Top products from r/Tailors
We found 21 product mentions on r/Tailors. We ranked the 16 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Illustrated Guide to Sewing: Tailoring: A Complete Course on Making a Professional Suit (Design Originals)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
2. Shirtmaking: Developing Skills For Fine Sewing
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
ISBN13: 9781561582648Condition: NewNotes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
3. Tailoring: The Classic Guide To Sewing The Perfect Jacket
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
4. Tailoring: The Classic Guide to Sewing the Perfect Jacket
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
5. Classic Tailoring Techniques for Menswear: A Construction Guide
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Fairchild Books & Visuals
6. Vintage Couture Tailoring
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Crowood Press (UK)
7. Grandma's Secret GSSR1001 Spot Remover, 2-Ounce, Single Pack, White, 2 Fl Oz
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Spot removerJust a drop removes oil; grease; ink; make-up; grass; blood and much moreConvenient take along size: 2oz/59ml
8. Gingher seam ripper with retractable blade
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
An essential tool for sewing enthusiasts.Cuts through threads with precision and ease.Made of die cast aluminum with chrome over nickel finish.Durable, useful and BEAUTIFUL implement for your collection. Cadillac of the seam rippers.The slightly rounded blade reduces snags and accidental fabric cut...
9. Iosso Products Seam Sealer 4 Oz
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Protects sewn seamsInvisible CoverageFor Boat Covers, Awnings, Tents, Canvas Covers
10. SINGER 7258 100-Stitch Computerized 76 Decorative Stitches, Automatic Needle Threader and Bonus Accessories, Packed with Features and Easy Sewing Machine
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
PUSH BUTTON STITCH SELECTION: The SINGER Stylist 7258 sewing machine allows you to select the desired stitch with just a simple push of a button. Optimum settings for length, width and tension are set automatically and are customizable with adjustable stitch length and stitch width. Volts : 120V. Am...
11. COATS & CLARK S964-8010 Extra Strong Upholstery Thread, 150-Yard, Natural
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Upholstery Nylon is a heavyweight 100% nylon thread for machine and hand sewing indoor and outdoor heavyweight fabricsIt is a bonded 3-ply nylon thread that is weather abrasion mildew and UV resistantFor best results use a size 18 needle and increase stitch length
12. Madeira Gold Plated Double Curved Embroidery Scissors
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Madeira gold plated double curved embroidery scissors, 10.5cmPerfect for all types of needlework - double curved scissors prevent fingers touching the fabricPrecise cutting along the entire plade to the points22 carat gold plated - kind to your skin and nickel-freeHigh quality made to last
13. Premium Japanese Quality Large Unpicker 12.5cm, Get a small one free! [Misc.]
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
A pair of Japanese thread and seam unpickers, one large and one small, for every unpicking task.Brightly coloured plastic handle with strong metal ripping fork - Clear plastic lid becomes handle extension for better ergonomic grip. *Colour may vary from product listing (red, green, yellow and blue)....
14. Gingher 8 Inch Left Hand Dressmaker Shears
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 1
Gingher 8 Inch Left Hand Dressmaker Shears Description: Straight Blade - Left Handed Gingher 8" Knife Edge Bent Dressmaker Shears G-8L8 Inch Left Hand Dressmaker Shears
16. jicjichos Women's Sweetheart Strapless Evening Dresses Satin High Slit with Pocket Long Prom Dress J212 Size 6 Black
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
DESIGN: Elegant Strapless Sweetheart with High Slit, A Line Silhouette, Left Side Zipper with Pockets Design.STYLE:2019 strapless sweetheart neckline with pockets design, it was made by high quality and soft material, it suits for all formal occasions.When you wear it,you will be more charming and s...
I know this thread is a bit old now, but I don't think it's ridiculous at all to want to alter t-shirts. I have plenty of tees with awesome graphics (and white tees) that I want to take in at the waist so things don't gap quite so much on me. For what it's worth, I got an inexpensive sewing machine. I actually did my first pass through on the machine today with scrap fabric for a couple of hours, learning different stitches. Then I dove in and altered a dress I had laying around that didn't quite fit. Ultimately learning how to finish the seams inside of clothes will be challenging, but it will save me both money and time (metroing to the tailor, waiting for alterations) just doing the alterations myself.
I'm a paralegal by trade and in school for computer science, so this is hardly my day job! If you're interested, I think learning to alter your basic clothes is well worth it.
Wonderful. Could you post or DM the link? I have the book, but it would be nice to have a searchable copy.
Here's another helpful book:
Tailoring: The Classic Guide to Sewing the Perfect Jacket
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This book is on ladies tailoring, but it had excellent information on pad stitching.
Vintage Couture Tailoring
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This is very advanced.
The Cutting of Canvasses
A Method of Basting in the Canvas
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jicjichos Women's Sweetheart Strapless Evening Dresses Satin High Slit with Pocket Long Prom Dress J212 Size 6 Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0775G3859/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ya2IDb5HRJDEA
Adding tulle to this and a little belt could get you pretty close without breaking the bank! Good luck!
Thank you very much. I spent several hours awhile back looking for this, but didn't know what it was called.
Unfortunately....and the reason I never found something I guess....it doesn't seem to be available here in the U.S. And the one source I found in the UK had 3 bottles left. I have no desire to pay overseas shipping for something I've managed without for so long.
I did find a [similar product] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002AQX63A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1) that is reasonably priced and free shipping. Hopefully it works as well.
I believe I have looked at the SG videos in the past, but I went by the description on the website. As I wrote, video instruction is not the way to go for someone who seriously desires to pursue a tailoring career. You need to have someone experienced watching you.
As for the books, I know both and own the first edition of men's Cabrera and the women's tailoring Cabrera and disagree that the women's tailoring book you suggest is as good or as appropriate for men's bespoke as Cabrera. There is no perfect book, but to start, if I could buy only one book, I'd buy Cabrera and maybe this one, because it has excellent photos. I'm not saying the other book is bad, just that it wouldn't be my first choice.
I've taken classes with older tailors from Italy who started training after school when they were kids. I've made skirts, trousers, and jackets with fine hand tailoring methods. The recommendations I made are solid.
I have two pair of Gingher 8 Inch Left Hand Shears. They are about 15 years old, and sharpened twice by the company. Made to last if well cared for.
Gingher 8 Inch Left Hand Dressmaker Shears https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BZBLBOC
I am in love with hymark thread. I dont know if thats really the name but its essentially really thick, strong upholstery thread. I believe its made of nylon. I work in a costume shop for a theatre and thats what we use when we have really heavy pieces that we cant chance breaking the thread on stage. You can find it on amazon, here: https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Upholstery-Thread-150-Yard-Natural/dp/B003W0Z0GE
Edit: its Hy-Mark
I would recommend an unpicker (also called a seam ripper), you can pick one up at your local sewing shop, or just grab one from amazon like this one alternatively some of these snips would work just fine too.
I would recommend trying something like Grandma's Stain Remover. Of course you'll want to test it first on a inconspicuous area first.
This one is good. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1565235118/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1468690432&sr=8-14&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65
I also found this useful: http://www.thesewingguru.com
> we use scalpels at work.
Do they look anything like this Gingher seam ripper? I bought one because it looked so cool, but eventually went back to the conventional version. Some people use razor blades, but I'd be too chicken.
Have you seen this book?
It's very informative and was really handy for the men's shirt I made recently. It is quite old though and I think the author is releasing a new book this year.