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Standing Collar Construction

29 December, 2020 by James

A reader asked me a question the other day on collar construction and I thought it was suitable for a more in-depth article rather than trying to …

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The Running Stitch

21 July, 2020 by James

The running stitch is the most basic of stitches and forms the basis for a number of other stitches. Surprisingly, it’s not actually used all …

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How to Sew on a Button

19 June, 2020 by James

We’ve all experienced a loose button or two in the past, or even lost a button completely. In this tutorial, learn how to attach buttons using …

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Trousers Measurements

20 November, 2019 by James

When taking measurements for a pair of trousers, it’s very important that you are taking each measurement from the same height. In the 1860s, …

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Unlined Linen Paletot

24 September, 2019 by James

Recently, I embarked on a new project, copying an original linen paletot from the 1860s. Paletots are similar to a frock coat, though they lack a seam …

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Constructing Darts or Fishes

16 April, 2019 by James

Darts, or fishes as they were sometimes referred to, are quite common in men’s clothing of the 19th century, helping to better fit the clothing …

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Sewing with a Tailor’s Thimble

31 October, 2018 by James

We all must have that one friend, or perhaps it is our self that is guilty, who insists upon sewing without the use of any thimble. I will admit I was …

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Developing the Tailor’s ‘Rock of Eye’

2 October, 2018 by James

If one enters the world of tailoring (in any era), it is usually not long before you hear of some mythical era of tailoring when tailors could do …

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Constructing Embroidered Covered Buttons

25 July, 2018 by James

Constructing an accurate and quality frock coat is all about the details. One such detail is the buttons, often covered in fabric and which could take …

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