Made to measure is the process of creating a piece of custom clothing fitted specifically to an individual in their preferred measurements. It is cut and sewn using a standard-sized base pattern and uses consistent manufacturing processes. With a made-to-measure piece, the designer and maker are using your specific measurements, as opposed to a predetermined set of measurements. This is common in menswear, with “bespoke” suits, but less common in womenswear, except for couture.
MTM has so many great benefits compared to off the RTW clothing. It is an investment that can help save you money in the long-term as the high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship means the garments last longer. The fit of a MTM garment is more superior than ready-to-wear clothing, as it is handmade to fit an individual’s unique size measurements.
Once a tailor receives your chosen product style, fabric selection, preferred measurements and any customizations that you need they can start to prepare the pattern and cut the main body fabric.
The most experienced tailors cut by hand without using a ready-made pattern as a guide. All they use is a piece of chalk, a tape measure and a pair of fabric scissors.
You are more likely to wear made to measure garments more often and you will not need to replace them often. This is also good for the environment as they are less likely to end up in landfill. Discover what made to measure clothing could do for you.