https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortening-blazer-sleeves Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:54:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortening-blazer-sleeves#post-1184575 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 22:25:09 +0000 kerry 1184575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Sunee. I'm in Toronto, unfortunately but I'll definitely keep this in mind!</p> <p>Thanks for the online tip, LAR101. I'll check it out!</p> <p>Diana G and Laurie, thanks for that info. I know nothing about how garments are put together, so that's really helpful to know! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortening-blazer-sleeves#post-1184491 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 20:57:42 +0000 retailgirl 1184491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's an expensive alteration, and one that some tailors wouldn't touch. The proportion of the sleeve may be off if you shorten from the shoulder. (SeeDianne's comment.) Usually, the only kind of sleeve that can't be shortened is one with working buttons or true buttonholes. I usually have to have my sleeves lengthened, and it seems that lots of jackets come with working buttonholes now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortening-blazer-sleeves#post-1184477 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 20:46:01 +0000 LAR101 1184477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might be interested in :&nbsp;<br />'Alterations' catagory on&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.extrapetite.com/search/label/Alterations">http://www.extrapetite.com</a></p> <p>Here are a few:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.extrapetite.com/search/label/Alterations">http://www.extrapetite.com/sea.....lterations</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.extrapetite.com/2011/06/suit-chronicles-tailoring-ann-taylor.html">http://www.extrapetite.com/201.....aylor.html</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.extrapetite.com/2013/04/leather-trim-leopard-linen-all-over.html#more">http://www.extrapetite.com/201......html#more</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.extrapetite.com/2012/03/diy-alterations-how-to-slim-sleeves.html#more">http://www.extrapetite.com/201......html#more</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortening-blazer-sleeves#post-1183119 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 09:32:44 +0000 Anonymous 1183119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laurie is right, You do risk altering the place where the sleeve is shaped for the elbow bend. Sleeves get narrower gradually towards the wrist so when you lift from the top you are in effect, moving the sleeve 'head' down to a narrower area also. However, if you have plenty of sleeve width this would not be a problem. It is do-able and it's something I've done for customers, but you need someone who knows what they're doing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortening-blazer-sleeves#post-1183057 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 05:24:35 +0000 Laurie 1183057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have short arms, and I also sew.&nbsp; So I know that my shortness occurs in the upper part of my arm, not the forearm.&nbsp; That said, it depends on the sleeve.&nbsp; If the sleeve is a two piece sleeve, there is a built-in shaping for the elbow usually.&nbsp; If you removed from the top, there is potential to put that shaping in the wrong place - too high up.&nbsp; Also, if you remove from the top of a set-in sleeve, there is usually ease built into the sleeve cap that helps the sleeve fall nicely over the shoulder joint.&nbsp; Shoulders and sleeves - the armscye area - can be tricky to alter, mainly because the body needs to move so many different ways right in that area.&nbsp; So much depends on the sleeve type, how much ease there is in it to begin with, and how well the jacket fits you in the shoulders without the alteration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortening-blazer-sleeves#post-1182986 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 03:28:43 +0000 Sunee 1182986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Depending on your budget and your shape, I might recommend getting a jacket made to measure for you.&nbsp;<br />I work with some menswear companies that will make clothing for women but truthfully they do a better job on rectangular frames. The womenswear designers that I know who do custom work are all in NYC so I don't know how helpful that is for you. But if you want some names / suggestions for custom made, just let me know! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortening-blazer-sleeves#post-1182963 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 03:10:06 +0000 Suz 1182963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a total fusspot on this, too, kerry. I think any men's tailor should be able to do it (or quote a price). It's more&nbsp;costly than taking it from the bottom&nbsp;because they have to undo the lining and such, and take off the sleeve itself. So there is some work involved, but it need not be terribly complex. Just more labour.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortening-blazer-sleeves#post-1182919 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 02:08:25 +0000 kerry 1182919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The real trick may not be the money but finding someone who can do it well. I'm going to look into it because I don't think I can find a blazer,off the rack, that'll fit in the sleeve (I buy petite for jackets). I like scrunching and rolling sleeves but still want the sleeve to not overwhelm when down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortening-blazer-sleeves#post-1182664 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 21:54:53 +0000 Suz 1182664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. It's not a cheap alteration...unless your jacket happens to come from Danier leather, where they will do it for $25!!!!&nbsp;</p> <p>But it's worth it, in my view, if the jacket/ coat has real buttonholes or other details at the wrist that could be lost.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortening-blazer-sleeves#post-1182579 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 19:11:15 +0000 Catnip 1182579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't tried it, but know it would be quite expensive.&nbsp; I'm assuming&nbsp;you can't shorten the sleeves at the cuff.&nbsp; Sometimes stitching to resemble a buttonhole can be successfully removed by a good tailor.&nbsp; Of course this won't work with a real buttonhole. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortening-blazer-sleeves#post-1182572 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 18:48:45 +0000 kerry 1182572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Has anyone tried shortening blazer sleeves at the shoulder? If so, how did it turn out and how expensive was it? </p>