Notes on Clothing & Craft Blog

Thoughts on tailoring as craft, the skills behind alterations, and why handwork still matters. Tailoring is one of the oldest crafts. For centuries, skilled hands have cut, shaped, and stitched fabric into garments that fit particular bodies. This knowledge passes from one generation to the next, refined over time. In an age of automation, craft work can seem anachronistic. But there are things that hands do better than machines. Understanding how fabric will behave when alte

How to tell when your clothes need professional alterations. Fit issues to watch for and what a tailor can address. Sometimes we grow accustomed to clothes that do not fit well. We stop noticing the small irritations. The collar that gaps. The trousers that drag. The jacket that pulls across the back. Here are signs that a garment might benefit from a tailor's attention: The collar does not lie flat : When buttoned, it bows out or strains. A simple adjustment can resolve thi

What to know about wedding dress alterations. Timing, preparation, and what to expect from bridal fittings at Alter & Spruce Dubai. Wedding dresses carry particular weight. They mark significant moments. They are photographed extensively. They need to fit beautifully. Even made-to-measure gowns typically require some alteration. Bodies are complex. The way a dress hangs on a mannequin differs from how it sits on a person who breathes, moves, and stands in their own particular

Thoughts on sustainability , extending garment life, and choosing to keep what you already own . From Alter & Spruce Dubai. The fashion industry generates approximately 92 million tons of textile waste each year. That number is difficult to comprehend. Mountains of clothing, much of it barely worn, ending up discarded. There is another way. It is quieter, less visible, but more meaningful. It involves keeping what you already have. When a garment no longer fits, the easiest r

Why clothing fit matters more than labels. Thoughts on alterations, craftsmanship, and dressing with intention from Alter & Spruce Dubai. There is a quiet confidence that comes from wearing something that fits properly. Not tight. Not loose. Just right. It changes how you move, how you stand, how you feel in a room. Most clothes are made for a standardized body that does not exist. Off-the-rack garments are designed to fit a general shape, which means they rarely fit anyone p