American Made custom suits. Cut and sewn in Rochester by master tailors.
A family-owned workshop in Rochester, New York builds your garment from your pattern, with 20+ hours of handwork and a full canvas. I take your measurements, test the fit on a first garment before your cloth is cut, and hand it to you myself. Made to last, and to pass on.
What is American Made? A suit cut and sewn in Rochester, New York by a family-owned workshop, three generations in, in American Woolen or imported cloth. A two-piece starts at $3,490 and takes 12 to 14 weeks. The first-fit garment is included. American Made is not part of offers or packages.
A family, three generations in.
Your garment is built by a family-owned workshop in Rochester, New York. Members of the family still work in the business today. They build your garment from the pattern we create together, with full canvas and 20+ hours of handwork in a standard garment.
You can choose American Woolen cloth, woven in the United States, or imported cloth from mills in Italy and England. Either way, the garment is cut and sewn in Rochester. Everything else about working with me stays the same.
For the suit you plan to keep.
The milestone
Your wedding, a promotion, an anniversary, the day you want to remember what you wore. A suit made for one day that you will keep wearing long after it.
The one that lasts
Full canvas and hand finishing are built to hold their shape, and to be altered and repaired for years. I look after it with you, so it stays yours.
The one with a maker
You know who built it and where. A family workshop, a pattern drawn for your body, and a clothier who answers when you call.
One garment, built properly.
- A pattern built from your measurements, kept on file for every reorder
- Cut and sewn in Rochester, New York, in the cloth you choose: American Woolen or imported
- 20+ hours of handwork, with full canvas and hand-finished collar, lapels and armholes
- Real working sleeve buttonholes, a hand-stitched lapel, collar and flaps, a personal label and sweat shields
- A first-fit garment, so we confirm the fit before your cloth is cut
- Fitting and final adjustments with me in Fort Myers, or at your home or office
An American Made suit starts at $3,490. In the middle of the cloth range, it's about $4,095.
Your price depends on the cloth you choose. The first-fit garment is included in every price below.
| Garment | Starting at | Average | 30-Hour Make adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two-piece suit | $3,490 | $4,095 | +$450 |
| Jacket or sport coat | $2,695 | $2,995 | +$300 |
| Trousers | $795 | $1,095 | +$100 |
| Waistcoat | $595 | $695 | +$75 |
| Tuxedo, two-piece | $3,890 | $4,495 | +$450 |
| Overcoat or topcoat | $3,695 | $4,295 | +$300 |
Averages are across the middle of the cloth range. Prices include the first-fit garment and the 20-Hour Make described above. The 30-Hour Make is an optional upgrade, and I will confirm your exact price before you pay anything.
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What the investment buys
- Hours of hand work. 20+ hours in the 20-Hour Make, 30+ in the 30-Hour Make.
- A fit proven before the cut. The first-fit garment means your cloth is only cut once the pattern is right.
- A pattern you keep. Every garment after the first starts from something that already knows your body.
- One clothier throughout. I measure you, fit you, and look after the garment for as long as you own it.
Two levels of hand finishing.
20-Hour Make. 20+ hours of handwork, full canvas, hand-finished collar, lapels and armholes, real sleeve buttonholes, a personal label and sweat shields.
30-Hour Make. 30+ hours of handwork. It adds handmade front buttonholes, hand-set lining and a hand-finished waistband, and on trousers an extra interior pocket and silk knees.
Choose the 30-Hour Make when the extra hours of hand work matter to you. Every American Made garment is built to the same pattern and the same standard.
Look closely.
Plan on 12 to 14 weeks.
American Made tuxedos take about 16 to 20 weeks, and American Made cannot be rushed. For a wedding, plan on about five months. If you have a date, tell me at the start and I will plan backwards from it.
- Week 1
Consultation and measurements
We choose your cloth from the swatch books, settle the styling and take your measurements and posture notes.
- Weeks 2 to 5
First-fit garment
A first-fit garment is made to your pattern in inexpensive cloth. You try it on and we adjust the pattern before anything is cut in your cloth.
- Weeks 5 to 11
Cutting and handwork
The workshop cuts your cloth from the corrected pattern and builds the garment. This is where most of the 20+ hours of handwork happens.
- Weeks 11 to 14
Delivery and final fitting
The garment comes to me, we do a final fitting, and I make any adjustments before you take it home.
Choose from the swatch books.
American Made garments are made in a wide range of cloth, from American Woolen to imported cloth from the finest mills in the world. I bring the swatch books to your fitting and we choose together.
American Woolen cloth is woven in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, from American-grown wool. Most of its cloths sit in the middle of the price range, close to the average above.
Cloth is priced in bands. The starting price above is the first band, and the average is the middle of the range. I will tell you which band your cloth is in, and where it is woven, before you decide.
Where it is made.
A family-owned workshop in Rochester, New York. A few moments from the floor.
Before you decide.
Who makes my garment?
A family-owned workshop in Rochester, New York, run by the same family for three generations. Members of the family still work in the business today. They build your garment from the pattern we make together, with 20+ hours of handwork.
What does American Made mean here?
Your garment is cut and sewn in Rochester, New York, by a family-owned workshop, from the cloth you choose. Your cloth is either American Woolen, a mill in the United States, or imported from mills in places like Italy and England. I will tell you which yours is and where it is woven. I say it this way on purpose: it is accurate, and you can check it.
How is it different from made to measure?
It is a different choice, not a higher rung. Made to measure and handmade to measure are the right answer for most wardrobes. American Made is for clients who want their garment built in the United States, with a longer build and more handwork.
Why 12 to 14 weeks?
Two reasons. A first-fit garment is made and fitted before your cloth is cut, and every garment gets 20+ hours of handwork. Tuxedos take about 16 to 20 weeks. American Made is not available as a rush order, so if you have a date, tell me at the start and I will plan backwards from it. I will give you a firm estimate at your fitting.
What is the difference between the 20-Hour and 30-Hour Make?
Every American Made garment has 20+ hours of handwork. The 30-Hour Make brings that to 30+ hours with more hand finishing, including handmade front buttonholes, hand-set lining, a hand-finished waistband, and on trousers an extra interior pocket and silk knees. It is an upgrade you choose per garment.
How do I pay?
Half up front to begin, with the balance when your garment arrives, or the full amount at the start. The deposit becomes non-refundable once your cloth is cut, because a cut garment is made for one person. Changes before cutting may cost extra, and I will tell you before they do.
What if it does not fit?
That is what the first-fit garment is for. Adjustments at the final fitting are included, and after delivery you get one complimentary round of adjustments within 30 days. I make them personally. If the fit still cannot be corrected, the Fit Promise in my terms applies. Once you approve your first fit the pattern is set, so later changes of preference are not covered. A defect in the workmanship goes back to the workshop to be corrected.
Can I order a shirt or women's clothing this way?
Not at launch. American Made covers suits, jackets and sport coats, trousers, waistcoats, tuxedos and overcoats. Shirts and women's clothing stay in the made-to-measure line.