A visit to The Tailoring Academy
Meeting the Class of 2020 On a mission to fill the gap of bespoke tailoring training in the UK, … A visit to The Tailoring Academy
Behind the cut: Tailor made for nature
There’s always a story behind every piece of fabric; why it was chosen, who it was for, where it was … Behind the cut: Tailor made for nature
Back to School Tools
Our best recommendations for anyone starting the new academic year As summer draws to a close, it’s time for teachers, … Back to School Tools
Scissors for the Duke of Norfolk
Since we began making scissors in 1760, we’ve been commissioned to make quite a few unusual and spectacular pairs of … Scissors for the Duke of Norfolk
IN THE FRAME: SOLVING CUTTING PROBLEMS
Recently, we were approached by Carrs of Sheffield to help find a cutting solution for one of their flagship products; … IN THE FRAME: SOLVING CUTTING PROBLEMS
Cutting Fabric Fit For the President
This is an upholstery fabric loaned to us by Brita Hirsch who fell in love with it some years ago. … Cutting Fabric Fit For the President
Friday Five – Interview with Sara Fay
What do Sherlock, Mary Poppins and Kingsmen have in common? The answer is Sara Fay – a cutter and tailor for film and tv with an impressive IMDB resume.
Friday Five – Interview with Young Ho Kwon from Accademia Alta Sartoria Europea
Master tailor Young Ho Kwon is on a one-man mission to bring bespoke tailoring to the public of South Korea. … Friday Five – Interview with Young Ho Kwon from Accademia Alta Sartoria Europea
Good Enough for Royalty
One day back in the early 90’s, at Old Whiteley’s, we received a package from a famous London jewellers. Inside … Good Enough for Royalty
The Perfect Wedding Gift
Struggling to find the ideal gift this wedding season? Our ‘Full House’ gift set is the perfect addition to any … The Perfect Wedding Gift
THE BEST KITCHEN SCISSORS
Our classic stainless steel kitchen scissors have been called “the last pair of kitchen scissors you’ll ever need” and “the best kitchen scissors money can buy”. With their unique design and dedicated craftsmanship, these are scissors made to last a lifetime. We also offer personalization with bespoke laser engraving on the back blade, making them the ideal gift.
What’s the difference between serrated and non-serrated blades?
We often get customers asking for advice on which type of scissor suits which material, and one of the first things to consider is the type of edge on the blade. Our sidebent scissors come both serrated (Wilkinson Classic) or non serrated (Wilkinson X-tra Sharp).