In the first Tailors' Thread, our intrepid trio has been assessing the fit of particular garments and providing individualized alteration suggestions. But common problems abound. Consolidated here are various other threads or outstanding posts written over the years by our experts to deal with these problems. More will be added as they are written. But this thread will remain a place for posting general solutions to general problems, just as the first Tailor's Thread will remain a place for those seeking personalized feedback.
From jeffreyd:
Canvas and Suit Construction
Allowances for Alterations
Shoulder Expression
Touching Up Your Suit
The Shaping of a Sleeve
Shoulder Divots (with follow-up by Despos)
From a tailor:
Made to Measure: How are Balance Changes Made?
Alterations for Stooped Posture
Defining Terms: Custom, Bespoke, and Made-To-Measure
Uncomfortable Trouser Butt and Its Appearance
Finding the Canvas
Altering the Rise
Equipment for Pressing Your Suit
Using Your Pressing Equipment
Gaping Pockets
Dressing a Trouser
Forward Shoulders
For Do-It-Yourselfers, Getting the Trouser Length right
Getting the Trouser Length Right
Extremely Erect Alterations
Balance Explained
Do I Have a Low Shoulder?
How to Cut for a Low Shoulder
Got Square Shoulders?
Got Sloping Shoulders?
Got a High Hip?
Taking in a Jacket's Sides
Jacket Waistline Suppression
Making Trousers Smaller
Making Trousers Larger
Removing Trouser Pleats
Hole Worn in Trouser Thigh
[URL=http://The Rise]http://www.styleforum.net/t/306338/the-rise/0_30[/URL]
Vest Measurements
Buying RTW Trousers
Shirt Sleeve Showing Problem
That Pesky Roll Bellow the Collar
From Despos:
Constructing a Bench-Made Suit
Slanted Pant Cuffs
Suggestions for Building Your Wardrobe
Removing a Grease Stain
How to Measure Yourself for Shirts
Thank you again for expertise!
Additionally, here are some very helpful threads by other resident SF experts:
Manton on Conservative Business Dress and on Menswear Classics
Etutee On Pants
Mafoofan Photoshops Fit and Stylistic Recommendations
A Harris's classic, Shoes Explained
DWFII on What Makes a Good Shoe and on Pegged Soles
From jeffreyd:
Canvas and Suit Construction
Allowances for Alterations
Shoulder Expression
Touching Up Your Suit
The Shaping of a Sleeve
Shoulder Divots (with follow-up by Despos)
From a tailor:
Made to Measure: How are Balance Changes Made?
Alterations for Stooped Posture
Defining Terms: Custom, Bespoke, and Made-To-Measure
Uncomfortable Trouser Butt and Its Appearance
Finding the Canvas
Altering the Rise
Equipment for Pressing Your Suit
Using Your Pressing Equipment
Gaping Pockets
Dressing a Trouser
Forward Shoulders
For Do-It-Yourselfers, Getting the Trouser Length right
Getting the Trouser Length Right
Extremely Erect Alterations
Balance Explained
Do I Have a Low Shoulder?
How to Cut for a Low Shoulder
Got Square Shoulders?
Got Sloping Shoulders?
Got a High Hip?
Taking in a Jacket's Sides
Jacket Waistline Suppression
Making Trousers Smaller
Making Trousers Larger
Removing Trouser Pleats
Hole Worn in Trouser Thigh
[URL=http://The Rise]http://www.styleforum.net/t/306338/the-rise/0_30[/URL]
Vest Measurements
Buying RTW Trousers
Shirt Sleeve Showing Problem
That Pesky Roll Bellow the Collar
From Despos:
Constructing a Bench-Made Suit
Slanted Pant Cuffs
Suggestions for Building Your Wardrobe
Removing a Grease Stain
How to Measure Yourself for Shirts
Thank you again for expertise!
Additionally, here are some very helpful threads by other resident SF experts:
Manton on Conservative Business Dress and on Menswear Classics
Etutee On Pants
Mafoofan Photoshops Fit and Stylistic Recommendations
A Harris's classic, Shoes Explained
DWFII on What Makes a Good Shoe and on Pegged Soles
