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How skilled of tailor to let out suit pants?

Lowndes

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Need to have a couple pairs of dress pants let out an inch or so in the waist. How skilled of tailor is needed for this job? Just moved to the Upper West Side in NYC and don't know if the ones near me are any good yet. Is this a job that can be easily botched?
 

Dr Huh?

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It's a simple procedure.
 

ChicagoMediaMan

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It's pretty tough to mess up.
 

arvidg

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I'm no tailor, but that's a modification I could do. Actually, it's one that I've done at home with good results.

I'd rank it as easier than hemming.
 

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