Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Knickers questions

Yeah, the sizing issue for me comes from floor living, which requires greater range of motion than cycling. In pre-made knickers I have to size up the waist 2-4” so there is enough room for squatting, cross-legged, and kneeling. So then I have to cinch down way too much fabric at the waist. I’m

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Patrick: Please do share what you learn about custom wool plus 4s or whateverthehelltheyare; I think I recall that you checked out some of the Yew Kai sites I did for custom knee pants. And thanks for the Compass Knickers review. I'd held off because of their light weight, but the pilling problem

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I have zero substance to contribute to this thread, as expected, but: https://quarterlybicycle.wordpress.com/2017/12/05/transform-the-love-of-your-life-or-yourself-with-weathervane-breeks/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

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This is good to know ... Agree that for cycling pants, you want a waist at real waist height. While my home-made knickers are not ideal as to features or fabric (I'm sure the I Magnin flannels will pill and wear easily, now that I have them altered to really fit) they do have natural waists.

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Nice, besides length what alterations are you planning? On Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 10:06:52 AM UTC-7, Beth H wrote: > > I am making my own fall-winter knicks from an old pair of corduroy slacks. > I will share pix when they're done. > I got the slacks out of a "free" box on the curb and

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I am making my own fall-winter knicks from an old pair of corduroy slacks. I will share pix when they're done. I got the slacks out of a "free" box on the curb and I'm quite handy with a needle so my cost for alterations is basically just my time. I appreciate companies offering their designs,

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Since I sew by hand, I won't be doing anything terrifically fancy. These are dress slack I got too big for; so some of the leftover will be used to expand the waistline up a size (see photo for how I recently did this with a pair of Swrve pants: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bethness/21799276151/)

Re: [RBW] Re: Compass Knickers

Was in NYC for a few days. Returned and mine were in the vestibule. Definitely light weight. Appear well made. Zippers are solid. Belt and snap just a little hard to work - suggesting they will stand up to a lot of abuse. Glad I ordered a size up per the Compass Rx. Tomorrow is supposed

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Ahahahaah ! "recovering" from what ? ! What you never had cannot be taken from you. Stating the Obvious . . . . *Life IS a costume party* . Everyone is wearing a costume so it does not matter what anyone is wearing no matter what they, you or I say about it . HaH ! The bus

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Patrick, I am contemplating the image of you in that attire. I cannot imagine what I would think if I saw something like that out in the wild. I can understand why it would take you a bit, to restore your self image. Be assured however that the list values your experience no matter how you

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Jim, be assured Patrick of the Moore can clean up nicely (at least by my fashion standards, which arguably may not exist). Grin.: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/20325920986/in/album-72157656815085416/ With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 11:44:58 AM UTC-6, Jim D

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In the pictures you both look, dare I say, normal. Not an elf to be seen anywhere. My mind is at rest. Jim D. Massachusetts On Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 2:11:22 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Jim, be assured Patrick of the Moore can clean up nicely (at

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Yes, it is all about the socks. +1 for Ibex wool knickers and colorful tall socks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

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I am still recovering my self confidence and rebuilding my self image, several years after, in pure innocence, riding to the express bus stop in wool knickers, long socks, knit jersey, wool cycling cap (with tasteful chequered pattern), and antique Vittoria sheepskin lined cycling ankle boots --

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my favorite socks are Falke Bristol (100% merino) with Falke Airport (blend) a close second. Usually, knee socks don't last the whole day here - always gets warm enough to peel layers and change to shortie socks somewhere along the way. On Monday, October 5, 2015 at 1:22:13 PM UTC-5, Lynne

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I thought the whole purpose of knickers is so that you can show off your shapely calves ^H^H^H^H^H^H^H awesome sock collection. -E. (whose favorite is discontinued ibex wool knickers + stripey socks) On Sun, Oct 4, 2015 at 8:02 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > I've done almost

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I followed a similar path and got a pair of "army" (not sure which army) wool pants at good 'ol Andy & Bax in Portland. Heavy duty wool and buttons - took them to a local seamstress and had them converted to knickers - all in they were about $55 - they are very good for the winter but a bit of

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Like LBJ , it sounds like many of us prefer a bit of roominess in our pants. On Sun, Oct 4, 2015 at 6:41 AM, Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado < row.n.2nowh...@gmail.com> wrote: > Those

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I like roominess and sizing up, too. Couldn't one buy some wool suit pants at Goodwill, cut them short and sew elastic in the hemline? Get whatever size you need for roominess. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

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Looks like riv knows their knicker audience judging by the many fans. I dislike the roominess/bagginess and long length of the musa knickers. The more I'm paying for clothes the more fitted/slim I expect them to be, to a point :p. And knickers should not be "floods" On Sunday, October 4,

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I've done almost that with Goodwill woolen dress pants, except that I had a pro sew them up for me. Cut some 8" below knee (I like plenty of space when I cinch them just under the knee; don't like them hanging loose); hem; attach velcro straps; and use excess to line front for additional wind