How A Tailor Fits A Suit Jacket

Learn how to read wrinkles on a suit or sport coat so you can accurately alter it. Knowing how to sew only helps if you train your eye to spot imperfection. I'll show you how I was taught and how I look at a suit coat when fitting.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:51 Collar
2:41 Shoulder height
4:00 Sleeve Cap
5:24 Shoulder Width
6:46 Back Seam
7:52 Front Chest
9:08 Waist
9:57 Hips
11:29 Front Skirt
12:32 Sleeve Length

As always reach out with any questions!

[obnoxiouser]

i really appreciate how you have addressed everything in such detail.
i have to argue with my tailor about all. of these points

[Nickporter]

This is incredible content! So much better than anything else about fit and alterations for men's suits.

[jddp]

This is amazing information. I would love to see the same run down with a dress shirt\button down. Best ways to deal with oversized sleeve holes when to use darts versus taking this side seam...

[wstks-fmworldwide]

Agree with previous comments. This is really interesting stuff. It certainly helps to learn what is and is not possible for alterations as well as the underlying causes of fit/appearance issues. Thank you!

[heckoff]

it would be nice if u made a video about fixing the creasing in pants when standing instead of pants draping nicely with a clean front and back.

[lindalilly]

Hiding it in the sleeve? Ild reality love a video with more details. Ty. I love your vodeos

[thatxonexguy]

Amazing video, thank you so much! One thing is, what about messing with the front darts, how would you know when to take it in on the darts or if you can just take in the sides? I've seen you do it on one of your other videos.

[jgarzo]

The front skirt is a problem that I have. I’ve had a mad to measure suit made to me. (Because I have a bigger stomach)

And the jacket came in too big. Im having trouble finding somebody to fix it for me

[alexjunha]

How do you identify a good altering Taylor who can do all these things..

[ajgobah]

I'm a 40R and 32 waist. Because of my posture and chest shape I'm always getting a crease in the lapels with the correct sized jacket. If I size up then the shoulders become too big. I did find a jacket that fit decently and the lapel crease is a just teeny bit visible at times. Any advice on how to get this tailored or is it at all fixable? Similar to what you mentioned at @8:01 except there's no crease in the button, plenty of room in the waist/trunk.

Are you referring from a specific book? Can you advise please?

[glendaphillips-hickman]

What type of interfacing do I use on the back of a lightweight jacket once I have taken in the sides.

[davidalbanez]

Great videos! My tailor wants to charge me $500 to either remove the shoulder pads or slim the down. Seems like too much money. Your thoughts. Thanks!

[TxmmyBeats]

God I wish you lived in my city. The tailors around here are sub par 😭

[johncrasto]

Sir I need also lesson to teach me n will pay your fees in advance