Christensen Tailoring

Our Services

Everything the shop does.

Tailor hand-stitching a sport coat at the worktable

Custom Suits & Sport Coats

Two- and three-piece suits and odd jackets drafted from your measurements on our house block, cut and finished in-house.

Made-to-Measure Shirting

Dress and casual shirts in your choice of cloth, collar, cuff, and placket — with a paper pattern kept on file for repeat orders.

Alterations & Resizing

Precise adjustments to garments you already own — from a shortened sleeve to a full jacket resize.

Formal Wear

Dinner suits, morning coats, and wedding suiting, made to the specifics of the occasion and the person.

Outerwear

Topcoats and overcoats in melton, cashmere, and covert cloth, structured to sit properly over tailoring.

Repairs & Restoration

Restructuring inherited or vintage pieces so they fit today — replacing linings, canvassing, buttons, and buttonholes as needed.

What to Expect

Here is what happens when you come in.

01

Start with a conversation

Bring the garment, the occasion, or simply an idea. We'll talk through what you need and what makes sense.

02

We assess the work

Measurements are taken where needed, the garment or project is considered properly, and we explain the options before anything begins.

03

The work takes shape

Depending on the job, that may mean alterations, repairs, fittings, cloth selection, or a garment being made for you. We'll tell you what to expect and when to return.

04

Final fitting or collection

We check the finished work with you and make sure everything is right before it leaves the shop.

Made-to-Measure

The made-to-measure practice.

How we approach measurement, what we make, and how a garment comes together from first fitting to delivery.

Tailor and client reviewing fabric swatch books together at the shop table

01 — What is MTM?

What is made-to-measure?

Measurements

A first fitting takes about an hour. We record roughly thirty points of measurement, along with notes on posture, shoulder slope, and stance — the things that decide how a garment sits when you're standing still and, more importantly, when you're not.

Fitting Philosophy

A well-made garment should disappear on the body. We fit for movement first: a jacket that lets you reach for a glass without lifting the collar off your neck, trousers that break cleanly whether you're seated or standing. Style follows from that; it doesn't precede it.

The House Block

Every made-to-measure garment starts from our house block — a base pattern refined over years of fittings. Your measurements are drafted onto that block and adjusted from there. It's why a second suit takes far less fitting time than a first, and why the shop's cut is recognizable across every jacket that leaves the room.

02 — The Catalogue

What we make.

Suits

01

Suits

Our core offering: two- and three-piece suits in worsted, flannel, hopsack, and fresco.

  • Half canvas construction
  • Machine-stitched with hand-finished details
  • Half or full lining
  • Trouser side adjusters or belt loops
Trousers

02

Trousers

Standalone trousers in flannel, cavalry twill, or gabardine — cut on the same block as our suits.

  • Single or double reverse pleats
  • Turn-ups optional
  • Extended waistband with hook closure
  • Curtained waistband finish
Sport Coats

03

Sport Coats

Odd jackets in tweed, hopsack, and linen — softer in shoulder and lighter in structure than a suit jacket.

  • Neapolitan or lightly-padded shoulder
  • Patch or flap pockets
  • Working cuffs
  • Unlined or quarter-lined options
Shirting

04

Shirting

Made-to-measure shirts in poplin, oxford, and voile — collar and cuff cut to your preference.

  • Single-needle side seams
  • Split yoke
  • Removable or fused collar options
  • Mother-of-pearl buttons
Overcoats

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Overcoats

Topcoats and overcoats in melton, cashmere, and covert cloth, cut to layer over a suit jacket.

  • Set-in or raglan sleeve
  • Ulster or Chesterfield collar
  • Bemberg or wool body lining
  • Horn or leather buttons

03 — The Process

From first fitting to delivery.

01

Consultation

A conversation about how you dress, what you own, and what's missing. We look at cloth and confirm style details together.

02

Measurement

A full set of measurements taken and matched against our house block, refined to your build and posture. Kept on file for future orders.

03

Fabric & Details

Cloth selected from our working range, along with lining, buttons, and styling — lapel, pocket, vent — to suit the garment's purpose.

04

Construction

The house block is adjusted to your measurements and the garment is cut and machine-stitched, with hand-finishing on key details.

05

Fitting

The finished garment is tried on in the shop. Adjustments to hem, sleeve length, and waist are made on the spot where needed.

06

Delivery

A final check and pressing before it leaves the shop. Your measurements and preferences stay on file for the next order.

04 — FAQ

Good to know before you visit.

How long does a suit take?

Three to five weeks from the measurement appointment. Shirting is faster — typically two to three weeks.

How many fittings should I expect?

One fitting, at delivery. Adjustments to hem, sleeve length, and waist are made on the spot where needed.

What does it cost?

Suits start around $1,200 in house cloth. Sport coats from $900. Shirting from $225. Final pricing depends on cloth and construction; we quote in writing after the consultation.

Do I need an appointment?

For a first consultation, yes — it lets us give you an unhurried hour. For pickups and quick alterations questions, walk-ins are welcome.

Can you work with cloth I already have?

Yes, provided we can inspect it beforehand and it's suitable for the intended garment. Bring it to the consultation.

Bespoke

The bespoke practice.

A pattern drafted from scratch, refined at every visit, and worked by hand — the shop's highest level of tailoring.

01 — What is Bespoke?

What is bespoke?

A Pattern of Your Own

Bespoke starts with paper. Rather than drafting your measurements onto a house block, a pattern is cut from scratch to your body — shoulder slope, stance, posture, and all the small asymmetries that make a person a person. That pattern is yours; it stays in the shop and is refined every time you come back.

Fittings

Two fittings before delivery: a baste fitting, where the garment is loosely assembled and adjusted on the body, and a forward fitting, where it's closer to finished and refined further. Corrections go back onto the pattern each time, so it improves for the life of the relationship.

Hand Work

Full-canvas construction, hand-padded lapels and collar, hand-finished buttonholes, and hand-set linings. Six to ten weeks of shop time in total. The result is a garment that fits in a way ready-made and made-to-measure simply cannot match — and improves with every subsequent order.

03 — The Process

From first pattern to delivery.

01

Consultation

An unhurried conversation about your wardrobe, how you live in it, and what you want made. We look at cloth, discuss cut, and set a working timeline.

02

Measurement & Pattern Drafting

A full set of measurements with notes on posture, stance, and shoulder slope. A paper pattern is drafted from scratch for you — not from a house block — and kept for the life of the relationship.

03

Fabric & Details

Cloth chosen from house bunches or a specific mill order, along with lining, buttons, and every styling decision — lapel, pocket, vent, buttonhole placement.

04

Baste Fitting

The garment is assembled in a rough state — canvas, sleeves, and body basted together — and tried on. Adjustments are marked directly on the cloth and the pattern is corrected.

05

Forward Fitting

The garment is taken apart, recut to the baste corrections, and put back together for a second fitting closer to finished. Any final refinements are made to sleeve pitch, collar, and balance.

06

Hand Finishing

Buttonholes, linings, and interior finishing are worked by hand. Six to ten weeks of shop time in total, depending on cloth and workload.

07

Delivery

The finished garment is pressed and tried on a final time. Your pattern stays with us and is refined again at your next visit.

04 — FAQ

Good to know before you commission.

How long does a bespoke suit take?

Twelve to sixteen weeks from first measurement to delivery, depending on cloth availability and fitting schedule. Bespoke shirting takes six to eight weeks.

How many fittings should I expect?

Two for a first bespoke suit: a baste fitting and a forward fitting, with delivery as the final try-on. Repeat orders on the same pattern often need only one fitting.

What does it cost?

Bespoke suits start around $3,800 in house cloth. Sport coats from $2,800. Shirting from $325. Final pricing depends on cloth and construction; we quote in writing after the consultation.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes — bespoke work begins with a scheduled consultation. It lets us give you an unhurried hour and start the pattern properly.

Can you work with cloth I already have?

Yes, provided we can inspect it beforehand and it's suitable for the intended garment. Bring it to the consultation.