When it comes to looking your best in your bespoke suit or casual weekend wear, there is nothing like a great tailor to help you get the right look. To make sure this happens, you need to find the right tailor to fit your needs. You should also have a general understanding of the tailoring process so you can reach your style goals. Luckily, you don’t have to search far to find the answers. Here’s everything you need to know about men’s tailoring.
The process of tailoring may vary based on the tailor you choose, but you can typically expect the process to include the following elements.
Measuring
Your tailor needs to achieve the right fit, so taking your measurements is the first step you can expect during the tailoring process. Some measurements you can expect a professional tailor to take include your waist, shoulder length, neck circumference, arm length and waist-to-ankle length. By taking your measurements, your tailor can ensure you have a well-fitted suit customized to your body.
Fabric selection and design
If you plan to have a suit custom-made, then fabric selection is the next step you can expect during the process of tailoring. A quality tailor will help you select the right fabric you need based on your lifestyle and your suit’s function. Your tailor will then design and draft the patterns of your custom suit to your measurements for the perfect fit. If you are altering an existing suit from a premium brand, such as Canali or Ted Baker, you can expect your tailor to use the same process for selecting the right fabric and thread to correctly match your suit for a professional look.
Alterations
During alterations, your tailor makes modifications to your suit or garment piece. For instance, if your suit sleeve requires shortening, your tailor will cut it to the appropriate length and hem the bottom of the sleeve.
Fitting
During the fitting, your tailor will make sure your suit or other garment pieces fit your body appropriately. This includes ensuring your suit pockets lie flat and your pants fall at the correct length. If you need further alterations, your tailor will make additional changes to your garment pieces and conduct a final fitting before you pick up your suit.
