Cloth & Linings

.....and this is how it feels in London at the moment, and I think that Spring has passed us by. They say that when the clocks change we leap into Spring, but this year I think we are leaping into Summer, and one of my...

28 March, 2012 /

..........the sequel.  A very good client who went from a jacket to a jacket trousers and waistcoat, kindly sent me pictures of the made up suit in action, and I think it looks fantastic. He also mentioned that it is receiving rave reviews on the...

14 February, 2012 /

The wait is over! Henry Lesser & Sons have just brought out a new range of Golden Bale cloth. This luxury cloth is the original super 100's. It comes in 7 and a half - 8 oz 11 oz and 13oz's. Below are just a few patterns I will bring the full range out...

06 September, 2011 /

Here's a vest part of a lounge suit that I made using the Harrison Premier Cru cloth and lined with one of my exclusive liberty linings. The single breasted vest has 4 welts and is cut with a shawl collar, which I believe looks great!...

14 July, 2011 /

Would you like something very special for your jacket lining.  If you would, I have just the thing for you.  I have been very fortunate to be allowed access to the Spring/Summer Liberty 100% Silk Collection, but I need to make a decision on what to order...

01 March, 2011 /

I was commissioned to line this Jacket with a few beautiful Hermes Silk Scarves. I also used the silk scarves to bag out the breast pocket so it could be pulled out and used as a pocket handkerchief, I think this was a great little touch. So here's the...

15 April, 2010 /

And in this case it is a classic Henry Lesser black pure wool suit with a fancy lining to set it apart. It has been a fantastic year so far and I have really enjoyed some of the design challenges requested by a number of clients, but...

17 March, 2010 /