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Kachins Tailors

The service

A suit has to work as a whole

A suit is one decision about fit, not two garments that happen to match: the jacket and the trousers are cut together so the line runs clean from shoulder to hem. We make suits and blazers to measure at the shop on Station Road — the jacket measured on the wearer, the trousers cut to match, and the whole thing tried on after stitching.

The consultation settles the suit’s character before the cloth is cut: the lapels, the closure, how many buttons the jacket carries, and how it should sit across the shoulders. Nothing is assumed at the counter — the fit is worked out on you at the fitting, and adjustments are completed before finishing.

  • Two-piece suits & blazers

    Jacket and trousers cut as one decision about fit.

  • Made to measure

    Jacket and trouser measurements taken on the wearer.

  • Fitted before finishing

    Shoulders, waist and length adjusted at the fitting.

  • Suiting fabric

    Cloth chosen and confirmed before cutting.

Occasions

When you'd wear it

The right occasions for this garment — decide in advance what you're dressing for, and the details follow.

  • Work and formal office wear

    A suit that fits well carries the day — shoulders where they should be, trousers that hang cleanly.

  • Weddings

    Suits for the groom’s party and guests, in the fabric and colour of the occasion.

  • Ceremonies and receptions

    A blazer with formal trousers for events that ask for a jacket.

  • Milestone occasions

    A made-to-measure suit for the events you keep — engagements, anniversaries, functions.

Style & details

What we settle at your consultation

Every option below is a decision made with you before anything is cut — nothing is assumed at the counter.

  • Jacket fit

    How the jacket sits across the shoulders, chest and waist is the heart of the fit.

  • Lapels

    The lapel style is agreed at consultation — it sets the character of the jacket.

  • Closure and buttons

    How many buttons the jacket carries, and how it closes, are settled before cutting.

  • Jacket and trouser pairing

    Trousers are cut to match the jacket, so the suit reads as one garment.

  • Suit or blazer

    The consultation decides whether you need a full two-piece suit or a blazer with separate trousers.

  • Lining and finish

    The interior and edge finish are agreed before cutting, and checked at the fitting.

Fabrics

Suitable fabric categories

The fabric is chosen to suit the garment — and what is on the rack changes with the season, so the final choice is confirmed at your consultation.

  • Suiting fabrics

    The sturdy cloth suits and blazers are cut from, in weights chosen for the garment.

  • Cotton

    A lighter suiting option for warm months and less formal occasions.

  • Linen

    A breathable summer choice for a blazer with a relaxed line.

  • Your own cloth

    Bring suiting fabric you have in mind and we will advise how it works for a suit or blazer.

The fitting

How this garment is fitted

The same measured sequence as every order — adjusted for the garment, with the fit checked on you before finishing.

  1. Step 01

    Consultation

    The occasion, the jacket’s style details — lapels, closure, buttons — and the fabric.

  2. Step 02

    Measurements

    Jacket and trouser measurements taken on the wearer.

  3. Step 03

    Cutting & stitching

    The suit is cut and stitched together in the shop.

  4. Step 04

    Fitting

    Jacket and trousers are tried on; shoulders, waist, length and seat are adjusted.

  5. Step 05

    Final finishing

    Adjustments completed, the suit pressed and checked before collection.

Gallery

Photographs will be added as they are approved. Until then, each frame notes what it will show.

  • A made-to-measure suit from Kachins Tailors
  • The tailor at Kachins Tailors at work on a made-to-measure order
  • Photo coming soon

Questions

Common questions about this garment

Straight answers about what is stitched, how the fit works and what to bring.

  • Do you stitch both suits and blazers?

    Yes — two-piece suits and blazers are both made to measure; the consultation decides which fits the occasion.

  • How is a suit fitted?

    The jacket and trousers are tried on after stitching, and the shoulders, waist, length and seat are adjusted before finishing.

  • What fabric is used for suits?

    Suiting cloth is the usual choice, with cotton and linen as lighter alternatives — the fabric is confirmed before cutting.

  • Can the trousers be made to match the jacket?

    Yes — suit trousers are cut and stitched with the jacket as one order.

Next step

Arrange a consultation for your suit

Tell us the occasion — work, a wedding, a reception — and we will discuss lapels, closure, fabric and fit, then measure you in the shop.