Waist suppression on a blazer with patch pockets over seams ?

[Kee Sang Hong]

HI.
First time post.
I guess this would be a question for tailors on the forum.

Just received a Brooks Brothers Black Fleece "Flannel Patch Pocket Jacket" as a gift.
Shoulder and length of suit seem to fit fine - will need to have sleeves shortened.

I would prefer to have a bit more waist suppression, though.
The patch pockets lie over the side seams.
My question is - from a tailoring point of view, is it possible to achieve waist suppression in a case like this without messing with the patcj pockets ? Or will the patch pockets need to be disassembled and reattached after alteration to the side seams to achieve waist suppression ?
I would like a bit more technical insight before I take the jacket in to the tailor.

Would appreciate any advice or insight.
Many thanks.

 

[grade]

Search for the Tailors' Thread, and post there. You'll probably get better feedback that way.

 

[GBR]

Or go see a decent tailor for advice. You do not say what extent of change you would like - people have come here wanting to reduce by two or more sizes. A photograph of you wearing the thing would help as well.