I like to cut my coat patterns with higher arm holes . The sleeves have to be sewn in by hand to create the right amount of fullness, for them to drape correctly. Here is a photo of the height of arm hole I cut...
I have several pairs of cutting shears that I need to keep sharpe. The shears that I use for cutting the garment from the cloth, are 12inch's long, then I have three pair's of tailoring shears which are 6 - 8 inch's in length. The...
One of my work colleagues showed me a article today from the Times News Paper. The paper talked about a (bespoke) Asian tailor a "Mr Raji Daswani", who's suits are made in China. I was horrified to see that Mr Daswani was quoted as saying ...
Here is a very good friend of mine, another great tailor Mr George Crossman, earlier this week in the shop. He is wearing a very nice seersucker suit which he had made from Loro Piana cloth. Just right for this very hot summer we are...
I've had this suit for quite a while and thought it a good time to show it off on my blog. This was made by A&S in 1935 for Mr Peter Sheppard the son of one of the founders. You can see its a single...
As Mentioned in the John Le Carres book "The Tailor of Panama" The Denman & Goddard Tie. My good Friends at D & G have just had some more made up, they cost £55 which includes the V.A.T. Drop me an e-mail if you wish to...
First, Mr Edward Hayes, New York's top lawyer. Who very kindly mentions me as one of his Savile Row tailors in his new book, Mouthpiece. I actually made his blue chalk stripe suit that he is wearing on the front cover. Mr Hayes has been...
I am wearing my new suit for the first time today in New York. I hope that you can see the drape at the front of the chest, and the softer shoulders. It will take a few wears for the coat to drop into place....
I am delighted to say that I have taken delivery of my new bespoke shoes, from my very close friend, Mr Paul Davies www.thelondonshoemaker.com. I am very pleased with the shape and the style of his shoes, and the quality is as good as it...