Where to tailor clothes =D

[grandshiv]

From Mdm Neo? If you are talking about her then I did quite a few there, reasonable price and good

Can share where is this place at?

 

[LoneReaction]

I know this is for tailoring, but is there any places you guys can suggest for altering of long sleeve shirts thats reasonably priced and good quality?

so far i heard of a place that charge $50 for just altering 1 shirt - i can go eat grass alr

I am also interested in a regular alterations tailor. So I can get my existing clothes taken in.

 

[PetiaC]

I am also interested in a regular alterations tailor. So I can get my existing clothes taken in.

Doesn't take much skill level to alter clothes. Have some faith in your neighborhood seamtress.

Of course try with a cheaper RTW shirt first before commiting your expensive designer couture.

The tried and tested names in town area is not cheap.

 

[Diluted]

Tailoring to me personally, has always been a very amazing experience. The uncertainty, of how your shirt will turn out, e.g. fitting & shirt colour overall, prior to collect your commissioned shirt/pants after a few weeks wait is often very thrilling, and exciting to me.

On my early adventures, while starting out with limited budget, i have tried Peninsular tailors, which include men's tradition, personality and dreamland. If a review is needed, i will pen a reply in my next post.

Later on in life, i found a full-time job, while studyiing part-time. I manage to have a slightly higher disposable income, as compared before when i was in NS, and I started to venture out to finer quality things in life like watches, and also, middle-high end tailors, including CYC, and currently Dylan & Sons.

My tailoring experience with Dylan & Sons.

Over the past two months, i have tailored a total of 5 shirts, 2 pants with him. I have one more pair of chinos in waiting, and i had even introduced my gf to make her "first-shirt with them. (she chose the linen range, which is slightly more exp..=(, well, i paid up.). The fabrics i chose are mainly oxfords for shirts, and mixed wool for pants. Fitting wise, they are excellent, and he does even take into account on my sloping shoulders. Stitching is done well, and for my pants, i am very surprised that he did the inner linings for them, which was not done before from any of my previous peninsular tailors. (i am not too sure if that was a norm for higher-end tailoring.) Shirt buttons are mother of pearl. They really do have fabulous fabrics, but also at a expensive range which i simply can't seem to justify the purchase in economical terms, to me as of now.

Customer service wise, imho, they have a lot of brushing up to do. Ultimately, we consumers pay a premium over similar competitors in the scene, therefore our expectations tend to increase also. Much is needed to brush-up on the SA/Intern's Customer-service & PR skills, as well as on the email exchanges for short appointments with Dylan for styling advice.

Budget wise, for price-sensitive young adults like me, they are worth a shot. The discounts they offer to me as of now, are not really attractive as compared to the peninsular tailors though. On a personal note, i do hope that once in a while they do give me 10% off on one or two items based on goodwill, instead of the bulk purchase of 5 items and above. The initial outlay for 5 items all at a go is simply too big for me. An observation to take note is that the shirt/pant prices seemed to had increase over time, as compared to last year. That is one downside for me.

Overall, i would say, i do certainly hope to build a long-term r/s with Dylan. As I am slightly in-decisive, i do require some styling advice from time to time. Ranking by highest importance first - Fit, Price, Fabric & Customer-service are various considerable factors for me. Let me know how do you guys think about Dylan overall as well. Thank you!

Nice review!
Looking forward to more of your reviews!

 

[JermaineS]

so far the best i've been to with good service and product is Reizo- Wiki edge.

rather affordable and the cutting is fantastic.
80-90 per shirt with design and all.

worth the try.

Jermaine

 

[marckisq]

Tailoring to me personally, has always been a very amazing experience. The uncertainty, of how your shirt will turn out, e.g. fitting & shirt colour overall, prior to collect your commissioned shirt/pants after a few weeks wait is often very thrilling, and exciting to me.

On my early adventures, while starting out with limited budget, i have tried Peninsular tailors, which include men's tradition, personality and dreamland. If a review is needed, i will pen a reply in my next post.

Later on in life, i found a full-time job, while studyiing part-time. I manage to have a slightly higher disposable income, as compared before when i was in NS, and I started to venture out to finer quality things in life like watches, and also, middle-high end tailors, including CYC, and currently Dylan & Sons.

My tailoring experience with Dylan & Sons.

Over the past two months, i have tailored a total of 5 shirts, 2 pants with him. I have one more pair of chinos in waiting, and i had even introduced my gf to make her "first-shirt with them. (she chose the linen range, which is slightly more exp..=(, well, i paid up.). The fabrics i chose are mainly oxfords for shirts, and mixed wool for pants. Fitting wise, they are excellent, and he does even take into account on my sloping shoulders. Stitching is done well, and for my pants, i am very surprised that he did the inner linings for them, which was not done before from any of my previous peninsular tailors. (i am not too sure if that was a norm for higher-end tailoring.) Shirt buttons are mother of pearl. They really do have fabulous fabrics, but also at a expensive range which i simply can't seem to justify the purchase in economical terms, to me as of now.

Customer service wise, imho, they have a lot of brushing up to do. Ultimately, we consumers pay a premium over similar competitors in the scene, therefore our expectations tend to increase also. Much is needed to brush-up on the SA/Intern's Customer-service & PR skills, as well as on the email exchanges for short appointments with Dylan for styling advice.

Budget wise, for price-sensitive young adults like me, they are worth a shot. The discounts they offer to me as of now, are not really attractive as compared to the peninsular tailors though. On a personal note, i do hope that once in a while they do give me 10% off on one or two items based on goodwill, instead of the bulk purchase of 5 items and above. The initial outlay for 5 items all at a go is simply too big for me. An observation to take note is that the shirt/pant prices seemed to had increase over time, as compared to last year. That is one downside for me.

Overall, i would say, i do certainly hope to build a long-term r/s with Dylan. As I am slightly in-decisive, i do require some styling advice from time to time. Ranking by highest importance first - Fit, Price, Fabric & Customer-service are various considerable factors for me. Let me know how do you guys think about Dylan overall as well. Thank you!

Nice write up.. Can upload some of the shirt fit pic to share?

 

[jimbb80]

went to clancy earlier today to alter a shirt. seems like prices went up. Had to pay $70 per shirt to take in the back a bit, and shoulder area. Im a fan of their work but for 70 per shirt i need to find somewhere else.

Can anyone recommend somewhere good & cheaper?

Thanks

 

[Gambler.]

went to clancy earlier today to alter a shirt. seems like prices went up. Had to pay $70 per shirt to take in the back a bit, and shoulder area. Im a fan of their work but for 70 per shirt i need to find somewhere else.

Can anyone recommend somewhere good & cheaper?

Thanks

ivan's.. also at fep

 

[PetiaC]

70 is more than what I would pay for a shirt CMT. Ouch

 

[xtwis7]

$70 for a shirt to be taken in? Even if its really good, I would just leave it and wear it on super bad days. That can almost make 2 shirts in bkk.

 

[i.curtis]

The reason why there is lining in your pants is because its mixed wool! Not because theres lining it is better. Mix wool makes you sweat alot, and making the pants sticky thus the lining.

Tailoring to me personally, has always been a very amazing experience. The uncertainty, of how your shirt will turn out, e.g. fitting & shirt colour overall, prior to collect your commissioned shirt/pants after a few weeks wait is often very thrilling, and exciting to me.

On my early adventures, while starting out with limited budget, i have tried Peninsular tailors, which include men's tradition, personality and dreamland. If a review is needed, i will pen a reply in my next post.

Later on in life, i found a full-time job, while studyiing part-time. I manage to have a slightly higher disposable income, as compared before when i was in NS, and I started to venture out to finer quality things in life like watches, and also, middle-high end tailors, including CYC, and currently Dylan & Sons.

My tailoring experience with Dylan & Sons.

Over the past two months, i have tailored a total of 5 shirts, 2 pants with him. I have one more pair of chinos in waiting, and i had even introduced my gf to make her "first-shirt with them. (she chose the linen range, which is slightly more exp..=(, well, i paid up.). The fabrics i chose are mainly oxfords for shirts, and mixed wool for pants. Fitting wise, they are excellent, and he does even take into account on my sloping shoulders. Stitching is done well, and for my pants, i am very surprised that he did the inner linings for them, which was not done before from any of my previous peninsular tailors. (i am not too sure if that was a norm for higher-end tailoring.) Shirt buttons are mother of pearl. They really do have fabulous fabrics, but also at a expensive range which i simply can't seem to justify the purchase in economical terms, to me as of now.

Customer service wise, imho, they have a lot of brushing up to do. Ultimately, we consumers pay a premium over similar competitors in the scene, therefore our expectations tend to increase also. Much is needed to brush-up on the SA/Intern's Customer-service & PR skills, as well as on the email exchanges for short appointments with Dylan for styling advice.

Budget wise, for price-sensitive young adults like me, they are worth a shot. The discounts they offer to me as of now, are not really attractive as compared to the peninsular tailors though. On a personal note, i do hope that once in a while they do give me 10% off on one or two items based on goodwill, instead of the bulk purchase of 5 items and above. The initial outlay for 5 items all at a go is simply too big for me. An observation to take note is that the shirt/pant prices seemed to had increase over time, as compared to last year. That is one downside for me.

Overall, i would say, i do certainly hope to build a long-term r/s with Dylan. As I am slightly in-decisive, i do require some styling advice from time to time. Ranking by highest importance first - Fit, Price, Fabric & Customer-service are various considerable factors for me. Let me know how do you guys think about Dylan overall as well. Thank you!

 

[jimbb80]

ya feel pretty stupid now after paying 70...I went to May MTL in lucky plaza for the other shirt and she charged 15! although she only took in the back and shoulder a bit and didnt touch armpit area. lets see what the outcome for both are. either way im not paying 70 ever again for altering the back and armpit/shoulder area. dont know what i was thinking

 

[yamcancook]

The reason why there is lining in your pants is because its mixed wool! Not because theres lining it is better. Mix wool makes you sweat alot, and making the pants sticky thus the lining.

I see. Thanks for clarifying. Initially i was still wondering why my black polyester pants from one of the peninsular tailors doesn't come with lining.

Anyone have any tailor contacts to share? Let me know, and i will also share mine.

 

[brightside]

so far the best i've been to with good service and product is Reizo- Wiki edge.

rather affordable and the cutting is fantastic.
80-90 per shirt with design and all.

worth the try.

Jermaine

Hi jermaine, care to share some pictures of the shirts you've ordered from them? Hows the stitching and cutting? Whats the fabric they use for the 79+ shirts?

Btw, fabric from shirts at G2000 are...?

 

[PetiaC]

I see. Thanks for clarifying. Initially i was still wondering why my black polyester pants from one of the peninsular tailors doesn't come with lining.

Anyone have any tailor contacts to share? Let me know, and i will also share mine.

Mix wool doesn't mean will sweat a lot, depends of mix with what and the percentage and the weave. For example pure wool there is summer and winter wool, a simplified way to explain.

For example a wool vicose mix is more breathable than a wool polyester mix of the same percentage.

Thus fabric costs go up in this order

Polyester
Rayon or Vicose
Mix wool (varies with wool %)
Wool

 

[i.curtis]

Thats true, but i still highly reccomand not to go with any blends.

Mix wool doesn't mean will sweat a lot, depends of mix with what and the percentage and the weave. For example pure wool there is summer and winter wool, a simplified way to explain.

For example a wool vicose mix is more breathable than a wool polyester mix of the same percentage.

Thus fabric costs go up in this order

Polyester
Rayon or Vicose
Mix wool (varies with wool %)
Wool

 

[PetiaC]

Thats true, but i still highly reccomand not to go with any blends.

I wear cotton linen blends for my casual wear. And wool rayon blends for my workwear. No need to dry clean, keeps me cool in the heat.

Nowadays weather so hot, any jacket short of an unlined linen jacket is unbearable to wear.

Good quality hopsack and fresco is not cheap. Around 5 times the cost of what I pay for a wool blend.

Avoid polyester, acrylic and nylon at all cost unless it is of less than 15% of a wool blend. Or if you are making a winter coat.

 

[xRenol]

Anyone still tailor their clothes at Kimdo (Genting Lane)?

 

[Snowy95]

I think Bukit Timah Shopping Centre has quite a few tailor shops if not wrong..

 

[i.curtis]

I wear cotton linen blends for my casual wear. And wool rayon blends for my workwear. No need to dry clean, keeps me cool in the heat.

Nowadays weather so hot, any jacket short of an unlined linen jacket is unbearable to wear.

Good quality hopsack and fresco is not cheap. Around 5 times the cost of what I pay for a wool blend.

Avoid polyester, acrylic and nylon at all cost unless it is of less than 15% of a wool blend. Or if you are making a winter coat.

Cotton linen blends are great. Would avoid wool rayon also to be honese.

Pure wool is perfect for this weather.

I think its better to pay for quality