https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 06:03:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket/page/2#post-13332 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:45:59 +0000 Ola 13332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That looks great! Very crafty of you to do it yourself too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket/page/2#post-13319 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:29:42 +0000 Becky 13319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks awesome, Ana! And you feel so competent and satisfied for having done it yourself, don't you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket/page/2#post-13296 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:59:10 +0000 Tanya 13296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Ana you are so crafty! The sleeves look great and what a great idea about the fold. Very ingenious indeed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket/page/2#post-13295 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:53:22 +0000 Angie 13295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You clever little sausage. Well done and it looks great! Enjoy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket/page/2#post-13294 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:50:30 +0000 Ana 13294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Everyone! I altered the sleeves on my jacket this evening. I double checked my math, and the first cut was scary, but I think it turned out alright! Saved myself some money, which is nice. Here are the photos:</p> <p>Before:</p> <p><a href="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h275/Saintana13/S6300396-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....0396-1.jpg</a></p> <p>After:</p> <p><a href="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h275/Saintana13/S6300425-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....0425-1.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h275/Saintana13/S6300426-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....0426-1.jpg</a></p> <p>I sewed a 1.25" cuff into the jacket with a blind hem stitch. The cuff is folded over 3 times though, so if I wanted to ever make it longer, I could just rip out the blind hem and unroll it one or two times. I like the length though, it's my favorite. </p> <p>Thanks for the help deciding how to alter it everybody! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket/page/2#post-13193 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:05:54 +0000 Tanya 13193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, keep looking around, you might find another place. Some dry cleaners are pretty good at simple things such as hemming. I have managed to find such one so instead of $25/30 now I pay $15/20 for hemming, which makes a huge difference if you, like me, have 15 items to hem!</p> <p>I agree with Nicole, taking sleeves in wouldn't be comfortable. My cream jacket with 3/4 sleeves that you may have seen in some photos shrank a lot in the sleeves width last time I washed it. So the last time I wore it, just 25 min of walk to my work, once I removed it I had tons of blue/red spots on the arm- the capillaries around my elbow were broken! I am trying to think of way to rescue it- either shorten the sleeves or maybe get a slit in the cuff. Sigh .... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-13188 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:36:40 +0000 Nicole 13188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, you can get a JCrew CC and ask for a low limit. That way, you get the benefit of the credit card special offers, but none of the risk of getting into debt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-13186 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:32:48 +0000 Ana 13186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Patience, that sounds like a great idea! Hmm....I know someone I used to work with did alterations or maybe their aunt did or something--let me ask around and I'll post any info I find.</p> <p>I know J. Crew does alterations for Crew Club members, but I don't have a J. Crew credit card (WAY too dangerous for me, ha!). I might ask next time I'm there though, if they can do it and how much they charge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-13184 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:18:44 +0000 Anonymous 13184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you nixed the idea of taking the sleeves in because thaat would not be as comfortable and breezey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-13180 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:01:08 +0000 Patience 13180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, what about asking about the alteration at the jcrew store? I bet it would be less expensive. I agree with everyone else about the jacket by the way. It's great!</p> <p>Concerning tailors. I was wondering if maybe we should hunt for someone who sews out of their home. That might be a way to find a less expensive tailor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-13177 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:26:34 +0000 Ana 13177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, $45.00+tax. I think it's the cuff that did it--that would take some hand finishing to do properly. The place I go is really expensive (they charge me $25-$30 just to do a simple hemming). Remember my J. Crew dress I got on ebay? $50.00 to hem it, because there's an extra little piece on the bottom that stabilizes the hem and adds weight. They don't even have to reattach it by hand, just sew the thing back on with a machine. Sigh...oh well.</p> <p>I've been thinking about trying another place, but Patience goes to a totally different shop here in town, and pays about the same. Maybe Austin is just expensive for alterations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-13172 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:11:47 +0000 Nicole 13172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks good Ana. Is that $50 alteration fee confirmed? It seems like an awful lot of money to shorten 2 sleeves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-13170 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:05:14 +0000 Angie 13170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good idea. I'm curious to see your altered jacket in action! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-13158 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:18:45 +0000 Ana 13158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie! I think I would have liked a slightly longer length if the sleeves had been more fitted. I thought about possibly having a tailor take the sleeves in, but I just think the cost wouldn't be worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-13153 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:14:15 +0000 Angie 13153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You speedy little thing. Thank you.</p> <p>I prefer the elbow length too, (not that the three quarter length looks stumpy by any stretch of the imagination). Go for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-13149 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:03:43 +0000 Ana 13149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's a photo of a slightly longer length:</p> <p><a href="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h275/Saintana13/S6300396-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....0396-1.jpg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-13144 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:35:13 +0000 Angie 13144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the idea of the cuff! </p> <p>Not convinced on the elbow length, though. Is the cuff going to be attached to the elbow length? Let’s see what you perceive as stumpy. Sorry, Ana. I'm making you work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-13136 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:25:41 +0000 Dani 13136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great! I toyed with that length too. The jacket looks much better on you than it did on me. Go with elbow length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-13135 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:17:53 +0000 Tanya 13135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the elbow length, go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-13130 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:32:55 +0000 Anonymous 13130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I like it at the elbow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-13127 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:11:20 +0000 Ana 13127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the suggestions, everyone!</p> <p>I've been sort of messing around with the sleeves to figure out the best length. I think I like elbow length best. When I left it any longer, the wideness of the sleeve made my arms look stumpy.</p> <p>Instead of preserving the sleeve, I was toying with the idea of putting a small 1.5" cuff at the end. I've taken a picture of it (sorry for the poorish quality) What do you all think?</p> <p><a href="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h275/Saintana13/S6300400-2.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....0400-2.jpg</a></p> <p>The upside to something like this is that I think I could do it myself and save $50.00 (which is almost as much as the jacket cost in the first place). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-12687 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:03:14 +0000 Anonymous 12687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Dani. You could recreate the 'effect' with a button on a new wide hem. I think that's a great idea actually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-12672 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:31:02 +0000 Dani 12672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, I was at J Crew today and specifically looked at the hem. I think you could recreate something similar by having a wider hem put at the cuff and then putting a button hole in that. You would achieve a similar result. I don't think you can "preserve" the hem the way it is currently done. I could be wrong, but that's what I came up with when I looked at it. I will defer to others who may have more experience </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-12671 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:30:26 +0000 Angie 12671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet! I’d enquire about the cost and if it's affordable, preserve away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-12670 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:27:03 +0000 Tanya 12670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd try to preserve if it it's not too expensive/complicated to do so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-12668 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:24:10 +0000 Ana 12668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went and got the jacket today! Here's a photo of the slit in the sleeve. Should I preserve it, or skip it? </p> <p><a href="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h275/Saintana13/S6300380-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....0380-1.jpg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-12559 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:50:34 +0000 Anonymous 12559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it will be even better looking with tree quarter length sleeves. I'm interested in how the cotton/linen mix will feel. Sounds very refreshing for a hot summer day. The white is beautiful. IMO it will not be something that goes out of style anytime soon, so it's a good investment. Would be great if it is washable and softens up more with each wash.<br /> You are so good at finding beautiful pieces at good prices. Several of our members are very good at that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-12555 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:01:30 +0000 Lannie 12555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you will love this jacket, especially if you have it altered to 3/4 length sleeves. I have a white blazer with elbow-length sleeves and it's on its second spring/summer of rotation. Every time I wear it people compliment it and say it looks "fresh". It really does summerize an outfit. I think you'll find that one really versatile. And linen! So summery! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-12552 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:05:09 +0000 Ana 12552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the advice and opinions, everyone!</p> <p>I'll ask how much it'll cost to get the sleeves reattached. Plus, when I get the jacket tomorrow I'll post a pic of the sleeve--maybe you all can tell me if it's even possible to preserve it, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-this-jacket#post-12547 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:08:54 +0000 Dani 12547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the jacket, Ana. I'm glad you found something that would work. I agree with Nicole that if it's possible, I would keep the same cuff or create something similar. Can't wait to see pictures! </p>