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How to Construct Jackets and Trousers for Quick, Reliable Repairs

All too often capable jackets and trousers are retired because a zip jams, a cuff frays, or a pocket comes...
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What 10 repair skills, tools, and supplies keep utility garments serviceable for years?

Do your workwear, outdoor layers, and everyday utility garments wear out sooner than they ought to? A few basic mending...
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How to Choose Jacket Fabrics and Weaves That Mend Neatly and Hold Shape

A botched repair or a fabric that loses its shape will quickly undermine a favourite jacket. Choosing fabrics and weaves...
Tailor measuring sleeve length of man in gray plaid suit jacket inside clothing store

A Tailor's Checklist for Adjusting Jackets, Shirts, and Trousers to Improve Mobility

Do you find your jacket pulls across the back, your shirt rides up when you reach, or your trousers feel...
Man wearing grey plaid suit jacket with white shirt and dark tie, having pocket square adjusted by a salesperson

What three questions should you ask your fitter about alterations, fit, and style?

You may fall for a garment in a shop, only to find it fits awkwardly at home. Asking a fitter...
Young man and woman holding hands wearing dark wool coats and matching flat caps on an urban street

How to Layer Linen, Gabardine, Denim, and Waxed Cotton for Every Season

Layering linen, gabardine, denim, and waxed cotton keeps you comfortable in changeable weather because each fabric performs a distinct role...
Tailor adjusting the sleeve of a gray checkered suit on a customer from behind, with a beige overcoat on a mannequin nearby

3 Reasons Locally Crafted Garments Last Longer and Need Fewer Repairs

You may notice favourite jumpers and shirts begin to wear after only a few wears. Fast fashion's shortened production cycles...
Close-up of black jacket sleeve with brown corduroy cuff and body flap secured by black snap buttons

Which three outer fabrics keep you dry in persistent British rain?

Prolonged British rain reveals every weakness in outerwear, from leaking seams to fabrics that soon saturate and cling. Which materials...
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Three British workwear details tailors have translated into modern fit and finish

How do heavy-duty details from British workwear survive the move from workshop to wardrobe? Tailors preserve practical features such as...