Last edited by Sammy Ambrose (2011-04-15 10:39:49)

To be fair I used to be just the same, around 20 years ago I found a backstreet Tailor in England that would knock me up a made to measure suit for £125, I had a guy who was a friend of a friend whos uncle owned a Mill upnorth who used to make fabrics that were really good. S100, 120s and higher. The rumor was that the uncle made for Paul Smith and others and this friend used to get the over runs and samples. I used to get looked after, 3.5Ms for £20-30. Of course the jackets were fused canvas and I'm not saying for a moment they were made by a Meastro but the trousers were lined, the suits had working cuffs and the fabric was aways nice. I did learn that the lighter fabrics he wasn't so good with. Infact he was useless. His English wasn't so good either and every now and then he'd do something mental. Once, after making me a number of shirts I got him to make me a Peacoat and he sewn a backpleat in it like I had in the shirts. Strides and shirts were £25 a pop. He'd put "working button" belt loops on the trousers. I had at least two suits made a month. I'd have suits made from fabric just because I liked it, not even thinking about what it'd look like as a suit. Every 4 months or so I'd have a big clear out and fill bin bags and give them to mates. I was still living at my parents and I carried on like that for nearly enough 10 years. I never had any money, just enough for going out and having stuff made. It only stopped when I left home and entered the murky world of mortages and bills. Along the way I've learned a little bit, often the hard way. Now I'm older I've a much better job and want the finer clobber. I'm half way though my first bespoke and arranged for the measuring of the next one. The prices invovled ensure it won't end up like it did before, I'm glad in a way because these things will be more appriciated, very much more infact. I'll have to be really selective. If I had Mr. Graysons money I'm not sure I'd be able to help myself.

And Crud; now I know what a troll is-up yours dummie. Had those trouser legs taken in yet on that jacket?