How is a bespoke suit made?
The making of a bespoke suit is a process that revolves around precision, craftsmanship and personal attention. At De Oost Bespoke Tailoring we do everything we can to create clothing that not only fits perfectly, but also reflects your style and personality. Below you can read step by step how we make your suit in a traditional way.
From the first meeting to the final stitch: Discover our craftsmanship
1. Measuring: The foundation of your unique suit
2. Pattern drawing: Your personal blueprint
3. Cutting the pattern: Precision in every detail
4. Selecting the trimmings: The finishing touches
5. Baste fit: The first fitting
6. Refining and adjusting: Perfecting the fit
7. Further construction: Bringing the suit to life
8. Second fitting and final touches
How:
During the first appointment, more than 27 measurements are taken. In addition to standard measurements such as chest, waist, and shoulder width, we also analyze your posture, including the position of your back and shoulders.
Why:
These detailed measurements form the foundation for a pattern that fits your body perfectly. This ensures a comfortable fit and highlights your strengths.
Added value for you:
Precise measuring results in a suit that feels like a second skin. No compromises in fit, but a garment fully tailored to your unique body structure.
How:
Our master tailor hand-draws a unique pattern on pattern paper, based on the obtained measurements. This pattern serves as your personal blueprint and will later be used to cut the fabric.
Why:
No two bodies are the same. A hand-drawn pattern ensures that your suit fits perfectly, unlike standard patterns.
Added value for you:
The pattern can be saved for future garments, ensuring consistency in fit and style. Full personalization starts here.
How:
The drawn pattern is transferred onto the fabric using chalk. The fabric pieces are then cut by hand, ensuring that patterns in the fabric (such as stripes or checks) align seamlessly.
Why:
Cutting determines how the components will fit together. Precision in this step is crucial for a professional finish without wrinkles or imperfections.
Added value for you:
A skillfully cut fabric results in a suit that is not only beautiful but also retains its shape and quality for years to come.
How:
Linings, canvas, buttons, and threads are carefully selected and tailored to your chosen fabric and design. Every detail is discussed and personally customized.
Why:
The right trimmings contribute to the durability, comfort, and luxurious appearance of your suit.
Added value for you:
With perfect trimmings, your suit not only has an exclusive look but also feels exceptionally comfortable and durable.
How:
The fabric pieces are loosely stitched together with basting thread into a preliminary version of the suit, known as the ‘baste’. During the first fitting, the fit is checked and evaluated.
Why:
This step allows for feedback and adjustments to be made without damaging the fabric. It is a crucial moment to perfect the balance and proportions.
Added value for you:
The baste fit gives you input in the process and ensures that the final result fully meets your expectations.
How:
Based on the feedback from the baste fit, adjustments are made. The pattern is revised, and the fabric pieces are reassembled.
Why:
This iterative process ensures that any imperfections are corrected and the suit fits your body perfectly.
Added value for you:
A refined suit that fits your body flawlessly and enhances your personal style. A choice that’s conscious and logical.
How:
After the adjustments, the suit is fully constructed. Buttons, buttonholes, hems, and stitches are finished by hand to give the garment its final appearance.
Why:
Handcraftsmanship provides a level of detail and finesse that cannot be matched by machines.
Added value for you:
A hand-finished suit exudes exclusivity and craftsmanship and reflects your unique style.
How:
During the second fitting, it is ensured that all adjustments have been correctly implemented. Any minor details are refined, and the suit is steamed and prepared for delivery.
Why:
This step ensures that everything is perfect, from the fit to the smallest details.
Added value for you:
A garment in which you feel confident and comfortable, perfectly tailored to your body and preferences.
How long does it take to make a suit?
Production time:
2-piece suit: 32 hours +
3-piece suit: 40 hours +
Jacket/Blazer: 25 hours +
Trousers: 8 hours +
Waistcoat: 8 hours +
Shirt/Blouse: 8 hours +
Our Additional Service: Alterations and Adjustments
Many of our clients combine an appointment for a bespoke suit with having their existing clothing altered or adjusted.
What we do: Whether it’s taking in a jacket, lengthening trouser legs, or renewing linings, our master tailors ensure that your favorite garments fit perfectly again.
Why this matters: We offer you the opportunity to make the most of our expertise during a single visit.