The made-to-measure process
Measured carefully. Made personally.
A clear, guided process with private fittings arranged around your schedule.
Your commission
A working conversation, with expert guidance at each decision.
There is no need to arrive knowing the terminology. We explain the options in plain language and keep each choice connected to how you will wear the garment.
Prepare for your first call- 01
Initial conversation
A relaxed 15-minute call establishes what you need and when you need it.
15 minutes · Video or phone - 02
Private consultation
We meet at a convenient location or our Ilford base. Measurements are taken while we work through the cloth and design.
Around 60–90 minutes · Mobile or Ilford - 03
Pattern and making
Your measurements and specification are translated into a personal pattern. The garment is cut and assembled, with every selected detail recorded for future commissions.
Usually 3–6 weeks - 04
Fitting and refinement
We assess the balance and movement of the garment on your body. Any final refinements are arranged before delivery.
One or more fittings as required
The test fitting
This is where proportion becomes visible.
A test fit gives us a direct view of how the garment sits on your body. We look first at the balance of the jacket and the line of the trousers. We then consider how much ease you need when standing or moving.
The temporary basting leaves room for changes before the garment is finished. Each refinement is recorded so the commission becomes a useful foundation for anything we make together later.
Flexible fittings
Mobile by design, with an Ilford base when you prefer it.
Our mobile service allows fittings to take place where they fit most naturally into your schedule. If you would rather travel to us, private tailoring appointments can also be arranged at our fitting base in Ilford, Essex.
- Initial call
- Complimentary
- First consultation
- 60–90 minutes
- Typical lead time
- 3–6 weeks
- Location
- Mobile or Ilford
After the fitting
The garment should look at home on you.
A finished commission should keep its shape while feeling natural to wear. The final fitting checks that balance. What follows is the life the client gives it.
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Common questions
Before we meet
How much time should I allow?
Most commissions are completed in 3–6 weeks. For weddings, group orders or complex garments, we recommend beginning 6–8 weeks ahead where possible.
Do I need to know which cloth or style I want?
No. Bring the occasion and a sense of how you would like to feel. We will narrow the cloth and styling options around that brief.
Can you work from a suit I already like?
Yes. An existing garment can be a useful reference for the fit and character you already enjoy wearing.
Are alterations included?
Final fitting refinements are part of the process. We will explain any timing implications before arranging them.
Private consultations · London
Your next commission begins with a conversation.
Tell us what you need and how you want to feel in it. We will use the first call to recommend the right next step.
Choose a time