Most girls have an out-of-fashion jacket in their wardrobe. For men, a jacket with sleeves that are too long. Many people rush to throw things away to free up space in their closets. However, a few simple manipulations will help change the appearance of the product. With simple upgrades, you can transform an old jacket by sewing in the sleeves.
Possible options and required tools
Out-of-fashion items or items with long sleeves are often relegated to the furthest shelf or thrown away altogether. There are several ways to change the sleeve length. With a competent approach and precise actions, you can shorten the components of a jacket at home.
Several methods are used to shorten sleeves:
- trim unnecessary centimeters;
- hem;
- roll up.
This product gives a lot of scope for the imagination of every fashionista. Girls combine jackets with classic, casual, feminine and even sports styles.A little imagination and the necessary sewing materials will help you sew new outfits and update your wardrobe.
Tools needed during the work process:
- threads matching the color of the product;
- safety pins;
- ruler or sewing meter;
- scissors;
- chalk for marks;
- sewing machine.
Each method has its own characteristics. Let's consider the possible options in more detail.
How to shorten sleeves at home
There are several ways to cut unnecessary centimeters without using a sewing machine. The simplest method applicable at home is the rolling method.. It does not require cutting and sewing skills; you can do it yourself.
You can shorten the length using hems. The cuffs are turned up several turns. Don't forget about the shirt. This method can easily transform a product from classic to everyday. This method is now very popular and is a success in men's fashion.
There is another way: you can simply pull the sleeves up, to the elbow bend or a little lower. An easily applicable option at home. It will help not only to shorten the length, but also to transform a wardrobe item.
We sew the jacket sleeves ourselves
The jacket is the most popular element of classic and casual clothing. In the wardrobe of a person holding a serious position, there are always several types. If the product turns out to be too long or you just want to update its appearance, you can hem the extra centimeters.
Before starting work, it is advisable to turn the jacket inside out, carefully straighten it and secure it along the seams with safety pins.. This measure is necessary to prevent the fabric from slipping.You can also iron the fabric with an iron. For safety reasons and to maintain a good appearance, the product should be ironed from the front side (depending on the material).
Before making the necessary marks, measure the required sleeve length using a ruler or sewing meter. After taking the measurements, we measure the indicators on the product, from edge to edge, using chalk.
Do not forget!
For correct sewing, you need to leave an allowance of about 1.5-2 cm.
Then, following the dotted lines, we cut off the unnecessary amount of fabric with scissors and pin it together. Finally, we skip a line on the sewing machine. A few simple steps and a little time helped transform an old product.
It should be noted that this method is suitable for clothes without lining and buttons. Options for working with such products will be discussed below.
On a note!
For girls who want to update their wardrobe a little, you can make a 3/4 sleeve. To make a new product, you can completely remove the sleeves by stitching the shoulder areas. The result is a fashionable and always relevant classic item.
Hem without cutting
The easiest way is to shorten a component of the jacket without cutting off excess material. Not the most convenient way, but one of the simplest.
To do this, measure the required length and note the number of unnecessary centimeters. The excess section is folded inward, secured with safety pins or stitched. For a tighter bend, you can use an iron. Afterwards, the seam is sewn on a sewing machine. The method is inconvenient because the inside can sometimes get in the way when using the jacket. This option is suitable for short term use.
Shortening sleeves with buttons
The presence of buttons on the sleeves makes working at home much more difficult.The best option would be to contact a specialized salon or studio to entrust this work to a professional. But you can try your hand on your own.
- First, measure the number of extra centimeters. After measurements, you need to make appropriate marks so as not to forget the values.
- Then you need to rip off the sleeve in the shoulder area. It is from this side that unnecessary matter is cut off. It is also necessary to carefully tear off the lining, if any.
- From the shoulder side, measure the required number of extra centimeters and mark. Do not forget about the allowance of 1.5-2 cm. For a better hem, this area can be ironed with an iron. After heat treatment, excess material is cut off. The same is done with the lining. After removing unnecessary fabric, it doesn’t hurt to check the product to make sure you did it correctly and are the optimal size.
When the base is ready, you can begin the sewing process. First of all, the lining is sewn to the inside of the jacket components. Then the sleeve itself is attached to the shoulder.
Reference!
This method is one of the most reliable, despite the high level of complexity.
If you lack the necessary skills in making patterns and sewing, it is better to turn to a professional.
How to shorten a lined sleeve
The principle of operation is similar to the previous method: first the sleeve is torn off, then the lining. We immediately take the necessary measurements: what length of the product is needed, how much it needs to be shortened.
After taking measurements, mark the parameters on the jacket fabric using a ruler and chalk. We fix the bend with safety pins. We perform similar actions with the lining. Carefully cut off the unnecessary fabric with scissors. Then we sew the seam using a sewing machine. The required sizes are ready.A lining is sewn to the inside of the short sleeve. The jacket components are almost ready. All that remains is to sew it to the shoulder.
Some tips for successful work
- Before starting the work process, you need to decide on the required length. The best option is when the sleeves reach the base of the thumb.
- When sewing, it is recommended to leave 1-2 extra cm. In case of incorrect progress, they will provide additional length. This will ensure that the product does not end up being too short.
- When choosing an option for modeling a jacket, you should calculate your strengths and skills in advance. A few wrong steps can ruin a piece of clothing. Almost anyone can handle taking measurements and working with a sewing machine when modeling sleeves on their own. Shortening sleeves with buttons is much more difficult. If you lack the necessary skills and abilities, it is better to turn to a professional seamstress.
The jacket has long been the basis of men's and women's wardrobe. If you find an old jacket or one with very long sleeves, you should not rush to throw it away. A little skill, patience and imagination will help in modeling when shortening excess fabric on the sleeves.
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