The Hong Kong BaoTou Tailors and Fabric Shops for CMT Thread

[dygital]

Literally next door to Mr. Ng has Wong sifu. Highly recommended!

If you are getting TM, he can source the fabrics for you without any mark-up.

Wong has access to alumo, which imo is superior to TM. I don't think Wong offers TM, he usually tells me to get it myself in Central

 

[kieren]

Thanks so much I will pop in tomorrow to Mr Wong, I will update here with pics etc.

 

[kieren]

1st fitting

I had a suit made by sifu Ng a few years ago so this would be the second. This is my 3rd bespoke suit ever (all from mirador mansion sifu's). My first two bespoke suits were not great, as I didn't know enough about proportions, textures and just sartorial culture in general. As there are so many variables, there is a lot that can go wrong if you are not in the know.

About this suit:
This is a Chocolate/Tobacco brown Irish Linen suit 280g.
I am hoping to create a versatile suit tending more to the casual end.


First meeting, I asked for:
Patch pockets,
No padding in the shoulders (sifu suggested light padding)
4-inch lapels
Single-button suit
Puckered sleeve head
Higher armhole
Stacked buttons at sleeve
Single pleated trousers with a wide double buttoned band
Brown Horn Buttons


So the following things were requested after the first fitting:
Lengthen the jacket by about an inch
Drop the button about an inch (closer to naval)
Widen lapel by 1/4 inch

Other comments:
There was too much fabric towards the back of the shoulder and too much room in the chest.
The armhole was slightly too high
The trousers fit incredibly well, lovely drape and room without looking too baggy.

 

[dukenukem4ever]

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1st fitting

I had a suit made by sifu Ng a few years ago so this would be the second. This is my 3rd bespoke suit every (all from mirador mansion sifu's). My first two bespoke suits were not great, as I didn't know enough about proportions, textures and just sartorial culture in general. As there are so many variables a lot can go wrong if you are not in the know.

About this suit:
This is a Chocolate/Tobacco brown Irish Linen suit 280g.
I am hoping to create a versatile suit tending more to the casual end.


First meeting, I asked for:
Patch pockets,
No padding in the shoulders (sifu suggested light padding)
4-inch lapels
Single-button suit
Shirt sleeve
Puckered sleeve head
Higher armhole
Stacked buttons at sleeve
Single pleated trousers with a wide double buttoned band
Brown Horn Buttons


So the following things were requested after the first fitting:
Lengthen the jacket by about an inch
Drop the button about an inch (closer to naval)
Widen lapel by 1/4 inch

Other comments:
There was too much fabric towards the back of the shoulder and too much room in the chest.
The armhole was slightly too high
The trousers fit incredibly well, lovely drape and room without looking too baggy.

How is Ng Sifu? I miss the mirador trips I used to make in the past. He was always my favorite

 

[Fishball]

Wong has access to alumo, which imo is superior to TM. I don't think Wong offers TM, he usually tells me to get it myself in Central

I think he has access to TM, he just don't have the books, so if you know the numbers on Albini app, then He can order it for you.

 

[chobochobo]

Long time no see Fishball.

 

[Stanacle]

I think he has access to TM, he just don't have the books, so if you know the numbers on Albini app, then He can order it for you.

I think he has the book. He let me flip them last time. Anyways, I am sure someone can verify this very soon and I will probably visit him soon enough.

 

[Stanacle]

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1st fitting

I had a suit made by sifu Ng a few years ago so this would be the second. This is my 3rd bespoke suit every (all from mirador mansion sifu's). My first two bespoke suits were not great, as I didn't know enough about proportions, textures and just sartorial culture in general. As there are so many variables a lot can go wrong if you are not in the know.

About this suit:
This is a Chocolate/Tobacco brown Irish Linen suit 280g.
I am hoping to create a versatile suit tending more to the casual end.


First meeting, I asked for:
Patch pockets,
No padding in the shoulders (sifu suggested light padding)
4-inch lapels
Single-button suit
Shirt sleeve
Puckered sleeve head
Higher armhole
Stacked buttons at sleeve
Single pleated trousers with a wide double buttoned band
Brown Horn Buttons


So the following things were requested after the first fitting:
Lengthen the jacket by about an inch
Drop the button about an inch (closer to naval)
Widen lapel by 1/4 inch

Other comments:
There was too much fabric towards the back of the shoulder and too much room in the chest.
The armhole was slightly too high
The trousers fit incredibly well, lovely drape and room without looking too baggy.

I think the length of jacket and the width of the lapel are fine as is (Ng sifu probably gave you the same view), but at the end of the day, these are matters of personal taste.

 

[JohnMRobie]

Working on preparing a shirt order and I was wondering if anyone would be so kind as to share how to request conical cuffs and what the proper Cantonese term would be to ask for. Thanks all!

 

[Polo Collar]

Working on preparing a shirt order and I was wondering if anyone would be so kind as to share how to request conical cuffs and what the proper Cantonese term would be to ask for. Thanks all!

Just show him the picture, WMH already made this before

 

[Fishball]

Long time no see Fishball.

Hello! My friend ?

 

[Suit_newbie]

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1st fitting

I had a suit made by sifu Ng a few years ago so this would be the second. This is my 3rd bespoke suit ever (all from mirador mansion sifu's). My first two bespoke suits were not great, as I didn't know enough about proportions, textures and just sartorial culture in general. As there are so many variables, there is a lot that can go wrong if you are not in the know.

About this suit:
This is a Chocolate/Tobacco brown Irish Linen suit 280g.
I am hoping to create a versatile suit tending more to the casual end.


First meeting, I asked for:
Patch pockets,
No padding in the shoulders (sifu suggested light padding)
4-inch lapels
Single-button suit
Puckered sleeve head
Higher armhole
Stacked buttons at sleeve
Single pleated trousers with a wide double buttoned band
Brown Horn Buttons


So the following things were requested after the first fitting:
Lengthen the jacket by about an inch
Drop the button about an inch (closer to naval)
Widen lapel by 1/4 inch

Other comments:
There was too much fabric towards the back of the shoulder and too much room in the chest.
The armhole was slightly too high
The trousers fit incredibly well, lovely drape and room without looking too baggy.

How long is Ng Sifu taking these days to make a suit? I appreciate you're at the 1st fitting, but has he given you any estimates?

 

[kieren]

How long is Ng Sifu taking these days to make a suit? I appreciate you're at the 1st fitting, but has he given you any estimates?

About 3 weeks, I think if you tell him you're in a rush he can expedite the process

 

[Petey]

Sifu Ng must be very busy now. I do like his work as well as his calm personality

 

[dygital]

Hello! My friend ?

Hopeful for a new shipment of CR