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Adding Fabric to Lengthen Sleeves

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Gentlemen:

I've happened upon an a circumstance which necessitates an expedited tailoring. Given the short notice, the only tailor (formerly w/Brooks Brothers) willing to work me in has advised that fabric can be added to the sleeve to facilitate a 1" sleeve lengthening.

I'm troubled by this recommendation.

Please advise.
 
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Rule 35 said:
Gentlemen:

I've happened upon an a circumstance which necessitates an expedited tailoring. Given the short notice, the only tailor (formerly w/Brooks Brothers) willing to work me in has advised that fabric can be added to the sleeve to facilitate a 1" sleeve lengthening.

I'm troubled by this recommendation.

Please advise.
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the added fabric is a seam on the inside of the sleeve.
i have seen in done with no ill effects.
is he getting the fabric from the pants hem, or using something close.
 
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Hmmmm...hopefully I'll suffer no ill effects as well. But yet, the parts are being hemmed so presumably the fabric will be closely matched.
 

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