Guides

Guides for tailors and tailoring businesses

Straight answers to the questions that come up in a tailoring workshop, from taking measurements to getting paid for finished work.

  • How to Take Body Measurements for Tailoring

    How tailors take body measurements: preparing the client, where to place the tape for each measurement, and how to record the numbers so a garment fits.

    Updated 4 min read

  • How to Track Tailoring Deposits and Balances

    How to keep track of deposits, payments and unpaid balances on tailoring orders: what to agree before cutting, what to record, and how to chase what is owed.

    Updated 3 min read