In this EPIC Hollywood remake of one of our most popular videos, I goes into excruciating detail to teach you how to shorten the sleeves of a suit jacket. This video is BIG and chock full of practical, step-by-step advice for learning how to perform what can be a daunting task, but don't worry- YOU CAN DO THIS!
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:48 Measure New Sleeve Length
00:02:37 Seam Rip Sleeve Opening
00:09:59 Marking Out New Sleeve Length
00:13:46 Recap on Measuring and Marking
00:14:48 How Does Suit Sizing Work?
00:16:56 Cutting New Sleeve Length
00:18:17 Remove Faux (Fake) Buttonholes
00:23:38 Pin Placket - Under Side
00:26:59 Pin Placket - Mitered Side
00:30:19 PEP TALK
00:30:41 Sew Newly Shortened Placket
00:33:11 How To Flip The Placket Edges Right Sides Out
00:34:33 Pressing New Placket and Sleeve Length
00:37:19 Mark and Cut the Lining
00:39:42 Open Lining and Pin to Outer Sleeve
00:45:29 Reattach Lining to Outer Sleeve
00:49:25 Press Fully Shortened Sleeve
00:52:09 Shout out to Harris Tweed!
00:52:27 Closing the Lining Opening Over the Placket
00:55:56 Tack the Underarm seam to the Seam Allowance
01:00:34 Reattaching the Faux Button Placket
01:11:10 Final Reveal