E41 - British Bespoke Shirt Cutter: James MacAuslan | Tailoring in Conversation

Tailoring in Conversation with James MacAuslan. Instagram James MacAuslan: https://www.instagram.com/cutteratbudd/ Instagram HNBT: https://www.instagram.com/hotneedleandburningthread/ Feel free to share your questions, thoughts, and comments! #tailoringinconversation #bespoketailoring #tailoringinterview #bespokeshirt #shirts ------------------ CHAPTERS ------------------ 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - James at the shop 02:59 - Why do shirt makers cut fabric with a knife? 07:15 - James’ cutting journey 12:04 - Shirt making apprenticeships 18:04 - Use block patterns or draft patterns from scratch? 19:38 - What do shirt makers think about bespoke vs ready to wear shirts? 24:47 - High armhole 27:06 - What shirt making terms can first time clients frequently expect to hear? 29:43 - Why do people want bespoke shirts? 31:20 - Alterations, repairs & invisible mending 33:46 - Do shirt makers have access to the same resources and services as coat makers? 37:00 - Type of knifes used in cutting fabric 44:22 - Lack of practical education and handwork in UK 50:40 - What can tailoring companies do to develop talent? 54:16 - Unprofitable companies: due to craftsmen being less business minded or nature of the work? 57:35 - People’s perception of the value of a garment 01:01:26 - Suit/jacket dictates the choice of shirt 01:05:40 - Why does James make things? 01:09:00 - How important is aesthetic beauty in the sense of achievement? 01:10:35 - What role do tailors have in society? 01:12:46 - D