08/01/2026
This is a project I’ve been working on for a couple of months.
It wasn’t something on my radar, but following a client commission I decided to get this under my belt, completing my entire wardrobe of key Fourth Doctor costumes.
This is one costume that’s a harder to find reliable reference material. In filmed scenes the corduroy can look a bright red but seen on video tape it can look like a dark burgundy. Buttons too vary in appearance, from dark brown to a lighter tan. The same can be said of the elbow patches that sometimes look dark, sometimes lighter.
Once I settled on what my target, I spent time researching and tracking down all the elements I would need to make the ultimate version of this jacket, including corduroy of the correct wale; lining in the accurate shade; pocket binding in the right colour; sleeve lining in the accurate design; elbow patches made from the right kind of leather; and buttons in a good shade (though I may still revisit this at some point) and in the right placement.
I wanted the jacket to have a much looser feel, which runs against a lot of the more tailored work I do, so pattern designing and cutting was quite fun to do. Once I got into the swing of it I enjoyed tackling each of the jacket’s elements.
It was nice to approach the back knife pleats with a Savile Row eye, finding a novel way to keep them loose but yet sharp.
The same can be said for the bellows pockets, where it’s all in the pattern design with a few tricks from the Row along the way to add a lining and keep them sharp where it counts, especially along the bound edge.
I also had great fun making the tiny cuff pocket on the sleeve, repurposing my classic frock coat waistline flapped pocket, but in miniature!
Alongside making the jacket, you’ll have also seen I produced a matching shirt to complete the look.
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If you’re interested in having one made to order, drop me a DM!!
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The series 12 shirt is available now on my Etsy store in a variety of sizes
https://stevenrickstailoring.etsy.com/uk/listing/4544934803
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