As the season's change and the weather shifts cooler, you may be finding yourself in a bit of a style identity crisis. After a long hot summer of flimsy dresses, shorts, and sandals, it’s not uncommon to feel as if you need to ease into finding your fall fashion inspiration. Your clothes tell a story about you, each garment possessing the power to make a statement that can … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Start Altering Your Own Clothes
Although nothing can replace the expertise of a professional tailor, there are a number of reasons you may want to start altering your own clothes. This could be a great alternative if you want to get some experience with sewing, or if you are financially unable to work with a tailor for the time being. Plus, it can be a bit of fun to try creating your very own fashion … [Read more...]
How Does a Tailor Hem Jeans?
Ever found a perfect pair of jeans off the rack? A pair that perfectly fits and complements your body? If so, you are lucky. For most people, the only way to own a perfectly fitting pair of jeans is by taking them to a tailor. Even though you may have a general idea of what size and style of jeans to buy, you will more than likely still need some alterations. The most common … [Read more...]
What to Consider When Choosing a Tailor
Choosing a tailor can be a very personal decision to make. Oftentimes, consumers are too intimidated to ask the right questions, or to take the time to properly qualify a prospective tailor. On the surface, a tailor may only be making simple changes to garments you own. He or she may be repairing a pocket, replacing a zipper, or stitching a tear. But in reality, your tailor … [Read more...]