by Scott | Feb 25, 2018 | Blog
The story so far: I, a middle-aged man with no experience sewing and questionable taste in clothing, have decided to make a suit from scratch. I have amassed the tools, materials, and first aid supplies I will need to see the project through to fruition. There’s only...
by Scott | Feb 19, 2018 | Blog
When dealing with a skilled trade, like tailoring, there are often little secrets that make the difference between a hobbyist and a professional. For example, when I was a professional comedian, I quickly learned that one of the most important assets a beginning comic...
by Scott | Feb 12, 2018 | Blog
I am now the owner of several yards of charcoal gray virgin wool. All of my information sources agree that the next logical step is to pre-shrink it. Pre-shrinking the fabric helps prevent having your suit shrink when you have it dry cleaned, or if you get caught in...
by Scott | Feb 5, 2018 | Blog, Deep Thoughts
I didn’t even make it to purchasing my material before I made my first major deviation from the original plan. I will not be making a suit after all. I will make TWO suits. For this doomed expedition into the frontiers of my own incompetence to be worthwhile, there...
