Sewing / Cleaning a Jacket

Dear users, dear authors,
what is a jacket? What should you look for when buying one? Can you sew one yourself? How do you clean a jacket?

I’d classify a suit jacket (or jacket) as a men’s garment. For women, I’d be more likely to call it a blazer.
It’s important to me that the jacket fits around the stomach without having to hold my breath (oh, it still fits), but that it’s not two sizes too big either. The same goes for the sleeve length. I wouldn’t buy my husband a jacket in trendy colors. They go out of style quickly, and then the jacket just ends up hanging there.
I always take a jacket to the dry cleaners.

Inge could probably sew one herself and would certainly have more to say about it than I do.

Best regards, Marlies

Sewing a suit jacket isn’t easy, and there’s a bit more to it than with a blazer, because a suit jacket needs interfacing to keep it in shape without making it too stiff. Another essential for a well-fitting suit jacket is shoulder pads—not to add bulk, but to give the suit jacket shape and a good fit.
Marlies is right—it’s better to take a suit jacket to the dry cleaner, where it will be treated properly and will fit perfectly again afterward.

Best regards, Inge