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  1. Undertow

    Fabric Glossary and Patterns

    Oxford Pinpoint Oxford Oxford and Pinpoint Oxford: soft cotton fabric, usually possesses a lustrous basketweave appearance, fine white threads mixed into weave giving more contrast, or possibly described as “pimply textured” appearance; Pinpoint Oxford tends to be higher quality, softer and...
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    Fabric Glossary and Patterns

    Longcloth: plain cotton cloth of high quality, very soft and coarsely woven; typically used in undergarments and infant clothing, also sometimes used for domestic applications. Mackinaw Cloth: heavy woolen cloth and water resistant, often plaid in color; used by loggers in the mid 19th...
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    Fabric Glossary and Patterns

    Gabardine: tough and tightly woven from cotton or wool, one might describe the appearance as “diagonal corduroy”, excellent for lining pockets in a bespoke suit. Gingham: medium weight, plain-woven cotton fabric characterized by broad checked pattern; although not typically used in...
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    Fabric Glossary and Patterns

    Charmeuse: differs from satin by being softer and lighter, but has same luster and gloss on front while dull on back, often seen in lingerie. Charvet: made from silk or acetate in double ribbed weave usually in herringbone pattern; soft and shiny, used in ties, robes and some semi-formal...
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    Fabric Glossary and Patterns

    For those interested in bespoke tailoring, or for those simply looking for answers, the following is a tentative, comprehensive list of various fabrics used in clothing manufacture. *Please note, I tried to include fabrics that are either currently or recently used in clothing; there are...
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    Any writers?

    Excellent advice!! I am so glad you resurrected this post AmateisGal! This is basically my life set out ahead of me, and the invaluable advice received is MUCH appreciated. Thank you Jack, and thank you Amateis! I will be doing just that over the next 5 days (I've decided to play hookey from...
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    Who do you RESPECT most?

    Quite right. I was approaching the subject from the luxury of a removed, bookworm perspective - as distant and naive as it was. Perhaps my comments should have been born to another medium, but in any case I apologize to any affected. And also thank you to the 'tenders for the opportunities to...
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    Any writers?

    Well, at least I'm on the road to thicker skin... :( Reject, similar to Jack's inasmuch as "Nice premise but..." and he let me down rather easy ("I prefer curry over cilantro"). lol He didn't go into as much detail with me as he did Jack, I'm afraid. I supposed that puts an end to the...
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    Unseen In The Worse Places [Blackjacks & Saps]

    lol
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    MAKINS HATS

    Geez, I need to lighten up! I reread my previous post and I went a little crazy! lol I looked over all the hats from 2009-2010 (excluding fall 2010 which aren't posted) and I would say 90% of their offerings are bogus junk. But there is about 10% of their stock that looked pretty reasonable...
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    MAKINS HATS

    I also thought the prestigous Cutty Sark Award was high honors! Nice job Makins Ltd.! Shame the Cutty Sark Award no longer exists; I'm sure there's an entire line of SpongeBob-themed 3-piece suits that are long overdue for recognition. But don't let me steal their thunder! This is direct...
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    Any writers?

    :cheers1: Absolutely! You don't want to go stagnant! Let us know what he says if he answers the follow up.
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    Does wearing vintage Get you noticed by the opposite sex?

    Absolutley Sir! :cheers1: deleteduser, these are words to live by during this very short life, dear. Never let someone else change your mind, unless it's life or death - and even then take it with a grain of salt.
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    Any writers?

    Yeah, Mike. I was going to send it to an underling first, but the site said quickest response would be through Mike.
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    Any writers?

    Oh god... I have a sick feeling in my gut now. After reading what Jack said, and after checking my inbox nearly a dozen times, I still haven't had a response. :( *yucky* Now I'm thinking they never received the email, or it's sitting in a burn pile waiting for return but they've forgotten to...
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    What do you think of modern "Street/Punk" Fedoras?

    lol At least the turkey would have a dual purpose!
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    Summer Hat Suggestions?

    Yep, nothing beats a panama in this heat. And Panama Bob has the market cornered on quality. I still need to scratch together a couple coins to pick up a PB.
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    Autumnal Thoughts........

    Oh Autumn! The perfect season - how I miss thee!
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    Do any Loungers have a regular poker game with friends?

    :eusa_clap You ought to make a grocery list titled: "So You're Playing Poker Friday Night?"
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    Does wearing vintage Get you noticed by the opposite sex?

    Mr. Vim, I actually had a good laugh about the mudboots. [huh] I don't know about you folks, but there's not enough time in the world to ensure I'm appeasing everyone when I post something on here. I hate when someone takes a perfectly good generalization and twists it into an arrow...

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