How To Shorten a cuffed Dress Shirt Sleeve

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In this video, I show you how to shorten a dress shirt sleeve. People have differing opinions on how to do this alteration, but when I finish an alteration, I want the garment to leave my shop with the same great details that it came in with.
Customer satisfaction is my top priority so I pay attention to the details.
* Proportionate sleeve plackets
* The same amount of sleeve buttons it came in with and same style of button detail. (stacked or kissed)
* Keeping lines and patterns straight
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@glennbrown9876 5 месяцев назад

Just what I needed. I can never find a shirt in my size with the correct sleeve length and your video gives me the confidence to alter them myself.

@leramepba882 6 лет назад

I really love the idea of fast forwarding the video and going straight to the point without any boring moment. Simple and straight!

@rosalynsinkfield3917 Год назад

Great illustration, shown where easy-to-follow.

@sarahwayman4025 3 года назад

Very informative, just what I needed to have confidence in altering hubby's shirts. You make it look so easy! Thanks so much.

@AngelaWoolsey 3 года назад

Thank you! I hope you find it easy. It definitely gets easier, the more you do them.

@m_bagger 2 года назад

Thanks Angela. Really well done demonstration. I like when tips get dropped in to a demo, like explaining why you pin the bigger placket and how you marked the button hole and how you figure the pleats out. Super helpful and a great way to teach.

@AngelaWoolsey 2 года назад

You're welcome and thank you for your feedback.

@luvhambo 4 года назад

Thanks for showing alterations of a piece of men's clothing. Most sites focus only on women's clothes. I'm a guy, a sewing beginner, and I appreciate your attention to men's clothes as well as your clear explanations.

@AngelaWoolsey 4 года назад

luvhambo There are lots of men’s alterations videos on here! :)

@nigelsnow5357 6 лет назад

I repair sewing machines for a living and I absolutely love to watch top quality tailors at work excellent video! Nigel .Uk

@AngelaWoolsey 6 лет назад

Nigel Snow Thank you! I appreciate you kind words!

@JuanderBoy 5 лет назад

Straight to the point, short, practical and very helpful. That's all I needed to subscribe. Thanks for the upload.

@neildougal6793 4 года назад

I just got a sewing machine and found this most helpful , i will be looking out old shirts to practice on , thank you

@jhiggins2058 29 дней назад

Amazing! GREAT instructions, very clear and straightforward - there are other sleeve shortening videos but I haven’t found one that shows how to remove the placket. I need to shorten sleeves often and the cost has been prohibitive forcing me to find out how to do it myself! You have given me the confidence to actually try it myself! Thank you!

@AngelaWoolsey 29 дней назад

Thank you, I’m so glad you find my video helpful. Good luck!

@judysmith9349 2 года назад

You make this look sooo easy!! I'm going to try it on my new flannel shirts. I've probably got 2 inches to shorten! Thank You!

@AngelaWoolsey 2 года назад

Good luck! The more you do a particular alteration, the easier it gets!

@niceears76 4 года назад

Wonderful! Helps me adjust shirt for my son who has Down Syndrome (and short arms) ... So helpful- thank you

@IMOO1896 5 лет назад

Follow up, I watched your video first then several others, and yours is by far the most professional. A couple actually didnt even move the placket, just cut the desired length from the sleeve, the sewed the cuff back on. Thanks so much!

@AngelaWoolsey 5 лет назад

Sandra Newton Thank you!

@peterbryenton 6 лет назад

As a beginner I liked your use of that ruler (bone folder?) as a pinning guide, and also rubbing the chalk through the button hole to mark the position for the button, thank you.

@AngelaWoolsey 6 лет назад

Peter Bryenton Thank you! For your comment. I appreciate the feedback. As far as marking the button placement, anything it takes to make it accurate and easy! :)

@hollywoodanme 4 года назад

Wow I just love your video. I never take off the packet . But I will from now on ! Learn something new everyday.

@tangorhumba3777 2 года назад

You make it look so easy. I have several shirts to do and was dreading it thank you

@BehindTheSunChannel 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for this. Your videos are so straightforward and really really helpful!

@Dunn6120 5 лет назад

Thank you! I have been trying to find a video that is easy to follow. Your video is straight forward and easy to understand.

@zeeshan-tp5hp 6 лет назад

I needed this heavily. Thanks

@annalisamorton8995 2 года назад

You are an amazing seamstress and a great teacher too! Thanks so much!

@ronkita 6 лет назад

This was a terrific video! Thank you! I have not performed this alteration before and you have made it easier to understand.

@jjgonzales1087 3 года назад

Hello! If you need to take off a large amount like 3”, I find the cuff hole too large even with pleats. Can you show us how to narrow a dress shirt sleeve with a flat felled seam please?

@crispincrunch2453 6 лет назад

Thanks for posting this. I would love to see more alterations for men videos.

@semmunn8322 6 лет назад

good job explaining. i like that you run fast speed, we can get the crux of the matter

@AngelaWoolsey 6 лет назад

Thank you! I make my videos the way I want to watch them. Not a lot of talking. Just get to the point. lol

@valeriecutler3671 11 месяцев назад

That tutorial was brilliant . Thank you so much.

@jengle1970 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for doing a straight forward and simple video. Been trying to figure out how to shorten shirt sleeves forever now. Going to go have to buy some cheap shirts to practice on.

@AngelaWoolsey 5 лет назад

John Engle Awesome! I’m glad it was helpful to you.

@lizandrocampos8395 4 года назад

Thank you Angela! The video is very helpful!

@josepeka1189 6 месяцев назад

Thank you Angela for this very informative and interesting video. Clearly explained. Neat job. Thank you. Jose from Melbourne

@PBTT-qp8st Год назад

Thank you! Just purchased with too long sleeves but now I know how to alter to fit me!

@mjoe877 Год назад

Great work and thanks for sharing!

@kristin1533 2 года назад

Thanks for this. I work in a men's clothing shop and was explaining to a customer today how a tailor could shorten his dress shirt sleeves. It's a bit more complicated than I thought.

@AngelaWoolsey 2 года назад

I never would have attempted it if I hadn’t been taught how at the mens shop I worked at, but after you do it a few times, it’s pretty easy.

@tinalavasani6677 4 года назад

Perfect alteration! !!

@oldtimerlee8820 6 лет назад

Thank you! I've just watched a longer video on this subject that didn't remove the packet and re-position, as you did. Plus you method of re-attaching the cuff much simpler and appears to be easier to do. I have short arms & too long sleeves have plagued me all of my life. Now, I know how simple it is to correct. Again, thank you. Subscribed.

@AngelaWoolsey 6 лет назад

Oldtimer Lee I’ve seen others cut the placket too. Looks very awkward and really shortens the vent.

@chaplainmattsanders4884 Год назад

Great job. Thnx so much for the tutorial!

@IMOO1896 5 лет назад

This is exactly what I’m looking for.

@petulaauguste-dubois476 2 года назад

Good afternoon I have 6 shirts to alter and thanks for the information you saved my life blessed day

@dancenanthu 3 года назад

Wow this is really nice. Am going to try

@abdulmuradi6166 6 лет назад

AMAZING WORK. I LEARN A LOT THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

@jenniferrathjensdlrt3661 Год назад

Thank you so much!! Excellent video!

@karenfutter3897 2 года назад

Clear and precise. Thank you.

@Life_In_Asia 5 лет назад

Millions thanks to you. The video saved my new shirt

@AngelaWoolsey 5 лет назад

Rakib Hasan That’s great to hear! I’m glad it helped you.

@Dee-573 3 года назад

I love that you're clear and concise. Definitely subscribing to your channel and looking fwd to learning new skills. 👍 from New Zealand

@AngelaWoolsey 3 года назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@elizabethbatten9432 6 лет назад

Great video. I do have some sleeves to shorten, but was not sure how to do it. Thank you.

@AngelaWoolsey 6 лет назад

Elizabeth Batten You’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful!

@sherryring8866 4 года назад

Thank you I found this to be so helpful 👍🏻

@glendalowery8322 2 года назад

Thank you. This was helpful.

@burhanco 3 года назад

Great job! Very helpful! Thank you.

@debm6507 5 лет назад

Excellent video. I have done this countless times, but you are so much more efficient than I am! Thank you for posting this video!

@AngelaWoolsey 5 лет назад

Debe Moffatt Thank you for your kind words! I hope you can benefit from my techniques.

@natearch80 3 года назад

I am about to open a men's store and will offer alterations to shirts and pants (not by me) and thought it was important to know how to do it. Great job

@AngelaWoolsey 3 года назад

Thank you! And congratulations on opening a store. That’s great!

@kellypatterson9456 4 года назад

So a stitch in time saves 9! I get it now!!!

@Suvikki74 4 года назад

Thank you, I will use this to my friend´s shirt.

@barbaraannem 4 года назад

Very helpful. The person tried the shirt on first and you measured the 1 1/2 inches needed for adjustment.

@barbarabartzi3498 Год назад

Good video. I like how you get to the point right away.

@AngelaWoolsey Год назад

I try :)

@macmusic12 3 года назад

That’s really nice, your teaching style is excellent, thanks 👍😊🌺

@AngelaWoolsey 3 года назад

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words 😊

@lindastaiti245 4 года назад

Excellent video! Thank you so much. My husband has been begging me to shorten a couple of his brand new Ralph Lauren shirts and I've been terrified to try until I watched your video. His shirts are like the one you demonstrated - with the small and large plackets. I think I can handle this now - thanks so much. I am now a subscriber to your channel :) !!

@AngelaWoolsey 4 года назад

Thank you!!

@valeriecropper2749 4 года назад

Great video, very well explained.

@selisawilliams5489 2 года назад

Thanks for explaining!

@milavelshi1160 4 месяца назад

I’m going to try this asap. Thanks. Mila

@AngelaWoolsey 4 месяца назад

Hope you like it!

@dolliep.2875 3 года назад

Wonderful tutorial ❤

@donnaann3515 6 лет назад

Amazing. I know I can do this with your help. You made it look simple. Wish me luck. Thumbs Up!

@AngelaWoolsey 6 лет назад

Donna Ann Thank you! Good luck! Feel free to contact me if you have any issues.

@chevydude658 4 года назад

This is such a great video because it's all step by step. I'm a new subscriber because I have short arms. By the time I get a shirt to fit my neck and chest, I look like a little kid in his dad's shirt. This is a huge help. I've got about 15 shirts that need to be altered like this.

@AngelaWoolsey 4 года назад

I have short arms and legs! Lol it’s good to know how to sew!

@supermac1941 6 лет назад

brilliant video many thanks its a great help

@G.Alvarez 5 лет назад

Great video very professional and meticulous work thanks for the info. I'm a professional mass production garment cutter and recently got into altering my own clothes, thanks for sharing I'm looking forward to learn more techniques from your channel, cheers from California.

@AngelaWoolsey 5 лет назад

Gustavo S. Thank you, I’m glad my videos are helpful to you!

@ericalyons2802 2 года назад

Thank you so much! So helpful!

@sandrarodriguez5531 5 лет назад

very informative. like you I like to it right the first time. Thank You.

@Apollo_Blaze 3 года назад

Awesome video...Thanks!

@margaritalopez2102 4 года назад

Wow you make it look so easy and I love your simple techniques.

@AngelaWoolsey 4 года назад

Thank you! Yes, I like to keep it simple. No need to complicate things :)

@kooldesinzblm 4 года назад

This is a great help n now I can do this at work

@AngelaWoolsey 4 года назад

ms vee That’s great! I’m glad the video was helpful!

@muhammadislam2779 4 года назад

Thanks for the wonderful video It helped me a lot

@davepierunc 5 лет назад

Very clear demonstration!

@AngelaWoolsey 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@vasantigogri8125 10 месяцев назад

SIMPLY SUPERB!!!

@nickwoo1 6 лет назад

great video! very well done!

@AngelaWoolsey 6 лет назад

NicholasWoolsey Thank you!

@brendahartley2825 Год назад

Thanks for your video very helpful 👍

@farzanehmosaed1571 3 года назад

Perfect thank you 🙏🏼

@NoOne-xh7ek 3 года назад

Thanks Angela

@MrNaeemkhan80 11 месяцев назад

Very helpful tutorial, 🙏

@JM-jb1bh 4 года назад

@Angela Woosley i was wondering if you can make a video on sewing the placket step by step and how you sew back a button. Tanx!

@bonniecarvell8085 6 лет назад

Excellent video.

@mateuszmrowiec4265 4 года назад

Amazing! Thanks!

@anthonykirkendhall4344 6 лет назад

Please do a video on how to taper a men’s dress shirts. The side seam and the back darts. Excellent video

@NOBLENAGA007 6 месяцев назад

Very informative. Thank you very much!

@AngelaWoolsey 6 месяцев назад

You're very welcome!

@usfoodsbd997 3 года назад

Very good idea

@tyherr5072 Год назад

But you make it so easy, it took me all day😅😅

@AngelaWoolsey Год назад

Lol The more you do it, the easier and faster it goes. 😊

@lottalotus Год назад

Thank you so much.

@traveler3341 Год назад

Thank you for sharing

@lizhoward-k7627 3 года назад

Thankyou, brilliant x

@mariecurrie3143 6 лет назад

Very helpful. Thank you..

@101kiteflyer101 5 лет назад

sometimes getting a fresh shirt out of the package the sleeves are 1 1/2" to 2" too long. it's a little bit of work, but the results are great. Thank-you.

@happykamp789 4 года назад

well done. very informative.

@kansadbukid9346 4 года назад

Nice this is what im looking for to solve my problem of all my long sleeves..... thanks

@AngelaWoolsey 4 года назад

You're welcome!

@bingmorling4458 Месяц назад

thank you very helpful

@RPSanAnto 4 года назад

Cool video.

@user-pi8en3ym9p 7 дней назад

I appreciate your teaching GOD BLEESS you

@RhodeToPrepping Год назад

Thank you so much!

@AngelaWoolsey Год назад

You’re welcome! ☺️

@rambler1277 5 лет назад

excellent. I only need this done on like 20 shirts...time to dive in.

@AngelaWoolsey 5 лет назад

The more you do, the easier it gets! Lol

@chevydude658 4 года назад

Me too! If I can get this down, I can say goodbye to all the ill-fitting shirts I'm always stuck with. I can make a shirt from scratch, but altering a shirt always makes me feel like I'm going to freak out.

@AngelaWoolsey 4 года назад

I just recorded the “easy Peasy” video on how to shorten dress shirt sleeves. It will be published on Thursday.

@MisterBurtonshaw 4 года назад

superb

@whu58 Год назад

Angela I love your tutorials, but on this vlog I think it would be more helpful if you showed the unpicking of the cuff/sleeve a bit slower at the start, and to show us how a shirt cuff is constructed so we can gain a bit of confidence and understand how to put it back once you trim the actual cuff.

@AngelaWoolsey Год назад

Thank you fir the suggestion. I appreciate it. I’ll work on this type of detail work.