I've noticed that the bog-standard off the rack/department store menswear items (button-up shirts, slacks, etc) from UK brands bought in the UK tends to fit me wildly better then their counterparts in the US. I have to alter them a lot less and they just hang off my body better. I'm wondering if there's a technical/fashion-nerd reason for this and if so, what should I be looking for in the US department store brands to get this same effect?
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posted by The Whelk
on Mar 3, 2013 -
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Where should I look for information on becoming a bespoke tailor (through books/self-education, training, and/or apprenticeship) in the United States?
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posted by faeuboulanger
on Nov 18, 2012 -
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Hi Sewers! I'm just learning how to sew thanks to a new sewing machine and a community college class this summer, but I'd like to develop a specific expertise in alterations and tailoring due to my love of thrifting. There are lots of sewing books out there- is there one that has an especially good chapter on tailoring and altering?
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Apr 23, 2012 -
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I have a dress shirt, the cut of which is perfect. Is it a luxury within the reach of an ordinary middle-class person to pay someone to create a half-dozen replicas of this shirt in different colours / fabrics? Is it something I'd have to outsource, perhaps? Would it be significantly more expensive than simply ordering bespoke shirts made with measurements approximated from original?
posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot
on Jan 11, 2011 -
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What type of fabric is this shirt made from? Nobody at the fabric stores can give me an answer.
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posted by scrowdid
on Oct 27, 2010 -
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I'm interested in learning to make clothing. I'm looking for a book that goes from basic sewing skills to basic garments. Difficulty: for men.
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posted by usonian
on Sep 1, 2010 -
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I'd like to buy a new suit. I'd also like to lose a lot of weight. Will the suit still look alright if I lose 60 lbs and have it altered, or should I just wait until I lose the weight?
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posted by abkadefgee
on Aug 19, 2009 -
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Making my own suits and shirts. I'd like to learn to create my own clothing (I'm a guy), particulary suits, shirts and sport coats.
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posted by spicynuts
on Nov 27, 2006 -
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My boyfriend wants to experiment with designing menswear - both casual and formal (he's had experience sewing wedding dresses). Looking for:
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posted by ao4047
on Aug 9, 2006 -
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It would be great if people could share their favourite suppliers/retailers/tailors for affordable, quality shirts. I'm talking about shirts which are either interesting, different or vintage. I'd be especially keen on those with detachable collars - this was in fact the reason for my asking the question.
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posted by dance
on Jul 17, 2006 -
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How do I stop my suit trousers wearing out so quickly? The area between thighs always seems to pill up and eventually wear out, especially on pure wool suits.
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posted by viama
on Feb 11, 2005 -
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