Doesn't time fly when you're enjoying life and you're busy. I'm sorry that I haven't written in a while but as the lock down has eased on Savile Row, the clients have just kept coming.

(Drop in...you may learn something)

Well, I hope you've all enjoyed a lovely summer and you're enjoying relative freedom. When I went into the workshop the other day I noticed a bespoke coat which had its collar basted into position. Now, I do have to say that this probably doesn't sound that exciting. However, as far as quality hand tailoring goes, there are three fundamentals which are the hardest to get right and always the last to be perfected by an apprentice Savile Row coat maker. 

Collar, shoulders and sleeves. This is the area that absorbs most of the time and requires the most skill when you're learning. Put simply you can make beautiful foreparts, put in perfectly matching packets, but a tight collar...that's the job ruined. It won't fit right, feel right and it causes no end of problems. For the less experienced, these problems often look like they're from another area of the coat. So an inexperienced cutter can end up barking up the proverbial "wrong tree''.

I can't go into detail on this but I thought this little snip from the workshop the other day may be interesting for you.
Again, apologise for the sound and quality of the filming. We don't rehearse any of these or any lines. it's just a Savile Row Cutter working with his Coat Maker...as simple as that.
Take care and talk soon.

Best, Tom.

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Tom And Claire

About Tom

Tom has been involved at the highest level in the tailoring industry for over 37 years. He has also been blogging and furthering knowledge of the craft for over 15 years. He is married to Claire and has three children.

See how this tailor pays the bills and follow me @Redmayne1860 on Instagram.

Orange…And not just the coat.
Wear your colour at Redmayne.

Cloth from Holland & Sherry, Mesh & Hopsack blazers - 302122
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Throwback Thursday. 

Long live the King…Redmayne was there for our last one.
That’s what you call Heritage.
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Luxembourg…Time to dress well. Redmayne are coming.

Cloth - Holland & Sherry, Sherry Tweed 8821106
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What a weekend… God save the King!
Tom talks about his fittings with the King when he was then Prince of Wales.
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Good morning, it’s Coronation day… A busy one but a wonderful one. How privileged we are to play a small part in this.
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Coronation ready… Mr Mahon presses a pair of cashmere stripe trousers for a clients morning suit.
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English Espresso… something for the sunshine.
Redmayne Acclaim 3piece suit, order yours today.

Cloth - Huddersfield Fine Worsted, Fresco III, no.510246
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When Mr Mahon’s in London… The apprentices wanted to try the latest Wes Anderson trend. I think it rather suits our trade…
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Big challenges develop bigger skills…Keep on that road.
Redmayne Apprentices.
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Join us for a morning walk in London’s West End. From Piccadilly Circus to the heart of tailoringdom….Redmayne. You know where to come - Literally! 
Enjoy your weekend.
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Molly, Redmayne apprentice. Long road but enjoying the journey. Pass the knowledge on.
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Old skills…Young hands. Happy Easter to you all.
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Home to the Redmayne workshop and bathed in British sunshine. It’s a happy day back with the team.
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What a trip! Thank you everyone, it’s been a pleasure to see you all. Just time for that pint before heading home!
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“The most valuable commodity I know of is information “ Gordon Gekko.
You know where to come… Redmayne 1860.
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Sharp dressed man…

Always a given when your wearing your Redmayne suit. Dress well… Redmayne1860
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It’s Friday and he’s a long flight this weekend…..USA here we come.
Enjoy your weekend.
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A cold morning….It’s ok, 13oz 3 piece will do the trick. 
Enjoy your day and Dress Well.
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Ladies wearing braces….Why not, especially today. 
What do you think?

Cloth - Holland & Sherry, Mesh & Hopsack Blazers, 3020005
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Simple black coat…. Not really, time for the Oscar’s.
We better get a move on!

Cloth - Smith Woollens, Formal & Dress Wear, 7844
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The ultimate bespoke drape cut… You know it makes sense.

See the full video on our YouTube channel - Savile Row Tales.
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Morning Will… Talented apprentices, if you can sew, you can sew anything. Another day at Redmayne.
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Disco drafting… you can tell we’re busy.
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