Love his other offering, so this is much anticipated.
Croft

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Indiana Croft wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2024 6:20 pm You’re very welcome.
I’d say the only thing that you can add are the rubber material like in Todd’s, helps holding the shirt in, I think that’s what’s there for.
But these are definitely the next best thing tonTodds.
Keep up the good work my friend.
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There is no too much extra fabric in the seam allowance. I might recommend sizing up to have them taken in vs letting out a pair. Thanks!
Many thanks for the clarification. In case that I order a wrong size, do you accept returns and re-delivery of the correct size? Sorry for asking questions, but I have a very particular waist size. My pants size is a 34 on all respects except the waist, which depending on the cut/design and material, I sometimes enlarge the waist to the 35 size. On some trousers the size 34 waist may be correct on me, on others not so much.KarolianDryGoods wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:30 amThere is no too much extra fabric in the seam allowance. I might recommend sizing up to have them taken in vs letting out a pair. Thanks!
Yes! As long as Surplus Line items (items I offer that I am not directly making like holsters, made to order sewn parts, etc) are in new condition, they are eligible for returns and exchanges within 30 days of delivery.indygr wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 3:58 amMany thanks for the clarification. In case that I order a wrong size, do you accept returns and re-delivery of the correct size? Sorry for asking questions, but I have a very particular waist size. My pants size is a 34 on all respects except the waist, which depending on the cut/design and material, I sometimes enlarge the waist to the 35 size. On some trousers the size 34 waist may be correct on me, on others not so much.KarolianDryGoods wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:30 amThere is no too much extra fabric in the seam allowance. I might recommend sizing up to have them taken in vs letting out a pair. Thanks!
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Oh boy. As much as I'd like to do boots, I don't think I'd ever have the capital or space to do a run.
Thanks Croft!Indiana Croft wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 8:10 pm To Indygr, I wear 33 / 34 in pants, and depending on mfg. both fit.
Now I admit I have stomach, you can see it in the above pictures.
So I have brand new pair of size 34 upstairs, I laid them flat and measured across and I come up with 17’’
So I hope that helps, but if you’re worried buy up one side and take them to the seamstress, not some chain of stores, I got lucky and found one and she’s awesome.
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The Cavalry twill wool is in general a lightweight material. It depends also how much dense the twill is. The KDG pants may be heavier because of the wool/poly blend, but they will protect you better when towed under a truck!!WhipDude wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:13 pm I've received my trousers. These are my first pair of Indy trousers ever! KDG has been nothing but an amazing vendor. I've purchased my DOD shirt and web belt from him as well. I had no idea that Indy pants would have this sort of weight.![]()
I have had suits tailored before but never something like Indy trousers. I honestly have no clue how to go about this process. I'll include pictures here so you can see that they are definitely too long. What should I ask for to ensure the length is properly adjusted while retaining the Indy fit and military hem? Any help is really appreciated as I'm inexperienced with this sort of thing.
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I would definitely be interested. I'm starting to put my TOD build together, and I was planning on buying your Classic and swapping out the buttons. If you decide to proceed, I may just wait it out.KarolianDryGoods wrote: ↑Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:22 am I'm debating adding a Temple shirt this year to round out the line, but I don't want to step on Azumas toes. But it's on my mind. But please let me know if that'd be of interest.
TBH, I am not sure when the TOD run will be if I proceed. I do have a friend who had an audience with a TOD shirt and claims the Classic is *very* close in color - but to be clear I haven't personally seen a TOD in person. Design wise the big difference would be the buttons and epaulettes.Indiana Jon wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:00 amI would definitely be interested. I'm starting to put my TOD build together, and I was planning on buying your Classic and swapping out the buttons. If you decide to proceed, I may just wait it out.KarolianDryGoods wrote: ↑Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:22 am I'm debating adding a Temple shirt this year to round out the line, but I don't want to step on Azumas toes. But it's on my mind. But please let me know if that'd be of interest.
No worries. I realized after I posted that your sale ends tonight, so I'll be ordering the classic anyway. but thanks for the reply.KarolianDryGoods wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 4:40 pm TBH, I am not sure when the TOD run will be if I proceed. I do have a friend who had an audience with a TOD shirt and claims the Classic is *very* close in color - but to be clear I haven't personally seen a TOD in person. Design wise the big difference would be the buttons and epaulettes.
Thank you for the review! It's so helpful to have folks who have experience with several products to post comparisons. Glad you like the wool blend! It took awhile to get right, but it seems to be popular. A good blend (pun intended) or accuracy and comfort.indygr wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2024 3:45 pm SHORT REVIEW **UPDATED**
Now that I have received also the pants from Karolian, here is my short UPDATED review of the pants from vendors which I have details for:
- MBA Pants (Raiders Style - Not available anymore) / Owned
Color: Screen accurate. Most probably same as the original movie.
Material: 100% cavalry twill wool, same as the movie.
Cut/Design: Probably based more to LC design. It has the same design look like the Raiders movie with the exception of the backflap pockets design and diagonal seam above the pockets.
- Todds Pants (Not available anymore) / Not Owned
Color: Screen Accurate. Same as MBA. (color was matched using a MBA swatch as a sample)
Material: 100% cavalry twill wool, same as the movie.
Cut/Design: As per reports from fellow members, it is similar to the MBA but baggier. It had to be trimmed and taken in to fit.
- Magnoli Pants (Cavalry twill wool Authentic Brown) / Owned
Color: Almost identical to the MBA Raiders. Maybe slightly lighter. I own both and I can say that when taking pictures, sometimes I have hard time to distinguish them in the photo. In my opinion, the closest in colour to the Raiders MBA.
Material: 100% cavalry twill wool. Lighter than the MBA. Feels and seems more distressed.
Cut/Design: Custom measurements needed. Very close to the MBA. Less baggy with more "modern" elements which do not affect the overall look
- Wested Pants / Owned
Color: Brown hue. Perfect for KOTCS/LC. Not for Raiders.
Material: 100% cavalry twill wool, same as the movie.
Cut/Design: Wested design which is not very close to the movies. I would say the least accurate right now. Except if they have changed their design recently.
- Karolian Dry Goods / Owned
Color: Different hue than MBA or Magnoli's. MBA and Magnoli's appear brown indoors and grey-green outdoors. Karolian appear grey while indoors. I would say that these pants look in the eye what the camera shows in the RoTLA movie. When paired with an Indy shirt there is no immediate distinguishable difference with a pair of Magnoli's or MBA.
Material: Cavalry twill wool blend. Congrats on Karolian for this choice!! Very clever choice of material. This material keeps the same feel as the 100% wool twill and gives a modern twist by adding some elasticity. I imagine that it keeps also the costs down.
Cut/Design: Very close to the MBA. More baggy than the Magnoli's but less baggy than the MBA. The design has some "modern" elements which do not affect the overall look.
Brgds