Tailor Tappers a Button Dress Shirt

[@alyte11]

As a new home sewist one of the things I haven't been confident with is flat fell seams. Other videos I've watched show the new seam being cut open, then folding one side over like twice to create the flat seam. The method you show here seems much more simple. I'll try it out on an old shirt very soon! Thanks!

[@een_schildpad]

The tip for how to blend into the old French the seem at the cuff is really helpful, thanks!

[@roisinoneill2642]

Hi there I have been sewing 7 years now which I enjoy very much. I love your videos. I have learned alot from them .I do alternations for friends and family. So I check your videos.👌

[@jotacalvo]

Great video. Love them all. I have an uncommon build (5'3", 29" waist, 36" chest) and even though I’m athletic build, my height makes it very difficult to buy clothes that fit. Thanks to your videos, I’m now altering my pants, waists, and dress shirt arm lengths. I did wonder if this is possible (slimming the arms AND bodice) so now this opens up even more possibilities for me. Thanks for the effort you put into these! 👍

[@kingchoy6653]

Great tutorial and very informative. Looking forward to seeing more videos from you. Thanks.

[@AspiringGent]

King Choy thanks so much!

[@Dresstailor]

Great work.

[@SuperNeo005]

Cool Vid. Now I'm inspired to tailor all my shirts.

[@alyte11]

If you cut the seam and finish with a zig zag stitch, how would the zig zag blend into the flat seam at the wrist, where you opened it?

[@kennethkilgore1838]

Love the content! Very thoughtful and well put together. Thanks so much for producing this channel. Only suggestion I’d say outside looking in is that you could potentially focus more attention on production value (lighting, background, etc.). Keep thriving! 🤟🏼

[@mjoe877]

Great video!

[@gabrielflores6986]

great vid

[@normietwiceremoved]

Great stuff! Honestly great tutorial and great finished product!!

[@shirleyeggenschwiler9482]

Love the info!

[@raymondf3670]

Cool video with a lot of good info l jusy enjoy your channel so much a lot of good good info from your channel

[@AspiringGent]

Raymond F the feed back is awesome from all who follow the account and I really appreciate that!

[@asiahameed9009]

Nice 👍

[@AspiringGent]

Thanks ✌

[@cheryl7829]

Would it be the same principle on say a Henley long sleeve. Taking the sides in & sleeves. To make it look more fitted. Thank you once again, stay safe 😊

[@AspiringGent]

Cheryl Wagstaff I have a t-shirt tapering video that would be exactly like a Henley. But other then working with the top stitch on this video it is the same method as well.

[@lyhongleft3676]

I tried to alter my button down shirt, but everytime i wear it after finishing, i cant raise my arms over 90° or it will get too tight. Any suggestions there?

[@josephfrancisco7081]

Hey love your videos, was just wondering, how did you close the seam at the wrist? Don't think I caught that. Thanks, Joe

[@ejm6122]

I really appreciate your videos and topics. Great job, keep it up. Hey, question.... would you know anything about correcting huge mistake of shrinking wool trousers or wool sweaters.... I suppose as a Taylor, you wouldn't have experienced with reversing shrinkage. I had read something about a product that will reverse shrinkage and restore size. Have you heard anything about this subject? Much appreciated, keep rocking your craft and experience.

[@AspiringGent]

Sorry for the late response. What I do it get them soaking wet and give them a really good stretch. DO NOT put them in the dryer. Do this a few time and you should get a good amount of it back to shape.

[@els1f]

Thanks for the help 😁👍 Is it cool to press on a table with a towel like that? Does it mess up the table?

[@AspiringGent]

Elsif you might want to double up the towel to be safe. But your table should be fine

[@els1f]

@@AspiringGent Great! Now I don't have to take out the ironing board... I might actually use the iron now 😆 thanks for the help

[@AspiringGent]

Haha I’m glad I could help!

[@davefoster6767]

If you also need to shorten the sleeves, do you shorten the sleeves before or after?

[@James-pw7fx]

Great vid. Thanks AG =)

[@AspiringGent]

James you’re welcome

[@ryanagar7498]

Could you do this and add darts or would it mess it up?

[@AspiringGent]

Ryan Agar no you can do sides and darts no problem!

[@cheryl7829]

Thank you so much I love a nice tailored shirt & thanks to you I have just got myself a sawing machine. I am going to practice doing this on some shirts I have got from a charity shop. What you show us all is ideal for men & women. I am in the U.K. near York & I have told many of my friends to look you up. Thank you once again. I wear a lot of chinos if possible could you show us how to put those elasticated side in I have seen some wear you can use buttons with the elastic. Hope you can understand my rambling 😊 take care Cx

[@AspiringGent]

Thanks for watching and sharing the content! I get what you are saying and i'll see what I can do with the elastic bands!

[@RobertJones-dh9fb]

Great video! Show us how to tailor a suit jacket!

[@AspiringGent]

Robert Jones in what way?

[@RobertJones-dh9fb]

Aspiring Gent tapering the midsection. Underneath the lining!

[@AspiringGent]

Robert Jones you got it! 👍🏻

[@RobertJones-dh9fb]

Aspiring Gent sweet!

[@schandler4958]

Why not turn it inside out and pin it?

[@AspiringGent]

S Chandler you can but it doesn’t always lay right on your body while making it

[@AspiringGent]

And buttoning you’re up inside out is more work then it’s worth