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:
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
Vest Measurements
Buying RTW Trousers
Shirt Sleeve Showing Problem
From Despos:
Constructing a Bench-Made Suit
Slanted Pant Cuffs
Thank you again for expertise!
Additionally, here are some very helpful threads by other resident SF experts:
DWFII on What Makes a Good Shoe
A Harris's classic, Shoes Explained
Etutee On Pants
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:
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
Vest Measurements
Buying RTW Trousers
Shirt Sleeve Showing Problem
From Despos:
Constructing a Bench-Made Suit
Slanted Pant Cuffs
Thank you again for expertise!
Additionally, here are some very helpful threads by other resident SF experts:
DWFII on What Makes a Good Shoe
A Harris's classic, Shoes Explained
Etutee On Pants
