Made-to-measure suits: Patterns are a big difference between bespoke and made-to-measure suits/clothing

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When you have your bespoke suit made to measure, your measurements are taken and then translated onto a paper pattern.

Patterns are the difference between bespoke suits and made-to-measure suits


For bespoke suits, this pattern is made per customer based on individual sizes and wearing preferences. Think about space to move around, so you can create the ideal and desired fit. Made-to-measure works with a standard pattern that is adjusted. You will then not have the ideal fit because you have to work with fixed margins and you will lose the balance between the sizes.

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Buying a (wedding) suit: the measurements

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A truly well-made and fitting (wedding) suit starts with personally taken measurements.

Measuring can be seen as a dialogue between the tailor and client.

This way you ensure that the suit fits well, looks good and is comfortable to wear. The personal measurements really make the big difference between a (wedding) suit off the rack and a tailor-made suit.

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