Altering neck size on jacket

[Skanstull]

If a jacket is slightly too large around the neck, is it possible for a tailor to adjust that? Is it an easy or difficult operation?

 

[TheFoo]

I think it can get complicated since taking in the collar threatens to screw around with the fit every where else. I'm sure one of our resident tailors will have something to say.

 

[jefferyd]

pics?

 

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by jefferyd

pics?

You were supposed to say something

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[jefferyd]

The neckline may not be too big but be pulling away because of other problems. Or maybe it was badly pressed and just needs a good pressing. Or maybe the whole thing is too big. Or or or or or

pics please

 

[Taxler]

As it was explained to me by my suit maker, the lining and all the seams along the collar and shoulder have to be opened before the adjustment can be made, so it takes much more time than a trivial alteration.

 

[Despos]

Originally Posted by jefferyd

The neckline may not be too big but be pulling away because of other problems. Or maybe it was badly pressed and just needs a good pressing. Or maybe the whole thing is too big. Or or or or or

pics please

Steam is the answer, I'm sure of it.

 

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by Despos

Steam is the answer, I'm sure of it.

Maybe the seams will pucker just so, thereby reducing the gap between the collar and his neck.

 

[Despos]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Maybe the seams will pucker just so, thereby reducing the gap between the collar and his neck.

The tailoring force is with you, young igent.

 

[jefferyd]

Originally Posted by Despos

The tailoring force is with you, young igent.

I would go find a photo of Darth Vader but I couldn't be bothered.

 

[AndrewRogers]

Originally Posted by jefferyd

I would go find a photo of Darth Vader but I couldn't be bothered.