One of the most expensive garments in the wardrobe. How to shorten sleeves, hems and take in

Jacket sleeve tight upper arm

Jacket sleeve tight upper arm, is usually a problem for people who work out using weights.  Their upper body is bulked, which means the shoulders and upper arms are bulked. For all those people with arms that are a little bigger above the elbow, purchasing a jacket can be a nightmare.  My son had to buy a suit for a ball, and because he works out with weights, he has very broad shoulders and large [...]

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How to unpick imitation buttonholes

How to unpick imitation buttonholes which are a common feature on men's suit jackets.   Some designers are using manufacturers who do not have an industrial imitation buttonhole machine.  Standard buttonholes are sewn (like on a domestic machine) and the buttonhole has been cut!  This creates a major problem for the customer and the person shortening the jacket sleeve.  How can a sleeve be shortened if the FABRIC IS CUT? When imitation buttonholes [...]

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Open Pockets on Suit Jacket

Opening pockets on suit jacket is easy, but some people DO NOT want the pockets open, so always ask first. This is a true story.  A gentleman came into one of my shops, and said, “I want you to put some pockets in my favorite jacket.  I don’t care how much it costs.  I have had this jacket for years, and I love it, but I can’t stand it any more.  I want pockets!!!!!” Looking at [...]

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Shorten jacket sleeves from shoulder

Shorten jacket sleeves by taking up at shoulder Top of sleeve pinned Fold the excess fabric over at the top of the sleeve, raising it ONTO the shoulder so that when it is pinned it is pinned at the edge of the shoulder. Once the sleeve has been pinned into place, there are two ways to record the new position of the sleeve.   1.  Slide pins onto the shoulder, and if the [...]

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Shorten top of sleeve

Find out what the new length needs to be by pinning the excess fabric around the elbow area.  I do this because I want the cuff to rest in the right position on the wrist.  Remember to always allow for flounce.  That means when the person raises their arm the cuff does not ride up the wrist too much. Before doing this clothing alteration, always make sure that the person's upper arm width is less [...]

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