Question about shortening odd jackets

[AscotMcPocketsquare]

How easy is this to do? I just got 4 odd jackets back from Mr. Ned and I think they are all about 1/2 of an inch too long. If I go back and tell them this how easy would it be to fix? Is this a fairly common and easy alteration? Also, before I go ahead, where exactly is the consensus on where the bottom of the jacket should lie? Thanks

 

[Spark]

1/2 inch should be fine -- anything north of an inch is very, very dicey and tends to throw the whole jacket off

"Easy" is a relative term. If I was shaving this done, I would take it to - and pay for - the best tailor I could find.

I am sure there are threads on this as well as an endless amount of advice and preference on where your jacket's length should fall.

 

[AscotMcPocketsquare]

Originally Posted by Spark

1/2 inch should be fine -- anything north of an inch is very, very dicey and tends to throw the whole jacket off

"Easy" is a relative term. If I was shaving this done, I would take it to - and pay for - the best tailor I could find.

I am sure there are threads on this as well as an endless amount of advice and preference on where your jacket's length should fall.

You don't think I should bring it back to the tailor who made the jacket? I think I will solicit a few opinions and mull it over before deciding if I want to bring it in.

 

[David Reeves]

Just take it back it's easy for him to shorten a jacket by 1/2". If you don't want to do that expect to pay a tailor about $30 per jacket.

 

[Despos]

Originally Posted by AscotMcPocketsquare

You don't think I should bring it back to the tailor who made the jacket? I think I will solicit a few opinions and mull it over before deciding if I want to bring it in.

Yes, take it back to to Mr. Ned. If the jacket has pic stitching or any sort of edge stitch, he will be able to duplicate same as original. I suggest doing only one jacket and judge the result. You may want it shortened more or less. Do one as a sample. If a tailor says he will shorten a jacket for 30.00 his work/result may be less than you would be happy with. Shortening a jacket takes time and more so with vents.

 

[AscotMcPocketsquare]

Originally Posted by Despos

Yes, take it back to to Mr. Ned. If the jacket has pic stitching or any sort of edge stitch, he will be able to duplicate same as original. I suggest doing only one jacket and judge the result. You may want it shortened more or less. Do one as a sample. If a tailor says he will shorten a jacket for 30.00 his work/result may be less than you would be happy with. Shortening a jacket takes time and more so with vents.

Ok, I am out of town and then he is out of town the first 2 weeks of August so I will get to this when he returns and report back.

 

[Darnmor]

If the jacket was tailored for you, you should have had a fitting before it was stitched, even with a semi-bespoke your tailor should have called you back once he'd cut the cloth for a fitting. If it doesn't fit he should correct this without charge.

I strongly suggest finding a new tailor.

 

[AscotMcPocketsquare]

Originally Posted by Darnmor

If the jacket was tailored for you, you should have had a fitting before it was stitched, even with a semi-bespoke your tailor should have called you back once he’d cut the cloth for a fitting. If it doesn’t fit he should correct this without charge. I strongly suggest finding a new tailor.
I had 3 fittings prior to completion. This was my first time trying this particular tailor.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

Ascot, I just stopped by this post to tell you that I'm glad you're having this trouble, and to go *************.

 

[Holdfast]

^ Did I miss a memo? Plz, need upd8!

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by SkinnyGoomba

Ascot, I just stopped by this post to tell you that I'm glad you're having this trouble, and to go *************.

Damn son...that's cold.

 

[Shirtmaven]

Originally Posted by Darnmor

If the jacket was tailored for you, you should have had a fitting before it was stitched, even with a semi-bespoke your tailor should have called you back once he'd cut the cloth for a fitting. If it doesn't fit he should correct this without charge.

I strongly suggest finding a new tailor.

This sounds more like a AAAC comment.
he did have a raw try on. or at least a basted fitting.
and sometime what looks ok in the tailor's shop, might seem off after wearing the garments a few times.

1/2" is a simple alteration and Ned will do it with out a fuss. He may give reasons for why the length should be left as is, but in the end he will do as the poster wishes.

You find another tailor in NYC that will make a suit for $1000. that is not sent back from china/HK

Carl

 

[HORNS]

Originally Posted by SkinnyGoomba

Ascot, I just stopped by this post to tell you that I'm glad you're having this trouble, and to go *************.

LULZ

I agree. Dude's a little turd.

 

[AscotMcPocketsquare]

Originally Posted by SkinnyGoomba

Ascot, I just stopped by this post to tell you that I'm glad you're having this trouble, and to go *************.

If only I had hired a successful community college grad like you to be my "image consultant" and to find links to online deals for me none of this would ever have happened!

 

[AscotMcPocketsquare]

Originally Posted by Shirtmaven

This sounds more like a AAAC comment. he did have a raw try on. or at least a basted fitting. and sometime what looks ok in the tailor's shop, might seem off after wearing the garments a few times. 1/2" is a simple alteration and Ned will do it with out a fuss. He may give reasons for why the length should be left as is, but in the end he will do as the poster wishes. You find another tailor in NYC that will make a suit for $1000. that is not sent back from china/HK Carl
Oh, I know Ned will do it without a fuss. Since this was our first transaction, when he delivered the jackets to me he said to wear them for a week or two then come back if there is anything I want changed. I just hope nipping a 1/2 inch doesn't change the balance of the jacket too much. I suppose I will talk it over with him when he returns from vacation and try it out on one jacket to see how it works.