Fastuni. That suit is amazing. The fabric is perfect. I hope it finds a good home.
Fastuni. That suit is amazing. The fabric is perfect. I hope it finds a good home.
"I know I believe in nothing, but is my nothing."
German 40's Peak-Lapel Black Pinstripe in size 38/40.
Jacket used to be once a DB - but was very well altered to SB. Cuffless, pleatless pants. Either altered that way or might indicate war-related material saving (but wide legs).
Last edited by Fastuni; Yesterday at 04:37 AM.
Fastuni, that's interesting; i've heard alteration tailors say that a DB can't be altered to a SB (usually because of the roll line), but what they really mean is 'i can't be bothered to do it'.
what evidence of the original DB is left ?
On the "outside" there are no "traces" - it's very well done - but at the backside of the left lapel one can still find traces of the original second decorative buttonhole. The entire left lapel facing was "pulled up" and on both lower inside facings (where the buttonholes and buttons are) pieces of fabric (identical suit fabric and solid black) where inserted (I'll make a photograph later). The buttonholes are also handstitched from a different thread than the decorative lapel buttonhole.
Yes. It certainly was quite an effort, but the lapel rolls quite nice on this. Probably the DB was damaged or the suit was fitted for a thinner person or handed down to a younger wearer.but what they really mean is 'i can't be bothered to do it'.
Last edited by Fastuni; Yesterday at 05:19 AM.
i think i get it; the left facing was moved up to get rid of the old buttonhole, then extra fabric added down at the bottom of the facing ?
Exactly - but the extra fabric was inserted in the middle, where the buttons are, not at the bottom.
Fastuni: Do you have old German tailoring instructions for altering DB to SB? I'm sure I remember someone mentioning instructions on how to do this (dating from the war years or just post-war).
HBK: I have a German example of DB to SB. It isn't as expertly done as this one. I'll be posting photos soon (it came from Bavaria, via Fastuni). Next time I see you I'll try to remember to wear it so you can see how they did it.
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