Joe Hemrajani

[Baron Kurtz]

I am desperate, simply desperate, to see the results of this.

Did the fabric give you the impression of being an overcoat fabric? Next time you're there, would they let you take a photo?

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[Mr. 'H']

Baron, no problem - I will take a photo. I do believe he said he has 22oz as well....

I must say the sample I saw and felt did not seem like an overcoat material, just a nice suit material. Wow, I am chuffed with your interest!

[BTW, I spent 3 hours last night lookin through ols suit threads trying to find a suitable picture to show him of what I want - a peaked SB - I need a suit type that would complement my body type, not the really, really skimpy '30s styles].

 

[Matt Deckard]

Just got the suit back and... well it's more fitted, the lapels are dead on, the back is perfect and it's ... well I love it. The vest is awsome and... I'll post pics soon.

 

[GBR]

Just got the suit back and... well it's more fitted, the lapels are dead on, the back is perfect and it's ... well I love it. The vest is awsome and... I'll post pics soon.

Are you going to do the full range of views - it is good to see the results of such an obviously well researched and specified suit.

Trousers without jacket from front and rear (usually neglected), jacket inside both views as well as the undoubtedly glorious views of you wearing it.

 

[Orgetorix]

Just got the suit back and... well it's more fitted, the lapels are dead on, the back is perfect and it's ... well I love it. The vest is awsome and... I'll post pics soon.

How are the armholes?

 

[Matt Deckard]

The armholes are pretty well done though not as high as I wanted. When the jacket went in to have the alterations I wanted, that was the one thing they can't change. Heavily altered the jacket, remade the vest and altered the trousers a bit.

I need to find my camera.

 

[Matt Deckard]

Probably the worst photos I have ever taken. I lost my camera. It was a really cool Canon Powershot and I jut can't seem to work with anything else very well. Here are some shots using a barrowed Casio.

Took a while to get the back just how I wanted it to be and here it is. Center vented bi-swing with belt.

Functions fantistically

The blown out pics... Darn photographer (me).

Three button peak lapel.

Vest tight as it should be

And my constantly shrinking giant rear with the bi-swing above.

Took a bit of drawing and measurements and lots of details talk to get it right. The inside lining is superb as well. The vest has an inside pocket and the armholes are pretty high... though not as high as i want so next suit I'm having the hole copied to a tee from an original.

What do you think?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

By George, you've done it! Looks great! :eusa_clap

Will be fun to see it in person.

You must have driven Joe nuts.


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[Matt Deckard]

You don't know the half of it... Though he is the only tailor who really didn't go nuts... he just kept trying to please without saying I'm crazy like the other tailors have done.

I am crazy-- though he didn't care.

 

[Dagwood]

OHHH - Most excellent. I saw Joe in late March and ordered some shirts and pants. I should be getting them near the end of May. I hope that they turn out as well as yours.

 

[resortes805]

Very nice Matt...It seems your patience is starting to pay off!

 

[Matt Deckard]

Thanks... fully functioning sleeve buttons and some other hidden details which are hard to see on the black fabric.

Though he'll do anything even if it is outside of reason.

I do love the bi-swing back. It's awsome.

 

[Feraud]

That is an amazing suit Matt!
How can we get a suit like that? Is there a "Deckard swing-back" model I can request?

 

[Matt Deckard]

Actually yes. If you are looking for that back just tell him you want the Deckard back... he'll know what you are talking about.

I still have to hammer out a few details on the armholes... and ahave a few more backs I want him to make.

At first wanted the pleats above and below the belt though for me that doesn't look so good. Anyway... I like it.

 

[Jay]

Matt, as always, the suit looks great. Nice color too.

 

[Barry]

The other day I checked to see when he'll be around my area. Another tailor that works for his company is going to be in DC in a couple of months. I attempted to check the website again to see if Joe would be there was well but I cannot access it this evening.

Would you recommend that I wait for Joe (or travel to where he is working) if I'm asking for anything out of the ordinary?

Barry

 

[Jovan]

Holy $#!%, that is awesome. How much did it run you? (And I apologize if this has been answered, but is floating canvas standard?)

 

[Hemingway Jones]

An excellent suit, my friend.

The bi-swing back looks amazing. The belt lies exactly where it should; at the highwaist-line. The center pleast is fantastic.

I would like to see the famous Deckard arm-hole shot.

The vest is fantastic and ends just where it should and the pants are generous and draping perfectly.

An excellent suit and an exciting project. :eusa_clap

 

[Matt Deckard]

Next suit, not peak lapels and a pattern to the fabric.

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

I love that back treatment. I have a heck of a problem with jackets getting restrictive when I put my arms forward, even on jackets that otherwise fit fine. I'll have to see Joe next time he's in town, finances permitting.