Unfunded Liabilities: a/k/a The Cloth Thread

[camez_]

will you use it for trousering? I got a beige and black length from another merchant but not sure if I should make it up now

 

[LJ1891]

will you use it for trousering? I got a beige and black length from another merchant but not sure if I should make it up now

Yes, I will use it for trousering when it’s time. For some reason I don’t like the bedford cord for jacketing. Something about the wales say “trousers not jackets” to me. What do you think? Would you use bedford cord or cavalry twill for jacketing?

I posted a picture of some charcoal cavalry twill and brown bedford cord lengths(same bunch) last month that I sent off for trousering. They are finished and en route back to me and should arrive tomorrow or Friday. I asked my tailor to use the pattern we have developed and to add the details sans belt loops from these armoury trousers. I’m excited to see what he came up with 👍

 

[DorianGreen]

View attachment 2117679 Got this on ebay, will make it into something in Messina at some point.

This looks awesome to me.

 

[camez_]

Yes, I will use it for trousering when it’s time. For some reason I don’t like the bedford cord for jacketing. Something about the wales say “trousers not jackets” to me. What do you think? Would you use bedford cord or cavalry twill for jacketing?

I posted a picture of some charcoal cavalry twill and brown bedford cord lengths(same bunch) last month that I sent off for trousering. They are finished and en route back to me and should arrive tomorrow or Friday. I asked my tailor to use the pattern we have developed and to add the details sans belt loops from these armoury trousers. I’m excited to see what he came up with 👍
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I certainly agree with you regarding bedford only as trousering, but you could use cav twill as jacketing/suiting. Originally it was also used in military uniforms, so I don't see that much of a problem there and I've also seen that on people although it's a bit unusual nowadays because of the weight. There are not many people who will wear above 500g jackets, I don't mind that though. If we take a look at vintage cloth, Scabal's Bronze Eagle as suiting for example, it weighed in at 580g and that was some sturdy cloth.

@bedford trousering
I also had envisioned a more casual look with frogmouth pockets for the pants, quite similar to the ones that you've posted from the Armoury. Would be another option that I'd like to consider..

 

[P-K-L]

Two vintage fabrics to be made up by Yuki Inoue in Milano. The grey one is a twist (I guess), will be a double breasted suit. The tweed will become a single breasted sportscoat with jetted pockets.

 

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View attachment 2118243 View attachment 2118245 View attachment 2118247 Two vintage fabrics to be made up by Yuki Inoue in Milano. The grey one is a twist (I guess), will be a double breasted suit. The tweed will become a single breasted sportscoat with jetted pockets.

I like the tweed!

 

[NorwRichard]

Tip for best cavalry twill cloth for trousers? (beige,sand,brown)
And where to get it?

 

[P-K-L]

Tip for best cavalry twill cloth for trousers? (beige,sand,brown)
And where to get it?

No idea whether it is the best but I like my W Bill, all required colours are available too

 

[NorwRichard]

No idea whether it is the best but I like my W Bill, all required colours are available too

Do you have the 600gr? it sounds heavy to me, but never tried in that weight.

 

[P-K-L]

Do you have the 600gr? it sounds heavy to me, but never tried in that weight.

yes, the 600g. does not wear overly hot and drapes nicely, no surprise given the weight...

 

[LJ1891]

Tip for best cavalry twill cloth for trousers? (beige,sand,brown)
And where to get it?

I can’t tell you if it’s the best either. But, I think the following list is a reputable list.
Huddersfield has the Eskdale Collection.
Dugdale has the Invincible collection.
Standeven has a bunch of cavalry.
Fox has some in their “fox drop” bunch.
W. Bill as you know already.

 

[hitsuji]

Tip for best cavalry twill cloth for trousers? (beige,sand,brown)
And where to get it?

Abraham Moon have a very limited selection but do have camel. 610gr

 

[reidd]

Tip for best cavalry twill cloth for trousers? (beige,sand,brown)
And where to get it?

Standeven heritage twist. Fantastic stuff.

 

[FlyingHorker]

That would be insanely heavy for a SC. Idk where you live but I can’t imagine you would too much use out of it

For me yes, I'll be using this to make a polo coat.

 

[cheersmatez]

Been looking for WSL cloth very similar to Simons WSL but had no luck finding it in this year LP and Cacciopoli bunch. Any suggestion? Cheers