The Tailors' Thread: Fit Feedback and Alteration Suggestions

[ATLjon]

Thanks for your advice about the last sportcoat. I took it to a local tailor and decided that the $110 estimate was more than I wanted to swing.

But I definitely want to keep this sportcoat, if I can make it work. It was an ebay pickup that didn't come with measurements, but it's a 38 short, so I figured it was a good gamble. While the length is good, and the chest is fine, the shoulders are a tad wide, and the arms could be slimmed down a bit. Any estimates on how much something like this might cost? Also, what else should I have done?

I'm planning on taking this in during lunch tomorrow and hoping that it gets done by Wednesday for an SU alumni gathering.

Your comments are very much appreciated.

 

[ebayhtl]

Thank you a tailor. So were my following thoughts right? How does the fit look in general?

1) Arms/shoulders are too baggy
2) Bit too long
3) Shoulders may be too wide

I think 1) is right and 2) is right (but can be fixed easily), but not sure about 3).

Thanks.

 

[kwriley]

Let me know about the fit. It is my first suit from Indochino. Overall happy with it.

 

[a tailor]



Thanks! Could you clarify what you mean by the armhole being too deep? They are too high up?
Also, does the sleeve pitch need some adjustment? How?
-Sam

sorry about that but too deep is one way of saying, you need higher armholes.
the sleeve could be rehung [rotated] to match the angle that your arms hang at.

 

[a tailor]



Are there clear advantages of getting it chain stitched? I heard it's not that noticeable 

there are no advantages, but if being authentic is important to you, then chain.

 

[a tailor]

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Tried to take better pictures of the charcoal suit in Napoli fit, which seemed the best fit in my opinion. Immediate question: is the suit too small for me? If not, what could be done to improve the fit (apart from shortening the pants which are obviously too long)?





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hello mikael
if the shoulders are comfortable then:
you have a right low shoulder.
you have very erect posture. the back needs to be shortened from the top.
the sides at the waist and hips need to be let out.
the sleeves can be rehung [rotated] .

 

[a tailor]



So I just got 2 suits from Suit Supply in the mail and was wondering for some feedback on which one (if either) I should keep and have tailored. 

I'm 6'1", 150lbs with a smaller chest and narrow shoulders, so finding jackets that fit is tough for me. I originally tried a 38L but it was way too big in the shoulders, so now I have a 36R and 38R. 


Here's the 36:



And here's the 38:



First of all, I know that the sleeves are way too short in both. Mainly what I'm wondering which looks like a better fit in the shoulders and chest. And apologies about all the wrinkles in the back, they kind of got smushed in the mail. Thanks.

So I just got 2 suits from Suit Supply in the mail and was wondering for some feedback on which one (if either) I should keep and have tailored. 

I'm 6'1", 150lbs with a smaller chest and narrow shoulders, so finding jackets that fit is tough for me. I originally tried a 38L but it was way too big in the shoulders, so now I have a 36R and 38R. 


Here's the 36:



And here's the 38:



First of all, I know that the sleeves are way too short in both. Mainly what I'm wondering which looks like a better fit in the shoulders and chest. And apologies about all the wrinkles in the back, they kind of got smushed in the mail. Thanks.

hello ayz
if the 36 feels comfortable in the shoulders, then at 6'1" it should be 36 long.
that would also give you sleeves an inch longer.
the back should be shortened at the top.
and you have a right low shoulder.

 

[a tailor]



Hi all,

I just purchased my first MTM suit.  Can you please let me know what needs to be altered? 
This suit will be for a wedding and work.
My initial thought is that the suit is small.  The sleeves are short, my shoulders are a little tight, the pants are tight in the hamstrings, but the butt is saggy.  How does one remedy the saggy butt/tight hamstrings?
Any feedback would be GREATLY appreciated!  I apologize in advance for the poor quality pictures.

hi ilm
first, always unbutton the lower front button.
the jacket length is far too short. it must cover the buns and a little more.
if the shoulders feel tight then they must be larger. a finished garment cannot be made larger in the shoulders.
the back needs to be shortened slightly at the top.
the right sleeve needs to be lengthened more than the left does.
cant see much on the trousers the coat is covering it.
i thought the hamstrings are at the back of the ankles.

you might browse through the tutorials. something there may help you understand.

 

[a tailor]



Hi all,

I just got this suit RTW and I am taking it to the tailor next week to make the adjustments. Any criticism or advice you can give me would be really helpful. I am sorry about the shirt cuffs, but I only had one with short sleeves when I took the pictures. Thank you in advance for your help.

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hello espan your pictures dont show any detail on my screen. look at the side views. see that hump just below the collar on the back. that should be removed. go to the tutorials. find the title"that pesky roll below the collar". that should help you understand.

 

[a tailor]



Let me know about the fit. It is my first suit from Indochino. Overall happy with it. 

looks good from here!
you are one of a few lucky guys that won the crap shoot.
hope i dont have to eat my words later..
because your photo does not show much in the way of detail.

 

[a tailor]



Thank you a tailor. So were my following thoughts right? How does the fit look in general?
1) Arms/shoulders are too baggy
2) Bit too long
3) Shoulders may be too wide
I think 1) is right and 2) is right (but can be fixed easily), but not sure about 3).
Thanks.

all three items are ones that take a good deal of time [read money].
the pictures dont show very distinctly.

 

[ebayhtl]

Thank you a tailor.

 

[jrd617]

I have a suit with pants that are that are too tight in the seat, but the proper width in the waist. I know this because it looks tight in the back, and the front pockets "flare out." (They don't lay flat)

Is is possible to just let out the seat with this seam? I think this is just called "seat shaping," but I could be wrong. I don't need the waist band let out.

Looks like I only have about an inch of material to work with at the area where the seat is. Should I not even attempt to get more room out these pants?

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[a tailor]



I have a suit with pants that are that are too tight in the seat, but the proper width in the waist. I know this because it looks tight in the back, and the front pockets "flare out." (They don't lay flat)
Is is possible to just let out the seat with this seam? I think this is just called "seat shaping," but I could be wrong. I don't need the waist band let out.
Looks like I only have about an inch of material to work with at the area where the seat is. Should I not even attempt to get more room out these pants?

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yes jrd you have an inch to use in the back.
problem is that the cloth in back may not come to the front.
you may also need to let out the crotch.
you can try it if it does not work the seams can be put back.
there is a larger alteration that can be done for pocket flare.

 

[jrd617]



yes jrd you have an inch to use in the back.
problem is that the cloth in back may not come to the front.
you can try it if it does not work the seam can be put back.
there is a larger alteration that can be done for pocket flare.

Many thanks for the help.

What's the alteration that is done for pocket flare? Is that usually a symptom of tightness, or is it unrelated?