You are proof that one does not have to be posh to dress like a gentleman and have style. Just because one does not have a lot of money is no excuse to dress like a slob. Self respect and self confidence, along with a proper outward appearance sets a real man apart from the masses. Once again, thank you for your excellent videos.
Another excellent post. A small but expensive indulgence for me is to occasionally allow myself to buy a silk square from Rampley and Co. Nobody else will see more than a bit of it peeking out, but it makes me happy to know I'm wearing, quite literally, a piece of art. It's a total, unnecessary luxury of course, but one of these little beauties costs less than I was spending on booze every month before quitting this year, so I don't care!
Great shout Ash. A Few years ago after being very frustrated with my pocket square sinking into the pocket time after time and no matter what I did, it eventually sank out of sight. I cut out a strip from a plastic 4 pint milk bottle (extensively washed of course;) I measured the pocket width & length, added an extra half inch on top, folded the silk pocket square over it and after a few micro adjustments, I feel I have the perfect Presidential Fold all day that cost nothing.
"A little bit garish" That is the wonderful thing about pocket squares, an entire shirt of the pattern may be seen as garish but the same pattern in a square could be the proper 'icing on a cake' for your suit.
Ash I suppose you could even find inexpensive shirts at the thrift store or get fabric remnants at sewing shop and do this as well. Wouldn't be free but would still be quite a bit less than buying a pocket square. Cheers Ron
My dad recently passed away & I inherited all of his clothing. This is a good way for me to repurpose some of his shirts into pocket squares to honor him. Thank you for this video & you have gained a subscriber! 🔥
The reason for a colored a handkerchief in the past was to blow your nose on after snuff, the colors hiding the snuff blown out of the nose after taking. Old Paris Snuff was Beau Brummel's favorite.
Lovely video, Ash! I hope this encourages many more chaps towards the more Do-it-yourself area when it comes to accessories. A lot of times, we need not spend so much on things that we can make ourselves. As you mentioned, people will notice and compliment these details, and it feels even better when you know you made it yourself. All the best!
@@johnclaybaugh9536 as a matter of fact, I actually do build all my furniture. For food, Fortunately I don't need to grow it myself. What are you trying to say?
Several great lessons from this video. First, great little history of the pocket square. Second, a reminder for todays' "fast fashion" culture that repurposing old clothes is how we did it back in the day. Third, a great way of remembering an old, favorite article of clothing you wore out. Fourth, it made me think of the possibilities of combining pocket squares with origami. Hmmmm...
I went to a wedding a couple years ago and forgot a pocket square. Thankfully I had a patterned cotton face mask in the car that I wasn’t using. I tucked it in there and made sure the straps were at the bottom. Boom… mask pocket square. It looked a-ok.
Thank you. I love linen. So I have a bunch of old linen shirts which will reincarnate into pocket squares. As for the pocket square holder, I cut cardboard that comes with new shirts into holders. I customize them into the shapes, especially the depths, of the pockets. That's better than the one-size-fit-all plastic holder which I used to buy. I tend to fold the pocket square, wrapping the cardboard. Then I use an elastic band to hold it in place before stuffing it into the pocket.
Perfuming a pocket square is a good idea. Bond fans may remember that in “Thunderball” - the novel, not the film - Emilio Largo scented his with Schiaparelli’s Snuff. The scent hasn’t been made in years, but as I remember it was one of many “Russian Leather” variations available at the time.
Brilliant video Ash. The pocket square holder is brilliant. And am fashioning one from a washing detergent bottle to use today. Never too old to learn so thank you. I sometimes buy small offcuts from a haberdashery shop to use for pocket squares. Very cheap. I'll keep my eye out in charity shops now for suitable patterned cloth. As most of my shirts are white or blue. Thank you for the great tips.
Great video, Ash. Why over pay for a pocket square when that old shirt in the corner is looking pretty colourful. And that Pocket square holder looks like a life saver. I'm always fighting with my pocket square (yes, singular for now) as it falls down into my pocket. Cheers!
Thank you for this video, I just cleaned out my closet and have some old shirts that I was just going to toss out. Now I have something better to do with them!
I have bought some pocket squares from wholesalers in China that make reasonable quality products, in a wide range of colours and patterns, in decent silk or cotton. But some of my favourite pocket squares are made from vintage women's silk blouses, purchased in thrift stores and charity shops for no more than one or two dollars each, that my dear wife has cut and sewn for me. For the cost of ONE pocket square, purchased from a high-end shop at full retail price, I can have twenty-five or thirty hand-finished pocket squares that look just as good, and in some cases better, than anything I can buy in a boutique, and in a range of vintage colours and patterns that I couldn't find otherwise. A vintage Liberty of London women's silk blouse is my ideal material for the sort of men's pocket square that will make an instant sartorial statement with any suit, jacket, or blazer.
Just revisited this. I have a sewing machine... essential(it can be hand sewn, and that is better on some materials) for us 'thick set' chaps so we are able to tailor sleeves and trouser hems so we don't look like we are wearing our big brother's hand-me-downs. If you get yourself a hemming foot, just a couple of quid/$, If you feed your old shirt material through it, it'll roll the edge as it stitches... if you were to use a contrasting thread to the cloth it'll look posh and negate the need to use plinking scissors to cut the material. Great vid again Ash.
There's something I've done, before I brought a pocket watch, I have a waist-coat, I used a chain from one pocket through a button hole and in to the other pocket, to make it look like I have a pocket watch... 😀
Great video, also with the historical info. My tip would be to go for slightly smaller squares as I have done. From one shirt I have cut out 2 from the back, 1 from the front panels (exc pocket side) and 1 from each long sleeve (cutting along the seam and spreading out). That can give me 5 to use as pocket squares & hankies. I also intend to add a small hem with my wife's sewing machine, once she tells me how to use it.
I like free and repurposing ideas like this.Further more you could cut another piece of the shirt for a matching handkerchief to match the pocket square you are wearing as there looked like plenty of left over material there.Or to use as stitch up some outfits for your kids or grandkids toy figures or dolls etc.
I haven’t actually done this. But I was having two pairs of linen pants hemmed for me and I asked the tailor to take some of the material left over at the bottom from each of them and turn those into pocket squares.
At first I thought you were gonna talk about taking old handkerchief and use them as pocket squares. The scissors made more sense, hopefully can use that method in the future. On a unrelated note I got into pocket squares when I saw a vintage one online from the coincidentally named Ralph Lauren sub brand “Chaps”. It’s really good quality considering Chaps is a lower quality brand.
May I completely agree on the use of a pocket square holder? Some have dismissed it as a gimmick, but I find that even if one has perfectly sized pocket squares, suit coat breast pockets have differing sizes themselves. My holder is a bit different, functioning more like a purse with a tight opening. These things are sartorial life savers.
@@Molach101 Yes, I can see your point about blow or show, but you wouldn't want to dig out a used one from your trouser pocket to offer a lady in distress, would you? In my humble opinon, a gentleman should be expected to learn the skill of folding his pocket square (there are many TH-cam instructions on this matter, Simon Crompton, et al.)
@@bjartone-ip5cd I have personally done it. I was at a wedding last year and my friend was crying so I gave her a clean handkerchief from my jacket pocket. You wouldn't give a pocket square to someone for tears or something because the linen or silk or wool fabric wouldn't be effective. My great grandfather used to have his handkerchiefs ironed (!) though I wouldn't go that far personally
Years ago where I used to work a rep used to come in ,he always had a pocket square matching his shirt. Someone asked him how he did it the reply was his wife used to cut a small piece off the tail of his shirts to use as a pocket square.
Another excellent Sartorial gem✨ of a vid🎥 Ash! For Fellows who are Men's Style👔👞 Aficionados! Hats🎩 off to you sir, Cheers👋 Thanks for posting, your appreciated!
Great idea. I'm not sure my shirt patterns are exciting enough to make pocket squares. However, I could go to a fabric store, pick the patterns I like, and make my own for far less than new. Thx Chap!
Wonderful video and advice Ash! I also want to try to cut a pocket square out of an old shirt and then roll the edges and hand sew them with a contrasting thread 🧵
When I was living in South Auckland Manurewa, there was a shop that sells fabric, needles and yarn etc. Also she sold left over remnants of fabric (linear metre) rolls, which I brought _very very cheap_ about $1/bag (containing a bout 10-20 pieces) - a bargain. To day after watch you of your pocket square video and this one, I have loads of _scrap fabric_, now I can loads of *free* pocket squares, saving me money, considering a pocket square can cost over $10 (NZ), I can buy milk (2 Litre) for around $7 for 2 bottles! Two cheap pocket squares. *Here's a side note:* for those priests that have those plastic inserts, don't buy them, you can make them from Plastic bottles like bleach, vitamin containers!
Good video. I seem to remember you mentioning this option in a previous video. I tried it out on an old shirt with regular scissors. Then spent forever handstitching the sides and never tried it again. So now I've purchased new scissors and will cut a pocket square out of an old flowery shirt, it's way to loud to wear as a shirt but perfect for a pocket square.
Ahhhhhh Ash, I liked this very very much! While I wouldn’t trust myself to draw a straight line let alone produce anything stylish, my wife on the other hand is very crafty and skilled with cutting instruments. She would love to help me out with this! You have potentially saved me a bundle over the course of the next few years!🙏🙏🙏💪👊👊👊👊
Such fantastic ideas on both the pocket square AND the holder! I shall definitely be doing this. Thanks for the top tip. Also, I must say, the word of the day...miasma! Dont hear that very often these days 😉👏
Hello Ash; thank you for introducing us to pinking shears (U.S.) As you may know, old silk neckties can also be fashioned into pocket squares, --but your idea about repurposed plastic pocket square HOLDERS ensures successful, non-slip deployment!
Great video, Ash. I have been following your advice when attempting to become a Chap and gradually morphing my wardrobe. I have been holding back from wearing a pocket square while friends get used to my change. I was ahead of this video, though. While sorting through my mother's clothes who has sadly passed away, we came across some head scarves. One blue, one red, both polka dot. My wife suggested cutting them down as pocket squares. We know a lady that is a dab hand with a sewing machine, so I am going to ask her to machine an edge on them. I will be soon wearing a little bit of my Mum with me when I gain a bit more Chap confidence. Old shirts will now be viewed as possible pocket squares from now on. The pocket square support is a genius idea and I will be dissecting milk bottles very soon. Keep up the good work, all you Chaps out there.
Thanks for this exceedingly nice little video! It's very nice to mention this - yes I have some overly dapper pocket squares (actually some from Fort Belvedere, which happens to be the business of Mr. Schneider of Gentlemen Gazette - lovely items really but a bit 'spensive, not so much the item but the shipping - transatlantic in my case) I bought but I also own *a ton* of those lovely little accents of colour made from brutally massacring some lovely patterned items who's time had passed like shirts (mostly shirts as Mr. Jones points out) and some other sartorial artefacts. If you have ever worn those: Hawaiian shirts serve as *great* sources! I also utilize another two weird sources of pocket squares on occasion: Whenever you order a made to measure jacket or suit the will give you a pocket square from the lining material - I don't know if they expect you to use it in the jacket (would be a bit "meh") and they are usually *way* to flimsy and slippery (it's *lining* after all) but you can sew it on a previously made square of say a cut up white shirt, and voila, it works way better and looks nice in *other* jackets. The other source I use is a bit more weird because it only truly works with a holder and that is ordering a ton of interesting patterned fabric examples - not very expensive but to small to for a pocket square *unless* you either manage to fix it in the holder *or* sew it on another surplus fabric squares you made and put it in the holder in such a way as to only expose the patterned material. Love these DIY videos! Best regards Raoul G. Kunz
Good evening Ash, Chaps I must say I was intending to post a comment hereon earlier. I have a card "form" I use in my suit jacket. I seldom adorn my attire with a pocket square, rather, I have a lapel pin as a point of focus. Maybe I will progress to the addition of a pocket square in more of my blazers/ jackets. Pip Pip *salutes
What a great tip. I love the idea of saving money, and more if saving the money is not a high priority or necessity, repurposing and reducing waste. That stated, I found the idea of preserving memories and creating new ones with this DIY to be absolutely lovely. Thanks.
They have squares of fabric (presumably for quilting) at my local hobby store already folded into the shape of a pocket square for $3. That’s my little cheat!
I love this. I have several shirts that are done as shirts, and my kids drink plenty of milk for all the pocket square holders I could ever use. Thank you for these tips Ash.
This is brilliant, thank you. I have a Penhaligon’s thing which is too small to be a pocket square. I’ll make a pocket square holder to make good use of it. M.
Thanks for sharing this idea. I always contempleted about this exact thought, but never managed to materialise it. The missing link was "pinking scissors" as you have mentioned here. Could you advise what are the dimensions of your homemade pocket squares? The ones that have look smaller than yours.
RAF approved technique for ironing of trousers and jacket from a suit, with a tie. I think if I’d gone to the expense of getting a Saville Row suit, I’d get a shirt; tie and pocket square, although I don’t wear a pocket square, from Turnbull & Asser. I would have thought it should match the tie, although the Hollywood stars’ pictured didn’t. I think I’d also draw the line at risking maiming myself in attempting to cut out a milk carton with razor sharp scissors. Yours looked manufactured. It should be made out of tortoise-shell from Dunhill. You could review suits from quality UK retailers: Off the peg and made to measure: Harvey Nichols John Lewis House of Fraser Marks & Spencer Also suit material, suiting. I think the woven material quality is the major determining factor in the suits’ quality and longevity, especially pure wool being the best. I got an expensive M&S suit and the material was from a British Mill and has been resilient, particularly the trousers, which wear out long before the jacket does and so you need 2 or even 3 pairs.
I remember on one of your other videos about pocket squares, sometimes when buying a pocket square, one receives a pocket square holder free, also one can make one from a cardboard box _(e.g. for Australians/Kiwi's weetbix box)._ Still why buy dozens and dozens when we can make our own?
Good morning sirs. Ash if I may ask a couple of questions?.Is your jacket bespoke, as it seems to fit very well? Also what is the lapel pin one is wearing?
Those patterns are not appropriate pocket square patterns though. Pocket squares should be very flamboyant with things like paisleys, flowers, things like that, with many colors to be able to coordinate with your tie, etc. Most shirts don't have those kinds of patterns.
You are proof that one does not have to be posh to dress like a gentleman and have style. Just because one does not have a lot of money is no excuse to dress like a slob. Self respect and self confidence, along with a proper outward appearance sets a real man apart from the masses. Once again, thank you for your excellent videos.
I found ladies head scarves being sold in a charity shop, 2 for £1. Paisley pattern, various colours. Cut to size they are perfect. Thank you Ash.
Top tip i,ll give that a go 👍
Another excellent post. A small but expensive indulgence for me is to occasionally allow myself to buy a silk square from Rampley and Co. Nobody else will see more than a bit of it peeking out, but it makes me happy to know I'm wearing, quite literally, a piece of art. It's a total, unnecessary luxury of course, but one of these little beauties costs less than I was spending on booze every month before quitting this year, so I don't care!
You had my attention at “Free”.
Great shout Ash. A Few years ago after being very frustrated with my pocket square sinking into the pocket time after time and no matter what I did, it eventually sank out of sight. I cut out a strip from a plastic 4 pint milk bottle (extensively washed of course;) I measured the pocket width & length, added an extra half inch on top, folded the silk pocket square over it and after a few micro adjustments, I feel I have the perfect Presidential Fold all day that cost nothing.
"A little bit garish" That is the wonderful thing about pocket squares, an entire shirt of the pattern may be seen as garish but the same pattern in a square could be the proper 'icing on a cake' for your suit.
I've been cutting up thrift shop shirts into pocket squares for decades. One of the great style hacks of all time.
Ash I suppose you could even find inexpensive shirts at the thrift store or get fabric remnants at sewing shop and do this as well. Wouldn't be free but would still be quite a bit less than buying a pocket square. Cheers Ron
Surprisingly frugal tips from a man with four Rolex watches.
My dad recently passed away & I inherited all of his clothing. This is a good way for me to repurpose some of his shirts into pocket squares to honor him.
Thank you for this video & you have gained a subscriber! 🔥
Condolences and welcome
I suspect I've never clicked so quickly on a TH-cam video yet. Even paused Audrey Hepburn for it.
Is Audrey still talking to you?
@@Randy_Batswinger Sadly no, but some things are worth it, you know?
Love Ash,but Audrey more 😆
@@michaelgibson4705 It's hard to choose!
I have a habit of strolling the women's section at thrift stores for shirts to make squares. Bold patterns and can often find silk.
Great idea.
"What have the British ever done for us?"- Brillian episode on pocket aquares. Thank you sir.
The reason for a colored a handkerchief in the past was to blow your nose on after snuff, the colors hiding the snuff blown out of the nose after taking. Old Paris Snuff was Beau Brummel's favorite.
Lovely video, Ash! I hope this encourages many more chaps towards the more Do-it-yourself area when it comes to accessories. A lot of times, we need not spend so much on things that we can make ourselves. As you mentioned, people will notice and compliment these details, and it feels even better when you know you made it yourself.
All the best!
Absolutely!
Do you build your own furniture to? Did you grow all your own food?
@@johnclaybaugh9536 as a matter of fact, I actually do build all my furniture. For food, Fortunately I don't need to grow it myself. What are you trying to say?
Several great lessons from this video. First, great little history of the pocket square. Second, a reminder for todays' "fast fashion" culture that repurposing old clothes is how we did it back in the day. Third, a great way of remembering an old, favorite article of clothing you wore out. Fourth, it made me think of the possibilities of combining pocket squares with origami. Hmmmm...
I went to a wedding a couple years ago and forgot a pocket square. Thankfully I had a patterned cotton face mask in the car that I wasn’t using. I tucked it in there and made sure the straps were at the bottom. Boom… mask pocket square. It looked a-ok.
Never have I ever clicked on a video so fast.
You had me at Free good sir
Wonderful tips. Thank you again Ash. Now have to get that kind of scissors.
Thank you. I love linen. So I have a bunch of old linen shirts which will reincarnate into pocket squares. As for the pocket square holder, I cut cardboard that comes with new shirts into holders. I customize them into the shapes, especially the depths, of the pockets. That's better than the one-size-fit-all plastic holder which I used to buy.
I tend to fold the pocket square, wrapping the cardboard. Then I use an elastic band to hold it in place before stuffing it into the pocket.
That's a great idea!
Perfuming a pocket square is a good idea. Bond fans may remember that in “Thunderball” - the novel, not the film - Emilio Largo scented his with Schiaparelli’s Snuff. The scent hasn’t been made in years, but as I remember it was one of many “Russian Leather” variations available at the time.
Brilliant video Ash. The pocket square holder is brilliant. And am fashioning one from a washing detergent bottle to use today. Never too old to learn so thank you. I sometimes buy small offcuts from a haberdashery shop to use for pocket squares. Very cheap. I'll keep my eye out in charity shops now for suitable patterned cloth. As most of my shirts are white or blue. Thank you for the great tips.
The Chap's Guide does Blue Peter tribute. This video hits the mark.
Great video, Ash.
Why over pay for a pocket square when that old shirt in the corner is looking pretty colourful.
And that Pocket square holder looks like a life saver. I'm always fighting with my pocket square (yes, singular for now) as it falls down into my pocket.
Cheers!
Thank you for this video, I just cleaned out my closet and have some old shirts that I was just going to toss out. Now I have something better to do with them!
I have bought some pocket squares from wholesalers in China that make reasonable quality products, in a wide range of colours and patterns, in decent silk or cotton. But some of my favourite pocket squares are made from vintage women's silk blouses, purchased in thrift stores and charity shops for no more than one or two dollars each, that my dear wife has cut and sewn for me.
For the cost of ONE pocket square, purchased from a high-end shop at full retail price, I can have twenty-five or thirty hand-finished pocket squares that look just as good, and in some cases better, than anything I can buy in a boutique, and in a range of vintage colours and patterns that I couldn't find otherwise.
A vintage Liberty of London women's silk blouse is my ideal material for the sort of men's pocket square that will make an instant sartorial statement with any suit, jacket, or blazer.
Just revisited this. I have a sewing machine... essential(it can be hand sewn, and that is better on some materials) for us 'thick set' chaps so we are able to tailor sleeves and trouser hems so we don't look like we are wearing our big brother's hand-me-downs. If you get yourself a hemming foot, just a couple of quid/$, If you feed your old shirt material through it, it'll roll the edge as it stitches... if you were to use a contrasting thread to the cloth it'll look posh and negate the need to use plinking scissors to cut the material. Great vid again Ash.
Ash, I went to Goodwill (thrift store) and purchased colorful pillow cases for cheap and made a bunch of squares. Thank you for the tips!!
I love the frugality and creativity of this video. Thanks for posting!
Glad you enjoyed it!
There's something I've done, before I brought a pocket watch, I have a waist-coat, I used a chain from one pocket through a button hole and in to the other pocket, to make it look like I have a pocket watch... 😀
Brilliant idea! No need to spend tons of money on things you can buy/make for next to nothing.
Great video, also with the historical info. My tip would be to go for slightly smaller squares as I have done.
From one shirt I have cut out 2 from the back, 1 from the front panels (exc pocket side) and 1 from each long sleeve (cutting along the seam and spreading out). That can give me 5 to use as pocket squares & hankies. I also intend to add a small hem with my wife's sewing machine, once she tells me how to use it.
I like free and repurposing ideas like this.Further more you could cut another piece of the shirt for a matching handkerchief to match the pocket square you are wearing as there looked like plenty of left over material there.Or to use as stitch up some outfits for your kids or grandkids toy figures or dolls etc.
I haven’t actually done this. But I was having two pairs of linen pants hemmed for me and I asked the tailor to take some of the material left over at the bottom from each of them and turn those into pocket squares.
At first I thought you were gonna talk about taking old handkerchief and use them as pocket squares. The scissors made more sense, hopefully can use that method in the future. On a unrelated note I got into pocket squares when I saw a vintage one online from the coincidentally named Ralph Lauren sub brand “Chaps”. It’s really good quality considering Chaps is a lower quality brand.
May I completely agree on the use of a pocket square holder? Some have dismissed it as a gimmick, but I find that even if one has perfectly sized pocket squares, suit coat breast pockets have differing sizes themselves. My holder is a bit different, functioning more like a purse with a tight opening. These things are sartorial life savers.
Yes, but a somewhat awkward situation may present itself whenever a lady asks to borrow your pocket square?
@@bjartone-ip5cd That's why you keep a white cotton handkerchief about your person. One for showing, one for blowing
@@Molach101 Yes, I can see your point about blow or show, but you wouldn't want to dig out a used one from your trouser pocket to offer a lady in distress, would you? In my humble opinon, a gentleman should be expected to learn the skill of folding his pocket square (there are many TH-cam instructions on this matter, Simon Crompton, et al.)
@@bjartone-ip5cd I have personally done it. I was at a wedding last year and my friend was crying so I gave her a clean handkerchief from my jacket pocket. You wouldn't give a pocket square to someone for tears or something because the linen or silk or wool fabric wouldn't be effective. My great grandfather used to have his handkerchiefs ironed (!) though I wouldn't go that far personally
@@Molach101 I still iron my handkerchiefs. Can't stand a crumpled hanky.
Years ago where I used to work a rep used to come in ,he always had a pocket square matching his shirt. Someone asked him how he did it the reply was his wife used to cut a small piece off the tail of his shirts to use as a pocket square.
Another excellent Sartorial gem✨ of a vid🎥 Ash!
For Fellows who are Men's Style👔👞 Aficionados! Hats🎩 off to you sir, Cheers👋 Thanks for posting, your appreciated!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great idea. I'm not sure my shirt patterns are exciting enough to make pocket squares. However, I could go to a fabric store, pick the patterns I like, and make my own for far less than new. Thx Chap!
Excellent tip. I imagine some budding young chaps are attacking their father's wardrobe now!
These videos push for quick change. I'll start wearing one next week.
Wonderful video and advice Ash! I also want to try to cut a pocket square out of an old shirt and then roll the edges and hand sew them with a contrasting thread 🧵
Great idea!
When I was living in South Auckland Manurewa, there was a shop that sells fabric, needles and yarn etc. Also she sold left over remnants of fabric (linear metre) rolls, which I brought _very very cheap_ about $1/bag (containing a bout 10-20 pieces) - a bargain. To day after watch you of your pocket square video and this one, I have loads of _scrap fabric_, now I can loads of *free* pocket squares, saving me money, considering a pocket square can cost over $10 (NZ), I can buy milk (2 Litre) for around $7 for 2 bottles! Two cheap pocket squares.
*Here's a side note:* for those priests that have those plastic inserts, don't buy them, you can make them from Plastic bottles like bleach, vitamin containers!
Great advice, now I know how to stop my pocket square slipping down into my pocket.
Good video. I seem to remember you mentioning this option in a previous video. I tried it out on an old shirt with regular scissors. Then spent forever handstitching the sides and never tried it again. So now I've purchased new scissors and will cut a pocket square out of an old flowery shirt, it's way to loud to wear as a shirt but perfect for a pocket square.
Ahhhhhh Ash, I liked this very very much! While I wouldn’t trust myself to draw a straight line let alone produce anything stylish, my wife on the other hand is very crafty and skilled with cutting instruments. She would love to help me out with this! You have potentially saved me a bundle over the course of the next few years!🙏🙏🙏💪👊👊👊👊
Very instructive and creative. The holder is as informative as the square making!
Such fantastic ideas on both the pocket square AND the holder! I shall definitely be doing this. Thanks for the top tip. Also, I must say, the word of the day...miasma! Dont hear that very often these days 😉👏
Glad it was helpful!
Hello Ash; thank you for introducing us to pinking shears (U.S.) As you may know, old silk neckties can also be fashioned into pocket squares, --but your idea about repurposed plastic pocket square HOLDERS ensures successful, non-slip deployment!
Really like the shirt, tie and Jacket combo Ash. Very smart! Cheers! Phil
Love the holder! I am always having the square slipping down in my pocket
Thank you Ash for the idea with scissors
Great video, Ash.
I have been following your advice when attempting to become a Chap and gradually morphing my wardrobe. I have been holding back from wearing a pocket square while friends get used to my change.
I was ahead of this video, though. While sorting through my mother's clothes who has sadly passed away, we came across some head scarves. One blue, one red, both polka dot. My wife suggested cutting them down as pocket squares.
We know a lady that is a dab hand with a sewing machine, so I am going to ask her to machine an edge on them. I will be soon wearing a little bit of my Mum with me when I gain a bit more Chap confidence.
Old shirts will now be viewed as possible pocket squares from now on.
The pocket square support is a genius idea and I will be dissecting milk bottles very soon.
Keep up the good work, all you Chaps out there.
Thanks for this exceedingly nice little video!
It's very nice to mention this - yes I have some overly dapper pocket squares (actually some from Fort Belvedere, which happens to be the business of Mr. Schneider of Gentlemen Gazette - lovely items really but a bit 'spensive, not so much the item but the shipping - transatlantic in my case) I bought but I also own *a ton* of those lovely little accents of colour made from brutally massacring some lovely patterned items who's time had passed like shirts (mostly shirts as Mr. Jones points out) and some other sartorial artefacts.
If you have ever worn those: Hawaiian shirts serve as *great* sources!
I also utilize another two weird sources of pocket squares on occasion:
Whenever you order a made to measure jacket or suit the will give you a pocket square from the lining material - I don't know if they expect you to use it in the jacket (would be a bit "meh") and they are usually *way* to flimsy and slippery (it's *lining* after all) but you can sew it on a previously made square of say a cut up white shirt, and voila, it works way better and looks nice in *other* jackets.
The other source I use is a bit more weird because it only truly works with a holder and that is ordering a ton of interesting patterned fabric examples - not very expensive but to small to for a pocket square *unless* you either manage to fix it in the holder *or* sew it on another surplus fabric squares you made and put it in the holder in such a way as to only expose the patterned material.
Love these DIY videos!
Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz
Again, it was a great video. I've learnt a few tricks thanks to your useful advice.
Good evening Ash, Chaps
I must say I was intending to post a comment hereon earlier.
I have a card "form" I use in my suit jacket. I seldom adorn my attire with a pocket square, rather, I have a lapel pin as a point of focus. Maybe I will progress to the addition of a pocket square in more of my blazers/ jackets.
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What a great tip. I love the idea of saving money, and more if saving the money is not a high priority or necessity, repurposing and reducing waste. That stated, I found the idea of preserving memories and creating new ones with this DIY to be absolutely lovely. Thanks.
They have squares of fabric (presumably for quilting) at my local hobby store already folded into the shape of a pocket square for $3. That’s my little cheat!
Now that you mention it....❗
Thanks for the additional inspiration!^^
Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz
🎉 another gem, smart , fresh all new to me . Great life hack thank you Ash . Have a splendid weekend old sport 🥃
Thanks! You too!
Consigli sempre ottimi !!!
Buona giornata , Ash .
I love this. I have several shirts that are done as shirts, and my kids drink plenty of milk for all the pocket square holders I could ever use. Thank you for these tips Ash.
Funnily enough I wore a pocket square for the first time last week. I've never bothered with them before 👍
Like on one of your pocket square videos _I think_ making a copy of the plastic one is a good idea!
This is brilliant, thank you. I have a Penhaligon’s thing which is too small to be a pocket square. I’ll make a pocket square holder to make good use of it. M.
Thank you for taking the time to share such a great tip.
This is hilarious, such a good trick
So glad I've followed your channel since the beginning. Your content is great!
Glad you enjoy it!
great great content and storytelling
Thanks for sharing this idea. I always contempleted about this exact thought, but never managed to materialise it. The missing link was "pinking scissors" as you have mentioned here. Could you advise what are the dimensions of your homemade pocket squares? The ones that have look smaller than yours.
Great tips!! Thank you Ash
Good video Ash. You could definitely have been a Blue Peter presenter!
RAF approved technique for ironing of trousers and jacket from a suit, with a tie.
I think if I’d gone to the expense of getting a Saville Row suit, I’d get a shirt; tie and pocket square, although I don’t wear a pocket square, from Turnbull & Asser.
I would have thought it should match the tie, although the Hollywood stars’ pictured didn’t.
I think I’d also draw the line at risking maiming myself in attempting to cut out a milk carton with razor sharp scissors.
Yours looked manufactured.
It should be made out of tortoise-shell from Dunhill.
You could review suits from quality UK retailers:
Off the peg and made to measure:
Harvey Nichols
John Lewis
House of Fraser
Marks & Spencer
Also suit material, suiting.
I think the woven material quality is the major determining factor in the suits’ quality and longevity, especially pure wool being the best.
I got an expensive M&S suit and the material was from a British Mill and has been resilient, particularly the trousers, which wear out long before the jacket does and so you need 2 or even 3 pairs.
Good morning Ash. I’m new to the channel and thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Thank you for your tips. Russ
Welcome!
Thanks for this one my guy. All the best from Kwekwe Zimbabwe
Appreciated
Genius. Love it!
Great idea Ash!
Excellent info.
Glad it was helpful!
Very creative.
Excellent!
I remember on one of your other videos about pocket squares, sometimes when buying a pocket square, one receives a pocket square holder free, also one can make one from a cardboard box _(e.g. for Australians/Kiwi's weetbix box)._ Still why buy dozens and dozens when we can make our own?
Hi ash another cool video but would love to see you do a leather belt review I don’t think your done one kind regards terry
Good morning sirs. Ash if I may ask a couple of questions?.Is your jacket bespoke, as it seems to fit very well? Also what is the lapel pin one is wearing?
No sir, just an off the rack tweed jacket. The lapel pin relates to The League of the Order of Mercy (a charity organisation in the UK).
EXCELLENT!!!
I've got some old carpert in the loft
Thanks for hoi polloi added to my vocabs😅
i have a suit coat that has a small hole in the back of the jacket, is this something i could have repaired by a tailor or shall I just chuck it.
That should be able to be easily repaired by a tailor, definitely no need to throw that garment away.
"HONEY! DO WE HAVE ANY PINKING SHEERS?!"
Great video. What are the dimensions of the pocket squares? Cheers!
I use a standard square as a rough template
30 cm square. 12 inches for the metrically challenged.
Those patterns are not appropriate pocket square patterns though. Pocket squares should be very flamboyant with things like paisleys, flowers, things like that, with many colors to be able to coordinate with your tie, etc. Most shirts don't have those kinds of patterns.
I see you’ve been evicted again. M.
Morning Ash
Thought for a while I was watching an episode of blue Peter 😉👍👍
This is awesome. To be honest, I had no doubt you could affort or would pay 50 £ for a hankerchief.