When choosing a suit, sport coat, or trousers, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting a high-quality garment. There are several details that will help you identify a well-made tailored garment that will stand the test … Read
While we do our best to sew each garment precisely to its specification every time, hand sewing and different fabric types naturally result in small variations. Following are the tolerances that we consider acceptable for each … Read
How It Should Fit: Comfortably hugging your waist A well-tailored pair of pants should rest on your body without the need for a belt to hold them in place. Fastening the waistband should be easy. With … Read
How It Should Fit: Closely following the seat A well–tailored pair of pants should follow the curve of your rear and hips in a smooth, uninterrupted line between the waist and the thighs. When you zip … Read
Sporty, relaxed, and effortless. Our custom jogger pants feature premium construction and design details that strike the perfect balance between leisurely and smart. The following design elements will give you an easy, minimal look that will … Read
Our Ludlow and Waverly jogger pants are designed with a drawstring elastic waistband and elastic cuffs for a sporty, casual look. We think jogger-style pants look best with the elastic cuff sitting at or above the … Read
The fabrics we make our fall and winter chinos, 5-pockets, and other casual pant styles from are distinct from year-round and spring/summer fabrics in their weight and texture. As you might expect, they tend to be … Read
We offer three trouser front options: No Pleats, Single Pleats, and Double Pleats. Each has a different use case, in terms of both fit and style. This page provides an overview of the three trouser front options. … Read
Pleated pants are constructed differently from non-pleated trousers and so they require an entirely new sewing pattern. The pleats are open when the garment measurements are taken, but they are closed when the trousers are cut … Read
Like many things in fashion, pleats come in and out of style. If you’ve been paying attention to mainstream style since the 2000s, you might have noticed that pleats were missing from the main stage. While … Read
Several fit, fabric, and design elements set 5-pocket pants apart from other casual pants and dress trousers. These are the key ways in which they differ, so you can best decide how you want to design … Read
There are a few ways you can create the perfect custom size for your 5-pocket pants. We make it easy to start from scratch, or to tweak an existing fit to make a slightly different one. … Read
The 5-pocket pant traces its origins back to the 1800s, when its functional design and reinforced construction made Levi Strauss a household name. They’re the pants you think of when you think of your favorite jeans—casual, … Read
Proper Cloth’s casual pants are a great wardrobe staple for anyone’s closet, and they’re extremely easy to care for. They’re super versatile, as they can be dressed up with a blazer or styled more casually with … Read
Measure Straight Across the Top of the Waistband To measure the Waist Width, lay the pants down, face up, on a flat surface. Use your hands to spread the pants out flat, with the waistband buttoned … Read
The Hip Width measurement determines the widest part of the seat of the pants. With the pants lying face up on a flat surface, button the waistband, zip the fly closed, and use your hands to … Read
Lay the pants flat on their sides, so that the legs are folded along the front and back creases. Fold the top leg up over the waistband, making the bottom of the crotch visible. Use your … Read
Lay the pants flat on their sides, so that the legs are folded along the front and back creases. Fold the top leg up over the waistband, making the bottom of the crotch visible. Use your … Read
Lay the pants flat on their sides, so that the legs are folded along the front and back creases. Fold the top leg up over the waistband, making the bottom of the crotch visible. Use your hands … Read
With the pants laying face up on a flat surface, use your hands to spread the pants out flat, with the waistband buttoned at the front and fly zipped close. Spread the legs further apart from … Read