Alteration it’s what I do every day for last 23 years and let tell you I love you’re videos just because in my área I feel like trade it’s disappearing and you’re videos can teach new people about our work asks by open eyes to customers about all the work involved 👍 love the sleeves job by the way 🙂

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰

@life8801

Жыл бұрын

It’s what I do as well, specializing in bridal and formals. But occasionally get mens suits. Not my favorite, and this was very helpful

I’ve been sewing for 30 years and I had no idea how much I still don’t know. Thank you 🤩

@DowntownTailoring

3 жыл бұрын

I feel that!! Thank you!

@justmek3395

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto! Designing & sewing 42 years and feel like a newbie watching some of these. AND these tutorials are so detailed I’m able to quickly replicate.

@dubmissions

2 жыл бұрын

I second thaat! 😂

@norahr.4415

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing... 😀

@tnone7873

2 жыл бұрын

Sewing and tayloring are different things. Lost art

You are a life saver! I do alterations for a side job. I have always shied away from men's suits, do to the lining. But this customer was so nice, he is a pastor for youths and doing a speaking engagement for youths. so I said yes. This whole time I have been literally freaking out. But watching your video made it so simple. I wish I would have watched it day one instead of daily thinking how I was going to do it. I can't thank you enough. I am going to watch more of your video's. I have written the name down. If you were here I would give you a big hug. Thank you so much! 💗💗💗

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰 I wish I could hug you right now 🤗 Comments like this, keep me motivated. Thanks 🥰

Thank you so much for your videos. I've been sewing for decades but it's so hard to find videos that show advanced alterations. MORE VIDEOS PLEASE.

@DowntownTailoring

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I will definitely keep this in mind! 😊

@LindaRaeSchenk

2 жыл бұрын

@@DowntownTailoring I was following this other UTUBE video for Judith Turner who also did alterations and was fantastic also. You might want to look at all her videos and info. Unfortunately, she passed away a few years ago and I sure do miss her help and insights on altering. I guess we just can't stop trying to pick up new ideas and ways to do our craft. I am so glad I stumbled onto Downtown Tailoring. She is amazing and wonder where she learned her trade.

I have been sewing for 55 years. I stopped for about 10-12 years and now I am remaking an entirely new wardrobe. Since I am now retired I have the time. I am some days surprised at what I remember for specialty and couture sewing and other days I am surprised at what I had done in my teens and twenties and other days I am frustrated at what I have forgotten. I appreciate this video as it sparks my memory. I can only chuckle at myself and shake my head. Having fun creating again!😀

Thank you for sharing your alterations videos! Altering clothing for a family - especially with children - is so much more economical than sewing from scratch. With your kind help a family can enjoy altered, discounted designer clothes for for so much less $. You are a blessing!

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🥰

I’ve been doing bridal alts for 3 years now, and I was easily able to watch your great video and take an alteration to raise the sleeve of a men’s suit jacket. Terrific directions!!! A huge THANK YOU!

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰 Your comment means so much to me!

I am grateful you added that this is not an easy alteration.I hate when the seamstress says its easy,and you find its above your skill level,and really an advance alteration

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I feel that it wouldn't be honest from my part if I present this job as "easy" when I know that many of my colleagues don't feel comfortable doing it. Anyways, it's possible. Some viewers have commented that they were able to do it by following my instructions. Cheers 🙂

I appreciate the professional step by step help! I don’t alter suits frequently enough to do it without thinking about what step comes next so sewing along with you was very helpful and gave me a little confidence boost!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 🥰

Thank you thank you thank you!!! I was able to use this video to save some money for our wedding by altering my fiancé’s suit myself. Definitely the most stressful sewing project I have ever undertaken, but your walk through and tips gave me all the tools I needed. You’re amazing!

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you did it!!! Thanks for letting me know 🥰

You give me such confidence to alter my clothes. I'm constantly amazed by you skills!

I have been sewing for 65 Years and up until now I have never had to shorten the sleeve of a tailored men’s jacket. Thank you so much for your detailed instructions I could not have done it without your excellent video.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! This comment means a lot to me! 💞💞💕

Thank you so much for walking me thru this! With a husband and 5 sons and grandsons somebody always needs alterations. I had no clue how to do this one even after 60 years of sewing.

Thank you, this has helped me brush up on my skills and also showed me that the way i was doing needed a bit of tweeking, but i now have a fabulous step by step guide that i can check as and when i need to do this alteration. Advanced skills are great i have just learnt as i have gone along sewing before now..

I have 2 jackets that I need to shorten. Have been stressing about them! This is an answer to prayer. I am not a alterations expert but try to help when I can. Thanks. Just love your videos. I think I can tackle this! God bless.

Thank you! I found your tutorial to be very educational and clear and concise. I am in the process of renewing many sewing skills I had learned in trade school because I have begun working in the sewing and alterations business! After watching your tutorial I started to remember some of these classic tailoring skills from school! I haven't done professional tailoring in a long time, so thank you again for the refresher course.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I'm glad you are coming back to sewing. Cheers 😊

I have seen several people do this alteration but yours is by far the best and easiest to understand. I now feel confident to try it on one of my jackets.

@DowntownTailoring

3 жыл бұрын

You are so nice! Let me know how it goes 😊

Wow, thank you for this teaching! I am adopting your practices of patiently measuring and marking so the final result looks perfect. I respect that you practice “Excellence” in your work.

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 💓 💗

I love your channel, your presentation, skill and knowledge is impeccable. Thank you

I live the specific instructions you give. I was an avid sewer 20 + years ago and was just asked to alter a suit for grad. Hesitantly accepted and so appreciate your instructions! 😊 May venture into an altering business in our small remote town. Thanks!

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Yesssss! We all need clothing alterations. Everyone in your town will appreciate it! 💕💕💕

I wanted to thank you so much for such a wonderful video. You went step by step without forgetting anything, I was able to tailor a men's jacket because of you! You don't know how much your details meant to my tailoring today. Thank you!!!!!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm so glad it worked out. This is so heavy alteration. It means a lot to me to know it's understandable and doable. Hugs 💞💞💕

I am so grateful to you!!! How lucky to have found you!!! Did my very first attempt to shortening the sleeves on my new blazer and it was a complete success. No confusion whatsoever thanks to your step-by-step instructions! Thank you so much for sharing your tailoring skills!!! ❤🏆🙏🏼

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thanks for letting me know 😊

You have explained and demonstrated everything so well. I’ve never shortened sleeves correctly, but now have the confidence to do it. Thank you very much.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

THIS VIDEO SAVED me with getting ready for our wedding. I had some sewing skills but nothing like this and if I hadn’t been for this video I honestly don’t know what I would have done. The suits are ready and look great! THANK YOU for this!!!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Happy wedding 💑

Fantastic video, thank you for sharing this alteration. I am doing some projects for some gentlemen that need only a 5/8" sleeve adjustment and I didn't want to have to desconstruct the cuff but if I want to do it right, I gotta do it like you! Your humorous disposition did much to change my mind from wanting to do a shortcut to doing it the right way. Love this tutorial, thank you so very much!!!

Can’t believe I found this channel!! Yay! Brilliant tips, brilliant! Thx

Your video was so helpful! I needed to alter my son's sport coat for a wedding and I am so happy with how it came out. I have a good bit of sewing experience but not much of alterations like this. It is quite a job and I'm not in a hurry to do it again but I'd never have been able to this without your video.

So easy to follow; I have been altering sleeves for 20+ years and after doing this will do them this way from now on - great teacher; loved this video!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks for your comment. It means a lot to me! 💕

This video is perfect! I appreciate the detailed, step-by-step narrative and demonstration of detailed procedure.

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🥰 I'm glad you like it 😊

Omg..for years I wanted to attempt to alter the hem on a blazer. You have given me hope and the no how/the video. Thank you

@DowntownTailoring

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to hear! Good luck and let me know how it goes :)

Love this video!! So helpful and clearly explained! Thank you!

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I was just doing these mitered sleeve hymns today and your video really helped me to see another way to do it and I like the way you did that when you went from one side to the other instead of trying to go all the way around, you just sewed one side and then the other which really made a lot of sense Thank you

I just want to say thank you so much for your very informative and well-made videos. I’m working doing alterations from home while my children are little and it has meant all the world to our family to have the extra income and not have to give up the short years with my Littles. All the love of a mother thank you from the bottom of my heart.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your kind words! It's comments like yours that make this channel so rewarding to run! 💕💕💓

I always tried the jacket on when it was finished to make sure I didn't twist the lining. Saves embarrassment in front of a customer. Great video!

@DowntownTailoring

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha that’s smart!! Thank you!!

This is amazing thank you! I had no idea how to attempt this but after seeing your step by step I am going to give it a go.

Oh my gosh, thank you so much. I was so worried about doing this for my fiancé for his sons wedding and you made it so easy. You are so talented.

Great tips! I have a completely different way of doing it but the end result looks the same. That’s one of the great things about sewing- there are many ways to get the same result. I loved your comment about the lining twisting. That has happened to my many times. I’m going to use your little safety pin trick next time I’m altering a sleeve!

@afriendcalled5

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! Such a simple trick!

@LindaRaeSchenk

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I cannot tell you how often I have done that. Makes me so mad to get the liner which I hand sew because I am unable to bag it and find out I twisted the liner.

I love your videos. You explain everything so clearly and have video to match! I’ve been sewing for years, tailoring for a few of those years, I love to refer to your videos if I question an alteration I need to do, mostly I do things the way you explain them but man times you offer tips I didn’t think about!

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words. They mean a lot to me!

Thank you so much for this. I have so many fit issues when I buy clothes and have had to learn how to alter them myself but I would never have dared do a split sleeve until seeing your video.

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you feel confident now. Thanks so much 🥰

"They don't kiss each other!" - so cute! You made my day!😘

I bought a suit that arrived 2 days before an event. Everything fit perfectly, except the sleeves were about 2 inches too long! On such short notice, I decided to try and shorten them myself. Thanks to your video & thorough explanation, I was able to confidently shorten my sleeves in time without any prior sewing experience. Thanks so much!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Oh! Waooooooo. I'm so glad to hear this. Thanks for letting me know 🥰

I don't sew, but I love working with my hands and how mechanical and technical it is! Loved your video!

After watch 3x's I got it, and i'm so proud of myself. I would put the video on pause as I went along.

Oh my goodness! The most difficult alteration that I have done, but I did it!! Thanks to you! Wonderful tutorial 👏🏼👌🏼☺

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm so glad you got to do it. Cheers 😊

Love your video! Great tutorial. I was able to follow you step by step to alter the sleeves on a suit. Excellent! Thank you.

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you could do it! Thanks for letting me know 🥰 😊 ☺

Thank you for the video lol 😆 I will be hearing your voice in my dreams today. I am a fairly intermediate with sewing and although I do alterations as well as teaching basic sewing upwards as part of my shop I had never yet until today had to do a vented button sleeve on a dinner jacket. Just going to re attach the lining after about 5 hours 😆

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

😂 Ah yes. We all start the hard way. Wishing you the best of luck 😘

You are really professional alteration of man’s jacket like from the original. Years ago I took my suit jacket to one of the local alterations she completely closed the split sleeves like a lady’s jacket. I talked to her she said she can not split the sleeve vent. She said she had 25 years experienced. So I took home and I torn it apart and I did it by myself with a split vent on the sleeves. Your video tutorial is great. Appreciated for uploading the video clip.

Thank you. My DD wanted a suit for her birthday, we found a beautiful one for her, but it needed the trousers shortening and taking in at the waist, which I did with not much difficulty. But the lined sleeves were a puzzle. Your video sorted me out perfectly, an she is very happy with the result.

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you for taking the time for letting me know. It makes me so happy 😊 ☺ 🥰

Thank you for this video! I’ve been stressing for 2 weeks about this alteration, and finally decided I had to just do it today. Your video gives me confidence!

@DowntownTailoring

4 ай бұрын

You got this! Happy sewing! 🧵

I recently started doing alternations for friends, etc. One of my friends brought me a jacket with buttons and the sleeves were too long. I was a bit scared on how to do this alternation; however, your video helped tremendously. Thank you and I have subscribed and will continue to view your videos. Very educational!

Thank you for showing us this tricky alteration!!

@DowntownTailoring

3 жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure! :)

Thank you for your videos. I am pretty new to sewing and do not make clothes, but am doing alterations for extra money since I only get SS and need to do something. I have been sewing for about 4 years. I watch you all the time to see how to do alterations and I know I don't charge enough, but where I live I am sure they wouldn't pay more. I took an old, old quilt to restore. It was coming completely apart. lol Boy, did I learn a lesson especially since it has to be hand-sewn back together and blocks replaced. Most of the work I get is hemming. However, this suit has thrown me for a loop. Thank you. JoAnne

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Hi JoAnne. Thanks for your comment. We all started sewing at one point. Welcome to the club!!! 🥳🥳🥳

Very neat and easy to follow. Thank you for sharing xx

Absolutely fantastic!! Great tutorial!!!

Great tutorial, I never thought to remove the button holes. Never to old to learn.

I can’t imagine ever needing to do this alteration at my stage of life, but I had to watch. I couldn’t turn away. 😊

@DowntownTailoring

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Thank you so much for your informative video. I’ve take up many many pant legs but never had to tackle a sleeve. I followed your video step by step and feel I have done a really good job. Thank you again.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear! Thanks for letting me know 😊

I commented before on this post about how grateful I am for the knowledge you share. I have an exciting update. I wanted to let you know that I opened my own shop! It’s going really well thank you again

@DowntownTailoring

17 күн бұрын

That is sooo amazing!!!! Congratulations 🥳😁😁😁 I wish you the very best in your endeavours!

AMAZING! EXCELLENT demonstration! Thank you 🥰🥰🥰

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

You have wonderful energy and offer a great choice of tricks. Thank you for your channel!

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

Beautiful job and clear explanation! Thank you so much.

It was a great video .I will be using your method from now on .I just finished the sleeves of my client's Hugo Boss suit sleeves with your method and it turned out just perfect. Thanks so much 🙏🌷🌷

@DowntownTailoring

4 ай бұрын

Wonderful! I’m so glad 😊

Hi love your work I m shortening sleeves right now and needed to be retrained… I found you and done!! Your the go to person for me! Thank you! ❤

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Thank you so much for this awesome video. It is very detailed and easy to follow along. I appreciate your gift and talent

This is one tedious job and I was hoping there was an easier way to do it but it seems there isn't but seeing you do it I can tell you are a master sewer. I do it just like you did but still l learned something new today ,1 how to unpick the buttonholes which always give me a hard time to remove and 2 the safety pin trick.dont know why I never thought of it before as it's not the first time I twisted the lining or ending with the lining too long. Thankyou so much. I'm learning something new every day from you.God bless you.

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment 😊 and yes, there are ways to do it easier but not really professional. Cheers 🙂

This is amazing. I love your narration

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Uff! Thanks so much. I'm not sure that I could adventure in this job. Have to watch it again!

@DowntownTailoring

3 жыл бұрын

Haha don’t worry about that! It’s definitely a challenge!

Excellent work my dear. I hope some that are watching can appreciate how many steps involved in this alteration! Lots of pressing gives a really tailored look. 💖 The safety pin hack - super hack and so easy! 🙂 Please charge well 👍

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰 Tomorrow I'm posting a video about charging. If you watch it, please let me know what you think 😉

The best tutorial ever. Keep up the good work. Thanks so much ❤

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

This is a really great video about shortening sleeves! It will be my go-to for a reminder how to do it every time!!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

So glad!

I’m desperate to shorten the sleeves on a 4 button suit for a wedding and only have 1 day to do it…this was so helpful and you made it seem easy enough for me to do.❤

@DowntownTailoring

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 😊

Thank you so much. I watched this video and I managed to alter my husband's suit. It turned out very good. This is my first time altering suit sleeves. Thank you

@DowntownTailoring

10 ай бұрын

Wonderful! I’m so glad. Thanks for letting me know 🥰

Thanks so much. I had to look at your video a couple of times but the alteration turned out great.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thanks for letting me know 😊

I have to rewind the video and watch again, lots of steps. Very nicely done.

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it...

This was a fantastic video! Clear instructions and great tips...and funny too! Thanks so much for sharing your expertise!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰🥰🥰

Oh My Goodness! I'm glad I am not the only one who has twisted the lining and handed it that way to my customer! Haha! Great tip to pin it in the seam to the outer fabric!

@DowntownTailoring

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! It's kind of funny 😄 except for the fact that we have to work extra to fix it 😅🤦‍♀️

@debm6507

3 жыл бұрын

@@DowntownTailoring Exactly!

I love your voice in the fun things that you say, it cracks me up

@DowntownTailoring

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

You've made this so easy to understand, thank you!

@DowntownTailoring

3 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

This is the best video on shortening a sleeve!!!! Thank you so much 😊

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words 😊

This video has been very helpful. And you are fun to watch, and realistic.

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰

Thank you so much for posting this. 🤗 Once i have the space I want to get a sewing machine and make custom garments. This helps immensely.

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 🥰 Thanks for watching!

Your explanation and video are fantastic. Just what I needed. Thank you!!!

@DowntownTailoring

27 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 🥰

Great video. Direct and to the point!

Thanks so much for this video. I had to hem the sleeves of a jacket for my mother and thanks to this video I was able to do it. Thank you!

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Aweee 🥰 I'm so glad to hear! Thanks for letting me know 🥰

Great video. Thank you once again for sharing your skills and expertise.

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I appreciate your video and have watched it several times. Thanks so much for sharing this valuable information.

@DowntownTailoring

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🤗

Very helpful video, now feel confidant enough to try it myself

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Yesssss! 💪💪💪

Woah... So much harder than I thought. You rock.

I love your sense of humor 🤣 no children in my shop 😂 Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁😁😁

Love this tutorial, thank you.

This video was so helpful. I’m not afraid to altar men’s suit sleeves now. Thank you so much!

@DowntownTailoring

6 ай бұрын

So glad! Cheers 😊

Truly professional job! You are a great teacher! I do almost everything the same, I just came to see if someone can do it any easier, or has some tricks. ❤

@DowntownTailoring

6 ай бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

It's really hard. Congratulations on the exquisite work!

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🥰🥰🥰

Thank you. Crystal clear instructions. Very thorough.

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm so glad this can be understood. This alteration can be tricky. Cheers!

Im a new sewer and going to try this on my jacket. Thx for making this video easy to understand

Awesome!!! Thanks for your best teaching.

@DowntownTailoring

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🥰🥰🥰

Lots of work, nicely done ✅

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I am a new subscriber and a fast fan! I love your videos and admire your skill level. Your teaching technique is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing your videos. I started sewing at 11/12 ish. And just retired. Happy sewing!

@DowntownTailoring

8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! 😍

Love your videos. Very helpful. You are very talented. Thanks for sharing your knowledge❤️

@DowntownTailoring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰

Fun and informative. I'm a newbie, but I intend to try this one.