GET THE PERFECT FIT!

What can I do to be sure of getting the perfect fit? Follow these sure steps to fit success:

1. Make sure that you do not take your own measurements. To do so will produce a fit which will likely be flawed.

2. Do make sure that you don't for example, offer your bra measurement when asked to provide your bust measurement, or your jean size when asked to provide a waist measurement. You will soon see that there is a significant difference between both measurements.

3. Remember to wear the bra or layer which you intend to wear with the finished garment.  

4. Do not be tempted give your 'ideal' size or 'target' size. In our vast experience this approach rarely works well.

5. Please accept that while you may have enjoyed a perfect fit from a like kind style purchased from our stock range in the past, fabrics have different tensions and patterns may have been modified. For example, a cotton velvet Lady Mary Jacket will fit quite differently to a wool, herringbone tweed Lady Mary Waistcoat - purchased 5 years ago.

6. Please understand that measuring lengths from other garments in your wardrobe or purchased from other companies will result in confusion. All of our patterns are completely unique to us - as are our size gradings, so please submit a measurement taken carefully by a friend or better still, a local tailor. 

7. Remember when measuring for your finished length that kilts, skirts and trousers will generally begin from the tummy button and end at the a point on your leg that is either regimentally correct (in the case of a gentleman's kilt) or at a length of your choosing. It is crucially important that you measure for finished length keeping in mind:

• The heel/shoe that you will typically wear with this style.
• Where on your tummy the waistband is going to sit naturally. Think about - the shape of your tummy; is it flat and if not will the waistband then rest above, below or on your tummy? As you might imagine, it is impossible for our seamstresses or tailors to be able to guess then allow for this adaption so if in doubt, add or deduct from your measurement - and remember that you can also request additional seam allowance if you prefer the option of lengthening in the future. 
• Take into account fluctuation in your weight during the custom process. Much can change within a few weeks!