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  1. Tailor Tom

    Trouser/Pants Leg Length History Lesson

    My thoughts... I believe Artie has hit on part of the problem, that of where a person wears a dress trouser. Now that I am in my 3rd decade of tailoring, I have seen it all. I have had to train many a young gentleman in how to wear his trousers and suits too. Namely, pulling them up higher...
  2. Tailor Tom

    1934 BMW R7

    Wow That Bike is just pure sex ! If they ever were to build it, I have my deposit money ready. Just a damn fine bike.
  3. Tailor Tom

    DIY Tailoring

    A small tip If a persons legs are "stumpy" as you stated, the pant leg might have to be tapered along with shortening to keep the proportions and "line" of the garment in tact. Otherwise, just shortening the pant leg, you will end up with it being quite wide at the bottom. and not balanced...
  4. Tailor Tom

    Spats are back - and I'm horrified!

    Extremes... Fashion shows are typically avant-garde, always pushing extremes. Having been involved in several, Designers are always delving into the past and then exploiting it to create a "buzz" for their clothing line. If spats make it to the midwest it will be a trend, otherwise it is...
  5. Tailor Tom

    New Queen Elizabeth (III?)

    Beatrice Muller I wonder what Beatrice Muller would think of the QE III. She lived aboard the QE II for years as its only permanent resident, and when she heard of the QE II's retirement she looked at and disliked both the Queen Victoria and the Queen Mary ... sighting "no character, just a...
  7. Tailor Tom

    New Queen Elizabeth (III?)

    That doesn't sound like the "fun ship" cruises they advertise at all. Most ships were converted to troop carriers during the war. I have been on several ships built in the US during 1950's and learned some of their particulars. Due to the downturn of shipping at that time, these ships...
  8. Tailor Tom

    "Ask the Man Who Owns One"

    Waiting for parts, specially on new vehicles which didn't have a parts system in place yet, is always difficult. Most companies think of a parts distribution system only as an afterthought. As a child we had a 1966 Chevelle SS with that amazing 396 engine. While in Northern Minnesota we...
  9. Tailor Tom

    Very Warm Insulated Gloves

    Mittens for the cold I too, wear mittens when the temps are really cold. This morning it is 0º here and the windchill is well below, and gloves just don't cut it for me. I wear a heavy deerhide shell with thick wool liners. I have never found a glove as warm as those mittens. If I did I would...
  10. Tailor Tom

    Fabric choice for dressing gown

    My little bit.... I see you are in Ohio, Minnesota here and deal with weather extremes, so I have both light weight and winter weight. Summer is made from fine cotton shirting material in a multi-colored stripe. Winter is one of two, heavy terry for practical reasons, and a camel cashmere with...
  11. Tailor Tom

    New Queen Elizabeth (III?)

    One of the most fascinating feature of the new Cunard ships is their propulsion system. The use of 4 "power pods" versus traditional propeller, shaft and rudder has been proven truly remarkable. But there was something about being on a real Steam Ship, and the shear power of those huge...
  13. Tailor Tom

    Japanese selvage Denim

    My little bit.... The best of the modern day Japanese denim is woven on US machines. It is one of the main reasons the Japanese denim is so wonderful. They bought up all the old looms from the US mills when they went out of business, moved them overseas and put them to work.
  14. Tailor Tom

    New Queen Elizabeth (III?)

    Drawings aside, the "idea" of a grand Deco ship is terrific, the actual follow-through will undoubtedly come up short. Disney's ship will never achieve its' artists renderings simple due to huge quantities of people and their children. Having been on some 35+ cruses, I have very little love...
  15. Tailor Tom

    overnight bag

    I feel for Edward I have a set of black leather luggage, and use it only for driving trips or as carry on. Last time I flew the airline MADE me check my duffle, due to whatever reasons they had that day, and when it came out on the conveyor the handle was torn off and a huge rip down the...
  16. Tailor Tom

    Ew! Armpit stink!

    Ozone I recommend looking for a cleaner that offers an Ozone process. When I was involved with touring shows, the performers would sweat heavily under the stage lights. We would send out the one-of-a-kind, very expensive, costumes for this treatment, and it worked wonderfully, even one jeweled...
  17. Tailor Tom

    Vintage Polo Shirts

    I think RL is tops I used to work for RL in the late 80's, and bought several Polo shirts (I should have bought more). I still have some of those 20 year old shirts and the are great. They have been washed hundreds of times (and we're talking Red, Navy, etc) and kept their color, never had...
  19. Tailor Tom

    Favorite everyday watch

    Thanks for the sympathy Lear I miss them all, even those I rarely wore. But they were "mine" damn it ! And you're right, the fools surely didn't know what they had and most likely traded them for pennies on the dollar.
  20. Tailor Tom

    Gentlemen, show us what you've made!

    A bit of my own There is really some talent among the members here. Congratulations to you all. I have a special weakness for those beautiful hand buttonholes. I actually sew for a living, learned it old school (apprenticed under a Master Tailor for years), and now sewing has been paying the...
  21. Tailor Tom

    So what did you wear to ring in the New Year?

    Hate to Admit it... I was feeling a bit under the weather, so stayed home. Made up the bed fresh with linen sheets (a small indulgence that I love),put on Silks and was in bed reading when I heard fireworks going off. I was well rested to start the New Year though....and no headache.
  22. Tailor Tom

    Favorite everyday watch

    Down to just a couple now. I love watches, truly an artistic statement for a Gentleman… Mechanical sophistication, functional, practical, beautiful. They exude individual style & quality, and a myriad of designs to suit any occasion and tastes. They can really top off "the look" you are...
  23. Tailor Tom

    The World's Most Expensive suit '09 SOLD

    I forgot one other thing, well two I guess. Exclusivity and Ego. Anything that can be billed as so exclusive has a following, whether it is earned or not. Many objects and items in today's society are over-hyped and quite over-priced, and yet have a following. People who think that it is...

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