Tailored at Sea:
An Apparel Voyage
Please support Our Sponsors
A world-class sewing cruise deserves world-class materials. For Tailored at Sea, we’ve partnered with some of the absolute best names in the industry to ensure every cruiser arrives with premium fabrics, top-tier notions, and expert garment care products.
Thanks to our generous sponsors, your cruise experience includes high-end wool jersey from Nature’s Fabrics, luxury wool suiting components from Kabbani Textiles, and specialty garment care from The Laundress New York. Scroll down to explore our partners, grab exclusive discounts, and see what’s waiting for you in your cruise SWAG bag!
Wool Jersey Sponsor
Every cruiser receives 3 yards of high-end wool jersey, provided by our partners at Nature’s Fabrics.
If you haven’t worked with wool jersey yet, you are in for a revelation. This isn't your average fabric; it is the ultimate travel textile. It breathes naturally to keep you cool under the Caribbean sun, provides effortless warmth for breezy evenings on deck, and offers unparalleled odor resistance. Best of all, it drapes like a dream and is remarkably low-maintenance, meaning you can focus on the ocean views rather than the dry cleaner.
We chose to partner with Nature’s Fabrics because, as a small, family-run business, they mirror our own commitment to quality and precision. Their wool is consistent, their descriptions are technically accurate, and their service is as reliable as the fabric itself.
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This is my debut wool tee - a testament to the incredible feel and performance of wool jersey from Nature’s Fabrics.
Wool Suiting Giveaway Sponsor
We’re excited to feature Kabbani Textiles as a giveaway sponsor, offering participants the opportunity to take home premium, high-end suiting fabrics. Kabbani Textiles is my personal go-to source for luxury wool suiting, offering an exceptional balance of heritage quality and accessibility.
Why Kabbani Textiles? Kabbani sources directly from the world’s most prestigious mills, providing home sewists and professional tailors alike with access to authentic, high-end British textiles. Every cut comes with the original selvedge - a mark of quality and authenticity that ensures you know exactly what you are sewing.
Wool: The Ultimate All-Season Fabric Many are initially intimidated by wool, but it is one of the most versatile, high-performance fabrics available. Whether you are crafting a structured blazer or tailored trousers, wool offers:
Superior Breathability: Even in the scorching Texas heat, fine wools (like the green suit pictured) offer a loose, airy weave that keeps you comfortable.
Natural Performance: Wool is naturally resistant to odors and stains, meaning your finished garments require significantly less maintenance than other fabrics.
Year-Round Comfort: From summer days to winter evenings, high-quality wool regulates temperature effortlessly.
Explore the Collection From vibrant Lambswool and Cashmere blends by Bower Roebuck (seen on the green suit below) to classic trouser-weight suitings, Kabbani’s inventory is a treasure trove for the serious maker. I’ve personally put their fabrics to the test, including machine-washing my own wool garments, and I can confidently say the drape and longevity are unmatched.
Ready to start your next project? Discover the exceptional quality of authentic British suiting for yourself - the same caliber of fabric I used to create this green suit. Explore the Kabbani Textiles Collection.
Wool Washing SWAG Sponsor
You spent hours measuring, fitting, and stitching your dream garment - don't let harsh detergents ruin it. Our partners at The Laundress New York are providing specialized, eco-friendly wool and delicate washes in your cruise swag bag. Formulated to clean naturally while preserving the lanolin in wool and the softness of fine fibers, these luxury formulas ensure your handmade wardrobe stays fresh, clean, and vibrant voyage after voyage.
Did you know that quite a bit of wool can be laundered in the washing machine on delicate? In fact, all of the wool I use (wool suiting, wool jersey) goes in the washing machine, and I use this Wool & Cashmere Shampoo in my front loading washing machine. See the green suit in the section on Kabbani Textiles? I washed that suit directly in the washing machine and it came out like new. The wool shirt in the Nature’s Fabrics section? I washed that one too in the same way. It’s time to stop taking your wool to the dry cleaners and this Wool & Cashmere Shampoo helps you wash it safely at home.
While it’s true that some wool will felt (shrink to create thicker fabric), many of the modern wools today do not felt. The wool you’ll be getting in your SWAG bag and the wool giveaway from Kabbani Textiles can be cleaned with this Wool & Cashmere Shampoo, and likely will do well in your washing machine just fine when you wash on cold and delicate.
Every cruiser will get a 3oz sampler of this Wool & Cashmere Shampoo to try for yourself. It’s large enough for 6 washes and small enough that TSA won’t confiscate it in your carry on luggage.
Want to give it a try before the cruise? Get it here.