tailoring cotton/linen marks

[rob]

Can cotton, cotton/linen blend or linen be tailored without leaving telltale marks exposed? Do any marks lessen after laundering or dry cleaning? Anything to be done to reduce the marks? My tailor has discouraged me from doing this but I also had to fight not to leave less than a 2" break on my trousers.

Any input would be appreciated.

Didn't find any definitive answers upon a search or two (to hopefully avoid the standard do a search first response).

Thanks.

Rob

 

[RSS]

In my experience, the looser the weave the more likely they will go away. I've had luck with linen ... much less luck with cotton twill.

 

[JayJay]

I also have had success with linen if it hasn't been washed, much less luck with cotton.