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Learning, Sharing, and Teaching => Do it Yourself Discussion! => Topic started by: dabighen on December 05, 2018, 06:54:14 PM

Title: DIY Tailoring?
Post by: dabighen on December 05, 2018, 06:54:14 PM

Hey all,

Anyone have any good resources on learning how to tailor suits on your own?  Mostly waist in the pants and jacket.

 Bought a machine washable one where the length is good but as you get longer they think I am a fat man.

Thanks,

Matt

Title: Re: DIY Tailoring?
Post by: lthenderson on December 06, 2018, 06:49:00 AM

I just take mine to a local seamstress who does a suit for about $30. It isn't worth it to me to have to own and store a sewing machine to save that much money.

Title: Re: DIY Tailoring?
Post by: SweatingInAR on December 07, 2018, 02:14:36 PM

Most dry cleaners can do simple alterations as well.

This thread might have some inspiration and advice:
https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/share-your-badassity/my-secret-and-successful-journey-to-making-my-own-clothes/