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Preserving Tradition, Celebrating Craftsmanship
At Des Merrion, we pride ourselves on our rich heritage and commitment to craftsmanship. With over 40 years of experience, we are dedicated to preserving the tradition of bespoke tailoring and delivering exceptional quality garments.
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I’ve had numerous suits, jackets and trousers and the difference is staggering. He will guide you through the process in his typical Yorkshire no-nonsense manner and you’ll finish with a suit second to none. Clean lines, a collar that stays put on your neck and a lapel roll smooth as you like. You will not be disappointed.
Open Positions
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Bespoke Coat and Trouser Makers, Hand Finishers, Experienced Sewing Machinist
Castleford, Wakefield
Full time Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
This is an opportunity to work within a small but exclusive team of highly skilled workers as part of an expanding company and a chance to work with a master tailor who has over 40 years experience working with Savile Row.
Your responsibilites: You would be finishing all types of garments from jackets to trousers, overcoats to waistcoats to ties and pocket squares. You would also learn how to hand sew buttonholes and Milanese buttonholes, edge stitch, fell stitch, etc.
Preferable skills: Hand sewing is essential along with a passion for tailoring, hand finishing and an at tentative eye for detail.
*Students not applicable for this role!