The Shirting Thread (with PEEKTURES)

[Nurse.Vijay]

just curious, anybody know of any cmt that does a machine kind of double stitched felled seam?

even for tailors i only know of dylan that does it. I find it neater and of course less prone to human error.

 

[i.curtis]

my kbks shirt is also double stitched felled seam. its much neater and i feel more durable?

just curious, anybody know of any cmt that does a machine kind of double stitched felled seam?

even for tailors i only know of dylan that does it. I find it neater and of course less prone to human error.

 

[lee_tired_sheep]

still sticking to my CT non-iron shirts. 16gbp for international shipping is is cheap if you order at least 8 shirts at a go.

 

[boysdontcryy]

The single-need stitching is another hallmark of a good shirt. It's actually cleaner and said to be more stress-resistant. Takes double the time, but is the standard for most good tailors.

I'll post pictures later.

just curious, anybody know of any cmt that does a machine kind of double stitched felled seam?

even for tailors i only know of dylan that does it. I find it neater and of course less prone to human error.

 

[Azrielsc]

Welcome. You're heading to Bangkok or Naples?

Both actually!

Btw, beside the contact details, do you have any experience in making shirt cuffs wider? Reason for asking is that I am a thick watch that I would like to wear with my shirts and the shirts that I currently own have cuffs that are too small. I either have to wear another watch or I roll up my sleeves and go casual.

 

[Nurse.Vijay]

The single-need stitching is another hallmark of a good shirt. It's actually cleaner and said to be more stress-resistant. Takes double the time, but is the standard for most good tailors.

I'll post pictures later.

I understand. Many mid end tailors actually do the single needle one but they are often poorly constructed (stitch and seams not straight/parallel). Hence I rather use tailors who do the machine made double needle seams. Pls do recommend if you know of any.

 

[boysdontcryy]

Would love to know of shirtmakers that could do a handmake shirt in SG,

But since Italy is known for its handwork, how would the handwork of a SG or BKK tailor for a handmade shirt, if it isnt as fine or good as an italian tailor, i dont see a point of doing it?

Proudly made in Singapore. What do you think?

Hand-sewn sleeves and shoulders



Hand-sewn collar



SINGLE-needle seams (like I said, all good tailors I know do this)



Handsewn buttonholes



Even hem of the shirt is hand-rolled!

 

[boysdontcryy]

Would love to know of shirtmakers that could do a handmake shirt in SG,

But since Italy is known for its handwork, how would the handwork of a SG or BKK tailor for a handmade shirt, if it isnt as fine or good as an italian tailor, i dont see a point of doing it?

Bangkok tailor

 

[boysdontcryy]

still sticking to my CT non-iron shirts. 16gbp for international shipping is is cheap if you order at least 8 shirts at a go.

How much do they cost, online? I've never taken to OTR because I'm too small to get a good fit

 

[PetiaC]

just curious, anybody know of any cmt that does a machine kind of double stitched felled seam?

even for tailors i only know of dylan that does it. I find it neater and of course less prone to human error.

If you pay more any tailor can ask their seamtress to do it.

 

[boysdontcryy]

Pay more? Flat felled seams are the most basic type I think. Though you're right that the rule applies -- you pay for what you get. You want more complex stuff, the rule of thumb is that price goes up (slightly or more depends on the tailor).

If you pay more any tailor can ask their seamtress to do it.

 

[PlayDough]

You should join the Esquire Singapore competition. No kidding. You know your stuff.

 

[Nurse.Vijay]

Pay more? Flat felled seams are the most basic type I think. Though you're right that the rule applies -- you pay for what you get. You want more complex stuff, the rule of thumb is that price goes up (slightly or more depends on the tailor).

If you pay more any tailor can ask their seamtress to do it.

No no no. I;m not comparing between a felled seam and those fked up seam that peninsular tailors give. I'm talking about a single needle felled seam vs a double stitched felled seam. Nothing to do with paying more. If you request, most will do the single needle one. I have tons of shirts that come with the single needle felled seam.

But my question now is which tailors or cmt services do the double stitched kind? I only know of Dylan so far. cyc might be another one. Have yet to try kbks. From the pics it seems like lai eh cmt does double as well.

Like I said I;m not disputing the quality of single needle vs double needle. But more of my own fetish, I prefer the machine made double stitched felled seam. So pls do recommend me.

 

[boysdontcryy]

fiak lah just when I thought I am done with exploring the tailoring scene, boysdontcryy comes along and make me want to spend money again...sibeh very the jialat.

Sorry. Can do it slowly

No no no. I;m not comparing between a felled seam and those fked up seam that peninsular tailors give. I'm talking about a single needle felled seam vs a double stitched felled seam. Nothing to do with paying more. If you request, most will do the single needle one. I have tons of shirts that come with the single needle felled seam.

But my question now is which tailors or cmt services do the double stitched kind? I only know of Dylan so far. cyc might be another one. Have yet to try kbks. From the pics it seems like lai eh cmt does double as well.

Like I said I;m not disputing the quality of single needle vs double needle. But more of my own fetish, I prefer the machine made double stitched felled seam. So pls do recommend me.

Could you post a photo of what you're talking about? Would live to recommend somebody if I know somebody who does it well, but maybe a pic will help put all of us on the same page.

 

[boysdontcryy]

You should join the Esquire Singapore competition. No kidding. You know your stuff.

I know a couple guys who are finalists, and they're good dressers. It's high honour that you think I should take part alongside them passion counts for a lot.

 

[jonleelk]

Could you post a photo of what you're talking about? Would live to recommend somebody if I know somebody who does it well, but maybe a pic will help put all of us on the same page.

He wants something like the right.

 

[Carnage]

Sorry what's CMT?

Custom made tailored?

Am heading to Bangkok next week, any tailors to recommend? My friend is bringing me to Paul's Fashion but I'm not so keen on machine sewn stuff even if they are cheap (Less than 1k baht).

 

[PetiaC]

Sorry what's CMT?

Custom made tailored?

cut make trim

 

[PetiaC]

He wants something like the right.

Flat felled seam = Bao Gu (wrap bone) in chinese

 

[Nurse.Vijay]

He wants something like the right.

yup the one on the right. thanks jonleelk.