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
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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
Left-Handed Fortnight: An Interview With Jade
Jade works in the busy William Whiteley warehouse; working the laser machine for bespoke engraving and packing orders so they … Left-Handed Fortnight: An Interview With Jade
TEFLON TUESDAY: THE STORY BEHIND OUR SIGNATURE BLACK SCISSOR
Yesterday we launched a competition to win a free pair of our Teflon coated sidebent scissors – check our social media … TEFLON TUESDAY: THE STORY BEHIND OUR SIGNATURE BLACK SCISSOR
Friday Five – Interview with Anne Marshall
Born in Huddersfield, Anne Marshall is a passionate crafter and sewer who, when not at her sewing machine, can be found gracing the pages of popular monthly magazine Quilt Now.
Friday Five – Interview with Brita Hirsch
Originally from Germany and now based in the foothills of the Peak District, Brita Hirsch is a bespoke tailor and … Friday Five – Interview with Brita Hirsch
Friday Five – Interview with J. M. MacLachlan
To kick off our Friday Five interview series, we’re delighted to introduce J.M. MacLachlan; a practical tailor, author and brand ambassador for Wilkinson Shears.
Women in Charge: The 19th Century
in 1838 Thomas Wilkinson made and presented Queen Victoria with a pair of beautiful, elaborately produced scissors