Tailor Alterations and Repairs

Question 1

What is the first step a tailor should take before performing any alteration on a client's garment?

Accepted Answer

Inspect the garment and assess the fabric, construction, and what alterations are possible

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Begin seam removal immediately

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Press the garment thoroughly

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Write up the alteration ticket

Question 2

What limits how much a jacket can be taken in at the side seams?

Accepted Answer

The amount of seam allowance available

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The color of the lining fabric

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The number of buttons on the front

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The type of thread used in construction

Question 3

How is a trouser hem typically lengthened when there is enough original hem allowance?

Accepted Answer

The original hem is let down, pressed, and re-hemmed at the new length

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New fabric is added to the bottom of the trouser

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The waistband is raised to add length

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The crotch seam is lowered to add length

Question 4

What is a 'mend' in garment repair?

Accepted Answer

Restoring a torn, worn, or damaged area of a garment to a serviceable condition

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Adding new design elements to an old garment

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Resizing a garment for a different client

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Replacing all worn hardware on the garment

Question 5

When replacing a zipper in a tailored trouser, what is the recommended zipper type?

Accepted Answer

Metal or nylon coil trouser zipper with a matching color

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Plastic molded zipper

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Invisible zipper

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Hook-and-bar closure

Question 6

What is 'reweaving' in the context of garment repair?

Accepted Answer

Reconstructing a hole or tear by weaving new threads into the existing fabric

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Stitching a decorative patch over a hole

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Ironing fusible web over a damaged area

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Cutting out the damaged area and seaming it closed