tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10357095100830262382024-03-19T03:44:55.418-07:00Eva Lea Klein | BlogspotTailor, Designer, and Service Professional Eva Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10845467247162584400noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035709510083026238.post-69538795928913289562019-10-25T16:48:00.000-07:002019-10-25T16:48:02.107-07:00Finding a Good Tailor<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />A retiree living in Florida, <a href="http://www.evaleaklein.net/" target="_blank">Eva Lea Klein</a> immigrated to the United States from Brazil in 1991. Upon arriving in Boca Raton, Eva Lea Klein found work as a tailor at the local Banana Republic store, where she altered garments and designed custom clothing items from unique patterns.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">If you want to make sure the tailor you’ve chosen is up to the job of altering your clothes, ask to take a look at some of the tailor's finished work, such as clothing on the rack waiting to be picked up. Look for signs of careful, professional stitching. Avoid tailors whose work looks hurried and has obvious signs of alteration.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Examine altered hems for crooked lines or uneven spacing between stitches or ruffled fabric where it should appear smooth. A capable tailor can hem a garment with even stitches, symmetrical lines, and a correct stitching technique that avoids ruffling the fabric. You should not be able to see visible signs of alteration from the outside of the clothes.</span>Eva Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10845467247162584400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035709510083026238.post-62322027894192316702018-05-14T19:04:00.000-07:002018-05-14T19:04:31.696-07:00Making Customers Feel Valued<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">An experienced tailor in Boca Raton, Florida, Eva Lea Klein spent nearly a decade sewing and altering garments at Banana Republic, a clothing and accessories retailer. Prior to this position, Eva Lea Klein worked at a retail store in Brazil, where she handled all managerial roles.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">If you work in retail, here are a few dos and don’ts to make your customers feel valued:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">-<b> Do listen to them</b>. Listening to your customers is important. Pay attention to their comments, and don’t make them feel rushed.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">- <b>Don’t ignore their questions. </b>If your customers send any questions or comments to you, respond right away. Any customers messages should be prioritized and responded to within the same business day, if possible. This helps customers feel as if they and their needs are important.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">- <b>Do thank them. </b>Make sure you genuinely and regularly thank your customers for their business. You can do this with a card or small gift during the holidays and by holding a customer appreciation event at least once each year.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">- <b>Don’t hide your challenges.</b> You are already comfortable sharing positive news with your customers, but sharing your challenges is equally important. When you quickly overcome an issue, share a quick anecdote about how your team handled the problem by being agile and adaptable.</span>Eva Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10845467247162584400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035709510083026238.post-65810136684755388922018-04-20T20:38:00.000-07:002018-04-20T20:38:13.156-07:00Cotton Thread Quality<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Eva Lea Klein is a longtime south Florida resident with an extensive retail management background. Eva Lea Klein also has experience as a tailor and most recently engaged with Banana Republic in Boca Raton in the alteration and creation of garments. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">One of the key considerations in any sewing project is the quality of the <a href="https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/best-threads-for-machine-quilting-2821674" target="_blank">thread</a>. Cotton thread is generated by twisting the fibers of the cotton boll, with extra-long fibers adding strength and durability. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">A key advantage of cotton is that the natural fibers grab the fabric firmly and create a tight seam. Disadvantages include the expense of quality thread and the difficulty of telling the difference between high- and low-quality threads. In addition, non-optimal fiber length and processing can create a great deal of lint.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Cotton threads are typically mercerized, which involves immersing them in a caustic solution. This results in the fiber swelling and enables luster-enhancing dye to permeate the fibers more fully. Another common process is gassing, or cotton polishing, which involves passing the thread at high speed through a flame. This effectively burns off the longest pieces of lint and results in a finished low-lint product.</span>Eva Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10845467247162584400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035709510083026238.post-63800915334117298092018-04-04T19:24:00.002-07:002018-04-04T19:24:57.642-07:00Gap Inc. Beats Earnings Predictions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">A native of Brazil and resident of Florida, Eva Lea Klein has spent more than two decades in the retail and fashion industry. In addition to working as a sales professional in a retail store in Brazil, Eva Lea Klein spent eight years as a tailor for the Banana Republic store in Boca Raton, Florida.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Though the retail market continues to be tight for companies that rely on traditional brick-and-mortar stores, Banana Republic and its parent company, <a href="http://www.gapinc.com/content/gapinc/html/media/pressrelease.html" target="_blank">Gap Inc</a>., exceeded expectations for the Q4 earnings report in 2017. In March of 2018, the company announced that its sales and revenue had far surpassed analyst predictions, pushing up the company’s price.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The higher-than-expected revenue was largely due, Gap reported, to an increase in holiday shopping at the company’s Old Navy locations, though other brands under the umbrella, such as Banana Republic, also saw a modest increase in sales. The company’s CEO stated during an investor call that he expects overall revenue to continue its upward trajectory; this is a result of the company’s strategy of shifting focus from its Gap and Banana Republic retail locations, to the more profitable Old Navy and Athleta brands.</span>Eva Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10845467247162584400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035709510083026238.post-86967497203751180422018-02-25T11:49:00.001-08:002018-02-25T11:49:33.715-08:00Three Etiquette Tips to Follow While in Brazil<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">A native of Brazil, Eva Lea Klein studied architectural design at Kafaat University and has worked extensively in the fashion and retail industries. Eva Lea Klein worked as a tailor for Banana Republic, where she designed custom clothing in addition to altering customers’ garments. Since retiring, she enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren and traveling to New York City, Texas, and<a href="http://traveltips.usatoday.com/business-etiquette-brazil-16277.html" target="_blank"> Brazil.</a></span><a href="http://traveltips.usatoday.com/business-etiquette-brazil-16277.html" target="_blank"><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /></a><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">When traveling in Brazil, it’s helpful to be aware of its unique customs. Here are a three etiquette tips to follow while in Brazil.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1. <b>Receive and offer friendly greetings.</b> In Brazil, people often greet one another with a kiss or hug and typically touch each other by placing a hand on the other person’s arm or shoulder when speaking with them.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">2<b>. Accept that less interpersonal space is normal.</b> In crowds, it is not unusual for Brazilians to maintain less space between each other than that to which many North Americans are accustomed.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">3<b>. Dress professionally in business settings</b>. Although Brazilians, especially women, are known to wear bold, colorful, and sexy outfits, formal attire is the standard dress code for conducting business. Even when it’s hot out, men and women are expected to dress in full suits for business engagements. To gain access to shops and restaurants, smart, casual clothing is appropriate.</span>Eva Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10845467247162584400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035709510083026238.post-13857509599866249042018-02-10T11:34:00.000-08:002018-02-10T11:34:30.918-08:00Rio de Janeiro’s Surfer Friendly Arpoador Beach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Eva Lea Klein is a Boca Raton, Florida, resident originally from Brazil whose background includes helping to manage her family’s department store business. An avid traveler, Eva Lea Klein often visits locations such as Texas, New York, and Brazil. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">One of the highlights for visitors to Brazil seeking escape from the urban grid are the country’s abundant beaches along its 5,000 miles of coastline. In Rio de Janeiro, Ipanema is perhaps the most famous beach, although it can be crowded on weekends and in fine weather. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Those seeking a less touristy experience can continue along the coast, past the turnoff to Copacabana, to explore <a href="http://www.rio.com/practical-rio/arpoador-beach" target="_blank">Arpoador</a>. This sand beach is a favorite with locals, with both body surfers and traditional surfers taking advantage of the currents and waves, and the oceanfront restaurant Azul Marinho offering tasty dining and local music. A short climb to the top of the headlands offers an outstanding view of the length of Ipanema and the iconic Dois Irmãos mountain.</span>Eva Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10845467247162584400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035709510083026238.post-37768219318091297612018-01-25T16:55:00.002-08:002018-01-25T16:55:58.760-08:00A Brief Overview of How Banana Republic Was Started<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Eva Lea Klein studied architectural design at KAFAAT University in Brazil. After working as a manager in the retail industry, Eva Lea Klein served as a tailor with worldwide fashion retailer Banana Republic. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.gapinc.com/content/gapinc/html/aboutus/ourbrands/BananaRepublic.html" target="_blank">Banana Republic</a> was co-founded in 1978 by Mel and Patricia Ziegler. Making an initial investment of $1,500, the couple launched the business with a determination to make it different than any other fashion retailer in terms of its clothing lines and marketing strategies. The founders valued freedom of expression and originality as much as earning an income from the business.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The Zieglers' original vision for the fashion line was to locate vintage military surplus fashion items and make them suitable for resale. However, the clothing brand eventually expanded to sell well-tailored casual clothing items made from natural fabrics. Since 1983, after being purchased by fashion retailer Gap, the company has existed as a division and now has over 600 stores in operation around the globe.</span>Eva Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10845467247162584400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035709510083026238.post-59526954634827572172018-01-04T22:06:00.000-08:002018-01-04T22:06:15.368-08:00Things Tailors Do and What They Don’t Do<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">For more than 15 years, Eva Lea Klein worked as a seller at a Sears-like retail store in Brazil. During this time, she handled any responsibilities that her father needed help with and eventually took on all managerial roles at the store. After moving to the United States, Eva Lea Klein joined Banana Republic in Florida as a tailor. She held this role for nearly 10 years.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://job-descriptions.careerplanner.com/Custom-Tailors.cfm" target="_blank">Tailors</a> are capable of making a lot of changes to various types of garments, but they can’t work miracles. With pants, tailors can maximize length by dropping the hem down as far as possible and finishing the inside. They also are able to remove the front pockets so pants appear slimmer. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">However, they can only take pants in or out by about two inches. Anything more messes up the balance of the pants and results in an awkward-looking garment. Further, tailors cannot stitch closed holes that are not on the seam. However, they may be able to recommend a good reweaving service for this particular problem.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In terms of tops, tailors often shorten straps so that a dress or top fits the torso better and has bust darts that are properly placed. Blazer and coat sleeves can be shortened to fit a person’s individual arm lengths, and sheer garments can be lined. Tailors can also rework a neckline so that there is more or less skin showing. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Tailors can’t make extreme changes to tops. Alterations that change a top by more than four inches are typically not possible, nor are alterations that adjust the shoulders when there is too much fabric.</span>Eva Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10845467247162584400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035709510083026238.post-2162671462949985012017-12-19T22:29:00.001-08:002017-12-19T22:29:46.836-08:00Underrated Brazilian Cities Worth Visiting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Eva Lea Klein most recently served as a tailor at Banana Republic in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition to sewing and altering garments, she assisted customers who spoke Spanish or Portuguese. A native of Brazil, Eva Lea Klein frequently returns to that country to visit family.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Here are a few underrated cities in Brazil that are worth visiting:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">- <a href="https://www.britannica.com/place/Salvador-Brazil" target="_blank">Salvador</a>: One of the oldest cities in South America, Salvador is full of colorful colonial architecture. Known for its celebrations, the city hosts the largest street carnival in the world.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">- <b>Olinda</b>: A small colonial town in the tropical state of Pernambuco, Olinda is filled with colonial churches, lush gardens, and brightly-colored buildings.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">-<b> Ilha Grande:</b> Located off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Ilha Grande is an undeveloped and unspoiled island with clean beaches and numerous spots for hiking and snorkeling.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">- <b>Gramado</b>: This European-style town lined with chocolatiers and alpine chalets was heavily influenced by German settlers in the 19th century and now offers climbing, hiking, and wine tasting.</span>Eva Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10845467247162584400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1035709510083026238.post-4093517334274695932017-12-11T22:27:00.000-08:002017-12-11T22:27:28.084-08:00Creating a Jacket through Bespoke Tailoring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Based in South Florida, Eva Lea Klein’s professional background extends to the 1970s, when she helped her father manage a department store in Brazil that her family operated. Eva Lea Klein’s employment activities in Florida have included a position with a Boca Raton Banana Republic retail store undertaking custom tailoring assignments.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">At the heart of the <a href="https://www.permanentstyle.com/2016/04/whats-the-difference-between-bespoke-made-to-measure-and-ready-to-wear.html" target="_blank">bespoke tailoring</a> ethos is a tradition in which clothes are made according to an individual pattern, which combines pieces measured to specific parts of the body, from the waist and back to the circumference of the chest.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">A custom-made jacket will include measurements that define the armholes’ position and the degree to which the shoulders slope. Other defining characteristics include side and front balance, or how the body bends forward or stays upright when standing.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Once these observations and measurements have been made, patterns are traditionally drawn on brown paper, beginning with a vertical line that signifies the jacket’s back. This line is not rigidly straight, but curves subtly to express the overall shape of the back, from neck to seat. From this starting point, other aspects of the jacket are defined by the customer’s build and body type.</span>Eva Kleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10845467247162584400noreply@blogger.com