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post #16 of 34
3/14/10 at 10:45am
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Originally Posted by dbc View Post
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This is a fully canvased suit, 2x vent, 2x button.
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No offense intended at all, but really? From Mohan's - the same guys who do 24hour suits at Far East Plaza?

Very surprised if it really is the case!
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post #17 of 34
3/14/10 at 11:16am
I always thought Mohan's is a racket of a tailor. But at least the prices are low. Kingsmen on the other hand...
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post #18 of 34
3/14/10 at 11:58am
the suits on that website look terrible.
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post #19 of 34
3/14/10 at 1:42pm
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Originally Posted by nate10184 View Post
Pants need to be shorter and need to be tapered. They should be narrower at the bottom. Otherwise I think it looks okay.
+1 Those pants needed to be tapered below the knee to something like 8" wide at the hem, maybe 8.5" to stay conservative. The sleeves also need a taper. The suit is in drastic need of a pressing, which surprises me because as its supposedly 'recent', I have to wear a pair of pants 3-4 times to take the crease out that much. If you havent already, strongly consider getting a setup that allows you to press your suit well, it'll help things stay sharp looking.
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post #20 of 34
3/14/10 at 2:04pm
Suit looks great, shirts a bit blousy and needs let in some and a good pressing.
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post #21 of 34
3/15/10 at 1:42am
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Originally Posted by gshen View Post
No offense intended at all, but really? From Mohan's - the same guys who do 24hour suits at Far East Plaza?

Very surprised if it really is the case!

Well, I specifically asked for it, and it took significantly longer than 24 hours! Something like 5 working days I think. To my untrained eye, it looks canvased. Anything that I should look out for?

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Originally Posted by SkinnyGoomba View Post
+1

Those pants needed to be tapered below the knee to something like 8" wide at the hem, maybe 8.5" to stay conservative.

The sleeves also need a taper.

Ok great, I'll go measure it when I get off work.

If anyone could answer my earlier questions about where on the shoulder the shirt should end, as well as, where the cuff should end, that'd be great.

Cheers.
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post #22 of 34
3/15/10 at 8:19pm
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*bump*

Anybody? Taking it for alteration today after work.
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post #23 of 34
3/15/10 at 8:32pm
something like this would look more proportional with the jacket.
LL
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post #24 of 34
3/15/10 at 10:20pm
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Originally Posted by chrisb0109 View Post
something like this would look more proportional with the jacket.

What do you mean?
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post #25 of 34
3/15/10 at 10:31pm
The legs of the trousers are narrower and shorter It will create a better line and match the jacket better. As is, the jacket is proportionally more fitted than the trousers.
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post #26 of 34
3/15/10 at 11:13pm
Hmmm.... Full canvassed, Super 130s, 5 working days at only S$1000. Either you got a very good bargain or something doesn't add up
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post #27 of 34
3/16/10 at 12:29am
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Originally Posted by chrisb0109 View Post
The legs of the trousers are narrower and shorter It will create a better line and match the jacket better. As is, the jacket is proportionally more fitted than the trousers.

Yep will do. Cutting an inch off and tapering to an 8inch hem below the knee as advised.

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Originally Posted by Simon4rings View Post
Hmmm.... Full canvassed, Super 130s, 5 working days at only S$1000. Either you got a very good bargain or something doesn't add up

Well, they work on Sat too and it was over the Chinese New Year break so I'm assuming an Indian tailor would have less customers? In anycase, do let me know if there are any telltale signs (or photos I can put up) that I might not have gotten what I paid for...

Also, any idea on the shoulders and shirt cuffs please?

Thanks!
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post #28 of 34
3/16/10 at 3:01am
Long read, but this article by jeffreyd is extremely informative: http://tuttofattoamano.blogspot.com/...vas-fused.html

Please report back!
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post #29 of 34
3/16/10 at 8:48am
Adding on to gshen's suggestion, I'd normally look / try 2 things to a jacket to see if it's fully canvassed:

1. Pinch the fabric off the chest area to see if you are 'catching' just a single layer of the fabric (compare the thickness / feel of the fabric to the sleeve), or if you are 'catching' more like an extra layer together with the fabric. If it's the former, you should be able to feel the layer of canvas between the fabric and lining in your other hand, akin to the 'floating' canvas effect. If it's the latter, you are most likely gripping the fused interlining that has glued itself to the fabric.

2. Flip the lapel and examine the underside to see if you can notice any padstitches. If it's a clean, smooth finish, I understand this would indicate the lapel is fused.
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post #30 of 34
3/26/10 at 5:37am
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Originally Posted by the_sartorialist View Post
Adding on to gshen's suggestion, I'd normally look / try 2 things to a jacket to see if it's fully canvassed:

1. Pinch the fabric off the chest area to see if you are 'catching' just a single layer of the fabric (compare the thickness / feel of the fabric to the sleeve), or if you are 'catching' more like an extra layer together with the fabric. If it's the former, you should be able to feel the layer of canvas between the fabric and lining in your other hand, akin to the 'floating' canvas effect. If it's the latter, you are most likely gripping the fused interlining that has glued itself to the fabric.

2. Flip the lapel and examine the underside to see if you can notice any padstitches. If it's a clean, smooth finish, I understand this would indicate the lapel is fused.

Hey chaps, sorry for the late reply. I've been so busy that I'm only taking down the thing for alterations this weekend.

Haven't had time to look at GShen's suggestions but yes, I am just catching a single layer of fabric and I can see padstitches under the lapel
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