ISO custom-makers of Inverness capes

[Lady Grey]

Checking the wares of InvernessCapes.co.uk disclosed the appalling fact that their PRICES are TOO HIGH for the next wearer to afford!

Then I guess you’ll have to learn to sew!

[Parker Gabriel]

That much is personally known.
But CANNOT be entrusted with ANY commissions from any others, and thus will reject any such requests from such others.
Have attempted to assemble Inverness capes for self personally before--and still have yet to get one right.

[KD Burke]

You seem to recognize that the construction of a bespoke garment requires a certain degree of skill; however you seem unwilling to recognize the value of that skill.

[Parker Gabriel]

DO recognize the value of skill in such bespoke garments as Inverness capes.
Owing to known limits on personal skills, seeking to commission such a cape from those who may possess them to greater degrees.
Will then recommend any such worthy, and indeed all such worthies, to others who may also want such garments.

[KD Burke]

Would it be rude of me to inquire the price you feel would be reasonable for the garment you desire?

[Parker Gabriel]

The desired pricing for the Inverness cape sought is relatively modest--not higher in United States dollars (USD$) than three hundred (300) in all.
This can then be paid by hire-and-purchase installments.
PRIMARY consideration is here being given to those whose incomes are fixed, as is that of this user.

[KD Burke]

Sir, I believe your expectations are too grand for your budget. Producing an Inverness cape requires several hours of skilled labor plus materials. No artisan worthy of the name will work for less than their time is worth.

The least expensive woolen Inverness cape I am aware of is in the neighborhood of $200. It is mass produced, imported, NOT customizable, and available in only gray tweed.

[Highland Logan]

The desired pricing for the Inverness cape sought is relatively modest--not higher in United States dollars (USD$) than three hundred (300) in all.
This can then be paid by hire-and-purchase installments.
PRIMARY consideration is here being given to those whose incomes are fixed, as is that of this user.

Being as what you want a non-regulation regulation, you need to remember, this isn't like building a Colonial blaster.

Frank

[Pleater]

If anyone were to offer to do the work, I'd view them with some suspicion, as the normal response would be something like 'champagne tastes at lemonade prices'.

It is not unusual for custom made garments to be undervalued by those who would like to own one. I was offered all of 20pounds for an English smock I made which would not have bought the (handmade) buttons.

For this commission, to buy the materials, generate a custom sized pattern in the style required, cut and construct the garment, post it off, and then be paid in instalments - no professional person could work like that, even if the price was realistic.

Anne the Pleater

[Parker Gabriel]

Out of both line and turn.
Hereby apologizing for all of this.
Will most likely have to search privately, that is all.