Sleeve Shortening – The Right Length on Jackets, Coats and Shirts
Sleeves that are too long make the whole garment look off. We shorten sleeves on jackets, blazers, coats and shirts, so the cuff lands where it should on the wrist. Order online, we pick up at home or work, adjust the length, and send the garment back ready to wear.
Jacket, coat and outerwear sleeves
Shortening a sleeve on a jacket or coat is more involved than on a shirt. The sleeve often has to be taken up from the cuff, and we work around the buttons, vent and lining so it looks as finished as before. How much can be changed, and how, depends on the garment's cut and construction – we adapt the work to each piece.
Shirt sleeves and cuffs
On shirts we shorten the sleeve so the cuff sits correctly and keeps its shape. The aim is for the shirt sleeve to end at the right point on the wrist – so the cuff shows the right amount under a jacket. Different fabrics and cuts are handled their own way, and we adjust the length to suit the garment.
Correct sleeve length and fit
A well-fitted sleeve ends where it should on the wrist, and a shirt cuff should show correctly under the jacket sleeve. If you're unsure about the length, you can give measurements or describe where the sleeve ends today when you order. If the jacket also needs taking in at the body, or it's about the whole suit's fit, we can help with that too – see take in clothes and suit adjustment.
How to order
Choose the service and briefly tell us about the garment and the sleeve length you want when you order online. We pick the garment up at home or work, or you drop it at a service point or partner store – you choose the shipping method in your order. Once the sleeves are shortened, we send the garment back to you.
Frequently asked questions
How much does sleeve shortening cost?+
The price depends on the garment – shortening sleeves on a jacket or coat is more work than on a shirt. You see the price before you order – see the full price list on our prices page.
Can you shorten jacket sleeves from the cuff?+
Yes. On jackets and coats the sleeve is often taken up from the cuff, so the buttons, vent and lining stay correct. How much can be changed depends on the garment's cut and construction – tell us the length you want when you order.
How much can a sleeve be shortened?+
It varies with the garment and how the sleeve is made. On shirts it's usually straightforward, on jackets and coats it depends on the cuff, buttons and lining. Describe the garment or give measurements when you order, and we'll adapt the work.
How do I know the right sleeve length?+
A sleeve should end where the wrist meets the hand, and a shirt cuff should show a little below the jacket sleeve. Feel free to give measurements, or describe where the sleeve ends today, when you order, and we'll find the right length.
Can you adjust the rest of the jacket at the same time?+
Yes. If the jacket also needs taking in at the body, or it's about the whole suit's fit, we can make several changes in the same round – see take in clothes and suit adjustment.
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