A quiet nod to true hand tailoring, pick stitching lines the lapels and seams with subtle, raised dimples, visible only upon close inspection.
Pick stitching refers to the fine, barely visible stitches that trace the edges of lapels, pockets, collars, or seams.
Originally used to reinforce hand-padded lapels, it now serves as a discreet sign of craftsmanship. Unlike the exaggerated machine imitations found on mass-produced garments, authentic pick stitching adds texture, depth, and an elegant shadow along the edge, to proof that your suit was shaped by hands, not pressed by automation. Traditionally executed by experienced tailors, pick stitching is a signature of garments made by hand rather than mass-produced by machines.
Pick stitching refers to the fine, barely visible stitches that trace the edges of lapels, pockets, collars, or seams.
Originally used to reinforce hand-padded lapels, it now serves as a discreet sign of craftsmanship. Unlike the exaggerated machine imitations found on mass-produced garments, authentic pick stitching adds texture, depth, and an elegant shadow along the edge, to proof that your suit was shaped by hands, not pressed by automation. Traditionally executed by experienced tailors, pick stitching is a signature of garments made by hand rather than mass-produced by machines.
Unlike decorative contrast stitching, true pick stitching is discreet — meant to be noticed only by those who know where to look.Its origins lie in classic European tailoring, where it was first used as structural reinforcement on hand-padded lapels. Over time, it evolved from a practical necessity into a hallmark of craftsmanship and refinement.
You’ll find pick stitching along lapels, collars, pockets, and even trouser seams — wherever a subtle touch of elegance helps define the silhouette. It adds depth, texture, and gentle shadowing, enhancing the lapel’s roll and shape, while quietly signaling that the suit was made by hand, not by machine.
Executed with needle and thread, each stitch is placed at precise intervals, just shy of breaking the surface. When done correctly, the stitches appear as delicate dimples rather than visible lines — an effect that machines can mimic but rarely replicate with true authenticity.
Bespoke
GARMENTS
SUITS
2 & 3-Piece Suits
OUTWEAR
Jacket & Vest
SHIRTS
Bespoke Shirts
WOMEN
Women’s Tailoring
BOTTOMS
Trousers
MATERIALS
Fabrics & Fibres
CRAFT HALLMARKS
