The 1642 Tailor

The 1642 Tailor Tailoring to order for Gentlemen and Ladies of Quality;Suits of Apparel, waistcoats and petticoats made for Soldiers and Goodwives.

Specialising in tailoring for the English Civil War, all types of commission undertaken, from the smallest item to a complete wardrobe.

After ten years of trading as the 1642 Tailor we have taken a decision that neither of us were looking forward to. Sadly...
05/02/2025

After ten years of trading as the 1642 Tailor we have taken a decision that neither of us were looking forward to. Sadly all things must come to an end. As some of you will be aware our output has slowed somewhat over the last year due to one thing and another. Life has got in the way and we feel that we cannot continue making clothes to the standard that we want in any sort of timeframe that our customers need.

There are lots of other makers out there who I’m sure will help you with your costuming needs but from now on the Tailor will not be taking any new orders. There are a few items that we are finishing off but after then that will really be the end for us.

Thanks everyone for your support and custom since 2014. We have had a blast.

The 1642 Tailors, Barbara & Ian x x

A poor black russet coat together with plain falling band and stuff cap ready made for a Clerical Gentleman of the Tailo...
04/10/2024

A poor black russet coat together with plain falling band and stuff cap ready made for a Clerical Gentleman of the Tailor's acquaintance.

Linen falling band looking for an owner with a 20” collar on their doublet. Sold.
19/08/2024

Linen falling band looking for an owner with a 20” collar on their doublet. Sold.

Another shirt commission rolls off the conveyor belt. Actually it’s a metaphorical conveyor but it’s a real shirt.
02/06/2024

Another shirt commission rolls off the conveyor belt. Actually it’s a metaphorical conveyor but it’s a real shirt.

Two new coats each made from one of the two colours of russet wool we recently bought in partnership with the Tudor Tail...
22/04/2024

Two new coats each made from one of the two colours of russet wool we recently bought in partnership with the Tudor Tailor. The long coat is dark brown (or poor black) and the other dark grey. As with the russet from the period the yarn is natural, undyed sheep colour.

Another embroidered gentleman’s linen cap leaves the workshop.
25/03/2024

Another embroidered gentleman’s linen cap leaves the workshop.

A black wool suit; coat and breeches for a dancing fellow of the Tailor's acquaintance winging its way from the workshop...
20/03/2024

A black wool suit; coat and breeches for a dancing fellow of the Tailor's acquaintance winging its way from the workshop today.

Some new linen things winging their way to a gentleman on the early post. The band strings are a copy of Colonel Hutchin...
04/02/2024

Some new linen things winging their way to a gentleman on the early post. The band strings are a copy of Colonel Hutchinson’s from his splendid portrait. The embroidery on the cap copied from the Trevelyon Manuscript.

Another creation from the 1642 Tailor’s montero man. Destined to go to the Low Countries. Yes we do ship to the EU
03/02/2024

Another creation from the 1642 Tailor’s montero man. Destined to go to the Low Countries. Yes we do ship to the EU

This week we have been mostly been making bandstrings and marmalade.
25/01/2024

This week we have been mostly been making bandstrings and marmalade.

More togs making their way to a gentleman in the New World.
18/01/2024

More togs making their way to a gentleman in the New World.

A simple plain falling band with matching cuffs and a stuff cap for a gentleman of the clerical persuasion. The tailor l...
01/01/2024

A simple plain falling band with matching cuffs and a stuff cap for a gentleman of the clerical persuasion. The tailor loves an image to copy.

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Ipswich
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