The Twins
Pio & Francesco were born in Sardinia, Italy in 1976.
From an early age they have been immersed in the tailoring environment. Their uncle was a tailor & almost all their aunties were seamstresses, tailoring was an organic interest that later developed into a passion.
Pio completed a pattern cutting course in 2005, that was applied at the London College of Fashion. Finishing his tailoring studies with excellent results.
Francesco completed his tailoring studies with top marks at Barcelona's Catalan Association of Tailors.
The twins worked in house at Mark Marengo, Saville Row, London for 3 years.
As of 2010 the Twins set up their own business Pinnas & Needles in the heart of Soho, London. Performing top class repair & alteration work, breathing sighs of relief to Londoners and people around the UK & Europe alike.
They cater to both mens and womenswear working on all types of clothing.
Our Approach
Pinnas & Needles provide a friendly, informative & flawless service up to your highest expectation & beyond.
We help you look good & feel comfortable in what you want to wear according to your requirements with our experienced advice, knowledge and honesty. Our targeted bespoke alterations will transform any of your garments into a perfect fitting clothes.
Carrying out problem solving & enhancing repairs virtually on any type of fabrics, brands & designs. From simple patching/darning to the most technical, complicated & impossible tasks thanks to our team’s creativity & know how.
Where There's A Stitch There’s A Fix!