Tweed 'Argyll' Style Jacket and Waistcoat Lining - Approximate Yardage/Metres

[creagdhubh]

Greetings,

I am in the process of putting together (not me physically - this is for my future kilt jacket/waistcoat orders - see below) various Lovat Mill Kirkton tweeds and acetate-viscose satin fabric in a variety of contrasting and/or complementary colours and was curious...approximatey how many yards/metres of material would I require to fully line the tweed jacket and waistcoat? I typically wear a 43-44 regular in both the jacket and the waistcoat.

Here are my ideas:

Tweed/Lining Colour 1:

Kirkton 552.jpg
Nutmeg 2841.jpg

Tweed/Lining Colour 2:

Kirkton 558.jpg
Brown 2850.jpg


Tweed/Lining Colour 3:

Kirkton 580.jpg
Dark Grey 2971.jpg

Tweed/Lining Colour 4:

Kirkton 573.jpg
Lovat Green 2831.jpg

Tweed/Lining Colour 5:

Kirkton 581.jpg
Dark Grey 2971.jpg

Thanks!

[Chas]

Hi Kyle,

I don't know the answer, but before you set any thing in stone, I would throw this into the mix.

The latest fashion for dinner suit jackets is for either Chinese Lacquer Red or Wedgwood Portland Blue. Not, of course, that a tuxedo jacket is anything like a tweed jacket, but I thought that I would mention it in passing.

Nice fabrics, I like No 2.

Regards

Chas

[Jock Scot]

I am no tailor, and I am sure there is a formula lurking somewhere. At a guess though, you will need almost as much area of lining as tweed for the jacket and lets say, half the total area of the waistcoat will be lining, assuming that the tweed does not cover the back of the waistcoat. I now await to be shot down in flames by the experts.

[creagdhubh]

I am no tailor, and I am sure there is a formula lurking somewhere. At a guess though, you will need almost as much area of lining as tweed for the jacket and lets say, half the total area of the waistcoat will be lining, assuming that the tweed does not cover the back of the waistcoat. I now await to be shot down in flames by the experts.

Hahaha!!! Thanks, Jock. Hopefully that doesn't happen. You know we all love you, mate! In regards to your response, that's pretty much what I was thinking. I understand it's not the most difficult question to answer, but you are certainly correct in saying that there is more than likely some sort of formula lurking about somewhere.

Slainte,

[creagdhubh]

Hi Kyle,

I don't know the answer, but before you set any thing in stone, I would throw this into the mix.

The latest fashion for dinner suit jackets is for either Chinese Lacquer Red or Wedgwood Portland Blue. Not, of course, that a tuxedo jacket is anything like a tweed jacket, but I thought that I would mention it in passing.

Nice fabrics, I like No 2.

Regards

Chas

Interesting you should bring that up, Chas. My most recent tweed jacket and waistcoat purchase has a red lining, more of the scarlet variety though. I think it works rather well with the check of the tweed. Yes, number two is one of my favourites as well...good eye.

Kirkton Brown Check Tweed with Scarlet Lining and Stag horn buttons from Loch Sunart, Argyll:

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Kind regards,

[M. A. C. Newsome]

When ordering cloth for jackets/waistcoats for most size men 2m or 2.5m for the jacket and half a meter for the waistcoat facing is enough for the tweed cloth (assuming double width). So get 3m and you will be guaranteed of enough. For lining I am not as certain but I would assume 2m for the jacket and 1 or 1.5 m for the waistcoat. The reason for more with the waistcoat is that typically the back is also made from the same lining cloth, but a double thickness.

[creagdhubh]

When ordering cloth for jackets/waistcoats for most size men 2m or 2.5m for the jacket and half a meter for the waistcoat facing is enough for the tweed cloth (assuming double width). So get 3m and you will be guaranteed of enough. For lining I am not as certain but I would assume 2m for the jacket and 1 or 1.5 m for the waistcoat. The reason for more with the waistcoat is that typically the back is also made from the same lining cloth, but a double thickness.

Thanks, Matt! I really appreciate your expertise and assistance with my question. What you said makes complete sense. The acetate-viscose satin has a weight of 155 glm, and a width of 54 inch/138 cms. I'm assuming that's double width correct? I will be purchasing the fabric from a company based in England.

Thanks again!

[Lime]

nteresting you should bring that up, Chas. My most recent tweed jacket and waistcoat purchase has a red lining, more of the scarlet variety though. I think it works rather well with the check of the tweed. Yes, number two is one of my favourites as well...good eye.

Kirkton Brown Check Tweed with Scarlet Lining and Stag horn buttons from Loch Sunart, Argyll:

That is an extremely decadent tweed jacket! I love it!

[creagdhubh]

That is an extremely decadent tweed jacket! I love it!

Thanks, mate! I'm pretty happy with it. You know, thinking up tweed jacket and waistcoat combinations is almost as exciting as ordering a new kilt! I'm just a tweed fanatic, with or without Highland dress, but especially with.

Cheers,

[Grizzly]

Kyle, mate , they all look fantastic combinations and will make lovely additions to your wardrobe. I do have a question though....................

When exactly did you win the lottery?