The Tailors' Thread: Fit Feedback and Alteration Suggestions - Page 155

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Originally Posted by a tailor 


you have a left low shoulder and a high and heavier left hip.
you might ask if they would cut a new jacket.
that should also correct the collar gap on the left side.
you can measure those two by reading the tutorials for instructions
you might send these photos and point out the excess cloth at the shoulder blades near the armholes.
there is a need for a photo of the trouser back.

Thanks so much for the feedback a tailor. You're totally right about my shoulder and it seems so obvious now that you've pointed it out. If I slump my right shoulder to compensate the collars stack nicely. I had my roommate take a couple more pictures.

The collar gapping is much more obvious now. They will remake it if the necessary alterations can't be done by a local tailor. What would you suggest about the pulling effect at the button? I followed the tutorials and my left shoulder is 1/4" lower, and my left hip is 1/2" higher.

Also what needs to change about the pants? It seems like the crotch just isn't low enough. Thanks so much!

Hi Tailors,

Just got a new suit.  Please can you comment on the fit, particularly on the shoulders, chest, and backside jacket.  I would like to accurately describe to my alterations tailor what needs to be done to make it better.

Thank you.

Brethren,

This thread seemed like the right place for this question. I just bought a Woolrich Yankton jacket (essentially a Harrington copy). I really like it, but the sleeves are a little long and a little baggier than I expected. Could the sleeves be tapered and taken up, or does the cuff and sleeve lining make it impossible?

Picture of jacket here: http://www.famousbrandsoutlet.com/img/product_large/7398_303.jpg

Greetings to tailors and would like to know what they think about the fit of that suit ?? Many thanks

Thanks a tailor.

I have another quick question, what's the minimum acceptable distance from the hem of a jacket to the side pockets? (without flaps). My father just gave me an old sport coat from the eighties that is going to need extensive alterations (though it's my size, the 80's cut makes it look huge) and it's a bit long. The distance from the hem to the pockets is 10" and I'm wondering if 9" is acceptable. If not I may not even bother taking it to the tailor...

Also wondering if it's possible to turn a true 3 button coat into a 3-roll-2 if it's fused, because this thing would look much better that way...