Tweed 'Argyll' Style Jacket and Waistcoat Lining - Approximate Yardage/Metres

[Andrew Breecher]

It doesn't look like any of your tweed choices have very large pattern repeats, but also keep in mind that fabrics with large patterns require more material to match the patterns than a plain fabric or one with a small (for instance, houndstooth) pattern. An additional 0.5 yard/meter will certainly provide the necessary amount.

[creagdhubh]

Kyle, mate , they all look fantastic combinations and will make lovely additions to your wardrobe. I do have a question though....................

When exactly did you win the lottery?

Thanks, Simon. Hahaha, I wish! The jackets and waistcoats shown above are my ideas at the moment and they will not all be bought at the same time...good heavens no! One at a time and when I can afford to make the purchases. This is of course, how I approach just about anything I buy, especially more substantial and costly items in regards to traditional Highland attire. I budget for larger purchases and plan accordingly. However, I am only given the "green light" to actually make a purchase after everything is okayed with my lovely better half; she's the boss, and for good reason.

Cheers,

[creagdhubh]

It doesn't look like any of your tweed choices have very large pattern repeats, but also keep in mind that fabrics with large patterns require more material to match the patterns than a plain fabric or one with a small (for instance, houndstooth) pattern. An additional 0.5 yard/meter will certainly provide the necessary amount.

Good point, thanks!

[Grizzly]

Thanks, Simon. Hahaha, I am only given the "green light" to actually make a purchase after everything is okayed with my lovely better half; she's the boss, and for good reason.

Cheers,

Lol quite right Kyle, we must always show due deference to the keeper of the privvy purse. I always like to break the bad news of my expenditure over a romantic meal and a promise of an exotic holiday.

[piperdbh]

3 meters of tweed, 1 1/2 meters of double-width lining should be enough. Is there a reason for the acetate satin, as opposed to bridal satin? For my jackets and waistcoats, I prefer the heavier bridal satin, which is available at any good fabric store. Edited: how wide is your tweed?

[creagdhubh]

3 meters of tweed, 1 1/2 meters of double-width lining should be enough. Is there a reason for the acetate satin, as opposed to bridal satin? For my jackets and waistcoats, I prefer the heavier bridal satin, which is available at any good fabric store. Edited: how wide is your tweed?

The acetate/viscose satin is what is used on the tweed jackets I presently own and I like the feel/look of the material. I wouldn't want to go any heavier. Lovat Mill Kirkton tweeds are 1.5 metres wide and their weight is 500 g/m. They're a mediumweight range, which is ideal for me. I don't intend on going a heavier tweed route, as that would restrict the jacket and waistcoat's use to cold weather only.

[creagdhubh]

Lol quite right Kyle, we must always show due deference to the keeper of the privvy purse. I always like to break the bad news of my expenditure over a romantic meal and a promise of an exotic holiday.

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Well said, Simon!

[madmacs]

Interesting you should bring that up, Chas. My most recent tweed jacket and waistcoat purchase has a red lining, more of the scarlet variety though. I think it works rather well with the check of the tweed. Yes, number two is one of my favourites as well...good eye.

Kirkton Brown Check Tweed with Scarlet Lining and Stag horn buttons from Loch Sunart, Argyll:

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Kind regards,

I have a rather nice Gieves and Hawkes sports jacket in that nice gun check...

[unixken]

I always like to break the bad news of my expenditure over a romantic meal and a promise of an exotic holiday.

There's an expression... "It's often easier to beg forgiveness, than to ask permission."

[Lime]

Lol quite right Kyle, we must always show due deference to the keeper of the privvy purse. I always like to break the bad news of my expenditure over a romantic meal and a promise of an exotic holiday.

I find it best to "trick" my love into purchasing something lovely for herself whereupon my (secretly prearranged) purchase is automatically given the rubber stamp.