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#1 2011-12-23 07:41:12

BJS
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From: London
Posts: 40

Harrisons Moonbeam book

Has anyone had anything made up from the Harrisons Moonbeam book?  On the face of it, it seems to offer a nice compromise between country and smarter wear for an odd jacket and the weight (11-13oz I think) would suggest that it could be worn for 3 seasons (in the UK) at least.  Does anyone have any experience of whether it tailors/wears well?  How hot does it run etc?

Many thanks in advance.

BJS

 

#2 2011-12-23 07:53:11

formby
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From: Wiseacre
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Re: Harrisons Moonbeam book


"Dressing, like painting, should have a residual stability, plus punctuation and surprise." - Richard Merkin

Souvent me Souvient

 

#3 2011-12-23 11:10:24

formby
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From: Wiseacre
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Re: Harrisons Moonbeam book


"Dressing, like painting, should have a residual stability, plus punctuation and surprise." - Richard Merkin

Souvent me Souvient

 

#4 2011-12-28 03:37:30

BJS
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From: London
Posts: 40

Re: Harrisons Moonbeam book

^^ Thanks Formby - might give it a try in the new year.

 

#5 2011-12-28 07:02:49

Film Noir Buff
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From: Devil's Island
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Re: Harrisons Moonbeam book

I have a length of this to be made up into a suit, although I may chicken out and get the jacket first. I was also thinking of doing a city colors version of my section 8 jacket but with only 4 body panels in a complete vertical vs 8 different ones.

The fabric looks soft and strong, strong enough for pants if lined, although I do not recommend this for a suit unless youre mad or a dandy. It will also wear warm on the body. Probably will be comfortable outside and turn beastly hot in central heating. Usually what happens to me is I am fine until I get frisked at one of the larger buildings and trapped in a crowded elevator with an overcoat on. By the time I arrive, I am swimming in my shirt. My tailor has made it up many times and says it tailors well.

 

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