All this talk about Summer

**saxandpipes** · 27th July 11, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

I had these 2 jackets and waistcoats made in Bali recently. They are made from light summer weight wool and are as light as a feather. I have worn one back here in Australia and actually felt a bit cold, it's the middle of winter here.
As stated in another thread, they were A$90.00 each and fully tailored

Well done!

I'd say the sleeves are a tad too long, but that is easily remedied.

I was thinking about Bali as a place to get jackets made up on the cheap- did you give them something to copy or a pattern of any kind? We went there as children and we all had leather jackets made (we were kids, it was "cool" and we were told they could make anything, especially if they were copying!) Bangkok would be another option, I guess, but I've never been there (aside from in the airport in transit).

My dad always came back with new suits and shirts when he passed through Hong Kong. I normally go through Singapore (because of Singapore Airlines!) and have to seriously restrain myself there. (I've bought 3 shirts made so far... oh, and camera lenses

)

Anyway, looks like you got an excellent deal! Thanks for sharing!

Cheers,

Michael

**saxandpipes** · 27th July 11, 01:16 AM

Oh,

I love the straight bottom edge on the waistcoats!

Michael

**Ancienne Alliance** · 27th July 11, 01:58 AM

Lady Chrystel has designed a jacket and waistcoat for summer.

Best,

Robert

**Downunder Kilt** · 27th July 11, 02:01 AM

Originally Posted by saxandpipes

Well done!

I'd say the sleeves are a tad too long, but that is easily remedied.

I was thinking about Bali as a place to get jackets made up on the cheap- did you give them something to copy or a pattern of any kind? We went there as children and we all had leather jackets made (we were kids, it was "cool" and we were told they could make anything, especially if they were copying!) Bangkok would be another option, I guess, but I've never been there (aside from in the airport in transit).

My dad always came back with new suits and shirts when he passed through Hong Kong. I normally go through Singapore (because of Singapore Airlines!) and have to seriously restrain myself there. (I've bought 3 shirts made so far... oh, and camera lenses

)

Anyway, looks like you got an excellent deal! Thanks for sharing!

Cheers,

Michael

Thanks Michael

I gave the tailor serveral pics of HRH Prince Charles wearing his kilt and the sleeves do look a bit long in the photos, but wearing the jackets with long sleeve shirts, I have been told they look a good length (go figure)

I reviewed the jackets when I got back from Bali in late June (thread - Modern & Traditional in Bali ) and mentioned that the tailor does take orders via email