What to make with this?

DamianM · Jun 21, 2013

Donegal tweed right?

Single breasted

IDK!!! so many choices

mimesis2nemesis · Jun 21, 2013

I would go for a beltback jacket... that tweed looks amazing!

Nick D · Jun 21, 2013

I had a piece of Donegal tweed, I made this:

If there's enough I'd say go for a sport coat, or trousers. Either way, it's great material.

DamianM · Jun 21, 2013

I have enough for a suit. but I need a clear idea.
Its really loud donegal tweed. So it has to be a sports suit of sorts.

Tomasso · Jun 21, 2013

I would make it up as a suit but probably wear the pieces as separates more times than not. A belt back (with double breast patch pockets) sounds good as well

Nick D · Jun 21, 2013

Yes, the double breast pocket looks excellent with a tweed like this.

What about pleated front darts? It would require a welt breast pocket, but it's an idea.

DamianM · Jun 21, 2013

Nick D said:
Yes, the double breast pocket looks excellent with a tweed like this.

What about pleated front darts? It would require a welt breast pocket, but it's an idea.

like this beauty?

Baron Kurtz · Jun 21, 2013

not to be too much of a downer, but is that a moth coccoon? (top, middle, about 6 inches in from folded edge)

Two Types · Jun 21, 2013

I know what i would have made from that fabric: a copy of Bela Lugosi's four patch pocket, belt back suit from 'The Black Cat'. It's a wonderful suit.

DamianM · Jun 22, 2013

Baron Kurtz said:
not to be too much of a downer, but is that a moth coccoon? (top, middle, about 6 inches in from folded edge)

KURTS-
Omg no! That would infest my collection!
But it wasn't it was just something it picked up from the rug.
I had unfolded it

Two types
I was thinking just that.
It is very common to see vintage tweed with four patch pockets like Nick pointed out as well.
Add an action back and pleats instead of gathers.

I think thats the direction I should take. I might have enough for two jackets and a pair of slacks.
Would a DB work? has anyone ever seen an example of that? probably not since donegal tweed was primarily sports suit material

Nick D · Jun 22, 2013

I've seen a few tweed double breasteds, it's uncommon but a good look. Could you squeeze out a waistcoat?

DamianM · Jun 22, 2013

If i do cut it just right, I might. Its a really big 2 pieces.

Fastuni · Jun 22, 2013

Great fabric! Have you measured it?
If you are doing a sportive jacket with "fancy" pleats & patch pockets (I'd definitely go for single breasted), I would drop the waistcoat (except you really have enough fabric for that - then a Tattersal-cut would be the ticket IMO).
A second pair of trousers (or plus-fours) is always a plus. In any case save up enough material for matching cap(s), but I think that's a given.

Benny Holiday · Jun 25, 2013

I'm casting my vote for the Lugosi suit. :eusa_clap

DamianM · Jun 25, 2013

so I measure it to 100 inches long by 60 inches wide x2

Flat Foot Floey · Jun 25, 2013

I would go for the Lugosi Style too. Ecven with the cool details it's somwhat understated for a sports suit. Notch lapels and good shoulders and not too extreme. Not as flashy as Clark Gable would wear it.

Since you asked, here is Robert Montgomery in a sporty DB suit.

Two Types · Jun 25, 2013

The Lugosi suit is getting a lot of votes.

DamianM · Jun 26, 2013

And thats the route I will seem to take as a base with more features.

Simonds · Jun 27, 2013

I vote for

DamianM · Jun 28, 2013

HA of course.
You can make probably that many caps with all this donegal. But I can make one if i do it right to have a full tweed 3 piece with matching cap.
tweed out!

and can anyone tell me the size of this breast pocket?

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