Apr 21
A bunch of clothing experts have put together a very detailed guide on constructing tailored shirts, that is constructing it from an existing shirt.
They go into the detailed process and steps of doing all this, although it may only be for the most shirt enthusiastic people out there… they have some great insight into this wonderful garment 
There is not just one article on this but actually 7! You won’t find it much more detailed anywhere out there than this…
So for the hardcore shirt enthusiast head on over to the Fashion Incubator.
And for all of those who have not signed up for our FREE Men’s Button Down Dress Shirt Guide, click the link.
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April 24th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
We all know that when looking for a shirt at the store you either go to your letter (M, L, XL) or you look for your neck & sleeve length (16″/34″). Hopefully it fits and isn’t too blousey in the midsection.
But what is involved in custom making a shirt? Here are the measurements taken:
1) Neck (to the 1/4″)
Right shoulder slope (1/4″)
2) Tie space opening (where the front collar meets @ the top)
3) Back Collar height (1/4″)
4) Front Collar height (1/4″)
5) Collar point length (1/4″)
6) Collar spread distance
7) Left shoulder slope (1/4″)
9) Left sleeve length (1/2″)
10) Right sleeve length (1/2″)
11) Left cuff circumference (1/4″)
12) Right cuff circumference (1/4″)
13) Chest (1″)
14) Shirt waist (1″)
15) Shirt seat (1″)
16) Length (1″)
Once these items are accounted for you can talk styling: Pockets or not, pleated shoulders, cuff styles, rounded bottom, etc.
The other wonderful thing about buying custom shirts is that, when you are not limited by the selection in your size, every fabric fits you so shopping is merely a matter of finding your favorites. Most custom tailors have 200-400 fabrics from which to choose.
My Best,
Jeff Collins
Professional Haberdasher
http://www.MyHaberdasher.com