Thursday, January 26, 2012

Where can I find?

Once again I come hat in hand, asking my favorite, most informed friends where to find that which I cannot. I'm looking for shirt weight 100% cotton, white Oxford cloth fabric.

Since winter appears willing to give us a miss this year, I'm diving straight into summer. Last fall, I announced my intention to have tailored a white cotton oxford suit. I've the alchemist on board, now I need the fabric, probably not more than 6 yards.

Where please should I shop?

Toad

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7 comments:

  1. KarenaJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Toad you might call Kaplans on The Plaza and tell them what you are looking for.....
    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    BUDD Shirtmakers
    3 Piccadilly
    London SW1Y 6NH

    Speak to Darren Tieren

    BUDD made the White Shirts for Hugh Bonneville star in "Downton Abby".

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  3. ToadJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Karena, you were correct. Not inexpensive by any means, but they can source it. Thank you.

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  4. ADGJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    Toad...love you like a brother. You know this. So I'm wrapping my comment in said brotherly love. Do not. Do not. Make an oxford cloth suit or sportcoat. You'll hate it. It won't make it out of the driveway more than twice.

    Your pal.

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  5. Old PoloJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    Toad, I would agree with ADG. I think it would be too light. That said, I've had good luck at Calico Corners.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Grief! This is the second time we've gone searching for this doggone fabric. Sometimes when I'm on a tear to find fabric that doesn't exist at a price I'm willing to pay, I turn to sheeting [even though traditional yardage/selvage in sheeting isn't the same as bolt goods, the price will settle the score]. I submit, just for the fun of it:

    http://www.landsend.com/pp/solid-oxford-bedding~228024_1782.html?cm_mmc=Froogle-_-null-_-FP-_-data_feed

    http://www.legacylinens.com/bedding/sheets/detail/bedding/sheets/collections/oxford-sheeting.html?sef=hccfp&product_id=74

    http://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Bath/Oxford-King-size-Sheet-Set/6212963/product.html

    http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12434197&cp=1760785.2258667.1760996&ab=ln_home_cs1_solidsheets&parentPage=family

    -Flo

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  7. ToadJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Thank you Flo. One would think OC would be an American staple. Just shows how things have changed.

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