... like that cotton/linen which Patrick R mentioned, but for the most part things are consistent.

LIT... you’ve got fairly long arms for our pattern, so you’re noticing it more because the unwashed length is probably just barely long enough. Cotton is still a natural fiber though and even though mills say that shrinkage is between 3 and 5%, you never really know.

I’ll look to present more custom shirting fabrics than ever before this year and our upcoming suiting project on Saturday will have a full MTO option, so anyone who finds our stock sizing difficult will have a lot of options for entirely custom work.

Hey, hope Pitti is going well. In light of other people having some issues with shrinkage I e-mailed you about a recent order where we had settled on -1 inch in a couple of places that I'd like to reverse so I can run it through the wash first and then alter as necessary after. Just hoping someone gets a chance to see it before the order goes for cutting. It's #49002.

Thanks.