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Harris Tweed: The Cloth of Scotland
Tuesday Nov 10 2015
Harris Tweed is a fabric so textured that one can almost read its story running a finger over the intricate yarns; a story about Scotland, a land of strong accents and stronger resolve, but also of velvety whiskies and clear loch waters. The story is set in the Outer Hebrides, more precisely on the Isle of Harris, where temperamental skies, ice blue seas, sharp black stone and green pastures have inspired craftsmen handweaving Harris Tweed for over 170 years. For almost as long (well...), we at Tailor On Ten have been dreaming of stocking these legendary fabrics - and we finally do, providing a refreshing touch to what is sometimes...
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Holland & Sherry: Fine Fabrics of The Grand British Tradition
Tuesday Aug 25 2015
Holland & Sherry truly epitomizes fine British fabric making, with its rich heritage and unquestionable quality. In this respect, one might even say that it...
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The Treadle Sewing Machine
Thursday Aug 20 2015
It is believed the first sewing machine was designed by English inventor Thomas Saint in 1790, however a German engineer named Charles Frederick Wiesenthal was...
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Vitale Barberis Canonico: 350 Years of Italian Textile Excellence
Sunday Jul 19 2015
Vitale Barberis Canonico is a fabric mill from Biella in northern Italy, the epicenter of Italian wool production. With over three centuries of documented history,...
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How to Own a Blazer
Wednesday Jun 03 2015
The blazer, or sport coat, is one of the most versatile pieces in any man’s wardrobe. In this article we will give you enough information...
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Thomas Mason: The World’s Best Shirt Fabrics
Tuesday Apr 21 2015
Thomas Mason was founded in Leeds, England, in 1796, in the midst of the first industrial revolution. Steam engines began to replace manual and animal...
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A History of Linen and How it is Made
Wednesday Sep 25 2013
Linen is the most ancient of fabrics, with a rich and romantic heritage. Its widely accepted birth as a textile was in Egypt some 10,000...
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Bespoke Tailoring: A Heart Warming Experience
Tuesday Jul 30 2013
Owning a tailor shop is a bit like being a barber or bartender. You hear everyone’s stories, help them with their problems, rejoice in their...
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What is Super Wool?
Sunday Jul 21 2013
So, what is the deal with Super Wool? Does it have special powers? Does it clean itself? Does it tuck you in at night and...
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