Galla Rock Mercantile

[Vicksburg Dave]

Re: Galla Rock Mercantile

Their Columbus Depot pattern is a huge headache and a waste of fabric.

[mboyce]

Re: Galla Rock Mercantile

I have their shirt on the square pattern, and civilian trouser pattern. I have been very successful making 2 shirts and 2 sets of trousers from these patterns.

[David Mitchell Norton]

Re: Galla Rock Mercantile

The Columbus Depot Pattern is a little more advanced, as with all jackets. I admit I did have a little difficulty, re reading the instructions multiple times and paying close attention to similar instructions from their other patterns helped me solve the problem. Others were as simple as a phone call. If this is your first attempt at sewing from a pattern I recommend a less difficult pattern such as the shirt on the square. The most difficult step in that pattern is probably the placket. The best knowledge comes from experience (making mistakes, sometimes big mistakes.) My advice, start with inexpensive fabric. Osanburg is a likely alternative. Once you progress, then use a higher quality material.

The trousers are a great pattern, especially the mule-ear instructions.

[Vicksburg Dave]

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I made about 10 CD jackets, 2 frocks, and a dozen pairs of trousers before trying their CD pattern. Nothing matched up properly on the version I had.

[coastaltrash]

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I agree with David here. The product yielded from their "pattern" was mismatched, and needed a large amount of adjustments using measurements of the originals to fix.

[Craig L Barry]

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Not a Galla Rock fan. Don't care for their jean either. Give me Tart, Brantley & Benjamin. As far as their patterns, you can find better there, too.

[TobiasJones]

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I don't know much about their finished articles as I have only ordered a pattern from them. I had it within a week. My experience was good on that end. I had some trouble following the directions. They were a little weak for my tastes. I prefer more specifics to make sure I get it right.

Evan O'Dell

[JLHurst]

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I agree with David here. The product yielded from their "pattern" was mismatched, and needed a large amount of adjustments using measurements of the originals to fix.

Haven't we had this discussion before? I thought this road looked familar! ;)


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[Pennvolunteer]

Re: Galla Rock Mercantile

All,
I see this whole discussion on reliability of delivery and patterns. Was wondering if anyone can advise me on quality of their JT Martin Sack Coats? I have been talking to them, and they are sending photos and materiel, but have also talked to Dan Wambaugh and looked at CJ Daley's sack coat special he had going.
I'm sure everyone probably would say go with W&W, but wanted to know about the Galla Rock products quality, etc. Trying to make a major sack coat decision.

[Emily Burns]

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I ordered two patterns a few weeks ago and had them in a matter of days. I was well pleased with the prompt response.

[xamier]

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I love the patterns, but I too have had problems with timely delivery. A lot of suttlers carry the Galla Rock patterns. I normally hunt down a suttler from which to purchase the patterns.
I should note that my experience of waiting months for a pattern was a couple of year ago. They did answer all emails, apologized, and send me a free pattern for my trouble.