Alteration & Care

How to Machine Wash a Tailored Jacket at Home (My Successful Experiment)

Learn how to wash a tailored jacket in a washing machine at home. My experience washing tweed and cotton corduroy jackets, with tips on drying, wrinkles, and shrinkage.

2026.10.26

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How to Add a Center Crease to Jeans Without Ironing

Learn how to create a subtle center crease in denim jeans without ironing. This simple folding technique gives jeans a cleaner, more tailored look with minimal effort.

2026.10.26

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Can a Altered Secondhand Suit Match a Made-to-Measure Suit?

Can a secondhand suit be altered to fit like a made-to-measure suit? A suit enthusiast explains what to look for, alteration costs, and the key measurements to check.

2026.10.01

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How to Move Snap Buttons on a Western Shirt Cuff

What can you do when a Western shirt has sleeves that are too long? Here’s a simple alteration: adding an extra snap button to tighten the cuff.

2026.10.01

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How to Fade Only the Hem of Your Jeans Faster

Want to develop authentic fading and wear at the hem of your jeans after hemming? Here’s my simple method for accelerating denim fading only at the hem.

2026.09.07

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How to Create a Fuller Lapel Roll Without Using a Steamer

How to create a softer, fuller jacket lapel roll without using a steamer. A simple storage trick, plus an easy ironing technique for better-looking lapels.

2026.08.20

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Can a 3-Button, 2-Fastening Jacket Be Converted to a 3-Roll-2 Jacket?

Can a vintage 3-button, 2-fastening jacket be altered into a classic 3-roll-2 style? What to look for in the lapel, canvas, button placement, and V-zone.

2026.08.10

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How to Keep Your Gurkha Sandals Clean and Protected from Foot Sweat

Worried about foot sweat soaking into your leather Gurkha sandals? Here is a simple way to protect the original insole while keeping the elegant look of your sandals.

2026.08.10

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British vs Italian Flannel

Wondering whether British or Italian flannel is right for your next suit? After wearing both Fox Brothers and Vitale Barberis Canonico, I compare warmth, comfort, durability, versatility, and value to help you choose.

2026.07.27

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Struggling to Decide Jacket Sleeve Length Because Shirt Sleeves Vary

Struggling to decide jacket sleeve length because your shirt sleeves vary? A practical guide to balancing shirt and jacket sleeves, with real tailoring insights.

2026.05.02

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