So I want to start sewing domes clothes for myself and hopefully learn how to tailor as well. Since I can make a pillow, replace buttons, and stitch tears, I was thinking that a shirt would a good place to start. Most of the stuff I see is, "Start with a skirt" while my legs are fabulous, as a male, I don't know if that works best for me. What do you all think?

As regular reader of r/malefashionadvice, I often see guys who are into or interested in altering their own clothing and wanted to create a more focused community/subreddit in which us like minded gentlemen could share and discuss this particular craft together.

You may ask, why not just have these men go to r/sewing? The reason is, because while I think the people at Sewit are quite good at their craft, they tend to mainly focus on women's clothing and crafting which is something I am just not interested in and it seems that when men do post over there asking for advice, they mostly go unnoticed. For this reason, I feel a dedicated subreddit focused on tailoring of mens clothes is needed.

With that said, I hope to get to know my fellow redditors interested in the craft of DIY tailoring and creating a great resource and community.

Cheers :)

I am brand spanking new to sewing and am looking for any advice in regards to sewing 5 panel hats. Is there any sewing machine in particular that I should be looking into? Is there any fabric that I should avoid? I am jumping into the deep end starting with hats? If so where's a good place to start to learn the art?

I'm looking to spray some markings on fabric (various kinds, but mostly cotton and nylon based) through a stencil that are temporary, but will make it through a sewing machine. Any ideas?

I've bought a few T-shirts and the point where the sleeve meets the shoulders is always pointy (T-shirt shoulder divots?)! Like I guess there's too much fabric bunched up in that area, and I want to learned to be able to adjust that and put it back together. what are the tutorials I need to watch and tools? Thanks! My first time here and I'm loving all these posts so far!

Pic: https://imgur.com/a/Mus5EM8

Edit - /u/Erdnal has graciously accepted the position. I have given mod access and will be stepping down. I still may pop in every once in awhile with some tailoring questions, but other than that, best of luck Erdnal and the community.

Cheers :)

I created this subreddit 3 years ago with the focus on building a community on tailoring mens clothing, and had an interest in that hobby at the time, however, while my appreciation for good fitting clothes remain, I am no longer pursuing that hobby and have thus lost interest.

I just realized today that I have not been a very good or active mod on this subreddit, barely visit, let alone moderate, and it'd be in the best interest of this small but focused sub to hand the reins over to someone more knowledgable and passionate for the hobby of tailoring.

That said, if you'd like to become a mod of this here subreddit please either leave a comment below or send me a pm expressing your interest. I'd like to see this go to someone(s) who will be active, participate, and grow the community; thus qualified candidates should:

• be involved in or have experience with tailoring

• be an active contributor on Reddit with a decent amount of Karma

• be willing to moderate on a regular basis and participate in the sub

• be a generally cool person :)

Regards,

NimbleBodhi

 I'm sure at least some of us have taken a gander at thinkgeek's site and may have even noticed their "Bag of Holding Messenger Bag." Well, about nine or ten months ago, I bought one, was sufficiently satisfied with it until i inevitably ripped a huge hole in the side. Needless to say, I figure I will do the exact same thing if I buy another, so I intend to make one myself, so I know it won't break... problem is, I have pretty much no idea where to start.
 I have a sturdy sewing machine, and ok knowledge of most things regarding sewing and such, but I have only really done repairs, and small things. I've never attempted a project like this. 
 That's why I'm asking reddit for help, any ideas in regards to patterns, materials, anything really, are of great help. I'll also be posting updates on my progress as I attempt this.

 In case you have never heard of such a thing, here's a link to the website where its sold : http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/aaa5/

The following are resources for making your own neck tie:

• http://www.samhober.com/necktie/howtomakeanecktie.htm

• http://www.purlbee.com/fathers-day-ties/

• http://www.styleforum.net/t/265293/so-i-made-a-tie

If you have any other decent guides on making neck ties please add in the comments and I'll update the list.

I just bought a very plain, dust pink puffer from H&M, I was wondering if it's possible to customize it to make it a bit more fun, maybe handpaint it or something? I appreciate any advice you can give me!

I have rather nonstandard measurements and buying OTR shirts and pants is often difficult, so I've elected to start making my own. I have pretty good sewing skills (I can alter a shirt or pants fairly handily) but have no experience constructing garments from scratch. Advice?