“Yes! It’s today my new project starts – documenting ‘How to make a bespoke suit!” The tailor felt a sudden flash of pride, but also just a bit nervous and somewhat exhilarated too. Sure, he didn’t have any academic training and wasn’t especially good with words or writing either. But, at the same time he…
Author: Sten Martin
Who am I…?
Suddenly he felt the process had become a bit more complicated than first intended, but at the same time he just couldn’t let go. “The truth must be in here somewhere…!” he said to himself while looking at the different combinations of words and processes described in front of him. There was of course a…
Quality or quantity?
‘Tailoring for me.’ The words topped the blank paper in front of him. He wanted to make a list of what he felt was important in his work, and this was a good start. “It’s important to detect personal goals and processes!” he said to himself proudly. “So here we go…!” He wrote down some…
So many things to choose from
Sometimes the most difficult thing, is to make or take that very specific decision. When options are plenty – like in bespoke tailoring – sorting things out can be a real time consumer. “And what are the rules for decision-making anyway?” the tailor said to himself. “I know tailoring as a technique, I know how…
Immersed into denim!
“I just wanted to make the most personalized jeans ever! Like, you know… just the way one wants them!” Sten Martin tried to explain himself to the customer he just fitted a suit for. Why on earth would he – Sten Martin, the classic bespoke tailor – want to go through all that work, just…
A power jacket
Remember to share your thoughts below. We need more power-dressing! Right? We need to make statements every single day. So with that in mind, I thought it was high time for a power jacket! And for this one, I’m thinking of merging the comforting feel of a classic countryside look, with a more aggressive wildlife-ish…
Gold Standard pre-wash
Remember to share your thoughts below. I think pre-wash is important. Not to add effects – but to remove fabric chemicals. To get a softer and healthier feel, and to get the true look of the garment out into the light.
Black cotton boxer shorts
Remember to share your thoughts below. There they are! Yes! Our light-weight and very comfortable black cotton boxer shorts. So 1980’s…! I like it! We named them Relax. And the item number is M4-2019.
Stitching the boxer
Remember to share your thoughts below. Time to assemble the pieces. Stitch it together. Let’s do this! 🧵✂️
Classic boxer
Remember to share your thoughts below. To get a larger spectrum of our men’s underwear design, I thought of adding a classic cotton boxer short. Starting the development here today! First, pattern-making and cutting, using a classic 80’s template I saved from back then.