Altering the suit jacket shoulders are so often requested because it can apply to truly any jacket, it is in no way gender specific. Being able to alter the shoulders of any garment heavily impacts the overall proportions style and general look of the garment, no matter who is wearing it!

This small hem is achieved typically by rolling a quarter of an inch fabric over followed by another quarter of an inch fabric resulting in a clean small him. This is a great technique to use on chiffon, silk, or any lighter weight fabric that is prone to shred. This is also a very common technique for anything from skirts to bridesmaids dresses.

Though we are just essentially measuring, cutting and turning up the edge of the fabric, the equipment and the knowledge required to perform this procedure have taken quite a while to perfect, and I am excited to share these tips and tricks with you now!

Suit pants are the most common garment that we see in the shop as evidence by the fact that when you buy a full suit you can in fact buy two pairs of pants for every jacket. Suit pants are well loved, heavily worn and deserve to fit right and look good.

Though altering the sleeve length of a suit jacket is an extremely often-requested alteration it is surprisingly difficult, the silver lining of course is that there is an exact science and step-by-step procedure to succesfully completing this process.

We’re going to add sliders to straps, these types of sliders can be applied to any type of strap from a bra strap to a dress strap to suit vest adjusters as well as any kind of apron as you will see you this video.

This is a really great alteration because it’s extremely versatile; the seams can be let out and taken in as many times as the fabric will allow.

Our next video in the Button Suit saga might even teach you something. Follow along with our favorite intern Garry as he learns to sew on a button and help the team get ahead on this project!

"If you have a skill, you will survive." - Mr. Sherman Ray, Master Tailor and Holocaust Survivor

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Two women, born in the same year on different continents, are now working side by side in Tulsa to fulfill their dreams of making quality, high-end textile goods. Their stories began worlds apart, but have come together around fabric, sewing machines, and a shared passion.