Bespoke Tailoring - The second appointment - first fitting

The second appointment - first fitting

At this stage you will have your first fitting and the cutter will assess the accuracy of his measurements. The basted suit is a blueprint or 'first draft' of the final version and can be radically altered if necessary. The cutter will make notes and usually chalk several marks on the suit to instruct the tailors on how the suit is to be altered. The fact that the suit is only basted together allows you the opportunity to dramatically change the style if you wish. For example there are no buttonholes on this garment so if you want to raise or lower the buttoning position this is easily possible. You also have the opportunity to narrow or widen the lapels or shoulders if you wish. These options would not be possible on a made to measure or semi bespoke suit.

Hand stitching after the baste stage