Cawdor118 Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 I'm looking to have a tweed suit made - breeks / plus 2's or 3's and a shooting waistcoat. Any idea of how much very roughly it would cost? Has anyone had anything similar made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 have a look at Bob Parrat Countrywear site. very well priced f. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 I'm looking to have a tweed suit made - breeks / plus 2's or 3's and a shooting waistcoat. Any idea of how much very roughly it would cost? Has anyone had anything similar made? Yes, but many years ago by Haggarts in Aberfeldy. Had 2 prs breeks, shooting waistcoat, normal waistcoat, jacket with gusseted sleeves for shooting, cap and gore-tex lined shooting coat. Can't remember what it all cost, but its 20 years ago, so no longer relevant. Can still fit into them as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Haggarts are the best tweeds and an ex employee Crawford Campbell has saved the firm from dissapearing. His new venture is called Pertshire Estates Ltd. Top man, top kit. ...still in Aberfeldy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Haggarts are the best tweeds and an ex employee Crawford Campbell has saved the firm from dissapearing. His new venture is called Pertshire Estates Ltd. Top man, top kit. ...still in Aberfeldy too. Used to be a nice large 'prestigious' shop on the corner, but last time I went past (about 3 years ago) I think the shop had gone; I imagine they are now in a less prominent (and less expensive) building. The shop used to stock tartans, tweeds and general millinery stuff and I assume found it hard to make ends meet; Aberfeldy isn't on the main tourist route and isn't an easy place to park either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cawdor118 Posted October 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 I was planning using Campbell of Beauly to be honest. Just want to know if I should be looking at £200 or £2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) hello, i do not think your get much change out of £600/£800 for a hand made Tweed suite in fact i expect a lot more, you can pay £500 just for the jacket from what i see on the web sites, whatever you get i am sure it will look very smart on your shooting days, oh is there still a chap who advertise in the shooting times comes to you ? Edited October 21, 2017 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) I was planning using Campbell of Beauly to be honest. Just want to know if I should be looking at £200 or £2000 Campbell used to be good as well - another one I have visited! If you look at the prices of tweed items 'off the shelf' from someone like John Norris, then add maybe 30% - 50% for custom made, that might be a guide, but the tweed selected (quality, weight and pattern) plus any 'extras' you have like velcro fastening, elasticated leg bottoms, strap and buckle, linings, gore-tex layer will all add to the bill - but that is why you go specially made rather than 'off the shelf'. Edited October 21, 2017 by JohnfromUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 I was planning using Campbell of Beauly to be honest. Just want to know if I should be looking at £200 or £2000 I was in there last week, you would be somewhere iro of £4-500 for breeks and waistcoat I would guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibby Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Ive just purchased the new Musto Cairngorm lightweight tweed set. Nice colour with a blue window pane. Machine washable and play around with the discount codes online and youll save a few ££. CHO have the breeks on sale for £240. Ardmoor have the waistcoat for £270. The coat you can find for c£400 if you want to complete the set. Highly recommend the garb. Gibby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Russell Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Before my Alan Paine association, I was going to commission butler Stewart to make my tweeds for me. Cost wise for three piece was around £900 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Glad i wildfowl and use camo clothing lol lotta money for tweed but im sure youl look the part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 I got Alan Paine breeks for £40 in a closing down sale, a few weeks later spotted and bought a matching as new jacket from a charity shop for a tenner. Fifty pound and job sorted looks not to bad either. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomaddy525 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Just had plus 6's, shooting waistcoat and cap done for £425 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 For a full tailor made suit you will be at two grand in the blink of an eye . Breeks two pair,one pair long trousers, waistcoat with silk back , shooting vest waistcoat with shoulder patches and bellows pockets for summer and partridge days when warm, fitted sports jacket and then your outer long over tweed frock coat or smock for cold wet days, your hat of choice. Soon mounts up, but must be nice when it’s a perfect fit in the tweed you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Have two suits, one was made truly bespoke, a gents tailor was a special constable at our station and made me a superb shooting suit which I still have...must admit the jacket is a bit tight these days(40yrs of high living ). Then I had a three piece plus cap made by Hebden Tweed, now gone. I did have a local seamstress ease the 'joints' so to speak and both are still in use today. The pleasure of having one made is you don't appear as a 'clone' on shooting days. As good as the modern retail stuff is, it is all the same two or three dull tweeds. Remember meeting Mr Paine many moons ago when he was working out of a big Transit van. He did a good deal then and still does for some very good quality gear. Good to hear at least one bespoke tailor is still making stuff for the shooting field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 It really depends on ur situation but I can imagine it will be a lot of cash. If ur going for tailor made I'd also go for plus 4's rather than 2's as the fold will be enough so water doesn't run down the inside of ur willies/gaiters/boots the way it can with 2's To be honest its surprising how cheap some tweeds can be, I bought a pair of breeks and waist coat for 25-30 quid each brand new, they're that HSF brand from sportsman gun centre, surprising how good they are for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleachan Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 A basic 3 piece tailored set from stock tweed start at about £750. Off the shelf a little less. Add for more unique material, additional breeks, cap/bunnet, the trip for a measure and fitting etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Where is Old Farrier when you need his input. I’m sure he could pass on his Tailors details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) Where is Old Farrier when you need his input. Im sure he could pass on his Tailors details.Sat here laughing 🤣😂 Bit late in the season to be talking about having a suit made however Try mr holden Of knottingly Yorkshire a old family run business they'll make you a good suit after taking the measurements and choosing the tweed Recommend gortex lined and additional pockets for radio ect Anyways have a hare pocket in my jacket very handy for ties and empty cases As for price that depends on the tweed and your size Anyway hope this helps the op All the best Of Edited October 24, 2017 by Old farrier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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