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Stretching/Altering a leather jacket?

casey

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I have a size small body and size XL arms, so when I got this jacket for Christmas:

http://www.calvinklein.com/pro.....Id=3601552

It fits perfectly through the torso but the sleeves are at least half an inch too short. Does this look like it could be stretched or altered? All that is left is a large and that will surely be way too big on me without adding much sleeve length. I am concerned about the zipper at the sleeve, as I think I may make the job more complicated.

So...return or alter?

Oh yes, and Merry Christmas to those who celebrate!

16 years ago

Dressing

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Latest reply was from Angie

Anonymous

I'm interested in answers to this question too. I need a petite for the cheeky cropped jacket and to fit in the underarm/bust area but my arms are too long. My leather jacket also is a bit too short in the sleeves. I often wear it with sleeves pushed up as in the photo you linked to and bought longer length leather gloves for it (and other jackets and coats as this is often a problem).

16 years ago

Louise

Veteran

I can't see the link to the jacket. I have a leather jacket with zips from the sleeve and i have long arms too, the girls suggestion here was to open the zips and fold back the sleeves to make them cropped If i get cold i wear long gloves. i do wear the jacket with the sleeves unfolded as it wasn't a deal breaker for me, the sleeves hit my wrist bone when unfolded x

15 years ago

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Hmmm. I say sport a bracelet length sleeve and keep the jacket if it fits well. I have long arms too and sleeves are often too short. I have gotten so used to it. I layer and scrunch up my sleeves to make the look work. A bulky watch really helps to showcase a short long sleeve in a good way.

15 years ago

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