Bespoke Tailoring Process
Our Bespoke Tailoring Process, Step by Step
The real question isn't how we make a suit. It's what happens to you, step by step, from your first visit to the day you collect it.
5 steps. 6 to 8 weeks. Four locations: Mayfair, Manchester, Zurich and New York.
Free, with no obligation.
Answer Summary
How Long Does Bespoke Tailoring Take?
Bespoke tailoring at Fielding & Nicholson usually takes 6 to 8 weeks from your first consultation to your finished suit. The process starts with over 30 measurements to build a pattern made only for you, followed by 2 to 3 fittings to get the fit exactly right. You can start the process at any of our four showrooms.
Process Steps
The Bespoke Tailoring Process
A clear five-step process, from your first consultation to the day your finished suit is ready to wear.
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First visit
Consultation
Your first visit takes about an hour. We talk about what you need the suit for, look at fabric options together, and take your measurements. There's no pressure to decide anything on the spot.
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Pattern made for you
Measurements and Fabric
We take over 30 measurements, along with notes on your posture and how you move. These build a pattern made only for you. You'll also choose your fabric, with help from your tailor if you want it.
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First fit check
Baste Fitting
This is your first chance to see the suit taking shape. It's loosely stitched together so we can check the fit and make changes before anything is finished.
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Fine tuning
Further Fittings
Most clients need one or two more fittings. Each one checks the details, how the shoulders sit, the length of the sleeves, the fall of the trousers, until everything is right.
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Ready to wear
Final Fitting and Collection
At your final fitting, we check every seam, button and lining before your suit is pressed and ready to wear. Most suits are ready 6 to 8 weeks after your first visit.
Private Consultation
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Begin with a calm first conversation about your suit, your measurements and how you want it to feel.
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Why Choose Us
Why Choose Fielding & Nicholson
You'll Always Know What's Next
Some tailors leave you guessing how long things will take or what happens after your fitting. We tell you the step, the timeframe and what to expect before you book.
Straight Answers, No Jargon
You don't need to know cloth names or the difference between a full canvas and a half canvas before you come in. We explain everything in plain terms.
One Process, Four Cities
Start your consultation in Mayfair, Manchester, Zurich or New York and keep your fittings wherever suits you. Your tailor and your pattern move with you.
Clients Who Keep Coming Back
Many of our clients return for suit after suit. William has ordered seven suits from us since 2017. David has worked with the same tailor here for over fifteen years. That's why we're proud to be our customers' first choice for bespoke tailoring.
What Clients Say
"Just received my 7th suit from Ian and Alex and it's perfect... There really is nothing like the feel of donning a well tailored suit."
"I have been using Fielding & Nicholson tailors for over 15 years... I have never been disappointed."
"Lewis took me through the whole process step by step and made it so easy."
FAQ
Common Questions
What is the bespoke tailoring process?
The bespoke tailoring process is how we build a suit from scratch, made only for you. It starts with a consultation and measurements, moves through a baste fitting and further fittings, and ends with a final fitting where your finished suit is checked and pressed.
How long does a bespoke suit take?
Most bespoke suits take 6 to 8 weeks from your first consultation to collection. This gives enough time for your pattern to be drafted, your suit to be built, and each fitting to be done properly.
How many fittings will I need?
Most clients need 2 to 3 fittings. The first is a baste fitting, where the suit is only loosely stitched together so we can check the fit early. Further fittings refine the details until everything sits right.
What is a baste fitting?
A baste fitting is your first chance to try on your suit while it's still loosely stitched together. It lets us check the fit and make changes before the suit is fully constructed.
Do I need to know anything about fabric before I come in?
No. You don't need to know cloth names or construction terms before your consultation. Your tailor will bring samples, explain the options in plain terms, and help you choose based on how and when you'll wear the suit.
What does a bespoke suit cost?
The cost depends on the fabric you choose and the details you add, so we talk through budget at your free first consultation. There's no obligation to buy, and no hard sell.
Free Consultation
All consultations are free, with no obligation to buy.
Call us or visit Mayfair, Manchester, Zurich or New York.
START WITH A CONSULTATION
Whether you know what you want or you are just starting to think about it, the first step is the same. Book a consultation and we will talk through your options. No pressure. Just a straight conversation about what would work for you.
We see clients in London (Mayfair), Manchester, Zurich and New York. Home visits and video calls also available.
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