Can this question be any sillier?

you never know, have to confirm everything on forums..

Guys, I bought a blazer which I think is a bit too big for me (I didn't know how to buy a blazer ma) so I was thinking is it possible for a tailor to make some alterations to suit my size?

Yes. Shoulders can be taken in by brave and well-paid tailors.

Well paid is roughly how much?

I don't know. I paid RM140 to a tailor in Bentong to do it. It took a lot of coaxing from me. He was reluctant to touch the shoulder.

But really, altering a RTW to fit is a lousy thing to spend time, persuasiveness and money on. I'd just get something custom made from scratch.

guys, maybe its off topic here, but any guys here can quote me if i do decide to make a tailor made slack with precise measurement, how much is the price range?

Ok, thanks

what material are you planning to go for?

normal fabric, cotton :/.

er cotton would probably be around 200-400 per pant depending on tailor.. i had one done last time for less than RM100 bout 5 years back.. but they are not around anymore..

I always thought the 'normal fabric' among tailors is polyester in tailoring slacks.

i've always had tailored my shirts and pants from Tux&Blazer Alpha Angle Wangsa Maju. A shirt costs around RM200-RM350 depending on material, and pants around RM280-RM380 depending on material.And extra 35% on pricetag for people like me(big size people). Nice cutting overall, at least they didn't make me look shabby in my clothes. Thinking of making a suit with them next.

Tux&Blazer Alpha Angle is perfect for someone like you. Undiscerning, ignorant, and clueless. There are many lousy tailors in Malaysia, and they are certainly competing for a place among the worst.

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This post has been edited by kotmj: Oct 12 2009, 10:16 PM

lol, isn't that a little harsh, he's trying to share his experience and all of a sudden he gets burned..

anyway im assuming you had some bad experience with them? =D

Sure. I "interviewed" the proprietor and his wife. I asked about the construction of their suits. These guys have no idea. They had all these Holland & Sherry stuff which they proudly tell me would set me back RM10k, but when I asked what goes into the suit as fusing, interlining, taping etc. they could only say "stuff suitable for suits". They send the measurements to some factory filled with Banglas and pass the suit on to the customer. These guys are small business owners, not tailors.

The only reason they are still around is due to people like elnino.

This post has been edited by kotmj: Oct 12 2009, 11:06 PM

It's ok,jind.he can say whatever he wants,it's his right to do so.at least i got to learn something from his posting above.

so then i should strike off my plan of making a suit with them and go somewhere else,right.to which tailor would you suggest then?looking for a tailor who had an experience dealing with big sized people.it's for my convocation next year,and i have a budget of RM3k with an extra RM1.5k to be chipped in if needed.

Nobody needs to pay 3k for a fantastic suit in this country. Bespoked 1U will be happy to make you one in acceptable wool for RM2.3k. The fit will be perfect.

i see you're still recommending bespoked and not your new tailor buddy mr ah loke =D

This post has been edited by jind86: Oct 12 2009, 11:39 PM