In this video I am detailing the materials and trimmings one needs to make a bespoke jacket. I try to link everything in the description. As well as highlight alternatives.
This video may quickly become outdated again, so if you could help everyone out in the comments if you find anything elsewhere for cheaper or if something is out of stock.
//Links to most everything:
- Lining (Croft mill (Acetate / bemberg / Viscose))
https://www.croftmill.co.uk/lining-fabrics-tailors-lining-fabrics
- Buttons
https://caffeinatedtailor.etsy.com/uk/listing/1449797128/brown-bioresin-buttons-for-bespoke?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1694764665581
- Body canvas
Any of these are good. (Cheapest is the wool/viscose lightweight and lightweight hair canvas.)
https://www.theliningcompany.co.uk/trimmings/canvas/body-canvas/
Very lightweight semi synthetic canvas https://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/p/4130/tailoring-canvases/mw/fine-hair-canvas
Also semi synthetic, but heavier
https://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/p/4179/tailoring-canvases/mw/wool-hair-canvas
- Chest canvas
Any of these are good. (Cheapest is the Midweight Chest Canvas)
https://www.theliningcompany.co.uk/trimmings/canvas/chest-canvas/
https://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/p/4181/tailoring-canvases/mw/horse-hair-canvas
- Domette
http://bit.ly/Macwallis3domette
- Collar canvas
http://bit.ly/macwcollarcanvas
- Melton
http://bit.ly/macwallismelton
http://bit.ly/TLCmelton
https://www.kentontrimmings.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=melton
- Shoullder pads
The lining company sells black and white shoulder pads, in three different thicknesses. https://www.theliningcompany.co.uk/trimmings/shoulder-pads-and-sleeve-head-roll/shoulder-pads-thin-white/
The cotton wadding I have is good for shoulder pads: https://www.williamgee.co.uk/shop/cotton-wadding-unbleached-28oz/
- Sleeve head
https://www.theliningcompany.co.uk/trimmings/shoulder-pads-and-sleeve-head-roll/sleeve-head-roll/sleeve-head-roll-with-canvas/
- Silecia
https://www.williamgee.co.uk/shop/cotton-pocketing-silesia-black/
- Holland linen
https://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/p/4183/tailoring-canvases/mw/holland-linen
https://www.theliningcompany.co.uk/trimmings/flax-linen-selection/32-linen-holland/
https://www.theliningcompany.co.uk/trimmings/cotton-fabric-assorted/cotton-holland/
- Fusing
https://www.theliningcompany.co.uk/trimmings/fusible-interlinings/fusible-dot/
- Edge tape
https://www.theliningcompany.co.uk/accessories/haberdashery/7-8-bias-cut-lining/
https://www.williamgee.co.uk/shop/vilene-edge-tape-white/
- Silk thread
https://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/p/9925/speciality-threads/mw/italian-pure-silk-thread-tk24-10m
https://www.theliningcompany.co.uk/threads/silk-thread/100-silk-buttonhole-twist-10m-reels/
https://www.theliningcompany.co.uk/threads/silk-thread/100-silk-bh-twist/
https://www.theliningcompany.co.uk/threads/silk-thread/handsilk/
If you are confused at any point look through this playlist, ask a question in the comments or PM me on IG. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPXf7sROHfVsQqL218SZ-LgmoTv_pScyd
https://www.instagram.com/thecaffeinatedtailor/
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction and suppliers
1:04 - Fabric
2:34 - Lining
3:31 - Buttons
4:28 - Body canvas
6:00 - Chest canvas
6:58 - Domette
7:47 - Collar Canvas
9:20 - Melton
10:57 - Shoulder pads
11:59 - Sleeve head
12:55 - Silecia
13:52 - Holland linen
14:24 - Fusing
15:19 - Edge tape
16:40 - Silk and gimp
18:40 - Conclusion