Where to tailor clothes, continued...

[jtlyr05]

Hi all, I’m thinking of getting a work shirt for my friend, he is into stripes, any recommendations? I am not too sure about how such shirts should cost and what material is the best? Did some research and most people recommended Oxford shirts but is that a type of shirt style or a choice of fabric? it’s quite confusing

Not sure what is his budget but have heard good things about Collaro, although you would need to know your measurements first. Oxford is the type of weave and is usually found on dress shirts, it would be fine for work.

 

[Matcha maybe]

Not sure what is his budget but have heard good things about Collaro, although you would need to know your measurements first. Oxford is the type of weave and is usually found on dress shirts, it would be fine for work.

I have no budget for this but just curious what’s the usual price in case I’m over-charged. Do u know if they just need the measurements or will they require the person to go down as well?

 

[jtlyr05]

I have no budget for this but just curious what’s the usual price in case I’m over-charged. Do u know if they just need the measurements or will they require the person to go down as well?

Perhaps going to tailors like sze sze and all you can get a better price but not sure how extensive their fabric selections are. For Collaro I think if you order more than 2 items you can head down to be measured up, but you may want to check with them directly; otherwise if you are confident in your measurement taking or have a shirt you already like you could just use those measurements. Collaro has a guide somewhere on their site to help you.

 

[Matcha maybe]

Perhaps going to tailors like sze sze and all you can get a better price but not sure how extensive their fabric selections are. For Collaro I think if you order more than 2 items you can head down to be measured up, but you may want to check with them directly; otherwise if you are confident in your measurement taking or have a shirt you already like you could just use those measurements. Collaro has a guide somewhere on their site to help you.

Thanks for the advice! I went to their site to see, their collection is pretty wide. Will probably get from them.
Also didn’t know men’s shirts are so expensive 🫢

 

[testerjp]

I was at my tailor in SG.

His cuts are good, very smart and fitting.

He is already very old and he told me that production time is 3 weeks.
And he revealed that the clothes are produced by Malaysians coming down, he just do the cardboard cuts or something.

He is using Egyptian cotton and i think produced in Italy, and i got those thick not so see tru time. It's $150 per shirt or pant.

I'm thinking are there any decent tailors in Johor?
I glance through and found Zinc and Attack fashion, honestly the fitting not very smart.

Mine was good enough to work at Prada, Dior that smart standard.

 

[philipsony]

Hi all, just had my very first tailor experience with yeosal during their sale for jacket and pants.

Shown a few picture of me trying on off the shelve to the staff and was told i don’t really need to tailor for shirt. Aside of arm length, off the shelve fit me fine. So in intend to get a few linen from uniqlo/muji and just alter the arm length.

any shop to recommend for bulk alteration?

 

[Brandedclassicwear]

Not sure what is his budget but have heard good things about Collaro, although you would need to know your measurements first. Oxford is the type of weave and is usually found on dress shirts, it would be fine for work.

Oxford isn't used for dress shirts, but more casual, durable work shirts. Not appropriate for office or formal wear. I wear that under a sweater in cold countries during spring or autumn.

Royal oxford is the weave that is used for dress shirts.

Pinpoint oxford is used for work shirts

 

[Brandedclassicwear]

Hi all, just had my very first tailor experience with yeosal during their sale for jacket and pants.

Shown a few picture of me trying on off the shelve to the staff and was told i don’t really need to tailor for shirt. Aside of arm length, off the shelve fit me fine. So in intend to get a few linen from uniqlo/muji and just alter the arm length.

any shop to recommend for bulk alteration?

If the margin is fat, bulk alteration may have a discount; otherwise, it also does not, so you might as well go to the tailor who has the best relationship with you and ask if bulk alteration can give a discount.

 

[Brandedclassicwear]

I have no budget for this but just curious what’s the usual price in case I’m over-charged. Do u know if they just need the measurements or will they require the person to go down as well?

I think Collaro does remote tailoring, so measurements will do. However, if you meet a tailor who is the drafter and cutter, and normally, I only go to these types of cutter tailors, then it will be better to be measured in person because measurements cannot determine a person's posture or slope of back/shoulders. Some professional tailors even have slope measurements for shoulders and see if one shoulder is higher than the other. If the measurer is the drafter/cutter, he or she can see all these intricate details and incorporate them into the pattern.

 

[philipsony]

If the margin is fat, bulk alteration may have a discount; otherwise, it also does not, so you might as well go to the tailor who has the best relationship with you and ask if bulk alteration can give a discount.

well, yeossal say they dont do pure alteration lol...
so i have to look elsewhere

 

[Jay9999]

Would seek kind advice here, between common suits & Yeossal, which would make a better suit in terms of cutting and fit? Would be good to hear from those who’ve tried both.

 

[EquinOoX]

Would seek kind advice here, between common suits & Yeossal, which would make a better suit in terms of cutting and fit? Would be good to hear from those who’ve tried both.

Common

 

[EquinOoX]

I think Collaro does remote tailoring, so measurements will do. However, if you meet a tailor who is the drafter and cutter, and normally, I only go to these types of cutter tailors, then it will be better to be measured in person because measurements cannot determine a person's posture or slope of back/shoulders. Some professional tailors even have slope measurements for shoulders and see if one shoulder is higher than the other. If the measurer is the drafter/cutter, he or she can see all these intricate details and incorporate them into the pattern.

I think Collaro increased their prices? I do not think at this price point it is justified, there are better options elsewhere.

 

[fabiaN__]

I think Collaro increased their prices? I do not think at this price point it is justified, there are better options elsewhere.

Prices have always been going up.. at the current price point, can consider going to brick and mortar tailors to get measured. You pay to get serviced anyway.

 

[Rong626]

My final pairs from tcr. I wish them all the best in Thailand.

 

[reddevil0728]

My final pairs from tcr. I wish them all the best in Thailand.

why last. is there an issue?

 

[jiasaii]

Hello everyone, just wondering if anybody has experience purchasing expensive fabric from places like Carousell and then bringing it to a tailor to make a suit? Stumbled upon this Carousell listing selling Loro Piana Super 130 wool and silk, 2.2m for $350 and I'm wondering if taking this way is actually giving better value than going to the tailor and having the entire process taken care of by them. Thank you!

 

[Moratia]

Hello everyone, just wondering if anybody has experience purchasing expensive fabric from places like Carousell and then bringing it to a tailor to make a suit? Stumbled upon this Carousell listing selling Loro Piana Super 130 wool and silk, 2.2m for $350 and I'm wondering if taking this way is actually giving better value than going to the tailor and having the entire process taken care of by them. Thank you!

your issue would be finding a CMT tailor in Singapore that you trust, and isn't priced super high

 

[fabiaN__]

your issue would be finding a CMT tailor in Singapore that you trust, and isn't priced super high

This is not easy...

 

[Brandedclassicwear]

CMT means lower profit margin for tailor so most tailors in Singapore, especially those without a workshop, will not do it or charge the same prices. They accept regular customers for CMT out of goodwill because the pattern and measurements were already done and if customer is pleasant to work with, they don’t mind CMT work since it’s basically cloning the previous pattern and save time on fabric consultation and taking measurements. Otherwise, there isn’t a fixed price for CMT and it can vary according to the fabric that you bring to them. Even bespoke tailors like TCR and sonofagan offer CMT but their CMT price compensates them for their skill level.

And rightly pointed out, it is finding a CMT tailor whom you TRUST is the issue, as cutter and maker have to get it right the first time as there isn’t a replacement fabric that they can order, since they have to work with your fabric. Also, “a tailor” can be multiple professionals who ought to be paid for their services. The measurer is normally the designer who provides the fitting service and design consultations, and some are cutters who draft and cut the fabric. Then, the cut pieces are sent to the makers, people who sew the pieces together using the machines and finishers who finish the suit by sewing the buttons by hand, etc. Add up all the labor charges, the CMT price will not be low in Singapore.