Happy Halloweekend!
Have a great Halloweekend, everyone!
Love,
Pee Wee Cahlo
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Oct 20
The Power Of Being Timeless
On my phone I carry a photo of Cary Grant which reference every time I get dressed in the morning.
I do not look at it and fool myself that I will ever possess the charm, grace, or good looks of such an icon.
What I do look at is his simplicity, taste, and restraint.
There are no frills.
There are no gimmicks.
There are no trends.
This is a photo that will never age.
This is a look that will never fade.
This is the power of being timeless.
OPPORTUNITY: Apprentice Bespoke Tailor Needed
If you are interested in learning the time old tradition of men’s bespoke tailoring I have an excellent opportunity for you.
Our master tailor at The Alan Flusser Custom Shop is looking for a young, hungry, and most importabtly PASSIONATE apprentice tailor. His goal is to train you how to make bespoke clothing from some of the finest materials so you can earn the title of master tailor yourself one day.
It is extremely important that you are serious about learning this trade as well as being comfortable with an intern/apprentice role that could lead you to an incredible career.
For more information or to set up an appointment with our master tailor, please e-mail me at:
I do hope to hear from you all soon!
My Best,
Dennis Cahlo
Aug 15
Coming Soon: Fall 2010
Hey all! I know it’s been a bit slow here but my job hunt is still in full swing.
I’ve also been putting together and shooting some tasty ensembles that will be up soon.
Hope everyone is enjoying the end of summer!
Best,
Dennis Cahlo
Apr 7
Happy Birthday To Me And Thanks To You!
Hi all!
It’s been a slow week only because I have needed a break from blogging. I will be back next week with more updates.
On another note, today is my 33rd birthday! And in the spirit of being thankful for the ones around me on this day I want to sincerely give my praises to all of you who have been reading, commenting, and enjoying Made To Measure, NY.
My greatest gift besides my beautiful fiancee is all of you.
Here’s to making another year a great one.
Sincerely,
Dennis Cahlo
Mar 8
Anatomy Of A Shirt – By Alexander West
Let’s start the week with an extremely helpful and informative contribution from shirt maker Alexander West. Tomorrow, I will be featuring some previews of his 2010 Spring line.
Take it away, Alex:
The modern dress shirt has come a long way, after it took shape and developed at the end of the nineteenth century, during Victorian times. Throughout history the dress shirt has been modernized with different details; the breast pocket introduced last. The standard modern shirt can be as diverse as choice and taste, and its style can be altered to ones liking. There are many elements that make up the dress shirt anatomy, but every classic dress shirt includes: a back, yoke, a front, plackets, cuffs, a collar, and hem. It is imperative to know the anatomy of a dress shirt (both terms and definitions) and not just something you simply pull on and off your head.
Collar Base: (or collar stand) is the band of fabric sewn into the neckline of a dress shirt, which the collar attaches to.
Collar Leaf: the outside fabric of the collar, located at the front sides, which is folded over the collar base.
Collar Point Length: the distance between the collar point and the top of the collar leaf.
Collar Front Band: the area on the base that sits between the collar points.
Collar Point Spread: the distance between the collar points.
Collar: the part of a shirt that encompasses the neckline of the garment, often so as to fold or roll over. Comes in various shapes, depending on the face shape and occasion.
Yoke: a shaped piece fabric in a garment, fitted about or below the neck and shoulders, from which the rest of the garment hangs. It can be split in two, called the “split-yoke.”
Placket Front: a standard shirt front with a placket sewn on top of the shirt front.
Plain Front: a standard shirt front with a hidden placket; usually lapped left over right for men, and vice versa for women.
Fly Front: a flap of material down one side of the front opening of a garment to conceal buttons or fasteners.
Armhole: the opening in a dress shirt, which the arms are sewn in to.
Sleeve: the part of a garment that covers the arm and is usually cut wider than the cuffs. Most sleeve lengths fall between 32 and 36 inches.
Sleeve Placket: a distinctive feature that is sewn on the sleeve; the opening of the sleeve fabric near the cuff
Cuff: a fold or band serving as a trimming or finish for the bottom of a sleeve. Some cuff styles include: French Cuffs and Barrel Cuffs.
Back Collar Height: the part of the collar that is folded over, at the backside of the dress shirt.
Yoke: a shaped piece fabric in a garment, fitted about or below the neck and shoulders, from which the rest of the garment hangs. It can be split in two, called the “split-yoke.”
Hang Loop: a piece of fabric sewn into the yoke seam which allows the shirt to be hung at this point.
Side Pleats: single fabric folds at the other parts of the shirt back.
Box Pleat Front: a double fabric fold, with the material folded under at each side at the back center of a shirt.
Armhole: the opening in a dress shirt, which the arms are sewn in to.
Sleeve: the part of a garment that covers the arm and is usually cut wider than the cuffs. Most sleeve lengths fall between 32 and 36 inches.
Darts: a tapered seam of fabric for adjusting the fit of a garment.
Hem: the finished lower edge of the dress shirt body.
Tail: the part of a shirt below the waistline.
