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For Tailors: show off your work, ask questions about other peoples work, and offer constructive advice (provide an explanation on what you would change on their work). Some folk might have found quicker, cleaner or more efficient of doing things. Share and discuss alike, but as long as the work is visually clean, structurally sound and enjoyed by the client, all methods are valid.

For general folk: please see the rules below before posting. Please ask your questions in our megathread.

Rules

Please see rules HERE before making a post.

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Daily Questions Megathread - January 16, 2025

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is not enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines in rule 2. We need to be able to see the garment on you neutrally (No selfies! The raised arm adds too much variable) and in different angles to determine what needs to be done efficiently.

Help us help you. As working professionals who provide advice for free in their own time, this helps all of us save time rather than going back and forth.

0 Comments
2025/01/16
05:01 UTC

2

Daily Questions Megathread - January 15, 2025

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is not enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines in rule 2. We need to be able to see the garment on you neutrally (No selfies! The raised arm adds too much variable) and in different angles to determine what needs to be done efficiently.

Help us help you. As working professionals who provide advice for free in their own time, this helps all of us save time rather than going back and forth.

22 Comments
2025/01/15
05:01 UTC

1

Daily Questions Megathread - January 14, 2025

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is not enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines in rule 2. We need to be able to see the garment on you neutrally (No selfies! The raised arm adds too much variable) and in different angles to determine what needs to be done efficiently.

Help us help you. As working professionals who provide advice for free in their own time, this helps all of us save time rather than going back and forth.

9 Comments
2025/01/14
05:01 UTC

1

Tailor Showcase - Week 02, 2025

For the working professionals of r/Tailors - this weekly post is to showcase work you've done recently, share tips and tricks you might have, or share anything interesting you're working on.

Once you have shared your work on here, you may also send a mod a request for custom flair (with your wording choice, subject to mod approval - don't ask us to make you a "butt tailoring specialist" or something crass).

As this is intended to cultivate an open community to share and ask for feedback, please be kind in your asks and responses. Aggressive, obtuse, and otherwise unkind tone of voice in any form will be removed.

If you are seeking general advice, please don't ask your questions in here, it will get removed. We have our daily megathread for that.

0 Comments
2025/01/13
17:21 UTC

1

Daily Questions Megathread - January 13, 2025

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is not enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines in rule 2. We need to be able to see the garment on you neutrally (No selfies! The raised arm adds too much variable) and in different angles to determine what needs to be done efficiently.

Help us help you. As working professionals who provide advice for free in their own time, this helps all of us save time rather than going back and forth.

23 Comments
2025/01/13
05:02 UTC

2

Daily Questions Megathread - January 12, 2025

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is not enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines in rule 2. We need to be able to see the garment on you neutrally (No selfies! The raised arm adds too much variable) and in different angles to determine what needs to be done efficiently.

Help us help you. As working professionals who provide advice for free in their own time, this helps all of us save time rather than going back and forth.

2 Comments
2025/01/12
05:02 UTC

1

Daily Questions Megathread - January 11, 2025

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is not enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines in rule 2. We need to be able to see the garment on you neutrally (No selfies! The raised arm adds too much variable) and in different angles to determine what needs to be done efficiently.

Help us help you. As working professionals who provide advice for free in their own time, this helps all of us save time rather than going back and forth.

4 Comments
2025/01/11
05:02 UTC

1

Daily Questions Megathread - January 10, 2025

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is not enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines in rule 2. We need to be able to see the garment on you neutrally (No selfies! The raised arm adds too much variable) and in different angles to determine what needs to be done efficiently.

Help us help you. As working professionals who provide advice for free in their own time, this helps all of us save time rather than going back and forth.

28 Comments
2025/01/10
05:01 UTC

1

Daily Questions Megathread - January 09, 2025

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is not enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines in rule 2. We need to be able to see the garment on you neutrally (No selfies! The raised arm adds too much variable) and in different angles to determine what needs to be done efficiently.

Help us help you. As working professionals who provide advice for free in their own time, this helps all of us save time rather than going back and forth.

9 Comments
2025/01/09
05:01 UTC

3

Daily Questions Megathread - January 08, 2025

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is not enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines in rule 2. We need to be able to see the garment on you neutrally (No selfies! The raised arm adds too much variable) and in different angles to determine what needs to be done efficiently.

Help us help you. As working professionals who provide advice for free in their own time, this helps all of us save time rather than going back and forth.

15 Comments
2025/01/08
05:01 UTC

2

Daily Questions Megathread - January 07, 2025

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is not enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines in rule 2. We need to be able to see the garment on you neutrally (No selfies! The raised arm adds too much variable) and in different angles to determine what needs to be done efficiently.

Help us help you. As working professionals who provide advice for free in their own time, this helps all of us save time rather than going back and forth.

9 Comments
2025/01/07
05:01 UTC

3

Tailor Showcase - Week 01, 2025

For the working professionals of r/Tailors - this weekly post is to showcase work you've done recently, share tips and tricks you might have, or share anything interesting you're working on.

Once you have shared your work on here, you may also send a mod a request for custom flair (with your wording choice, subject to mod approval - don't ask us to make you a "butt tailoring specialist" or something crass).

As this is intended to cultivate an open community to share and ask for feedback, please be kind in your asks and responses. Aggressive, obtuse, and otherwise unkind tone of voice in any form will be removed.

If you are seeking general advice, please don't ask your questions in here, it will get removed. We have our daily megathread for that.

5 Comments
2025/01/06
17:21 UTC

1

Daily Questions Megathread - January 06, 2025

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is not enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines in rule 2. We need to be able to see the garment on you neutrally (No selfies! The raised arm adds too much variable) and in different angles to determine what needs to be done efficiently.

Help us help you. As working professionals who provide advice for free in their own time, this helps all of us save time rather than going back and forth.

10 Comments
2025/01/06
05:02 UTC

3

Daily Questions Megathread - January 05, 2025

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is not enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines in rule 2. We need to be able to see the garment on you neutrally (No selfies! The raised arm adds too much variable) and in different angles to determine what needs to be done efficiently.

Help us help you. As working professionals who provide advice for free in their own time, this helps all of us save time rather than going back and forth.

19 Comments
2025/01/05
05:01 UTC

1

Daily Questions Megathread - January 04, 2025

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is not enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines in rule 2. We need to be able to see the garment on you neutrally (No selfies! The raised arm adds too much variable) and in different angles to determine what needs to be done efficiently.

Help us help you. As working professionals who provide advice for free in their own time, this helps all of us save time rather than going back and forth.

6 Comments
2025/01/04
05:01 UTC

1

Daily Questions Megathread - January 03, 2025

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is not enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines in rule 2. We need to be able to see the garment on you neutrally (No selfies! The raised arm adds too much variable) and in different angles to determine what needs to be done efficiently.

Help us help you. As working professionals who provide advice for free in their own time, this helps all of us save time rather than going back and forth.

21 Comments
2025/01/03
05:01 UTC

1

Daily Questions Megathread - January 02, 2025

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is not enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines in rule 2. We need to be able to see the garment on you neutrally (No selfies! The raised arm adds too much variable) and in different angles to determine what needs to be done efficiently.

Help us help you. As working professionals who provide advice for free in their own time, this helps all of us save time rather than going back and forth.

12 Comments
2025/01/02
05:01 UTC

1

Daily Questions Megathread - January 01, 2025

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is not enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines in rule 2. We need to be able to see the garment on you neutrally (No selfies! The raised arm adds too much variable) and in different angles to determine what needs to be done efficiently.

Help us help you. As working professionals who provide advice for free in their own time, this helps all of us save time rather than going back and forth.

6 Comments
2025/01/01
05:03 UTC

2

Daily Questions Megathread - December 31, 2024

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is not enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines in rule 2. We need to be able to see the garment on you neutrally (No selfies! The raised arm adds too much variable) and in different angles to determine what needs to be done efficiently.

Help us help you. As working professionals who provide advice for free in their own time, this helps all of us save time rather than going back and forth.

17 Comments
2024/12/31
05:01 UTC

1

Inconsistent tension

Hi! I just got myself sewing machine that I find on second hand market. It is domestic Juki hzl g21. When I tried it before buying everything seems perfect. I started with bedsheets to get used to machine and I have issues I can't understand. Also when I made a test on a scrap of fabric everything was fine. But after I've done a long seam on my bedsheet I got surprises in the back side of a stitch. There's some loose parts (little loops on the photo), also on some part of the seam the tension seems different. What can I be possible doing wrong? Or where in the machine can be a problem?

1 Comment
2024/12/30
08:10 UTC

1

Tailor Showcase - Week 53, 2024

For the working professionals of r/Tailors - this weekly post is to showcase work you've done recently, share tips and tricks you might have, or share anything interesting you're working on.

Once you have shared your work on here, you may also send a mod a request for custom flair (with your wording choice, subject to mod approval - don't ask us to make you a "butt tailoring specialist" or something crass).

As this is intended to cultivate an open community to share and ask for feedback, please be kind in your asks and responses. Aggressive, obtuse, and otherwise unkind tone of voice in any form will be removed.

If you are seeking general advice, please don't ask your questions in here, it will get removed. We have our daily megathread for that.

0 Comments
2024/12/30
17:21 UTC

2

Daily Questions Megathread - December 30, 2024

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for their sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines for providing clear fit photos in rule 1. We need to be able to see the garment on you to give advice!

17 Comments
2024/12/30
05:02 UTC

1

Daily Questions Megathread - December 29, 2024

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for their sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines for providing clear fit photos in rule 1. We need to be able to see the garment on you to give advice!

6 Comments
2024/12/29
05:02 UTC

1

Daily Questions Megathread - December 28, 2024

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for their sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines for providing clear fit photos in rule 1. We need to be able to see the garment on you to give advice!

18 Comments
2024/12/28
05:01 UTC

2

Daily Questions Megathread - December 27, 2024

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for their sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines for providing clear fit photos in rule 1. We need to be able to see the garment on you to give advice!

7 Comments
2024/12/27
05:02 UTC

1

Daily Questions Megathread - December 26, 2024

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for their sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines for providing clear fit photos in rule 1. We need to be able to see the garment on you to give advice!

15 Comments
2024/12/26
05:01 UTC

1

Daily Questions Megathread - December 25, 2024

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for their sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines for providing clear fit photos in rule 1. We need to be able to see the garment on you to give advice!

2 Comments
2024/12/25
05:01 UTC

2

Daily Questions Megathread - December 24, 2024

For those looking to ask questions about alterations, repairs, or anything else, please put your questions in here.

Wondering if you should buy something? Please provide both a size chart of the garment as well as your body measurements - we need to know what dimensions of the item and your own physique to judge. Telling us "I wear a medium in xyz brand" is enough information to go off of as most retailers will have fluctuations in allowance for their sizing.

If you are looking for alteration advice on a garment, please post a picture of yourself following the guidelines for providing clear fit photos in rule 1. We need to be able to see the garment on you to give advice!

30 Comments
2024/12/24
05:01 UTC

3

Tailor Showcase - Week 52, 2024

For the working professionals of r/Tailors - this weekly post is to showcase work you've done recently, share tips and tricks you might have, or share anything interesting you're working on.

Once you have shared your work on here, you may also send a mod a request for custom flair (with your wording choice, subject to mod approval - don't ask us to make you a "butt tailoring specialist" or something crass).

As this is intended to cultivate an open community to share and ask for feedback, please be kind in your asks and responses. Aggressive, obtuse, and otherwise unkind tone of voice in any form will be removed.

If you are seeking general advice, please don't ask your questions in here, it will get removed. We have our daily megathread for that.

3 Comments
2024/12/23
17:21 UTC

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