Apprentices?
The lovely Charlotte enjoying a well-deserved break and a nice cappuccino. Did I mention I make the best suits coffee in Europe?
Every now and again I receive an email from a (not necessarily) young appassionado, asking if I can take them on as an apprentice.
Usually, these folks are very serious and tell me they would go to any length to find a tailor to teach them. But I can’t very well justify having someone come over from another continent in hopes of learning a trade. It’s a very long process, and my biggest worry is that someone will last a few months, and then leave again.
That would mean that they have gotten disillusioned, and that’s a pity. It also means that I have spent time training someone, which is fine to me, but I find it a waste of time if they leave before they’ve actually learned something solid.
But Charlotte is spending some time off from her historical clothing studies at the University in Bristol, so she was around anyway, therefore I had no problem in letting her come over and get steeped in some old-school tailoring mentality. She’s a fun and bright young lady, and I seriously hope that she’ll continue on to become a tailor. I’m trying my best to infuse her with that ol’ passion for good togs.
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Thank you so much for such a wonderful time, i have really enjoyed working with you and am very impressed by your work!
I shall miss your coffee too.
Hey, thanks Charlotte! It was great to have you around, although it was only for a short while. Anytime you fancy coffee…. And I really hope you’ll continue in the direction of tailoring.
Hello I am Holly we did meet in the vintage show Dejavu Marbella awhile ago I was fully enjoying trying on their stunning dresses. But mentioned my sister to you. I do believe this is a great thing you are doing to help teach and have someone feel so welcomed I do have a younger sister who is very interested into learning and would be able to help you while learning. Thank you
I also mentioned that I do modelling as well so if you need anyone I will be willing to help thank you.
Holly
sorry just found your email as a reply to this
thank you loads
Holly
Hi Holly, thanks for the comment.
Feel free to pass my phone number on to your sister if she wants to learn – I just love teaching.
Fashion shows I don’t really do since all garments are one-off unique pieces and I can’t very well expect my clients to go on a catwalk
But I’ll keep your details for when my friend organises another fashion show.
dear sir, have just learned of you,im having a dreadful time trying to make a mans custom shirt. i have tried many systems to draft shirts, however the shirts dont fit. trouble with the dreaded armhole depth and covering a round back.have used a method thatis based on the golden ratio but it left much to be desired.im 60 now and very stubborn to succeed, any advice gratefully accepted thanks a million frank
Hi Frank,
I hear you, it can be frustrating to get the cut right. First of all, golden ratio systems have their drawbacks, the first being that it’s not an easy system for beginners, not if there are issues like a round back.
If you mail me some photo’s I can try to help. Also, you might want to sign up to http://www.cutterandtailor.com/forum/. It’s a fantastic forum with loads of professionals sharing tips and tricks. When you sign up, please tell Sator that I sent you. See you there!