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  1. a tailor

    The Tailors' Thread: Fit Feedback and Alteration Suggestions

    There are several ways to flatten the seat. Most M2m shops default change is to straighten the center back seam.
  2. a tailor

    The Tailors' Thread: Fit Feedback and Alteration Suggestions

    HEY GUYS ;' CLEE-PETEY-GAUII- ALOYSIUS-PATCHEDUP. I am surprised none of you have read the 'tailors tutorials' or you would have picked up on this. Click the search ask for 'tailors technical tutorials'' scroll down to 'gaping pockets'. There is a great deal of information waiting for you...
  3. a tailor

    The Tailors' Thread: Fit Feedback and Alteration Suggestions

    If the size 34 allows the pockets to lay flat then taking in 2" at the front only will do it. Go to search and ask for 'tailors technical tutorials' scroll down to "gaping pockets'. The tutort is more complex but the part part that is about the front is for you. the trousers should be wool...
  4. a tailor

    Indochino suits?

    Many of the RTW makers also have a m2m program. Its handled through their retailers.
  5. a tailor

    The Tailors' Thread: Fit Feedback and Alteration Suggestions

    Tell them your comments, and at the same time send them all these pictures.. Circle the problems on the pictures.
  6. a tailor

    UNCOMFORTABLE SHOULDER? forward shoulders

    Hello Needwants Yes you have hit on the correct alteration. That diagonal shoulder kink is the dead give away. hopefully there is an inch of cloth under the collar. So that there is a 3/4" shift leaving 1/4' to fasten the collar back on. One inch to work with is ideal, but three quarters will...
  7. a tailor

    The Tailors' Thread: Fit Feedback and Alteration Suggestions

    Measure across edge to edge the wool fabric . then subtract 1/2 " the result will tell you the max you can let out.
  8. a tailor

    The Tailors' Thread: Fit Feedback and Alteration Suggestions

    you have covered up the area that needs to be shown. Unzip the fly, its in the way. Show the wool cloth that is folded inside near the top of the center back seam
  9. a tailor

    Ask a Question, Get an Answer - ask all quick questions here

     It should not shed. In the mills the fabric is cleaned up when finished.,but a few hairs may be missed. These are soon gone.
  10. a tailor

    Ask a Question, Get an Answer - ask all quick questions here

    I think the "camel" goes with anything you want. But it depends if it has one hump or two humps.
  11. a tailor

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    On trousers a zipper slider often can be replaced. If that cannot be done the entire zip can be replaced. On boots a very heavy zip is used I have not worked with these. I do know that replacement sliders are available for all size and types of zips. Check with your shoe repair shop. Or see if...
  12. a tailor

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    Just buy the cheapest pair you can find. A few sheets of sandpaper And do it yourself.
  13. a tailor

    The Tailors' Thread: Fit Feedback and Alteration Suggestions

     Go to the "search" function, and ask for "tailors technical tutorials". there should be 2 or 3 titles that will help you.
  14. a tailor

    The Tailors' Thread: Fit Feedback and Alteration Suggestions

    Hentaisan The seat can be let out a little if there is cloth to work with. On the pattern its easy, and can be done where ever you wish and as much as you wish.
  15. a tailor

    The Tailors' Thread: Fit Feedback and Alteration Suggestions

    Maximscandi Yes it can. And. Depends on how much you want taken in. Have your tailor pin it up and get an idea as...
  16. a tailor

    finally !!!!!!!

    At last, "next year" finally got here! The cubs made it.
  17. a tailor

    The Tailors' Thread: Fit Feedback and Alteration Suggestions

    That would take care of the shirts problem, But the jackets problem is separate . If you change the shirts shoulder, do it first. Then see that all your shirts sleeves end at the same place. Then do the suit sleeves.
  18. a tailor

    The Tailors' Thread: Fit Feedback and Alteration Suggestions

    Alyousis People come in all kind of shapes., RTW makers can only make there garments in one average shape and hope fore the best. You have a pretty good idea of the solution. Your tailor will grab a handful of cloth and make some chalk marks. This will show him how the new seam will be...
  19. a tailor

    The Tailors' Thread: Fit Feedback and Alteration Suggestions

    Dirk The reference that I gave you is the actual technical solution to your problem.
  20. a tailor

    The Tailors' Thread: Fit Feedback and Alteration Suggestions

    Hi Kevin Go to search then ask for "tailors technical tutorials". Scroll down to "shirt sleeve showing problem".. That should help you. Good luck. Alex

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