15 June 2011

Bespoke (part two) MUSLIN


....well after taking the magical number of 18.5, and dividing it into 1/2, 1/3, 1/6,1/8's and so on and so on, and connecting the dots in a very mathematical way, then cutting out 6 different pieces of fabric, the three dimensional comes to life! Look out Mr. Martin! Ok, not quite! Also if it was this stressful cutting into $1.50 a yard cotton muslin, I might need assistance when it comes to the Italian wool, and linen.


keep your eyes open.
T T E N D E N

31 May 2011

Bespoke (part one)

....and so it begins. The formal training of bespoke tailoring. As they say, TTENDEN will be spoken for...most of the summer. Last week the early sketches began. Fabric was selected, thanks to the Fabric Gallery in Williamston, MI, and thanks to the Italians for making such beautiful wool.


How they figured out this kind of math is beyond me! But when you can relate your armscye, to 1/4 of your waist, and then to your height, and then put a French curve on it, and come up with a well-fitted suit, there seems to be some DaVinci involved.

  
But anyway........ keep your eyes open

19 April 2011

BUILDING (stage 2)



Well there is only one stage left, and you will have to see it
in person. Are you ready?

18 April 2011

BUILDING




Well, ya might wonder what?
or how? But when you arrive
At the Grand Seafood & Oyster Bar,
You'll know why!

14 April 2011

Custom Denim: EVAN




Evan breaking in his new custom TTENDEN Denim, straight jean,
 with his best friend Cody.
 Evan, thanks for supporting local!