Anyone know a good place to buy coat-weight wool? I'm trying to decide if I should make the Capaldi coat myself or buy a premade one from one of the numerous online...
Heather M. replied:
I've had good luck with syfabrics.com and fashionfabricsclub.com. Fabric.com often has a really good sale on its coat-weight wools in January or February, as well.
Lindsey F. replied:
Fabric.com is my go to. You can order samples too which is great!
Brandi W. replied:
I really liked this website -https://www.fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/wool-coating-fabric but it looks like they're sold out of their wool at the moment
Hey! I need help. I have a dress from 1880, and it has a few spots that need some repair. Does anyone know of anyone or anywhere that would be able to help me? My dress...
Olivia S. replied:
Jennifer McGrew
Jessica O. replied:
Julie Idlewilde at Mad House Costumes has TONS of experience, and has done alterations in historic pieces before
https://www.facebook.com/HistoricalSewing/ Contact her, she lives in Orem. But do not put that dress back on without the proper undergarments, they were made to be worn over a lot of layers and unless you are wearing the right layers you will RUIN the dress.
I need a good tailor in the Salt Lake City area, do you know of anyone?
Jaron M. replied:
Serena is a delightful little lady who used to do tailoring work for a ton of the attorneys I worked for. She did some work for me as well; extremely reasonable on timing and price, and very high quietly results. You can reach her at: 801.755.1644
Melanie F. replied:
3667 Highland Dr Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801) 466-7189
Does anyone know a good seamstress/dressmaker in LA or Utah that could help me make my wedding dress?
Sara D. replied:
I know someone who is an awesome seamstress and use to sew wedding dresses in Spanish Fork. Here is her website if you want to contact her about it. http://www.damseldress.com/
Teresa W. replied:
Velma Fullmer has some mad skills.
Pamela T. replied:
Big Congrats Amber!
Sara D. replied:
Michelle Thorstrom. We know them quite well and she does amazing work. I just don't know if she would be interested in doing custom wedding dresses. Would you like me to send her a message and ask?
From personal experience, does anyone know a good men's suit tailor in Salt Lake City? I'm needing to get the diameter of the legs & arms, the chest size and sleeve/pant...
4point2slc replied:
I've been going to United Tailors - 179 W 700 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 The guy doesn't speak much but is quick and does it right. Some yelp reviews here, https://www.yelp.com/biz/united-tailors-salt-lake-city-2 Bonus Fun Fact: Their old location used to be where Beer Bar is today.
Reiziger replied:
I've been going to Leone (& his son Roberto)@Leone's in Holladay for years and they're great.
92235 replied:
Elegant Tailoring has done a good job the few times I have needed it. 673 S 700 E
Looking for the very best tailor possible for menswear. Anywhere in the valley works, as long as the tailor is exceptional. Thanks.
slc_dude replied:
Leone Tailor & Cleaner, adjusted a few high end suits (armani, boss and zileri) for me and did an impeccable job. Old Sicilian guy, has samples in the window of suits and shirts he's made 3667 S Highland Dr Salt Lake City, UT 84106
BlinkySLC replied:
D'Antii does a great job with menswear. [http://dantiitailoring.com/](http://dantiitailoring.com/)
ErnieoderBert replied:
Came here thinking people would recommend tailors but it's just alterations. Anyone know of an actual tailor?
letsnotandsaywemight replied:
I second dianti .
xstevemo replied:
http://tailorcooperative.com/ I haven't bought a suit here, but it's a friend of mine that runs it.