Coats
Build your coat brief around silhouette and surface.
By garment
Choose a garment brief to compare relevant surfaces and plan the sample checks.
Build your coat brief around silhouette and surface.
Find the right amount of texture for your tailoring.
Start with drape and making trials.
Consider movement, panel construction and the intended care route before choosing the cloth. A skirt brief should identify the cut and the surface effect, not just request “wool fabric”.
Build the selection around the front structure, back material and layering intention. Keep visible texture and the making requirements in the same brief.
A cape or wrap exposes surface and movement over a larger area. State the shape, edge treatment and whether the reverse will be visible.
An overshirt combines a relaxed appearance with collar, pocket and fastening decisions. Define the intended layering and structure before comparing candidates.