[Tim Correll]

This may seem like a strange question, but is there a minimum height requirement that tailors (or for that matter, any bespoke or made to measure clothing and shoe maker) has to serve a potential client? I would think that those under 5' can't be served because there's not enough, for lack of a better word, girth to make something for them.

I would think that somebody under 5' would be better served by buying children's clothing because of their minimal girth. Perhaps somebody on this board that knows more about tailoring (like Andy or Matt S.) can provide some insight on this subject?

 

[Flanderian]

I can see no reason a tailor couldn't make clothing for a child or small adult. :icon_scratch:

Whether it would be practical or desirable is an entirely different question.

 

[SG_67]

Good lord! When reading this I first thought we were talking about a minimum height for tailors!

 

[127.72 MHz]

If you have never had an article of clothing commissioned might I suggest L&S Tailors in NYC.

It has been many years since I have worked with them but I feel confident that they will guide you through the process as they did me.

https://www.lstailors.com/

 

[127.72 MHz]

Good lord! When reading this I first thought we were talking about a minimum height for tailors!

 

[Searching_Best_Fit]

Everything is based on proportion. If it is custom-made, the tailor can scale down fairly easily if deemed possible.

For vertically-challenged folks, they can buy children clothes or the smallest chest of 34. Height of the subbject should not be an issue.

Even for the extreme case where a 5' tall tailor working on a 7' tall NBA player, a small stool will help tremendously with little trouble. There should be no minimum height requirement for tailor or the subject.