Making a 3 piece suit

[Bruce Wayne]

I have found a seamstriss nearby who might be able to make me a suit. I want a single breasted jacket & a double breasted waistcoat. How much yardage would I need to acomplish this?

Thanx!!!
Charlie

 

[Brevetti]

If I am remembering correctly, eight yards at single width, or four yards at double width, is needed to make a three piece suit. I recall a very informative thread, on a similar subject, a while back:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?57859-How-much-cloth-is-required-to-make-a-suit

Read through that, it should be sufficient. Best of luck, friend!

 

[Nick D]

Whatever you get, I'd estimate high just in case. A double breasted waistcoat will take more than a single, mainly because of the lapels. If they're laid on with a lining backing this is reduced a bit. In any case, say 3/4yd of double width. I usually assume ~2yds for trousers and ~2 1/2 for a jacket.