[Nigel]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering about this basic alteration question (and please forgive my newbie ignorance): is it easier to take in, say, an overcoat than to have it let out?

Seems to me that tailors would prefer "taking in" a garment because they have more material to work with and thus greater control over the results. Or is that simplifying it too much?

 

[satorstyle]

You have said it exactly.

 

[JerseyJohn]

If the garment was previously taken in and then needs to be let out again, there will usually be enough fabric. I've had this done on a few suits since I gained a bit of weight. But if you're buying new, it's better to go up a size than down.

 

[Nigel]

Thanks for the info, guys. Really appreciate it!