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High Armhole Operation
Sorry to say, Dakotanorth, but your suggestion would not in any way raise the armhole, only reduce the armhole circumference, and make the chest narrower. The armhole depth would be absolutely the same. It's possible to open the shoulders, remove sleeves and collar, and simply lift the whole...- Martin Stall
- Post #36
- Forum: Suits
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Why low armholes? My theory.
Hm, interesting thoughts. Sweat pads.... Think about it.... I'm not sure what the correct term is in English, in Holland we use the french sous-bras (under-arm). One of the functions, and a very important one, is to prevent the lining of the coat from being affected by the wearer's...- Martin Stall
- Post #57
- Forum: Suits
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Why low armholes? My theory.
One thing that strikes me as interesting in this discussion: We observe that mid 1900's, suits became A: more baggy, and B: the scye became deeper. Now, as a tailor, I can tell you that to fit an oversized coat (which is basically what it comes down to) with a high armscye on a person is near...- Martin Stall
- Post #43
- Forum: Suits
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Question for trained eyes
It's a nice coat, but it does look a bit on the big side. Hard to tell with your arms pulling it behind your back. Does look a bit too long as well, but not overly. Again, hard to tell. Probably worthwile to take it to a good alterations' tailor and get his diagnosis.- Martin Stall
- Post #6
- Forum: Suits
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Big name doesn't always mean good tailor.
Indeed, hear hear. All I can say is: I wish I were that kind of tailor. I have a small name, though, does that help? ;)- Martin Stall
- Post #8
- Forum: Suits
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Black
What is the purpose of this dart just below the jacket pocket welt? I have to rumage, but I think I only have a few jackets with that dart. Regards, Senator Jack Methinks that dart is simply the continuation of the chest dart, after it was cut in two by the pocket. In that case, the...- Martin Stall
- Post #62
- Forum: Suits
