Whether it's on a man or a woman, I LOVE a well tailored suit. Just a few days ago, I came across this fascinating website, Tailor Made London. The company was born out of a desire to bring elite tailoring to a mass market. Their secret is 3D body scanning. In just 10 seconds, the laser body scanner takes 1000s of precise measurements which allows them to then create a garment that fits perfectly. Wow, what a dream! On their site, they have the most inspirational tailoring pictures. Take a…

Kenneth D. King walks you through his technique for adding a decorative welt pocket on a wool felt coat.

Industrial production and commodification are great forces. They make more items accessible to more people. There is a price to pay though in terms of quality and refinement. Take a look at ready-t…

This tutorial explains how to sew a two-piece sleeve vent on a lined tailored jacket, just like this: This is the method you will often find in ready-to-wear, where the vent on the shell is first c…

Sewing is slow at the moment, there’s just too much other things going on. I only managed to work on my jacket tonight. I finished the collar using the technique described in an old Threads magazine (no 68). I’ve used this method since Nancy K once mentioned it to me and it works so well. Having drafted the jacket and the collar myself I’m quite pleased to see how well everything comes together. It’s nice to become more confident in drafting and changing patterns. The upper collar is larger…

As a William Young 1876 client you will enjoy an initial consultation with your personal tailoring advisor.

These are the most beautiful buttonholes I have ever seen and are definitely a lost art. They are too lovely to even cover up with a button. The twine is gorgeous! via

Have you ever wondered why your suit has lining? Suit lining affects the overall comfort of the suit jacket. Lining also allows the jacket to breathe and allow moisture to pass through. Most importantly, it allows the jacket to move with the body. At 9tailors, we offer numerous lining options to make the appearance of your jacket even more unique and custom. Stay fashion forward in 2013 with some of our new lining options below. Like what you see? So do we! The combinations are endless…