DIY Suit Coat Sliming Tutorial | No More Boxy Suit 

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@@AspiringGent Follow up question: When would you opt to take in the side seams vs the center seam? Do they have a different effect?

Ej M I really thank you for such a nice comment! I say it all the time sewing isn’t hard you just need to take it one step at a time!

@@AspiringGent lol yeah, I believe that I remember hearing that similar encouragement from my calculus teacher.... in college!! Lol I today, won't remember the formulas to save my life!

terri e happy to hear it!

How did it go?

fmj 556 I want to help bridge that gap for people!

Greg Taylor it’s not for everyone but now you know what you’re looking to have your tailor do!

@@AspiringGent Thanks for the quick reply. I find the videos relaxing to watch, even if I can't do it. 😄

Greg Taylor 😂

I’m in the same boat! I hope your project went well!

That works just as well!

Robert Jones I got you! I’m always trying to make the content you all want to see!

Aspiring Gent yeah man I love your channel! I have my own called GentStyle about similar stuff, I’d love to interview you!

Let’s do it!

Yes there is one in my video!

Yes I do! It’s in my videos!

@@AspiringGent Thank you. I found it and have been watching. You're a star x

In length or width?

Not yet but I should!

I like to to take in the middle seam as a last resort if there is a pattern to the fabric. if the fabric is solid you shouldn't have a problem. And the classes I teach are here on RU-vid!

Raymond F happy holidays to you as well! And thanks 2020 is going to be a great year!

SparksWillFly I take in the sides 9 out of 10 times. It just easier to get a better fit of the coat. Try and only take in the back seam with a solid pattern coat because if you mess with the patterns on the back seam it’s hard to get them to match again. Only take on the center if: You need to take in a lot, so you take it in from the sides and center. You have extra fabric in the upper back (shoulder blade area) that taking in the side won’t fix.

@@AspiringGent Thanks, that makes sense.

There's no such thing as a foolish question.. that's what separates you from the crowd .. you see , I had this same question. Because of you , my question was answered.

Let me know how it goes

@@AspiringGent Definitely need this. Got a suit from Goodwill in a 40R. I am a 36S in the jacket, but a "38S" in pants. The jacket collar hits the back of my head 😋 Thank you.

You would just take in the back seams in that case....

SparksWillFly when the center vent is open that means it’s too tight in the sides. So you might need to let it out a little. But if it fits how you like it and the vent isn’t too bad then it’s just the cut of the coat and there isn’t much left you can do.

Jason Ryan if it’s an older jacket with thick shoulder pad yes it will help! I would only advise you do it if you feel comfortable putting it back properly!

I get the basic stuff from wawak and it’s seem to work fine for me. Make sure it’s wax!

Good question! sorry for the late reply but yes it's the same process! I get my interfacing from wawak!

@@AspiringGent no worries! Also, i noticed on very high end garments like oxxford suits they use no fusible interfacing and i think they just use muslin or self fabric for what i assume is a "sew in interfacing" just as what i assume garment makers did back then before fusible interfacing was available. This interests me because I would want to prolong the longevity of my garments for as long as possible instead worrying about the fusing messing up with dry cleaning, plus I don't have to go out and buy interfacing along with searching for the specific type :p. Do you think you would eventually put out a videos how to do alterations this way (e.g. sleeve hemming and taking in sides when interfacing is needed)? I noticed theres literally NOTHING out there about tailoring garments this way.

Many many thanks

@@AspiringGent I am a lawyer and I always wear a suit in my work. I like to be distinguished and elegant always, and I would like you to help me choose the colors of the suits and the tie according to your taste 👏🏻🌸from iraq

F Meng I charge $30 but it depends on where you live

NewFlyer56k thanks! I’m from Pennsylvania!

@@AspiringGent That's cool to hear. I'm from near Pittsburgh, and honestly, I thought you were probably in Southern California, or NYC.

Greg Taylor I’m in Pittsburgh a good bit of you ever need some help you let me know!

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Find a mentor and apprentice with them.

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Like do I have to cast off before sewing the ends together once more or just cut away fold and sew

Without getting too involved I would say 2 inches on each side is the max

@@AspiringGent Thanks for the rely, but can I go slightly beyond that, say maybe 4 1/4 or 4 1/2 inches?

Taking in more than the recommended amounts is not a good idea as it can start to distort other areas of the jacket.

Low range- $20-40 Mid range - $50 - 70 High range - $80 - 110 Depends on how much the tailor wants to charge you.

haha thanks for catching that!