swani needs altering?

[spade13]

hay guys ive got a swani bush shirt (coat) thats too big now, like 10" too big in the chest do you think that its possible to have it alterd by a taylor? im unsure if they work with wool?

cheers guys

 

[Bernie Garland]

hay guys ive got a swani bush shirt (coat) thats too big now, like 10" too big in the chest do you think that its possible to have it alterd by a taylor? im unsure if they work with wool?

cheers guys

im sure a good tailor will sort it as you can get pure wool suits,failing that put more weight'on or where more clothes soz
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[Dougster]

PM Toddy and see if it's the sort of thing she can do, I hear she's a dab hand with clothing.

 

[spade13]

im sure a good tailor will sort it as you can get pure wool suits,failing that put more weight'on or where more clothes soz
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haha thats a good idea what with it being christmas and all! but i think ill take it to a taylors first so as not to encure the rath of swmbo!! dont want to be straped to a tread mill for WEEK!!!!

failing a normal taylor the pm will be flying to all the dabb hands on here i think! haha

cheers

 

[C_Claycomb]

Anything is possible, if you know the right place to go...
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20583

I had the above made from a Bushshirt and a few other bits and pieces. It was very hard work for someone not used to the weight of fabric and who didn't really have the right sewing machine. I would think that you might find a taylor that could do the job.

Best of luck

 

[Shewie]

hay guys ive got a swani bush shirt (coat) thats too big now, like 10" too big in the chest do you think that its possible to have it alterd by a taylor? im unsure if they work with wool?

cheers guys

10" spade ?? that`s what I call a good diet, have you not been eating ??

I would of thought any competent tailor would be able to take it in for you without a problem, they`ll probably unpick the side seams and take it in under the arms for you.


Rich

 

[spade13]

wow thats a cool jacket!! humm got me thinking now!! haha

one short trem solution im useing is to have two rows of three buttons down the sides that can be used to pull the jacket in on both sides kind of works so if i can refine it ill stick with the coat as is but if it all failes then its off to the taylors i think!

any idea howmuch you can shrink them in say a hot or boil wash? might improve its windproofing? or is that just crazy talk!! hahauppy_dog

cheers guys

 

[Shewie]

I would go for the shrinking method as the chances of every part of the coat shrinking the same amount are pretty slim, you`ll probably end up with short sleeves and twisted seams all over the place.


Rich

 

[spade13]

I would go for the shrinking method as the chances of every part of the coat shrinking the same amount are pretty slim, you`ll probably end up with short sleeves and twisted seams all over the place.


Rich

good point! wouldnt want to ruin it after all this haha

not realy a grait diet my chest size is 113cm so im suppost to wear an xl according to swanni but its huge, still looking for a good taylor in the manchester oldham area, just need to find one that i think will do a good job, anyone around here with recomendations is welcom to chip in.

cheers