Made-to-Measure Sewing
Made-to-measure sewing – made in Slovakia
Clothing designed to fit your real proportions. Standard size charts cannot represent every body shape. At REWANA, we combine our own garment production, natural fabrics and adjustments to selected patterns. We work in our professional sewing workshop in Chocholná-Velčice near Trenčín, Slovakia.
From the first pattern to the final stitch
Every well-fitting garment begins with thoughtful construction. In our own workshop, we develop and adapt patterns, select fabrics, cut individual panels, sew them together and finish the details. If an order includes embroidery or suitable personalization, we can also complete it in-house.
Keeping these steps under one roof helps us pay attention to the cut, grain direction, seams and finishing details. Our garments are made in our own workshop, rather than selected as anonymous ready-made catalogue items.
- Pattern development and adjustments
- Fabric preparation and cutting
- Professional sewing, seam finishing and attention to detail
- In-house embroidery when appropriate for the garment
Professional JUKI sewing equipment
Our workshop uses professional JUKI industrial sewing machines, alongside other equipment for specialized textile operations. They support controlled stitching, consistent seams and careful finishing.
Machines alone do not ensure a great result. The experience of our seamstresses, appropriate needles and threads, correct machine settings, construction techniques and final inspection all matter.
Pattern adjustments for non-standard proportions
Ready-to-wear sizes are averages. Longer arms, narrower shoulders, a different waist-to-hip ratio or a shorter or longer torso can all affect fit. For selected REWANA designs, we can assess changes to existing patterns so that the garment better suits your body.
Depending on the design, we can consider length, width, sleeves, shoulders and other proportions. Not every alteration is technically suitable for every material or garment, so we review the request before confirming it.
- Adjustments for individual body proportions
- Sleeve, trouser and torso length changes
- Width adjustments based on measurements
- Advice on the model and material
How to request a custom fit
Tell us which model you like and where standard sizes usually feel wrong. Send the measurements described below and your preferred fit: close, regular or relaxed. We can then review the possible adjustments and agree on details, price and timing before production.
For more complex requests we may ask for additional measurements or measurements of an existing well-fitting garment. Body measurements and finished-garment dimensions are not the same: patterns include wearing ease.
How to take your measurements
Use a soft measuring tape. It helps to have another person measure you. Stand naturally in thin clothes or underwear, breathe normally, and avoid pulling in your stomach. Keep the tape level and close to the body without tightening it. Record all values in centimetres and check them twice.
The diagram marks the basic measuring points. We may request more details for a specific design.
- Chest: measure horizontally around the fullest part of the chest, under the arms and over the shoulder blades, with your arms relaxed.
- Waist: measure the natural waist, usually the narrowest part of the torso; do not pull in your stomach. If the garment sits lower, also measure at its intended waistband.
- Hips: measure around the fullest part of the hips and seat, keeping the tape level.
- Shoulder width: measure across the back between outer shoulder points, near the natural sleeve starting points.
- Sleeve length: measure from the shoulder point over a slightly bent elbow to the wrist or desired cuff position.
- Body/garment length: measure from the prominent vertebra at the base of the neck (C7) down to the intended hem. A front length may also be required.
- Inseam: measure from the crotch down the inside of the leg to the desired trouser hem, allowing for shoes.
Additional measurements may include neck, upper arm, thigh and calf circumference, wrist, overall height, front body length, rise, skirt length or dress length depending on the garment.
Tip: measurements of a favourite well-fitting garment can be useful for comparison. Always specify whether each figure is a body measurement or a finished garment measurement.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the workshop? For simpler alterations, accurate measurements taken at home may be enough. If additional information or a fitting is needed, we will discuss it with you.
Do you make completely new patterns? We produce our own garments and can adapt our patterns; entirely new designs or major alterations are assessed individually.
What happens after I send measurements? We clarify the desired fit and what is technically feasible before confirming production.
Would you like a garment tailored to you? Contact our workshop.
