Being Bahama

Pride in a Job Well Done

From the time I began my work as a tailor, I’ve always taken a lot of pride in my work.

Even back in the days when I was just starting out.  I carefully sampled for all my materials and put every item together by hand.  I’ve since switched to purchasing my materials in bulk, leaving my survey tools to collect dust in the bank.  But I continue to make each item of clothing by hand. 

I know many who use ‘automated’ crafting tools  and factories who think I’m a bit nuts or at least a little silly for not taking advantage of the technology.  I just don’t find that satisfying.

I’d much rather meet my customer in person and make them a shirt to match their favorite pair of pants.  Or that jacket in just the right hue to complete their look.  Or let them try on several pairs of pants to see which style suits them best.

I prefer working this way so much that I offer a 25% discount off my very reasonable list prices for customers who contact me personally and special order their garments.

Sure, there’ll always be a market for the standard black clothes, but with about 6 million different color and item combinations it’s far more satisfying to craft by hand that perfect item for a specific customer.