Specialist seminar: The men’s suit – mass-produced or handmade?

1-day specialist seminar

Seminar times: 09:30 am – 4:30 pm

Costs:
485.00 € plus VAT

Target group:

  • Staff in design, marketing, purchasing, quality management and product management
  • Employees from artisanal clothing manufacture
  • Sales assistants and sales staff from the textile retail sector
  • Specialists and managers

Language:
The seminar is held in German language.

Seminar objective:
The seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the history, the construction and the manufacture of bespoke suits. The focus is on materials, pattern layout and fitting processes as well as the differences between industrial manufacturing and artisanal bespoke work. Using examples and demonstrations participants gain practical insights into the art of bespoke tailoring. The training course takes place in a tailoring workshop in Düsseldorf where, which means the content can be experienced in an authentic workshop environment and a54> explored in depth can.

Seminar contents:

  • History of the bespoke suit
  • Differences between ready-made shoes and handcrafted shoes
    – Full canvas, half canvas, fused
  • The creation of a bespoke suit
    – Process Fittings (including fabric knowledge)
    – Pattern layout
    – Manufacture and Finishing of a bespoke suit incl.. 1.2.3. Fitting
  • Industrial manufacturing in comparison
    – factory layout, production lines
    – differences in processing
    – machines and automated machines

Conclusion: The pros and cons of a made-to-measure suit versus a ready-to-wear suit.

Julian Weyand: Master tailor for men’s wear and Managing Director

Julian Weyand is a passionate bespoke tailor based in Düsseldorf. Following training in ladies’ and men’s tailoring and several years of professional experience, he completed his master craftsman’s qualification at the HWK Düsseldorf in 2014. This was followed by various positions including among others as workshop manager. In the year 2020, he set up his own his own studio as a freelancer set up (https://julianweyand.com).

His business stands for genuine craftsmanship, the highest precision and personalised advice. Every garment is made entirely by hand and individually tailored to the customer. From the fabric and the cut right through to the final fitting, he guides his customers through the entire creation process, crafting exclusive masterpieces that combine fit, style and quality.
Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/julianweyand_massschneider

 

Clara Hermsen: M.Sc. Textil- und Bekleidungsingenieurin und Herrenmaßschneiderin

After completing her apprenticeship as a men’s tailor, Clara Hermsen studied Textile and Clothing Technology at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences. There, she was involved in various research projects comparing the artisanal craftsmanship and industrial production of men’s suits. She subsequently expanded her knowledge as a product manager and team leader at a fashion brand specialising in bi-elastic men’s suits. She is currently involved in several research projects in the field of automated clothing production.

Notes:

Parking:

  • Q-Park Kaiserpark Kaiserswerther Str. 26, 40477 Düsseldorf
  • Parkhaus Nordstraße Goebenstraße 2A, 40477 Düsseldorf

 

Admission requirements:

No admission requirements are necessary for this seminar.

Location:

Maßschneider Julian Weyand
Nordstraße 71
40477 Düsseldorf

Contact:

Helena Rotte
weiterbildung@textilakademie.de
+49 173 5316464

Please let me know, when the seminar has been scheduled and confirmed.

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