Made to measure leathers. - SV650.org

23-11-08, 04:32 PM

So what are the good companies out there for getting a made to measure one piece?

I've heard of Crowtree, but they're winding down, also BKS who I still believe do bespoke suits. Any others out there, either in the UK or on the continent?

rictus01 · 23-11-08, 04:52 PM

I've heard good things about both wolf and Hideout, should be worth a look anyway.

Cheers Mark.

Balky001 · 24-11-08, 08:05 PM

Agree with Mr Rictus. I've been to the Hideout Leathers shop which is in the middle of nowhere. Very impressive, buy off the peg an have it altered or get one made from scratch. I think they are popular with amateur racers so always a good sign

I think Wolf are a bit cheaper. My local Harpers do Wolf tailor mades.

25-11-08, 07:45 AM

Had a look at a few of these sites and the prices were a little saltier than I expected. As I'm a pretty normal size I guess the sensible option is to go for an off the peg suit, the difference in price will pay for a whole season of track days

SoulKiss · 25-11-08, 08:58 AM

Well I have had 2 lots made at MSW

Only problem is they are in Auckland, NZ

The 1st lot have survived 3 offs (one high-side, one fall to the left and one over the bars) and are still good - only got the second set as I was in NZ the other week and had the spare cash

www.msw.co.nz

25-11-08, 11:34 AM

Take a look at this... think they're pricey, but worth a look... great online suit tool as well...

http://www.gimoto.com/eng/cs.asp

25-11-08, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Balky001

Agree with Mr Rictus. I've been to the Hideout Leathers shop which is in the middle of nowhere. Very impressive, buy off the peg an have it altered or get one made from scratch. I think they are popular with amateur racers so always a good sign

I think Wolf are a bit cheaper. My local Harpers do Wolf tailor mades.

who alters leathers?? mine are abit to short for me and give back/sholder ache!

27-11-08, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by pencil shavings

who alters leathers??

Look in your local directory for a 'seamstress' or look under 'leather'.

24-01-09, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by pencil shavings

who alters leathers?? mine are abit to short for me and give back/sholder ache!

There's a company in your area called Nine Lives - I think they are in Guildford. They do top quality leathers alterations to all makes of suits for the racing fraternity.

The troble with using a seamstress or someone who just does the odd repair here and there is they dont usually double/triple stitch or use strong enough thread.

Balky001 · 24-01-09, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pencil shavings

who alters leathers?? mine are abit to short for me and give back/sholder ache!

Hideout also do but in North Essex so a bit of a way for you.

23-11-08, 04:32 PM	#1
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Made to measure leathers. So what are the good companies out there for getting a made to measure one piece? I've heard of Crowtree, but they're winding down, also BKS who I still believe do bespoke suits. Any others out there, either in the UK or on the continent?

23-11-08, 04:52 PM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Made to measure leathers. I've heard good things about both wolf and Hideout, should be worth a look anyway. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

24-11-08, 08:05 PM	#3
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	Re: Made to measure leathers. Agree with Mr Rictus. I've been to the Hideout Leathers shop which is in the middle of nowhere. Very impressive, buy off the peg an have it altered or get one made from scratch. I think they are popular with amateur racers so always a good sign I think Wolf are a bit cheaper. My local Harpers do Wolf tailor mades. __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

25-11-08, 07:45 AM	#4
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Made to measure leathers. Had a look at a few of these sites and the prices were a little saltier than I expected. As I'm a pretty normal size I guess the sensible option is to go for an off the peg suit, the difference in price will pay for a whole season of track days

25-11-08, 08:58 AM	#5
SoulKiss Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sunny Croydonia Posts: 6,124	Re: Made to measure leathers. Well I have had 2 lots made at MSW Only problem is they are in Auckland, NZ The 1st lot have survived 3 offs (one high-side, one fall to the left and one over the bars) and are still good - only got the second set as I was in NZ the other week and had the spare cash www.msw.co.nz __________________ Sent from my PC NOT using any Tapatalk type rubbish!! █╬╬╬╬(•)i¯i▀▀▀▀▀█Ξ███████████████████████████████)

25-11-08, 11:34 AM	#6
RichT Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Made to measure leathers. Take a look at this... think they're pricey, but worth a look... great online suit tool as well... http://www.gimoto.com/eng/cs.asp

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