Proper Cloth - Official Affiliate Thread

[StanleyVanBuren]

Good question. Yes, there is a systematic way of doing it - and it's all based on the fabric selected. Hem stitch style has nothing to do with the collar style chosen, so don't worry about that. I have always associated the really tight hem stitch with high quality dress shirts, so I haven't wanted to abandon it completely - but for many untucked casual shirt styles it can roll up, so we started to switch to the larger 5/16" stitch style for more casual fabrics. Looks like all of our TM oxfords have been assigned the standard hem - but we will revisit that decision based on your comment. All the TM Flannels are set to 5/16", so you should be fine to order one of those.

I want to follow up on this, is there any way we might be able to get an indication which stitch style to expect for each fabric? Some are obvious but others less so.

 

[Seph]

I want to follow up on this, is there any way we might be able to get an indication which stitch style to expect for each fabric? Some are obvious but others less so.

We don't have a great way to do that but I'll ask the team to look into it

 

[StanleyVanBuren]

are you able to source this fabric, or anything similar? It's Thomas Mason but may be exclusive to Brooks Brothers. They probably have others that are in the same vein.

 

[stubbsj20]

@Seph For shirt measurements (i.e., for chest, midsection, opening), should I continue to use the directions highlighted in these videos: How to Measure a Shirt, or should measurements now be taken seam to seam? I am asking as I recently inquired about some measurement discrepancies (the issue has been resolved) and was told that measurements are taken seam to seam. I just want to make sure I adjust as necessary to get my desired result with future orders.

 

[Seph]

@Seph For shirt measurements (i.e., for chest, midsection, opening), should I continue to use the directions highlighted in these videos: How to Measure a Shirt, or should measurements now be taken seam to seam? I am asking as I recently inquired about some measurement discrepancies (the issue has been resolved) and was told that measurements are taken seam to seam. I just want to make sure I adjust as necessary to get my desired result with future orders.

Seam to seam is not correct. Videos should be followed.

 

[Seph]

are you able to source this fabric, or anything similar? It's Thomas Mason but may be exclusive to Brooks Brothers. They probably have others that are in the same vein.

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Passed the suggestion on to product team

 

[ksinc]

The slow boat ... still in Thailand.

AC1491946​ · Oct 4, 2023 RATE EXPERIENCEORDER DETAILS

TAILORED CLOTHING​ Feedback requested. Est. Delivery: 10/31/23 DHL Tracking: 9769278724

AC1491946-TC1 TC-SUIT208 $695.00 Qty: 1 Grey Allen Suit Jacket - Saved: Jacket Size (46 Classic/Slim)9/29/23 Trousers - Saved: Dress Pants (36x32.5 Classic) 9/29/23 Custom Suit Dimensions Reorder Garment

 

[ksinc]

My order suddenly showed today. Even with the nice packaging the suit is a wrinkled mess. I need to fix and then will do some fit pics. I think it’s close, but the shape/cut is too hour-glassy. Why can’t anyone taper from the shoulders to the waist consistently?

 

[star656]

Does PC have ability to adjust button stance (ie. location) and collar size on the jacket orders?

Any ability for PC to adjust sleeve pitch on jackets?

I am long time shirt buyer from PC considering a jacket purchase. I have a smaller collar than is typical for shoulder/chest fit and short torso (and hate having too high of a buttoning point).

 

[tilesomoole]

I placed a trial order (only my 3rd PC order) but did not see the option to remove shrinkage allowances during the ordering process. I emailed CS right after placing the order so I should be ok I would think. I'm really interested to see how it turns out.

In case anyone's interested this test shirt came back in good time. The CS team was great and got the shrinkage allowances removed before the shirt was made. Once it arrived, the measurements were spot-on except for the collar around and cuff around. They still had significant allowances added. I can live with that and tweak them for future orders.

For a potential throw-away trial shirt the blue herringbone Teton flannel is quite a nice fabric. It fits great and I'll actually be wearing it, so I'd recommend it as an excellent value.

 

[star656]

In case anyone's interested this test shirt came back in good time. The CS team was great and got the shrinkage allowances removed before the shirt was made. Once it arrived, the measurements were spot-on except for the collar around and cuff around. They still had significant allowances added. I can live with that and tweak them for future orders.

For a potential throw-away trial shirt the blue herringbone Teton flannel is quite a nice fabric. It fits great and I'll actually be wearing it, so I'd recommend it as an excellent value.

Agree with the Teton as well. Great shirt.

I have noticed on my most recent order (only one with the 'garment dimensions' listed on my order) the cuffs and collar feel much larger than previous orders (tenths of inches make big differences here) and do not shrink appropriately. These appear to be standard 'shrinkage' adjustments. Comparing all of these against older PC shirts and Ratio clothing shirts. Unfortunately I am very near an extreme on cuff size so the smallest changes make a big difference and I am unable to adjust via ordered size.

Additionally, I have been forced to iron out the intense crease on the cuffs on most new orders (last year or two). This forces the cuff to 'full' size so to speak... Not sure why the shirts come with this (some cleaners like to flatten the cuff - same issue), but I tend to home wash and iron.

I know I ran wash #2 in warm instead of typical cold. I will try another warm wash and see if that improves things, but this is very frustrating to have measurements essentially changed...

 

[tilesomoole]

Unfortunately I am very near an extreme on cuff size so the smallest changes make a big difference and I am unable to adjust via ordered size.

- wash in cold water and hang dry. You'll get near zero shrinkage.

- If you're talking about tiny cuff measurements that make a huge difference to you, just move the button.

 

[StanleyVanBuren]

intense crease on the cuffs

what

 

[StanleyVanBuren]

"Set Includes 10 Regular Sized Buttons and 2 Small Buttons. One set contains enough buttons to fully replace the buttons on a single shirt"

Is there some way to order replacement buttons in sufficient quantity for a button-down collar? Would need an additional 2 small buttons, or an additional 3 for the Colorado collar.

Button Replacement Set - Proper Cloth

These dark grey shell buttons are made from the inner layer of oyster shells and have more depth of color than plastic resin buttons do. They have a wonderful iridescent shine and

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[Seph]

"Set Includes 10 Regular Sized Buttons and 2 Small Buttons. One set contains enough buttons to fully replace the buttons on a single shirt"

Is there some way to order replacement buttons in sufficient quantity for a button-down collar? Would need an additional 2 small buttons, or an additional 3 for the Colorado collar.

Button Replacement Set - Proper Cloth

These dark grey shell buttons are made from the inner layer of oyster shells and have more depth of color than plastic resin buttons do. They have a wonderful iridescent shine and

propercloth.com

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