Craftmanship
&
Elegance

**A bespoke women’s suit in heavy tweed**

For a recent commission, we created a fully handmade women’s suit consisting of a jacket and skirt, crafted from a characterful tweed fabric from the Sherry Tweed collection by Holland & Sherry. The fabric, a Navy Plum Gun Club Fancy Tweed weighing 340 grams per metre, combines classic patterns with rich colour nuances and provides both the weight and structure required for a feminine silhouette with an elegant drape.

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The Fabric: Weight and Drape

What makes this fabric special is not only the refined gun club check with plum-coloured overchecks, but especially the substantial weight of 340 grams. It is precisely this weight that allows the fabric to fall naturally and shape elegantly around the body, an essential quality in women’s tailoring. The heavy lambs woollen tweed avoids stiffness, yet offers the necessary structure, resulting in a flattering and well-balanced silhouette.

The combination of navy and plum creates a rich and versatile appearance: classic at its core, yet with a subtle twist that reveals new nuances under different lighting conditions.

The Cut: Classic Silhouette with Attention to Detail

The jacket is cut as a two-button model with peak lapels, a powerful and timeless choice. The sleeves are finished with four kissing buttons, each buttonhole hand-sewn, a detail that reflects craftsmanship and creates a subtle but unmistakable distinction from machine-made garments.

The buttons were carefully selected for their grain and colour tone, perfectly matching the plum accents in the fabric. The result is a harmonious whole, where every detail is thoughtfully executed.

The matching skirt is made from the same tweed, forming a cohesive visual and stylistic unity with the jacket. Here too, the weight of the fabric plays an important role: the skirt falls smoothly, follows the body’s lines without clinging, and retains a natural elegance in motion.

Pattern Matching with Precision

A defining feature of this suit is the way the check pattern is meticulously aligned, particularly across the shoulders, sleeves, and side seams of the jacket. When worn, the lines visually continue, creating balance, symmetry, and refinement. This is no coincidence: it requires careful planning, layout, and cutting of each fabric piece, something that can only be achieved through skilled handwork and experience. Especially with a bold pattern like this Navy Plum Gun Club, pattern matching is a clear sign of craftsmanship.

Also of Interest: Other Bespoke Womenswear

This suit is just one example of what is possible. At De Oost, we create a wide range of bespoke garments for women, entirely tailored to your style, fit, and occasion. Below is a selection of custom-made womenswear, each with its own character, fabric choice, and construction.