Gentlemen, show us what you've made!

[Mr. Speakeasy]

Right now i'm charging $600 for a simple 3-piece and then up depending on the level of detail; belted back, victorian cut, etc...
For single items such as a waistcoat like the one on that suit I would charge around $100
and around $150 for a pair of trousers like that
Right now I'm really getting into doing fancy back jackets with bi-swing backs and the like and for that I would charge around $650-700
Currently i'm doing intense research to re-create the perfect jazz suit (more to come...)

 

[flat-top]

I make custom jeans so I will happily make a pair with any length of rise that a customer desires!

Jerry Lee, can you give us some contact info?

 

[jerryleetypes]

Jerry Lee, can you give us some contact info?

My email address is jerryleetypes@yahoo.com. Send me a message!

 

[jerryleetypes]

Here's a video of a client wearing a western suit that I made a couple of years ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yS8JCKYZEM

 

[Mr. Speakeasy]

Very nice detail work jerryieetypes!
how long did all that take you approx?

 

[Simonds]

This might be a big post but here are some detail shots of the suit I just finished, it's based off a turn of the 20th century sack suit but I included some 1930's details in the lapel and fitted back.
The main material is cotton with a great twill shirting material I found for a lining,

Vintage Buttons

Some decorative stitched I added to the back of the waistcoat

What do you guys think?

Amazing work!

 

[jerryleetypes]

Very nice detail work jerryieetypes!
how long did all that take you approx?

Thanks! That suit took about one month. The embroidery was done with a vintage Singer 114w103 chainstitch embroidery machine and the nearly 1000 rhinestones were hand set.

 

[Simonds]

WOW! I learned on my grandmothers singer, I wish I had it today,they just don't make them like they used too.

 

[herringbonekid]

i've just finished this jacket (probably a bit too late as well as spring appears to be making an attempt to get here).

although it resembles a 'mackinaw' in design the fabric is lighter (22oz as opposed to a typical 30-36oz vintage mackinaw) and the fit is more tailored.
it's lined with a heavy black cotton twill (non satiny) in the body and my usual vintage sleeve lining in the arms. buttons are vintage. buttonholes are Reece 101 machine.

i've included a scan of the label that was attached to the fabric. it's rare to get vintage fabric that is actually dated. of course 1943 might not be the date of fabric production but the date the fabric arrived at United Costumers Inc: a US company who made clothes for films. i'm guessing that 'LEVINE BBOS' is supposed to read 'Levine Bros' and that is a typo.


inspiration; Charles Williams FW 1920-21:

Eatons 1920-21:

 

[Rudie]

*drool*

You never cease to amaze me, hbk!

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

What Rudie said. Perfection. No japanese or american "heritage" brand makes better stuff than you.

 

[flat-top]

What Rudie said. Perfection. No japanese or american "heritage" brand makes better stuff than you.

++++++1:eusa_clap

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

What Rudie said. Perfection. No japanese or american "heritage" brand makes better stuff than you.

 

[herringbonekid]

thanks fellas !

Flo, i don't know. there's some really good stuff coming from Japan and RRL, and their level of finish (particularly in shirts/workwear rather than tailored) is something i can't quite match as i don't have access to double and triple stitch machines, fancy bartack, eyelet machines and stuff like that.

i forgot to mention that the fabric is double over the front and back yokes, and coupled with the cotton twill lining it's a pretty heavy jacket.

 

[Two Types]

Well done, HBK. You have no need to go searching for originals when you can produce exactly what you want. How long did it take to make?

 

[herringbonekid]

How long did it take to make?

i started it on 11th Feb, but i would imagine about 7-8 days in total (which isn't very quick).

 

[Feraud]

A beautiful job on that Mack HBK! The fabric is wonderful and the proportions are perfect.

 

[Johnny J]

Beautiful Work HBK! If you have extra fabric I can make you a matching cap.

 

[Nick D]

Outstanding work again. This is phenomenal, look at that collar! Did you use a period draft?

i started it on 11th Feb, but i would imagine about 7-8 days in total (which isn't very quick).

See, I'm jealous of how quickly you finish your work. This would take me much longer, I generally only have had a little time in the evenings to sew. Now I can't at all since I've moved and all my fabric and supplies are shipping.

 

[Johnny J]

HBK, can you please post some pics of you wearing your coat?