I’m putting together a tailors board. I think that is what this is called. I watched your video on YouTube about supplies needed and I have been upgrading my sewing shop. It’s a rather large wooden table. 33x72. Should I cover the entire table? I have the room for it but I didn’t know if I need my table to be that large? I plan on covering with industrial felt but I’m not sure how thick , and if I can’t find mole skin, what other options could I use for covering the felt?

I've been using the excellent traditional model videos along with Simplicity s8962 to make a suit jacket. I have a pattern drafted that fits me pretty well with a muslin mockup, but now I'm unsure how to go about drafting or altering pattern pieces for the lining. Are there any resources or general strategies for this?

Hello!

I’m currently trying the sleeve draft and I had to stop because I’m getting a huge sleeve with my personal pattern.

I think it’s related with alteration 15 on the traditional model fitting.

I don’t understand how we could do that alteration without having a huge impact on the width of the sleeve, if we move the point on the side panel 1 inch inwards we would be making the sleeve 1 inch smaller.

Back to my personal pattern, that point is about 2 inches outwards towards the back. Wouldn’t that be making my sleeve 2 inches bigger than the comparable sleeve in a pattern with that alteration done?

Ive created a resource detailing how to create the ISOT jackets across three budgets. Highlighting alternative supplies. - A Fit-Focused Muslin (budget) Use when the jacket is mainly for fit and pattern correction, not long-term wear. No specialty domette, beetled canvas, or premium threads. Substitutions everywhere except outer fabric. - A Wearable Muslin (Medium) - Wearable and fairly true to final garment without overspending. Keeps key structural elements (premium body canvas, edge tape, sleeve roll), substituting inside layers. - A Showcase Jacket (Premium) All original materials, no substitutions. ISOT Purple box begins to offer savings at the Medium level, with quite a big saving at the Premium level. (Bonus: For us Australians, I've included local pricing & suppliers + UK Supplier add-ons for the Premium version) Kindly, Rachael

Hello all,

WIX, our website provider has changed Forum to Groups. And Forum will be deleted.

Fortunately, they made it very easy for me to move everything over.

You might still have access to Forum but soon it will be deleted. I will ensure that all your new posts are placed in Groups.

I looked at Groups and it seems much better than Forum. You have more access to the images that others post and you can review them all at once as a grid. You can create your own groups and invite members to it.

It feels like a social media platform. Have a look around and play with it.

I need some advice. I have downloaded the pattern for the traditional jacket. Has anyone used the pattern? If I remember correctly, Reza said it was his personal size.

I am making a bespoke suit for my son. His waist is a size 34. However, he has broad shoulders. I am currently on lesson 15, so I don't know what is still to come.

Can anyone give me some advice on Reza's traditional jacket size?

Thank you

Millicent Murray-Roberts

Hi there, this is Anne from Germany. First of all, thank you Reza and Mowgli, for your amazing work! It is really exactly what I needed. I am an enthusiastic hobbyist in regard to all things clothing: tailoring, knitting, embroidery... . I needed a really good tailor's ham since I want to make a Caban Jacket. Well, I had so much fun, I made five 😂 I am using the Valentina Software (similar to seamly2D) for constructing the patterns based on my own measurements.

The fabric is probably not the best choice, as it is white and will stain easily, but I like to use what I have, and I really used up every little bit.

The blob on the left is for blocking hats and caps. The one in the front has a pocket to put your hand in.

Best, Anne

I have a Vogue men's suit pattern that doesn't have a chest line marked. I know the chest line is perpendicular to the front center. How do I establish it on the other pattern pieces. Can I just draw a line across the pattern pieces? Thank you for your generosity of your time and knowledge. Best videos on Youtube!

Hello Reza, hello team, and hello dear forum,

Thank you for reading my question. I am a huge fan of the International School of Tailoring. What you do is truly inspiring, you are making my life as a hobby tailor so much easier. :)

I am currently working on a 70s suede leather jacket with a suppressed waist (since I have a rather slim waist 36" and a broad chest 44-45")

I know that the center back seam should generally remain as straight as possible, since excessive roundness can create a bump. After all, the back is mostly a flat surface, only appearing concave from the side view.

But my problem is that my jacket doesn´t follow the concave shape of my back from the side view.

The side-seam suppression works brilliantly, but my back suppression doesn´t. The centre back just hangs straight down, while my side seams follow m…