personal shopper / tailoring advice

[tailor]

Good Afternoon

I have started to realise that a lot of the tailoring alteration jobs that I have been doing could be easily avoided, or be a lot simpler (and therefore less expensive,) if some garment construction know-how was available at the time of purchase of the item, especially of suits and tailoring. For example it is often much simpler to reduce a larger garment in size than let out something that's too small, and it what is possible all depends on how the garment has been constructed in the first place.

I am also always upset to see money being wasted by my clients on poorly completed alterations by those who don't have the necessary training for complex work, I often find myself taking on jobs which are twice as complicated because of the need to put right a badly done initial alteration and therefore much more expensive than they needed to be. All of this could be easily avoided!

I am now offering a new service, in addition to tailoring and alteration work: If you are about to purchase an important or expensive item (such as a dress for a special occasion or an off the peg / made to measure (semi-bespoke) suit, I will accompany you and give you an honest and expert opinion about what can be achieved for the final fit. I will then carry out the necessary work for you to a high standard for an agreed price.

I am a Savile Row trained tailor with many years experience of fitting and measuring clients, I am friendly, tactful and have a good eye for putting together an outfit. I will ensure that you avoid making any costly mistakes and only buy a garment that can be altered to give you a perfect fit, for a reasonable cost that you are aware of in advance.

My rate for an advice / shopping trip is ?10 per hour including travel time (plus travel costs - I am based in Grove Lane so this is unlikely to be more than a zone 1 - 2 ticket / travelcard).

Please see my website for rates and details for my alterations service and hand-made silk ties:

www.dulwichtailor.co.uk

Stuart (07812 191267)