My tailor is actually like my doctor, when my clothes feel ill-fitting, I consult my tailor.. The fact is actually clothes off-the-rack are made to fit a mannequin, and every person's body is shaped differently..

I have altered practically every clothing article from t-shirts, polo-t's, short pants, jeans, khakis, dress shirts, and sportsjackets..

Share your tailor here and I will update this post..

jind86's tailor:
Ah Loke Tailor
Heritage Row

sliver2c's tailor:
Binwani's,
The Curve.

Leather specialist:
Leather Fixx Enterprise

Store: Services
Lot No.: B5
Location: Basement 1
Zone: Highstreet
Telephone No.: 0377252126

This post has been edited by jind86: Aug 24 2013, 03:55 PM

i'll alter if its too long... too big...

If you don't alter your pants, the heel part will tear

Only if absolutely necessary.

However, I never alter jeans, as the shop usually makes a mess of it.

i alter my jeans because most brand jeans out there have long lenght ... since i am only 173cm so need to shortern the jeans...

anyway tommorow i am going klcc to send 1 of my armani shirt i to alter ... because again same problem body too small... so need to shorten the sleeve...

haish i wish i am abit taller xD maybe 178cm but cant grow already ..already 22....

where do u send your shirts to alter? at the EA store itself?

EA store itself.. if i am not mistaken will take around 3 weeks...

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Added on December 30, 2008, 7:42 pmi am going to check out some burberry shirts aswell any recommendation?

http://www.burberryusaonline.com/family/in...8727&cp=2119967

This post has been edited by Flizzardo: Dec 30 2008, 07:42 PM

how much does it cost there to take in the sleeves on a dress shirt?

i wld stick to the burberry classics..

This post has been edited by jind86: Dec 30 2008, 07:45 PM

i am not sure but they said it would be free when the time i buy it but since i already took it back need to charge some fee i have yet to ask them ill update tommorow

so u r really as young as u look like.

but my frens all 18-19 wor

173 quite tall
i liek guys with 175cm tall

ah still not enough tall then

just curious. are u working now or still studying?

i'm 5'6" tall
almost 5'7"
so i think guys with 175cm tall = ngam2

TS, where do u send ur clothes for altering? Mind to share? Tq.

yea sure, i send my clothes to Ruth's alteration in KLCC =) a little pricy compared to "normal places" but they specifically get what i want done properly..

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Added on December 30, 2008, 9:39 pmi am 5"7 *wink* haha..

This post has been edited by jind86: Dec 30 2008, 09:39 PM

How much does an alteration usually cost?
Like for example... I have a dress shirt that is too long and I want to make it shorter...

"dress shirt too long" as in the body length of the shirt? the issue in a dress shirt is not too much about the body length as they are meant to be tucked in.. but if they ARE too long, then im assuming that they are far off your correct size..

however if u are talking about the sleeves of the dress shirt being too long, then that would cost u about RM30 to shorten from an expert tailor..

This post has been edited by jind86: Dec 30 2008, 11:02 PM

I don't buy if it doesn't fit.

Which is why I don't shop at Zara and Massimo Dutti. The lengths are just too awkward.

CK, DKNY, Polo RL are brands that fit me exceptionally well.

If you're talking about shirts and trousers, I always get them made.

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Added on December 30, 2008, 11:53 pmI'm very particular about jeans alterations. Preferably chain stitching at the end. But then again it's unlikely that you're buying raw selvedge denim so any tailor can do your alterations.




This post has been edited by mofonyx: Dec 30 2008, 11:53 PM

hi jind86, i would like to alter some of my shirts and polo T but I have no clue which tailor should i look for. would you mind sharing your tailor with me?

yeah sure no problem, my tailor is Ruth's at KLCC, it is on the ground floor below the Louis Vuitton store.. you can look for Ruth herself, or if not look for her son Vincent.. the price is a little more than regular tailor stores but they have served me well.. ALWAYS ALWAYS try on your clothes after the alterations have been done, and if for example you feel that the pant/shirt length is not short enough etc, do let them know so they can redo it, they wont double charge..

This post has been edited by jind86: Dec 31 2008, 01:28 AM

Any idea roughly how much it would cost to have the shoulder and sleeve length of a suit jacket altered at the tailors you guys normally go to? Thanks.

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Dec 31 2008, 03:23 AM

ive actually went around finding tailors to bring in the shoulders of my jacket, however no one was good enough.. i even went to Lord's but they were not able to do so.. the only place who was able to fulfill my request is my current tailor - Ruth's alteration..

shoulders = RM50
sleeve = RM60

Hi jind86. thanks for the info. it is very much appreciated.

i shall pay them a visit this weekend.

i also wan to ask bout my jean...
levi's engineered...
da problem of this jean is da stitching...
instead at da side straight down...
it will turn to front...
any oppinion?

@jind86> Many thanks for the info, jind. Indeed dealing with the shoulder is hard especially when they need to deal with the shoulder pad and/or roped shoulders. Not good a job and the back of the jacket might have a curl below the collar.

@washabushi> Also, Topman name the type of jeans as Twister Jeans.

just sent the shirt for alteration... the resit say 15rm havent pay thought

anyway since i went to klcc i drop by at burberry and got myself 2 burberry shirts (had same problem as armani only can wear S got this one nice shirt but cant fit only have M

unemployed

haha, studying la. i guess u r from a rich family, or u wont be able to afford luxurious brands. envy...

Cost of altering is enough to buy a new shirt for me. -.-"
so i dun alter. i'm currently going for style under a budget. quite sad really.
if it dun fit, i dun buy it.
unless i can find a cheap taylor that alters clothes.. then might be a diff story...
anyone knows any cheap taylors that can alter clothings cheap?

yupp actually sometimes altering can cost quite abit.. of course i do not buy clothes that do not fit, take a dress shirt for example, they may fit good on the body but the sleeve length would always be too long for me.. therefore the length has to be shortened.. all my dress shirts are altered to the same length.. same goes with my suit jackets.. i measure my shirts according to my suit jackets as well, they are half an inch longer than my suit jackets so a little shirt cuff will be displayed when i wear the jacket..

im not too sure about cheap tailors, im sure there exist, but the question you shld also ask is are they good?

hi all,

I didn't notice a thread about tailors, so i created one, and lets all share our experience/information about tailors which we have tried/encountered. Do include the name of the tailor, pricing, workmanship, design and quality.

Spark Manshop. Pricing and quality, depends on the cotton quality and type of cotton. Design eh, suit. Workmanship, great, pro tailor and advice and explanation about quality and type given.
Located at The Gardens, Isetan third floor and Sogo. I only know this 2.

from my experience, spark manshop tailors are only trying to push on sales and they would do and say whatever just to sell.. but hey maybe it was just that particular tailors i encounted or maybe my luck is bad with them.. what would be better is give the name of your spark manshop tailor to TS so at least he knows specifically who to look for which provides good service..

This post has been edited by jind86: Jan 13 2009, 12:07 AM

Well, i worked next to it before and all of the customers are giving positive feedback. The gardens, Isetan, third floor.

There's already a tailoring thread if I'm not mistaken.

jind86 started it.

I need to alter my shirt too.
The shoulder and sleeve lengths are ok but the width (the torso part) is too big.
Really look untidy when I tuck in.
Can that part be altered?
Basically how much?

yes it can be altered but not by much.. if im not mistaken it would cost around RM30-RM50..

what about the collar for the dress shirt, do you think it can be altered to 1/2" smaller?

Good Price! I asked an alteration shop inside Endah Parade in Sri Petaling and they quote me RM80 for shoulders only!

This post has been edited by netmatrix: Feb 10 2009, 07:01 PM

hmmm im not too sure about collar though.. u have to consult a tailor yourself on that..

do take note that the quoted price is for jackets and not t-shirts/dress shirts.. t-shirts and dress shirts would cost less.. just thought i'd state this in the case that there are any confusion..

Blazer cannot alter right? Just wondering..I dunno all this altering things.

what type of alteration are u reffering to

Like I said,I really dunno le..Can alter the collar I guess?? Coz my house has this blazer which is way larger than my size..Kind of a waste since no one's wearing it..

This post has been edited by Eisenmeteor: Feb 10 2009, 10:18 PM

you are able to alter a blazer, but there's a limit (similar with any other clothing).. if it is way bigger than your size then probably nothing can be done.. post up a picture of you wearing the blazer in the Suit thread and we will take a look..

From what i know, if the size is much too big on shoulder and collar, it does not make sense in value to get it altered. Many tailors would not do it because it involves too much work. The usual ones that most tailors would work on are sleeves and waist.

Fusion, well i didn't remember the shops name. But there are 2 ladies in there on a small hidden section in the Endah Parade. There are 2 more alteration shops in Times Square and 2 more in Sg Wang. these are just alteration shops and not tailoring. Maybe would enquire this weekend.

sorry edit

This post has been edited by darren chia: Mar 24 2012, 12:12 AM

length of the body? well it depends on the shirt, if it is too wide and you alter it too short then it would appear fat and wide.. well i cant exactly answer your question as no details are given.. it is like me simply asking "if i buy a size S shirt, will it look weird on me?"..

T-shirts are kind of hard to describe. Too long, it would mean u are trying on a rapper look. Too short, maybe looks like a girls tank top. I don't think there is a correct t-shirt. It depends on the manufacturer that designs the style. I like T-shirts with full sized short sleeves.

Nowdays they shorten the length to almost half off it. And it is angled very short on the bottom of the armpit. The cutting is not as generous or as traditional as last time. I can say you loose at least 2 inches on every part of the T-shirt every when you compare a year 2005 T-shirt and a 2008 one. An XL is not an XL anymore.

Anyway if you want to shorten a T-shirt, i suggest you take an old one that you like and match the length.

Cryptic's thread has been merged with "Do you alter your clothes" thread.. share your tailor here and i will update the first post..

This post has been edited by jind86: Mar 11 2009, 10:01 PM

How much is the cost for slim down a working pant?

Hi Guys,

I would like to suggest this tailors;

Binwani's @ The Curve, I have been tailoring from them for quite sometime and I would say they are the best so far I ever had I have tried Lords, Fox, tux and blazers etc etc. Binwani's are quite pricey but their customer service and tailoring makes up for the price. they really listen and give sugesstion before making you anything. I would say if you like bespoke tailorng try them.
Pricing from RM 400 for pants and Suits RM 2000 onwards, shirts from RM 200 onwards.

I know places like Euro Moda, Gulatis and Binwanis have at least a certified tailor inside. I was pulling a prank on one of them last time just to know that they are the tailor and not the saleman. hahaha.

so how much is it at ruths for french cuff shirts and formal dress shirts?

really interested in bringing my whole closet there haha! made some massive shopping spree at hong kong last year

hmmm, i think would prob cost like RM50..

to do what? shorten length?

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Added on March 13, 2009, 10:38 amhi thanks for sharing, is this tailor recommended for getting custom made clothing done or also for alteration purposes as well?

This post has been edited by jind86: Mar 13 2009, 10:38 AM

Thanks for sharing, sliver2c. I do wonder how much would they charge for alterations.

[quote=netmatrix,Mar 12 2009, 06:08 PM]
I know places like Euro Moda, Gulatis and Binwanis have at least a certified tailor inside. I was pulling a prank on one of them last time just to know that they are the tailor and not the saleman. hahaha.
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I would not recommend Gulatis or Euro Moda, They screw up my wedding suit!! and there is only one certified tailor I think its a chinese guy but he would not do proper fitting.

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Added on March 13, 2009, 10:38 am
hi thanks for sharing, is this tailor recommended for getting custom made clothing done or also for alteration purposes as well?
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I would definately recommend them for custom tailoring and alterations as well, they altered some of my Shirts that I tailored in Bangkok and they did a good job on it and definately recommend them if you are seeking quality

[quote=FusioneX,Mar 13 2009, 01:15 PM]
Thanks for sharing, sliver2c. I do wonder how much would they charge for alterations.
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alterations starts from RM 70

This post has been edited by sliver2c: Mar 13 2009, 04:42 PM

im pretty sure shortening the length of sleeve shirt would be less expensive than that right?

If I am not mistaken should be around RM 40 or less

1st post updated on sliver2c's tailor..

guys this thread is for recommendations for tailors to perform alterations, not really on custom made suits, that will go under the 'Suit and others' thread..

Anyone know any tailor shop around cheras with more choices of clothing?

Some random thoughts came and crossed my mind, do tailors actually alter trench coats?

One wrong move and water will be seeping through the seams.

possible, but has to be done professionally..

That is a thought. What i know if you buy off the rack, they can alter the body length and sleeves. But not the shoulders. Its much like a normal coat. If your coat has a liner, then its a definite no. Too much job. Trech coat without shoulder padding seems easier. But overcoat is hard. And you need to wear your suit jacket on with the trench or overcoat to get them altered. Unless you are thinking of something else.

They come with shoulder padding? I thought they weren't supposed to have shoulder padding since they are meant to be worn over other articles of clothing and if it's something thick underneath like a suit with padded shoulders, padding would only double the bulk on the shoulders, making you look like... an american football player. Both my trenches (one of them purchased from US) do not have shoulder padding.

By the way, I remember reading from somewhere last time that the seams and threads of trenches are coated with water-resistant material so that water doesn't seep through the seams and stiches. Delivering them to the tailor for alteration might somewhat jeopardize the garment's water-resistancy.

is there a particular tailor which you'd recommend?

I cant remember his name, there is this bald malay guy or you can speak to Dev he will be able to take care of you

alright, i'll go visit them sometimes soon..

Some do have. Just to add some girth to the shoulders. About the seams not being water proof, i remember reading about waterproof yarns. But its for baggage use. I wonder if they have used it for outter wear as well? Hmmm.....

i went to Binwani's at the curve today, is his name Rashidi, yeah he's a short bald malay guy.. do you mind posting up some pictures of your suit made by him =)

Thats his name, was he knowledgeable? what fabric did you choose? the scabal ones are nice but a bit pricey. will post up some pics soon

i was not there for long, he does seem alright though.. am looking forward to your suit picture..

i recently bought a burberry polo T... i would like to make the chest part abit looser.. isit possible? the arms and length is great.. only the chest part.. would like to make it just a little looser... justw anna ask you guys before i visit a tailor.. haha. its possible right? thx guys

Thread title "guys.. need ghelp regarding alteratrions.." has been merged..

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Added on July 8, 2009, 5:01 pmmaking it looser, probably not.. cos usually ready made shirts rarely have extra fabric for the tailor to work with.. what's the problem? because i seriously doubt it's too tight to begin with..

This post has been edited by jind86: Jul 8 2009, 05:01 PM

notthing much really.. i just feel that the chest part is alittle too tight.. well and i plan to build my chest abit more.. it is just nice on my arms and wasite.. just the chest part i feel dat if its a allitle bigger.. it would be better... its like.. its not small.. but the way it is sewed seems to make it tight coz it is slim fit.. understand? ><

This post has been edited by yijzen: Jul 8 2009, 05:44 PM

hmmm well i doubt anything can be done to expend the size, but you could try and bring it to a tailor to see if they can do it =)

haha.. thx man.. will try after it gets too tight.. hopefully it will loosen up after its washed

I don't think anyone alters Polo shirts. Also the strings used on them is different from the ones used for making shirts and such. I believe they are stretchable strings.

i altered my polo's before.. i have one which my friend gave as bday gift, was a hugo boss polo.. but was still a little roomy at the body.. so had it taken in a little..

Anyone has experience before with Wardrobe http://www.wardrobe.com.my, they are currently having some pretty tempting promo.
Your input is much appreciated

i also spotted a banner proclaiming a promo for a tailor in plaza mont kiara block E

same tailor or another one?

this is not wardrobe.

thanks...which tailor is this then?

cant remember the name

nope, ive been associating Wardrobe with a ladies RTW brand for quite some time before.. but then saw the Wardrobe boutique in bangsar, however the shop looks like its closed down..

Thanks for your input...looks like I got to take the plunge to find out

so who are the suiting tailor's in Malaysia you'd recommend at the moment?

Used to be Binwani's but I dont used them anymore due to some circumstances, I am changing my tailor. Recently I tried Granoff and Bespoked for my trousers and Shirt. I am yet to see the results,also I have a free lance tailor who used to work with zegna and currently working with one of the tailor that i used before. He is good and he does a good job the only problem is he does not have a base yet and its hard to get him as he is busy working.
Other then that I am still looking

fua respect... One shot u try so many

The other Wardrobe branch is in KLCC Isetan. Same as the mens floor inside.

there's also one in parkson pavilion

need a good tailor soon, cause towards the end of the year too many function to attend

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Added on July 17, 2009, 9:31 amThanks will check them out

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Added on July 17, 2009, 9:31 amthanks

This post has been edited by sliver2c: Jul 17 2009, 09:31 AM

here i am struggling to find reasons to wear hahah

easy join some charity and do some work and walah!! u got yourself loads of functions to attend