Standing Collar Construction
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …