Handcut Tailoring
Every pair is cut by one tailor from 12 oz Kaihara selvedge, then chain-stitched on our 1938 Union Special — no lasers, no shortcuts.
Est. 1928 · Oakland Workshop
Cut by Hand. Stitched to Outlast You.
Selvedge denim cut on 1930s Union Specials, sewn in copper thread, and built to break in — never to break down.
Union Made · Sanforized · Lot No. 034- 96Years on the floor
- 12 ozKaihara selvedge
- 340Stitches per pair
The Craft
Built Like Workwear, Finished Like Heirlooms
Riveted Durability
Copper rivets at every stress point, bar-tacked belt loops, and a felled inseam that holds through decades of hard labor.
Raw & Renewable
Undyed pocket bags, organic cotton thread, and free repairs for life that keep good denim out of the landfill.
The Process
From Loom to Your Waistband
Fitted & Cut
Send three measurements or visit the workshop. Your pattern is drafted once, then kept on file for life.
Sewn & Rested
One tailor sews your pair start to finish, then we sanforize the cloth and hang it to rest for 48 hours.
Riveted & Released
Rivets are set, your initials are hot-stamped into the leather patch, and the pair ships in raw canvas.
Word from the Floor
Worn Hard, Rated Honest
Rated 5 out of 5
“Three years of daily wear on the ranch and the only thing that gave out was my old belt.”
Rated 5 out of 5
“The chain-stitched hem alone is worth the price — my pair fits better in year two than it did on day one.”
The Ledger
Priced Like a Tool, Not a Trend
The Standard
$128 /pair
- 12 oz Kaihara selvedge
- Hidden copper rivets
- Chain-stitched hem
- Blank leather patch
The Ranch Hand
$188 /pair
- 14 oz double selvage
- Bar-tacked stress points
- Initials, hot-stamped
- Free repairs for life
The Atelier
$320 /pair
- Rare loom denims, your pick
- Bespoke pattern on file
- Hand-set fly buttons
- Two fittings included
Questions
Straight Answers, No Fray
How should raw denim fit on day one?
Snug, not tight. Raw selvedge relaxes about one full size over the first month of honest wear.
Do you really repair every pair forever?
Yes. Send any pair back and we mend hems, rivets and knees free of charge — you only cover postage.
How long does a made-to-order pair take?
Three to five weeks: drafting, sewing, a 48-hour rest, and a final press before it ships.
Can I visit the workshop?
Saturdays, 10 to 4. We pour the coffee; you watch the Union Specials run.
What if the fit isn’t right?
Your first alteration is free within 60 days — we adjust or re-cut until it’s right.
Join the Roster
First Cut Ships in March
Production slots open twice a year. Get on the roster for fittings, repair clinics, and first pick of every new lot.
Two dispatches a month. No spam — we hate junk denim too.