• Hi, I am the owner and main administrator of Styleforum. If you find the forum useful and fun, please help support it by buying through the posted links on the forum. Our main, very popular sales thread, where the latest and best sales are listed, are posted HERE

    Purchases made through some of our links earns a commission for the forum and allows us to do the work of maintaining and improving it. Finally, thanks for being a part of this community. We realize that there are many choices today on the internet, and we have all of you to thank for making Styleforum the foremost destination for discussions of menswear.
  • This site contains affiliate links for which Styleforum may be compensated.

  • STYLE. COMMUNITY. GREAT CLOTHING.

    Bored of counting likes on social networks? At Styleforum, you’ll find rousing discussions that go beyond strings of emojis.

    Click Here to join Styleforum's thousands of style enthusiasts today!

    Styleforum is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

Altering a sleeve with working buttonholes

New posts
Connemara

Connemara

Stylish Dinosaur
Joined
Mar 9, 2006
Messages
38,403
Reaction score
1,849
I know this has been covered before, but I have a specific case to inquire about.

I have a coat that has nearly 1.5" from the bottom of the lowest button to the end of the sleeve. Let's say I wanted to take the sleeve up 1/4" (maybe even less, honestly)...I folded up the fabric and the button placement doesn't look odd, although I understand it often does on jackets with working b-holes.

Think I'd be OK to do this?
 
mack11211

mack11211

Distinguished Member
Joined
Sep 28, 2004
Messages
6,555
Reaction score
122
Sure, what's the problem?
 
pejsek

pejsek

Senior Member
Joined
Jul 3, 2004
Messages
936
Reaction score
5
I agree with mack. I actually think that 1.5" is, ideally, too much. 1.25" would look better.
 
NoVaguy

NoVaguy

Distinguished Member
Joined
Oct 15, 2004
Messages
6,546
Reaction score
140
yeah, no problem. ideally, you would be shortening both sleeves the same amount, but it seems fine to me. the only problem is when you want to shorten too much.
 
Connemara

Connemara

Stylish Dinosaur
Joined
Mar 9, 2006
Messages
38,403
Reaction score
1,849
Originally Posted by NoVaguy
Click to expand...
yeah, no problem. ideally, you would be shortening both sleeves the same amount, but it seems fine to me. the only problem is when you want to shorten too much.

OK, that's what I figured. Thanks guys.
 
a tailor

a tailor

Distinguished Member
Dubiously Honored
Joined
Jul 22, 2006
Messages
2,855
Reaction score
145
1/4" is ok. but because that distance at the bottom is so small there is one problem.
if both sleeves are not the same length the difference from bottom button to sleeve bottom will show up more readily.
 

Classic Menswear Featured products

  • Besnard - Navy, Green and White Regimental Stripe Repp Tie - $111 Besnard - Navy, Green and White Regimental Stripe Repp Tie - $111 The regimental tie, renowned for its iconic diagonal stripes, adds visual interest to any outfit. Simple yet elegant, it serves as the perfect accessory for both suits and sport coats. This navy, green and white regimental tie is made from a fine silk repp, woven for us in the heart of Como by Italy's oldest silk mill. Made by hand in Italy, this tie features hand-rolled blades and a 3-fold construction with light interlining to ensure a modest knot.
  • LuxeSwap Auction - Eggplant Camoshita Polo Shirt LuxeSwap Auction - Eggplant Camoshita Polo Shirt Up for auction is a luxurious Camoshita Japan polo shirt in a rich eggplant hue. Crafted from a premium blend of cashmere and linen, this shirt offers exceptional softness and breathability. Perfect for elevating your casual wardrobe with a touch of sophistication.
  • DaLuca - Shell Cordovan 1 Piece Military Leather Watch Strap DaLuca - Shell Cordovan 1 Piece Military Leather Watch Strap DaLuca's Horween leather military watch straps are a nice balance between a traditional leather watch band and something unique. Its versatility complements almost any watch, from divers to dress and field watches. At 1.5-2.2mm thick, the leather mil straps are thin enough to easily slip between spring bars, but feel substantial on the wrist to balance out the weight of your watch. Take 20% off for Father's Day with the code FATHER2024

Latest posts

scatterbrain
The Ultimate Toronto Thread
745 746 747
Replies
11,192
Views
1,311,345
HotDilf
HotDilf
S
Ongoing Bespoke Projects
906 907 908
Replies
13,617
Views
3,042,777
PSNY
PSNY
acecow
WAYWRN: Classic Menswear, Casual Style
2476 2477 2478
Replies
37,159
Views
7,006,490
Paul_in_Buffalo
Paul_in_Buffalo
larimars
  • Poll
LARIMARS CLOTHING - OFFICIAL AFFILIATE THREAD
16 17 18
Replies
263
Views
102,497
larimars
larimars
Harrydog
Edward Green Appreciation: Pictures, Info, and Where to Buy
2934 2935 2936
Replies
44,026
Views
6,795,336
tuna roll
tuna roll
View more…

Similar threads

N
Sloppy tailor job, WWYD?
Replies
1
Views
1,654
KOz
K
bjornb17
Charles Tyrwhitt Custom Shirt Review
Replies
4
Views
4,783
bjornb17
bjornb17
C
Budget RTW Tailoring (UK based) Ideas and advice
Replies
3
Views
3,200
SteveMc
S
S
Can this orphaned suit jacket still work as odd jacket/sport coat?
Replies
5
Views
1,892
stylecounsel1
S
O
Stylish clothes for travel?
2 3
Replies
37
Views
14,172
breakaway01
breakaway01
New posts

Featured Sponsor

Do You Consider Sustainability When Purchasing Clothes?

  • Always - Sustainability is a top priority in all my clothing purchases.

  • Often - I frequently consider sustainability, but it isn't the main factor in my decisions.

  • Rarely - I seldom consider sustainability when purchasing clothes.

  • Never - Sustainability is not a factor I consider in my clothing choices.

Results are only viewable after voting.
See comments…

Forum Sponsors

Members online

... and 10 more.
Total: 1,717 (members: 60, guests: 1,657)

Forum statistics

Threads
510,212
Messages
10,617,682
Members
225,170
Latest member
GMFrancis

FOLLOW STYLEFORUM ON:

Top