Made to Measure Tailoring Guide

The Consultation

Once we have discussed the plans for the garment we will then start building your vision by selecting the style and shape of the garment such as pocket cut, vents, and lapels to name a few.

Selecting a suitable cloth is arguably the most important step to creating the garment of your liking we have a vast selection of cloths to choose from. Options of cloth range from the finest Italian Mills such as Loro Piana which provides simply the most luxurious fabrics in the world to Classic British producers of Fox Brother, W Bill, and Standeven who provide authentic British Luxury with a practical edge.

To compliment the cloth and style selected there is an extensive range of Buttons, Linings, Elbow patches, Melton, Stitching, and Monograms to select from to make every garment as individual as the next leaving no two garments the same in existence.

STYLE AND DESIGN

Once we have discussed the plans for the garment we will then start building your vison by selecting the style and shape of the garment such as pocket cut, vents and lapels to name a few.

Selecting a suitable cloth is arguably the most important step to creating the garment of your liking we have a vast selection of cloths on offer, select a cloth from 1000’s to choose from. Options of cloth range from the finest Italian Mills to Classic British producers as well as the beautiful artisan Ermenegildo Zegna selection.

To compliment the cloth and style selected there is an extensive range of Buttons, Linings, Elbow patches, Melton, Stitching and Monograms to select from to make every garment as individual as the next leaving no two garments the same in existence.

THE FITTING

Nobody is the perfect shape, during the fitting we will discuss your preferences on how the garments to be worn whether it be slim or classily draped. The consultant will take core measurements to establish the Master Garment. This is the point where your garment will start to take shape, areas of improvement will be addressed and measurements will be taken as to create the optimum fit.

Having an experienced team of tailoring consultants Robert Old has a wealth of knowledge to service the most unusual shapes, but there are parameters to which we work to so please be prepared for extra fittings if required.

GARMENT CREATION

Your order will be finalised by the consultant and in a few short weeks (4-6) your garment will be with us at Robert Old after being crafted by our carefully selected producers.

Final Fitting

On the garments arrival the consultant will quality check the measurements before contacting yourself for a final fitting. During this fitting you will try your specially made garment for the first time. The consultant will then make any minor adjustments that will be carried out by the in House Master tailor. Within a few short days your garment should be ready for collection.