How To Tailor A Suit Jacket Yourself (EASY TUTORIAL)

In this video I'm going to show you how to tailor a suit jacket yourself. It's actually way easier than you think too!

The first thing you want to do is flip your jacket inside out. This jacket doesn't have a liner on it, but if it did all you would have to do is cut a hole on the bottom and pull your jacket through it to expose the seams. We're altering the two side seams on this jacket, but not the center seam. In the event that we wanted to we could do that but this jacket fits great in the middle of my back already.

We're putting what's called a double tapered straight stitch on these seams, meaning it's going to taper twice, as opposed to once like they would on dress shirt darts for example. Pin the seams up on the sides and try on your jacket to see if you like it If you do then you can proceed to stitching it up!

What you want to do is to put a straight stitch on there that's set at 2.5, or 2.5mm in length. You want your stitch tension to be pretty loose for this to avoid any puckering on the outside. Once your finished try it on again to see if you like it, and then you're done! No need to cut anything or finish it with a zigzag stitch.

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[jgheysenj]

"... Show guys like you". This video is helping a gal out so much! Thank you

[leonardomaldonado]

I think that’s my fav so far. Not just because I need a “how to tailor your suit” but you made it so easy and u went straight to the point, Covering everything. Perfect video🙌🏻👏🏻👌🏻

[TheSamuelFander]

Have you ever talked about using safety pins? You can put on your garment with safety pins and do the flex test and unlike sewing pins, you won't stab yourself or lose any pins in the process

[zaniac]

Thanks. I love how you stick to the key steps and present them clearly in sequence plus mention pitfalls to look out for. Makes it so easy to follow.

[ben.childers]

Got this exact jacket from target. Trying it on, it fit a little loose, but I knew you would have a video on how to tailor it! You’re the best man🙌🏻

[RyanonBasss]

Love it man, your videos have come a long way, I appreciate the guidance

[rockod]

Great work I got my wife a sawing machine 3 years ago she never used it I get my clothes altered all the time your videos have gave me the courage to give it a try myself thank you

[sean]

At last! Someone who makes a suit jacket alteration look EASY! Thanks man

[tracygiven]

Only just found you, love how you simplifie what is needed tobe done to taylor the jacket. Im only a beginer, so i need tp keep it simple, so thank you for this 🙏

[amberchaba]

I was looking to take in my vest, and I’m happy I found this video! Easy, quick and informative:)

[smcgee]

Great tutorial, I was terrified to take the lining loose as you did. However, it gives a clear picture of the actual sides of the jacket. Also I want to take the middle of the back in as well. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.👍🙏

[coffee-talk-with-me]

You're energetic while doing the video, that's what sets you above a lot of sewing YouTubers... Keep it going brother. It helps us stay focused.👍

[meciahblacknoll]

Aye, keep this up, been waiting on it.

[lunkheadwithanopinion]

Thank you! I just altered my first suit jacket that my son will wear to prom tonight. He got it at Goodwill. I appreciate that he is a thrifty shopper which motivated me to learn how to DIY it.

[Azur_Vita]

this video is AMAZING

short, educational, on point with Rizz

[wdj]

i waited for this tutorial so long, nice work!

[esalenchik]

Boom! Right to the point, all the important details, and totally do-able by someone with no experience. Impressive!

[metonym]

dude your energy is immaculate & your advice amazing, thank you!

[TenGearsInTheJoint]

Funny dance at the end when the jacket tailored haha😂. Luckily i can borrow a sewing machine from school(im from sweden) so i wont need to buy one. Thanks man, I look a little bit blocky with my black suit.

[katrinapallant]

I am so excited to try this! thanks so much