Is it possible to narrow a jacket sleeve?

dont do it, regardless of what the tailor or anyone on here tells you.

It is possible, though usually not advisable. Note that the arms can't be altered in isolation, unfortunately. Re-doing the arms involves fiddling around with the armholes, which involves futzing around with the rest of the jacket, etc. The end result probably won't be worth the effort or the expense, either.

Yes you can have it done. I have a MTM suit that is back at the tailor right now because i had the same thing happen. I didn't ask what the whole process was but my guy wasn't at all hesitant about sending it back to get re-cut.

Yes it is possible to narrow the cuff end of a sleeve without effecting the armhole size. A great tailor should be able to accomplish the task and will also advise you if the construction of the jacket does not allow this to be done as well.

Jerry Pozniak
Jeeves of Belgravia
www.DryCleaningTips.com

If you're talking about tapering a sleeve from the armhole to cuff - that is easy. I have done it. If you're talking about narrowing the armhole, AND the cuff (i.e. narrow the sleeve by the same amount thoughout the entire sleeve), then it gets a little more complicated. You will not be able to do that unless you have extra material in the seam that runs around your armhole, which is unlikely. You can, however, slim the armhole and entire sleeve down successfully if you are narrowing the body as well. Though this is akin to recutting the jacket.

I had this alteration performed on a bespoke suit years ago during one of the latter fittings, and the suit maker removed and reshaped the sleeve. To do it otherwise would have resulted in a twisting of the fabric and mis-alignment of the patterns. As I recall it being explained, the seam and buttons have to remain in a fixed location, and all the extra fabric is all taken from one side; this pulls the fabric in a circular direction similar to a barbers pole. May work better with a solid color than a pattern, but still, the best results require everything be redone.

But then, why would anyone want to taper the upper part of a sleeve? Imagine what foof would say.

You seem concerned about the width at the opening. This would have been no problem before the sleeve buttonholes were cut. The back seams of the sleeve can be tapered from the top of the sleeve thru the elbow thru the wrist opening and do the same with the lining. Sleeves do not need to be removed. With the buttonholes cut you can only reduce the under sleeve but not the total amount needed. Best solution now is to have new sleeves cut. If the cloth is available it may not be a problem since you went MTM.

I would certainly try. Those sleeves are far too wide if you ask me.. I've had it done and it turned out fine..

Can we have some pics of the finished product to see a before and after?

You could always have the buttons moved so it fits slimer which would be a lot eaiser then having the sleeves worked on.