Michaela Clegg

Helping you to achieve a greater finish to your garments easier

Tailors Press was born from curiosity.

I’ve always been intrigued with sewing tools that make work easier & more efficient.

Throughout my career as a Theatrical tailor, working in Film, TV & Theatre.
I would constantly be looking at the tools people had made themselves or found to use in their studios. Debating their merits and discussing improvements that could be made to their design.

Swapping my soft tape measure for a metal measure, I decided to start Tailors Press.
I wanted to share these ideas & designs that had built up in my head over the years. To make these items more accessible to everyone.

Pressing is an integral part of any garment construction. It really enhances the final look of any piece, but sometimes working on a 3d garment with a flat ironing board just doesn’t work. Creating these high-quality forms, I hope to help anyone, no matter their skill level. Whether you’re a weekend hobbyist or professional maker to achieve more in your own sewing journey.

Design

Design

Initial drawings

Point Presser

CAD

Computer rendered designs

Silhouette of point presser with directional arrows showing the cut path

Program

Cut templates using CAD

Cut

Cut

Wood is prepped & cut

Final

Build

Finely sanded & assembled

We’re here for all…

Tailor Woman Sitting And Sewing On A Sewing Machine A In Studio

Self taught makers

We want to share our knowledge & help them learn & improve their skills. Embracing their love of the craft.

A Seamstress Girl Is Standing In A Studio Near An Ironing Board And Ironing Clothes. Workplace. Creation Of Fashion Clothes In The Studio

Students

We aim to support students by creating quality tools that are multi-purpose so they can get the best of the full range tools.

Fashion Designer Shows Sketch To Seamstress

Professionals

We look to support bespoke tailors with high quality tools, matching their specific requirements, honed from their years of experience in the industry.

Reviews

thumbnail image of point presser on cutting mat

“Beautifully crafted and super smooth finish to the wood! Really happy with my point press. The narrow point is a really convenient size, and the overall structure feels very stable, solid and well balanced!
Highly recommend!”

Carly Andrews, Freelance Cutter & Maker

Thumbnail double sleeve board on desk with shears, thimble & pad stitched collar

“With a slick aesthetic & superb quality materials, the sleeve board is by far one of the best I’ve seen or used.
From the zippable covers to the comfortable height of the board, function has been thoroughly considered.
The wood has a beautifully smooth finish & with such a solid feel I know,
I have a piece of equipment built to last.”

Laura Pan, Freelance Cutter & Maker

Thumbnail laser engraved small chalk box on black cutting mat

“A beautifully crafted chalk sharpening box! I had been looking for one for years but couldn’t find anything good. I am very happy with this one, the size is perfect, the wood is very soft to the touch and the fact that it closes is very practical!
I also love the personalisation option.
10/10 will recommend!”

Cecile Schils, Freelance Maker

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