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[herringbonekid]

nice one Nick.

i've just finished this unlined coat. it's made from heavy vintage French linen which was white, but it looked too much like a lab coat when it was finished (as i guessed it might) so i dyed it grey.
i'm not really sure how practical it is since it's not waterproof. i picture wearing it on cool grey summer days with linen trousers.... kind of a 'beach duster'.

 

[Fastuni]

Splendid work! Really masterful. Is there no waterproof spray or liquid to smother on it?

 

[herringbonekid]

thanks !

Is there no waterproof spray or liquid to smother on it?

there might be but i wouldn't want to risk altering the surface appearance.

p.s. the vintage buckle originally had leather on it, but as it was being dyed the leather fell off exposing the painted metal underneath. i quite like the fact that the coat looks about a hundred years old even though it's just finished.

couple more showing it closed at the top:

 

[Two Types]

I would recommend getting some of the waterproofing spray and trying it on a piece of spare fabric. I used some years ago on a canvas smock and it didn't really change the appearance.

 

[Two Types]

P.S. Nice work!

 

[DamianM]

I am always amazed by your work HBK. Just perfection.

Here are some Neckties that I am producing

A 1910s reproduction Bat-wing necktie

 

[herringbonekid]

thanks TT and Damian.

that last tie fabric is hot !

 

[Retro Spectator]

Does anyone know how to paint cotton? I was thinking of getting some white sheets to make ties with, but this time I was thinking about painting them.

 

[DamianM]

You have to dye cotton. You can find the dyes at your local craft store. Although you can just go out and find color cotton better'


Here another one made from late 1920s woven silk brocade in an Egyptian revival pattern

 

[herringbonekid]

also, just finished these 11" wide trousers; the first wide legged trousers i've made in 3 and a half years (which was when my early 20s trouser phase began).
these are for summer wear and are made from a fairly lightweight wool/linen blend mini-herringbone fabric. i don't know the age of this fabric. it's probably recent but looks vintage enough.

they have the rear yoke we were talking about in the German suits thread, and it was actually the result of a mistake; i hadn't used the pattern in so long that i forgot it wasn't very high backed and cut it out without checking. only option was to add the yoke extension to get the height i wanted.

 

[Rudie]

Very nice. Why did you opt for a high back and braces instead of a belt for summer trousers?

 

[herringbonekid]

Rudie, i'm just a fan of the high-back and braces look, and they're never seen if they're always under a waistcoat or jacket.
i blame Room With a View:

 

[Rudie]

I like the look as well, but when it's really hot I tend to prefer a lower back and a belt.

 

[Shangas]

I've been thinking of getting a sewing machine to make neckties and other stuff with. Does anyone know a cheap, basic, sewing machine which is good? I was thinking of getting one for around $100. I was looking at this model, if anyone has it, do you know if it is any good?

Given the flavour of the forum, I'm surprised you didn't want to chase a vintage or antique sewing machine. Old fashioned Singers are bulletproof. And will certainly last longer than what you have there. Their features may be a bit limited, but they'll never break down.

 

[Two Types]

Old fashioned Singers are bulletproof. And will certainly last longer than what you have there. Their features may be a bit limited, but they'll never break down.

Mine has just given up the ghost after eighty years of hard work.

 

[Two Types]

I like the look as well, but when it's really hot I tend to prefer a lower back and a belt.

They are for summer in England: it never seems to get really hot.

I would also argue that side adjusters are better than either a belt or braces for the summer.

 

[Shangas]

Mine has just given up the ghost after eighty years of hard work.

Is that all!? I'm surprised it hasn't lasted longer. What model is it?

 

[Rudie]

They are for summer in England: it never seems to get really hot.

I would also argue that side adjusters are better than either a belt or braces for the summer.

Well, why bother with linen then? A nice 18 oz. flannel should suffice, shouldn't it? Can you imagine that when I was in London in June 1989 or 1988 we had nine sunny days over 25°C out of ten?

Of course, you are right with the side adjusters.

 

[Nick D]

HBK, both really nice as always.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

https://www.fabric.com/buy/0336683/kaufman-breakers-seersucker-stripe-red-blue

Does anyone know if this would be a good fabric to make a suit out of?

Thanx!!!
Charlie