best tailor in nyc to take in legs of jeans - turn straight into skinny

[sark]

I've got a pair of Denimbirds (Nudie's sister co.) straight dry stretch (98% cotton, 2% stretch). I love the fit on top, but really want them to fit more like a skinny jean at and below the knee. Any recommendations on a tailor in the NYC area to do this and have it done right?

[TonyxTony]

buy a new skinny jean..........................

you are destorying the design of the jean

[sark]

I really doubt I'll destroy the jean - I don't want to touch the top half at all, just take in the calves a bit (from a 15" to a 12.5-13" opening). Anyway, anyone have suggestions for the right tailor?

[datasupa]

first i have to ask: are you a girl?

[sark]

yes. so any tailor suggestions?

[percy]

well i did mine myself last week and is quite easy if you are prepared. just turn inside out, unpick the selvege seam and then pin the jeans to the shape you want, either using the front/back/both sides of the leg to taper. then stitch (preferably with a machine).

[sark]

wow - i am impressed. unfortunately my tailoring skills are limited to sewing buttons back on . . .

[sark]

I've read on these forums that people seem to like Ramon on Mott and Stanton Tailor (blue and green and 45rpm don't do this kind of alteration) - any thoughts pro or con on either of these?

[arem]

Ramon is who BiG recommended to me to tailor my Eternal 811's, unfortunately he tapered them from the outside seam and cut off the selvage even though I was (I thought) very specific about doing the inside seam. He did a pretty goos job other than that, so since your jeans dont have a selvage seam to worry about I'd give him a shot.

[sark]

I know this is a dumb question, but how would I know if they have a selvedge seam or not - obviously the outer and inner seams are totally different, but what qualifies as selvedge? The outer seam on the Denimbirds is noticeably wider than the inner, more of a "stripe" look when i turn the leg inside out . . .

[isoform]

Selvage: here

Not Selvage: here

most selvage ppl will see is on the outseam.

you should just do it yourself. why not--especially if they're bootcut or tight through the thigh? there are tutorials all over the internet...try it with some shitty jeans, then do it on the pair you really like. the only problem is a bulge around at the seam near the knee after you sew it back up...but that's easy to correct.

[wild style]

I had Ramon taper my Nudies and he did a pretty good job, but it was kind of pricey from what I remember. I've heard good things about Stanton Tailor Shop and Prince St. Cleaners as well.

[sark]

I spoke to Ramon and he said it would be probably around $20 or so, which is totally fine. Given the price of the jeans themselves, I would rather spend a bit more for someone to do a great job - were you totally happy with Ramon or do you think Stanton is actually better?

[citizens07]

*observes how useful and nice posts are when a girl asks a question, and then thinks of how newbies are flamed to oblivion when it's assumed they're a dude*

[wild style]

I spoke to Ramon and he said it would be probably around $20 or so, which is totally fine. Given the price of the jeans themselves, I would rather spend a bit more for someone to do a great job - were you totally happy with Ramon or do you think Stanton is actually better?

I paid at least $35 for mine. It might have even been more, so I was expecting them to be perfect. They came out good, but there were a couple of little things I didn't dig, like when he redid the hem, he matched the orange thread on the outside, but for the inside he used black thread. It's no big deal, I'm just a perfectionist.

Never actually been to Stanton, but I've heard positive things.

[sark]

thanks - i looked up ramon's and found a bunch of recent negative reviews, so maybe i'll go with stanton. re: selvedge - as soon as i read that post i remembered exactly what the difference is. denim design lab actually makes a really nice pair of women's selvedge jeans for anyone interested . . .

[sark]

went with stanton tailor - they did an amazing job. can't tell the jeans were ever straight leg to begin with, totally look like a natural slim cut. all for $10 . . . .