{"id":8243,"date":"2025-08-05T13:58:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T13:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themestate.com\/demo\/tailorist\/the-graduation-suit"},"modified":"2025-08-05T14:00:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T14:00:09","slug":"the-graduation-suit","status":"publish","type":"tmnf_project","link":"https:\/\/themestate.com\/demo\/tailored\/work\/the-graduation-suit\/","title":{"rendered":"The Graduation Suit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Objective<\/strong><\/strong>: A suit for a young man heading into adulthood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For his high school graduation, the client\u2019s mother commissioned a tailored suit to mark a milestone. We created a single-vent charcoal suit with subtle pick stitching and matching vest. A floral cotton lining gave it a touch of youth and individuality. This piece will carry into job interviews, weddings, and the future beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Initial Consultation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The process begins with a one-on-one meeting to understand the client\u2019s needs, style preferences, intended use of the garment, and budget. This is where fabric choices, colors, and design direction are first discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Fabric & Style Selection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Clients browse a curated selection of premium fabrics and finishes. Together, we finalize the garment’s style\u2014from lapels and buttons to pockets and linings\u2014ensuring every detail aligns with the client\u2019s vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Measurement & Posture Analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We take over 20 precise body measurements and observe natural posture, stance, and shoulder slope. These details inform the unique pattern drafted exclusively for the client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Pattern Drafting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A custom pattern is created from scratch, based on the measurements and posture analysis. Unlike made-to-measure, no templates are used\u2014each pattern is 100% original and client-specific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. First Fitting (Basted Fitting)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The garment is assembled with loose stitching in a temporary form (basted) for the initial try-on. This allows us to evaluate the overall fit, structure, and movement before permanent stitching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Adjustments & Refinement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Based on feedback from the first fitting, the garment is reworked to improve comfort, shape, and balance. Adjustments are made to sleeve length, trouser break, shoulder pitch, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Second Fitting (Forward Fitting)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The garment is more fully constructed at this stage, allowing the client to see and feel how the final product will look. Final tweaks are identified and noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. Finishing & Handwork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The garment is completed with fine handwork, such as hand-stitched buttonholes, lining attachment, and final pressing. Every detail is inspected for quality and durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. Final Fitting & Delivery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The client tries on the fully finished garment for final approval. If no minor alterations are required, the suit is delivered in premium packaging, ready to wear with confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A coming-of-age suit for a young man heading into adulthood\u2014timeless, tailored, and symbolic.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":8244,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"project-category":[39],"class_list":["post-8243","tmnf_project","type-tmnf_project","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","project-category-bespoke"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/themestate.com\/demo\/tailored\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tmnf_project\/8243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/themestate.com\/demo\/tailored\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tmnf_project"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/themestate.com\/demo\/tailored\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/tmnf_project"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themestate.com\/demo\/tailored\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8243"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/themestate.com\/demo\/tailored\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tmnf_project\/8243\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8245,"href":"https:\/\/themestate.com\/demo\/tailored\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tmnf_project\/8243\/revisions\/8245"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themestate.com\/demo\/tailored\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/themestate.com\/demo\/tailored\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"project-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/themestate.com\/demo\/tailored\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/project-category?post=8243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}