Posts by mrjames

depends on how much you need letting out and afaik if the stitching is just for effect, then it's an easy job to unpick and restitch- while you're at it you can get the button holes made to be fully functional. I think it costs about...

Quote: Originally Posted by Holdfast There is a difference between getting a bespoke suit and being a suit designer, exactly- I guess it can be summed up by 'the experience you want, at the price you wish to...

Quote: Originally Posted by acecow Shoulders are too wide. Armholes are too low. Sleeves are short. Waist could be taken in. agreed that the sleeves are short, and maybe the waist could be taken in. But the...

Quote: Originally Posted by acecow This is ridiculous. He had to hold his breath for the photoshoot. Sorry, I don't think that shirt fits you well at all. And it is miles away from the RL fit you...

Quote: Originally Posted by landshark unrealistic fit. It is literally skin tight. Not to mention that the shirt is pinned to fit the model, and doesn't actually fit that way. The ideal fit will follow the shape of your body with...

Quote: Originally Posted by PaoloM A tailor who wil make anything for you, takes the fun out of going custom. The prestige of saying you're a client of _____________, is lost. I agree there is a element of...

When I used to model I had a portfolio of all my clothes which I could send out to stylists so they could tell me what to bring and figure out some outfits prior to my arrival so yeah I think it's a good idea, maybe not for style...

Quote: Originally Posted by SanktDave Would you agree that there is a bias towards slimfit shirts? Would you consider this shirt to be too billowing excluding the fact that the shoulder seam is correctly...

Quote: Originally Posted by JamesX I usually reward craftsmen I like by referring them to all my friends. There is no tip like giving them additional business. Though Gifts and Tokens appreciation are not bad ideas...

Quote: Originally Posted by Reevolving mrjames, On SF, structured shoulders are actually considered "old" (and simply outdated). Also, low gorges are also considered old. I think this is just fashion...