Should You Cut Pocket Stitching On A New Suit Jacket? | Purpose of Tack Stitching Suits

About this video

Centeno explains that tack stitching is temporary stitching applied to new suits and dress shirts to protect garments during manufacturing, packaging, and shipping. He advises viewers to remove all tack stitching from lapels, pockets, and vents once they receive the clothing, and recommends using a stitch remover tool or consulting a local tailor if unsure how to do so safely.

Key takeaways

• Centeno argues that tack stitching exists solely to prevent damage to clothing during the manufacturing and shipping process
• Centeno recommends removing all tack stitching from lapel notches, pockets, vents, and other areas before wearing the garment
• Centeno advises consulting a trusted local tailor if uncertain about removing tack stitching, rather than risking damage with tools like X-ACTO knives

Episode details: published May 22, 2015 · 154K views · 4:07 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Antonio Centeno’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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