To Fix or Not to Fix???

[Hemingway Jones]

Well, Dear Friends,
Somewhere in one of the dry cleaning threads, I bragged about how I have had this suit forever, have worn it once a week, and have dry cleaned it about every other month or so; all true.

I should have known I was cursing myself.

So, the other day, while feeding Cheryl's cats, "Rip!" across the seat of the pants, not along the seam, mind you.

So, alas, I have had this suit since 1989. I've worn it countless times. I have gotten my use out of it. Is it time to retire it? Perhaps I could salvage the waistcoat and the jacket?

Or should I send it to John, my tailor, to Franken-stitch along the seat?

What say you, my fellow Lounger?

Here's a photo for reference.

 

[dhermann1]

Aw, come on. Let us see the damage so we can judge for ourselves!

 

[Hemingway Jones]

Aw, come on. Let us see the damage so we can judge for ourselves!

No one wants to see that! lol

Honestly though, it starts at the center seam on the right side and goes about four inches across horizontally.

 

[Marty M.]

Goodbye old friend?

Hem, I think that the reason it ripped in that fashion is the fabric is worn too thin there. It happens. You're best bet is to throw a party in its honor and send all three pieces on their way .
Marty Mathis

 

[J. M. Stovall]

I think you should declaw the cat.

 

[Benny Holiday]

I concur with the honourable Mr Mathis. Even if the material were not heavily worn, 'Frankenstitch' is just not pretty in anyone's book. Sorry my friend. Time to say a fond 'Adios' to those trousers.

'Twas a very fine-looking suit, and it did you proud all those years. :eusa_clap

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Goodbye trousers, hello sportscoat.

bk

 

[Hemingway Jones]

Thanks Fellows, I think you're correct, I really do.

Honestly though, there are times you get emotionally attached to these articles of clothing. I'm gonna miss it.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

The decision, of course, is entirely yours. I've successfully repaired just this kind of damage - though mine was through catching on a door-jam, but a non-seam rip. (This was, however, on a pair of 1940s trousers so maybe a little less replaceable.)

If you think it's worth it, it isn't a major job to fix this damage (or at least it seems not, from the description). Good skills with a darning needle can work wonders!

bk

 

[dakotanorth]

Innovative Repairs?

So the rip is across? Horizontal right? Maybe you could use the vest material to make a "riding-style" seat overlay? Maybe make the pants as knickers and use the cut-off material at the bottom of the leg for a seat reinforcement??
I'm just spitting out ideas here. [huh]

 

[Snookie]

If you love the fit, take the pants to a tailor and have them copied.

The fabric looks like a repair will be highly noticable. I wouldn't bother.

 

[ohairas]

I'm assuming the fix could be seen while wearing the coat? Then I wouldn't bother fixing. However, if the coat covers it up.... then by all means!

I would also see if you could use the vest some how to revamp the trousers.

Otherwise, sadly... it'll be like the old man and his broken leg lamp..........
I feel your pain Hem!
Nikki

 

[Matt Deckard]

You can always take what's left and have it made into a women's suit for Cheryl.

 

[Hemingway Jones]

Thank you Snookie, Matt and everyone. You've given me a lot to think about.

I am amazed at how attached I am to this article of clothing. It's tough to let it go. I recently found my first Massachusetts driver's license from the early 90s and there I am in that suit.

Alas, the waistcoat and jacket will live on! ;-)

 

[Flitcraft]

At least save the jacket and vest- I wear my orphaned vests with other garments all the time. If nothing else, it can really dress up a casual look...

 

[Marty M.]

At least save the jacket and vest- I wear my orphaned vests with other garments all the time. If nothing else, it can really dress up a casual look...

Great point about the vest :eusa_clap .
Marty Mathis

 

[Hemingway Jones]

I have been wearing the vest with other tweed, or by itself with nice pants, shirt and tie.

Still, I mourn the passing of that suit. This is the time of year I break out all of my tweed.

Oh well, plenty more where it came from, I suppose.

 

[LuckyKat]

nah, just go vintage...better quality

 

[Justdog]

Repair

Well, Dear Friends,
Somewhere in one of the dry cleaning threads, I bragged about how I have had this suit forever, have worn it once a week, and have dry cleaned it about every other month or so; all true.

I should have known I was cursing myself.

So, the other day, while feeding Cheryl's cats, "Rip!" across the seat of the pants, not along the seam, mind you.

So, alas, I have had this suit since 1989. I've worn it countless times. I have gotten my use out of it. Is it time to retire it? Perhaps I could salvage the waistcoat and the jacket?

Or should I send it to John, my tailor, to Franken-stitch along the seat?

What say you, my fellow Lounger?

Here's a photo for reference.

Nice cut suit and generous pants great color comfy and you like it.
Get er fixed and enjoy it somemore. alternatively try to replicate the pants.