DIY Suit Coat Sliming Tutorial | No More Boxy Suit

[@djdluv4u]

Thank you for this tutorial. I am a suit addict. A few years ago after paying hundreds for tailoring, I started tailoring my own suits. The vents have always been a difficult area for me and finding this is a game changer. I just completed my first try and the results are perfect. Much continued success to you, you've got a new sub.

[@BackwoodsBushcraft]

Thanks for your video! Especially appreciate the part about the side vents, which a lot of other videos do not cover.

[@AspiringGent]

You are welcome!

[@BackwoodsBushcraft]

@@AspiringGent Follow up question: When would you opt to take in the side seams vs the center seam? Do they have a different effect?

[@thedr.feelgood]

Great, it is good to see a younger guy, show these tailoring skills .. I subscribed just on this.

[@mamasaidsew4843]

TFS loved the straightforward and concise explanation.

[@AspiringGent]

terri e happy to hear it!

[@fmj_556]

Awesome vid! this is the only video that actually goes through all the steps logically. Thanks!

[@AspiringGent]

fmj 556 I want to help bridge that gap for people!

[@bambilinnwilson3567]

Thank you so much , this was very helpful and also confirmed I was doing it correctly. I love your tutorials.

[@eslyngilkes6191]

Thanks for the video, it is very straightforward and concise....I love it, I am in the process of altering a jacket and it is very helpful. I appreciate it very much.

[@emvisuals]

How did it go?

[@ejm6122]

Lol another award winning selection of topic! I know myself, I never would have imagined that it would be possible to even tackle a issue such as a wide cut of a jacket. You always find a way to make a seemingly overwhelming issue be addressed in a simplistic manner. I think your clients are very fortunate to have you as their Taylor.

[@AspiringGent]

Ej M I really thank you for such a nice comment! I say it all the time sewing isn’t hard you just need to take it one step at a time!

[@ejm6122]

@@AspiringGent lol yeah, I believe that I remember hearing that similar encouragement from my calculus teacher.... in college!! Lol I today, won't remember the formulas to save my life!

[@CredibleHulk10]

I'll watch for a few more years to build up the confidence to tackle cutting my suits up 😁

[@CobblerBob]

THANK YOU so much for this! I used this to take in a jacket & it came out great! I’ve never attempted this before & it would have been impossible without your video!

[@Edglordmcgee]

THANK YOU!!!!! I'm a new tailor and your videos have been so helpful!!

[@thespacesbetweenstudio3346]

i spent way too much on tailoring. I just bought 4 new suits for summer so i will try this and save my self a ton of money

[@stevezytveld6585]

This is fabulous. Thank you so much - I'm really looking forward to learning more with/from you in the future. - Cathy (&, accidentally, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown

[@saladking2370]

Awesome! That was great! I'll have to do it by hand b/c I don't have a machine

[@AspiringGent]

That works just as well!

[@hazelnewlevant602]

thanks for making these, they're very helpful.

[@AX-fx7ng]

Can you add a video on how to MAKE a LINED SUIT, UNLINED? or Undo /remove the non breathing POLYESTER lining that traps heat?

[@Bump688]

I've subscribed. Love the way you explained things and showed how easy it is to make a jacket slimmer. Now I'm going to see if you've done a video on making mens trousers a little slimmer around the behind. If you haven't, please would you do that. Thank you. Watched from London UK

[@AspiringGent]

Yes there is one in my video!

[@AspiringGent]

Yes I do! It’s in my videos!

[@Bump688]

@@AspiringGent Thank you. I found it and have been watching. You're a star x

[@raymondf3670]

What a helpful video once more your videos have such good info l look forward to your videos ... keep up the great work and I look forward to new videos in 2020 ... ps I hope you have a Happy Holidays

[@AspiringGent]

Raymond F happy holidays to you as well! And thanks 2020 is going to be a great year!

[@juliepower3033]

Your videos are great and I 'm learning a lot. I would love for you to show how to create breaks in suit pants and how to hem them while using a blind stitch machine.

[@phiniassiachuma3835]

Excellent work

[@SAURABHSINGH-yo7sh]

May god bless you bro ♥️♥️♥️and u be the hell of a successful youtuber and tailor 🌟

[@CobblerBob]

I’m confused… why did you take in the lining twice, at 2:25 and again at 6:20? Didn’t you take care of that already at 2:25?

[@kesavnewlook5489]

Very easy method you have done sir

[@cbwinning]

Thank you for making this video.

[@andreleverettejr3747]

Hey sir also, "how to unline a sports jacket" would be a interesting video to see for us that live in Texas or warmer climates P.s when I say warmer I mean HOT AS HELL 😂

[@khwairakpamrupali1658]

This is really very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing this video.. 👍👍

[@Musakforyou]

Side vents!! That’s how to do it! Thank you

[@RobertJones-dh9fb]

Yes you made it! I remember us talking about this!

[@AspiringGent]

Robert Jones I got you! I’m always trying to make the content you all want to see!

[@RobertJones-dh9fb]

Aspiring Gent yeah man I love your channel! I have my own called GentStyle about similar stuff, I’d love to interview you!

[@AspiringGent]

Let’s do it!

[@g1226mdu]

Love your work. From the other side of globe!

[@claudiaenglish8742]

Excellent video, thank you for explaining it so well. One challenge that I have is fitting my very athletic son who has broad shoulders small waist and a big thighs/behind, and of course likes fitted suits. How do I take in the sides without flaring out the vents? His waist is 2" inches take-in on each side but I can only take-in 1 inch on each vent. Could you explain or do a video for athletic fit. Would love to get his suit done for New Years (sorry for the short notice). Look forward to hearing from you on this challenge. Thank you

[@okaygaby9426]

I love this. I'm currently trying to alter a jacket I got from the thrift store and it's wayyy to big for me but it looks so cute. It's 10 sizes too big and I honestly don't think I was way too optimistic when I bought it. 😅

[@alicubisuperiris3852]

I’m in the same boat! I hope your project went well!

[@glendaphillips-hickman2376]

I have been sewing for years and now that I have the time I would like to take some tailoring classes. I have made suits but, trying to get back into it takes some time. This helps me a lot. My question is how do several know when to take in the middle seam? As I have seen other tailors say never do this. What do you think and do you teach classes?

[@AspiringGent]

I like to to take in the middle seam as a last resort if there is a pattern to the fabric. if the fabric is solid you shouldn't have a problem. And the classes I teach are here on KZbin!

[@rosejacks8662]

Great job!

[@nicolasmorillo5328]

Thanks a ton, I thought this was going to be major surgery but it seems to be easy.

[@relaxrelax981]

Great video. Do you have one showing the A -Z of narrowing the shoulders?

[@AspiringGent]

Not yet but I should!

[@IsaacSalgado]

Thank you for the video. I need to get me some thrift suit coats and try it myself.

[@AspiringGent]

Let me know how it goes

[@리주민]

@@AspiringGent Definitely need this. Got a suit from Goodwill in a 40R. I am a 36S in the jacket, but a "38S" in pants. The jacket collar hits the back of my head 😋 Thank you.

[@robinson101011]

Liked your video. The one annoyance was the music playing while you were working was very loud. Anyhow, very informative.

[@andreleverettejr3747]

Question sir: how did you remove the excess lining of the jacket?

[@AspiringGent]

In length or width?

[@cdvax11]

At some point, please do show us how to do the hem by machine. I can do it on a women's jacket, but haven't quite figured out on a mans since the sleeves are set in differently.

[@asiahameed9009]

This is great and helpful video

[@catarynascorner4472]

Can you advise on what to do if lower vent is rolling out after making this alternation?

[@kuldipsingh366]

Can you please do a video on how to slim the sleeves of a suit?

[@peterjenisch3348]

Amazimg Work again

[@hedvig6746]

This was awesome, THANK YOU!

[@marktindal2186]

Thanks for this one too, question: probably silly: When do you take in the back seam vs the side seams?

[@AspiringGent]

SparksWillFly I take in the sides 9 out of 10 times. It just easier to get a better fit of the coat. Try and only take in the back seam with a solid pattern coat because if you mess with the patterns on the back seam it’s hard to get them to match again. Only take on the center if: You need to take in a lot, so you take it in from the sides and center. You have extra fabric in the upper back (shoulder blade area) that taking in the side won’t fix.

[@marktindal2186]

@@AspiringGent Thanks, that makes sense.

[@Trashcankicker.]

There's no such thing as a foolish question.. that's what separates you from the crowd .. you see , I had this same question. Because of you , my question was answered.

[@rosielynch8060]

Thank you excellent teaching

[@juanantoniomoya1467]

I,m leaning at 76 year old man And like it I, m doing my own work on my shuit

[@farideharghavan8926]

Thank you for sharing this with us

[@dblexposur]

Nice thanks

[@juanantoniomoya1467]

Thanks you for your help

[@Theyralltakenfu]

I can't imagine making my own clothes, or correcting things I wasn't happy. I think this would be a great talent to have. You make it look easy, but I'll be honest, I don't think I have patients for such small details.

[@AspiringGent]

Greg Taylor it’s not for everyone but now you know what you’re looking to have your tailor do!

[@Theyralltakenfu]

@@AspiringGent Thanks for the quick reply. I find the videos relaxing to watch, even if I can't do it. 😄

[@AspiringGent]

Greg Taylor 😂

[@thatxonexguy5438]

Great vid! One question, How would it be to take in an overcoat? Would it be the same, but just on a bigger scale? Also, what interfacing did you use?

[@AspiringGent]

Good question! sorry for the late reply but yes it's the same process! I get my interfacing from wawak!

[@thatxonexguy5438]

@@AspiringGent no worries! Also, i noticed on very high end garments like oxxford suits they use no fusible interfacing and i think they just use muslin or self fabric for what i assume is a "sew in interfacing" just as what i assume garment makers did back then before fusible interfacing was available. This interests me because I would want to prolong the longevity of my garments for as long as possible instead worrying about the fusing messing up with dry cleaning, plus I don't have to go out and buy interfacing along with searching for the specific type :p. Do you think you would eventually put out a videos how to do alterations this way (e.g. sleeve hemming and taking in sides when interfacing is needed)? I noticed theres literally NOTHING out there about tailoring garments this way.

[@marktindal2186]

Another question: I have a jacket with a centre vent, I've pinned it and it's going to look much better except the centre vent is now looking a bit weird and open. Do you have any advice for me? Thank you

[@AspiringGent]

SparksWillFly when the center vent is open that means it’s too tight in the sides. So you might need to let it out a little. But if it fits how you like it and the vent isn’t too bad then it’s just the cut of the coat and there isn’t much left you can do.

[@davidhayes3492]

What should I do If the front lower pocket is between the side seam. When I did the alteration the pocket puckered.

[@jpjp9111]

How does one let out a suit jacket? Specifically, I found a nice double vented sport coat that mostly fits. However it's still a bit snug around the belly when I button the top button. I may have had one too many helpings of pasta.

[@margimfolo447]

Good job thanks a lot

[@ElectrikDave]

What do you do when the pockets overlap the side seams?

[@lenoredavi6137]

You would just take in the back seams in that case....

[@Lorenzo-hu7fh]

I love your videos 😍

[@TheMusicGrace]

Thank you . This is a great video~

[@wisconsinwoodsman1987]

Any recommendations for a good tailors chalk?

[@AspiringGent]

I get the basic stuff from wawak and it’s seem to work fine for me. Make sure it’s wax!

[@taylorsomers4944]

Good job!

[@aaronhughson285]

@Aspiring Gent Would you say tapering a suit jacket helps to shorten the jacket if not physically than perhaps to the eye?

[@jasonryan8631]

Hi, Would you advise, and would removing the shoulder pads (seersucker jacket) make the jacket less "boxy"?

[@AspiringGent]

Jason Ryan if it’s an older jacket with thick shoulder pad yes it will help! I would only advise you do it if you feel comfortable putting it back properly!

[@andreleverettejr3747]

Question sir: can a blind hem presser foot be used to tac the bottom of the jacket once you've taken in the lining?

[@farideharghavan8926]

Hi could you please show us how we can fit if jacket is lose around chest.Thank you

[@melgarejonyc]

i have an old Suit when I was slimmer tho I gain muscle and now my jacket is a size too small, how can I up size it, please help me

[@Hkd-px4sp]

Very nice 100%

[@AspiringGent]

Many many thanks

[@Hkd-px4sp]

@@AspiringGent I am a lawyer and I always wear a suit in my work. I like to be distinguished and elegant always, and I would like you to help me choose the colors of the suits and the tie according to your taste 👏🏻🌸from iraq

[@ComputerGuitarVideos]

How to you taken the lower part of a blazer without modifying the upper back?

[@FMeng]

How much do you charge for this, I don’t wanna get ripoff my my local tailor

[@AspiringGent]

F Meng I charge $30 but it depends on where you live

[@creativechild6271]

Thank you

[@andreleverettejr3747]

Question, how many inches can you take in on a jacket from both sides?

[@NewFlyer56k]

Well done. Where you located at?

[@AspiringGent]

NewFlyer56k thanks! I’m from Pennsylvania!

[@Theyralltakenfu]

@@AspiringGent That's cool to hear. I'm from near Pittsburgh, and honestly, I thought you were probably in Southern California, or NYC.

[@AspiringGent]

Greg Taylor I’m in Pittsburgh a good bit of you ever need some help you let me know!

[@Theyralltakenfu]

@@AspiringGent 👍

[@marinoceccotti9155]

Columbia 430-2

[@SirMopy]

Is there a way to make higher armholes?

[@ffjokere3]

can you do a tutorial just like this but letting out

[@annewei2066]

👍

[@josephsundstrom7950]

Will any of these steps change if the jacket in question is knitted

[@josephsundstrom7950]

Like do I have to cast off before sewing the ends together once more or just cut away fold and sew

[@rubyking5716]

How to size down a jacket sleeve

[@Uncle_Blitz]

Got the 1k like...

[@jkwhitedog]

Is there generally a limit on how much you can take in from each side?

[@AspiringGent]

Without getting too involved I would say 2 inches on each side is the max

[@jkwhitedog]

@@AspiringGent Thanks for the rely, but can I go slightly beyond that, say maybe 4 1/4 or 4 1/2 inches?

[@lenoredavi6137]

Taking in more than the recommended amounts is not a good idea as it can start to distort other areas of the jacket.

[@StarLightFilmProductions]

How do I start out making clothes cause I want to make my own custom costume

[@AspiringGent]

Find a mentor and apprentice with them.

[@alexmontesjr198]

Yo more vid please

[@tyreseb233]

How much should tailors charge for this type of alteration?

[@ling2186]

Low range- $20-40 Mid range - $50 - 70 High range - $80 - 110 Depends on how much the tailor wants to charge you.

[@paulcruise2541]

Right after clicking on this video..my mind: You look like Tom Holland.

[@AspiringGent]

😂

[@gabrielfabula2359]

***You misspelled "slimming" in the title. The way you have it means slime-ing! Just thought I'd let you know.

[@firstnamelastname9013]

👏👏👍👍

[@kkhounlo]

It’s not easy as it looks, trust me.have to practice for years.

[@jamesbrown99991]

Why would you want to slime a suit? Sounds gross

[@AspiringGent]

haha thanks for catching that!

[@yakhubshaikh7866]

Tom Holland