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!
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.
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.
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.
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! :)
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
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!
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.
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 :) !!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Having tried this I am having great difficulty in sewing the big part of the placket round and across etc. You didn't show how you hold all the material out of the way while sewing very well so we can follow. Please can you do a video that shows your technique a bit clearer.
Excellent. Just what I was looking for. I didn’t quite understand why it’s easier to make the pleats on the right sleeve first, but I’ll take your word for it because you obviously know what you are doing. Perhaps it will become obvious as I work through the project myself. Another question - as an amateur but experienced sewer, what features should I look for in a seeeing machine? I sm looking to replace my old machine. Also, do you recommend having a serger?
If you plan to just do little sewing jobs; mending and alterations, you can go to Walmart and pick up a cheap one there. The thing you need to keep in mind is that those machines aren't the same thing that you'll get from a dealer even if it's the same brand and model number. The motors are weaker and louder. If your budget doesn't allow for a better one, than by all means get the Walmart brand. When I was able, I bought an Elna Explore 160 because I needed a quiet machine and one with a high presser foot lift. I do a LOT of sewing and the range of things I sew are wide. I bought mine from a dealer and paid about $350. The one drawback from these newer machines is that they're so light. If I'm sewing something thick and heavy, my machine will actually move on the table when I'm adjusting the item that I'm working on and that's frustrating. I hope this answers your question.
Very informative, just what I needed to have confidence in altering hubby's shirts. You make it look so easy! Thanks so much.
Thank you! I hope you find it easy. It definitely gets easier, the more you do them.
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!
Thank you, I’m so glad you find my video helpful. Good luck!
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.
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.
You're welcome and thank you for your feedback.
I repair sewing machines for a living and I absolutely love to watch top quality tailors at work excellent video! Nigel .Uk
Nigel Snow Thank you! I appreciate you kind words!
I really love the idea of fast forwarding the video and going straight to the point without any boring moment. Simple and straight!
Straight to the point, short, practical and very helpful. That's all I needed to subscribe.
Thanks for the upload.
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.
luvhambo There are lots of men’s alterations videos on here! :)
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!
Good luck! The more you do a particular alteration, the easier it gets!
You make it look so easy. I have several shirts to do and was dreading it thank you
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.
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! :)
Wonderful! Helps me adjust shirt for my son who has Down Syndrome (and short arms) ... So helpful- thank you
I just got a sewing machine and found this most helpful , i will be looking out old shirts to practice on , thank you
Wow I just love your video. I never take off the packet . But I will from now on ! Learn something new everyday.
Thank you Angela for this very informative and interesting video. Clearly explained. Neat job. Thank you. Jose from Melbourne
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
Thank you! And congratulations on opening a store. That’s great!
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!
Sandra Newton Thank you!
good job explaining. i like that you run fast speed, we can get the crux of the matter
Thank you! I make my videos the way I want to watch them. Not a lot of talking. Just get to the point. lol
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.
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.
Great illustration, shown where easy-to-follow.
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 :) !!
Thank you!!
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.
John Engle Awesome! I’m glad it was helpful to you.
Thank you! I have been trying to find a video that is easy to follow. Your video is straight forward and easy to understand.
I love that you're clear and concise. Definitely subscribing to your channel and looking fwd to learning new skills. 👍 from New Zealand
Awesome! Thank you!
Excellent video. I have done this countless times, but you are so much more efficient than I am! Thank you for posting this video!
Debe Moffatt Thank you for your kind words! I hope you can benefit from my techniques.
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.
I have short arms and legs! Lol it’s good to know how to sew!
Good afternoon I have 6 shirts to alter and thanks for the information you saved my life blessed day
Thank you! Just purchased with too long sleeves but now I know how to alter to fit me!
You are an amazing seamstress and a great teacher too! Thanks so much!
Millions thanks to you. The video saved my new shirt
Rakib Hasan That’s great to hear! I’m glad it helped you.
Good video. I like how you get to the point right away.
I try :)
That’s really nice, your teaching style is excellent, thanks 👍😊🌺
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words 😊
I’m going to try this asap. Thanks. Mila
Hope you like it!
But you make it so easy, it took me all day😅😅
Lol The more you do it, the easier and faster it goes. 😊
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.
Oldtimer Lee I’ve seen others cut the placket too. Looks very awkward and really shortens the vent.
excellent. I only need this done on like 20 shirts...time to dive in.
The more you do, the easier it gets! Lol
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.
I just recorded the “easy Peasy” video on how to shorten dress shirt sleeves. It will be published on Thursday.
Very helpful. The person tried the shirt on first and you measured the 1 1/2 inches needed for adjustment.
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.
Gustavo S. Thank you, I’m glad my videos are helpful to you!
Wow you make it look so easy and I love your simple techniques.
Thank you! Yes, I like to keep it simple. No need to complicate things :)
That tutorial was brilliant . Thank you so much.
I appreciate your teaching GOD BLEESS you
Great work and thanks for sharing!
Amazing. I know I can do this with your help. You made it look simple. Wish me luck. Thumbs Up!
Donna Ann Thank you! Good luck! Feel free to contact me if you have any issues.
Great job. Thnx so much for the tutorial!
Thank you so much!! Excellent video!
Great video. I do have some sleeves to shorten, but was not sure how to do it. Thank you.
Elizabeth Batten You’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful!
This was a terrific video! Thank you! I have not performed this alteration before and you have made it easier to understand.
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?
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.
This is exactly what I’m looking for.
Thanks for posting this. I would love to see more alterations for men videos.
Thank you. This was helpful.
Wow this is really nice. Am going to try
Nice this is what im looking for to solve my problem of all my long sleeves..... thanks
You're welcome!
I needed this heavily.
Thanks
Very helpful tutorial, 🙏
Thanks for explaining!
Very informative. Thank you very much!
You're very welcome!
Clear and precise. Thank you.
Thank you, I will use this to my friend´s shirt.
Hi! I’m a very green beginner! No sewing experience except a few hours. Retirement project! I’m going to try (on old shirts) and let u know
Thank you! I’d love to hear about your experience!
Thanks for your video very helpful 👍
Thank you so much for this. Your videos are so straightforward and really really helpful!
So a stitch in time saves 9! I get it now!!!
Thank you Angela! The video is very helpful!
Very clear demonstration!
Thank you!
SIMPLY SUPERB!!!
This is a great help n now I can do this at work
ms vee That’s great! I’m glad the video was helpful!
@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!
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.
Thank you fir the suggestion. I appreciate it. I’ll work on this type of detail work.
Awesome video...Thanks!
Great video, very well explained.
Very good idea
Please do a video on how to taper a men’s dress shirts. The side seam and the back darts. Excellent video
great video! very well done!
NicholasWoolsey Thank you!
Thanks for the wonderful video
It helped me a lot
Thanks Angela
Perfect thank you 🙏🏼
AMAZING WORK. I LEARN A LOT THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Wonderful tutorial ❤
Thank you I found this to be so helpful 👍🏻
Thank you so much! So helpful!
Thanks now i need to get a sewing machine southafrica
I hope you love sewing and find out how easy it can be to make these alterations on your clothes.
thank you very helpful
Perfect alteration! !!
Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much.
Great tutorial 👍🌹🌿🌺☘🌻🍁🌼🍀🌷🌱
Thank you
Very nice tutorial. i just want to see better how did you saw the top part of the placket that is very difficult to get through with the machine
Julio Meza Thank you for your comments. I’ll do a video to show how to go around that placket ASAP.
@@AngelaWoolsey Thank you looking forward to see it
Having tried this I am having great difficulty in sewing the big part of the placket round and across etc. You didn't show how you hold all the material out of the way while sewing very well so we can follow. Please can you do a video that shows your technique a bit clearer.
very informative. like you I like to it right the first time. Thank You.
well done. very informative.
Excellent. Just what I was looking for. I didn’t quite understand why it’s easier to make the pleats on the right sleeve first, but I’ll take your word for it because you obviously know what you are doing. Perhaps it will become obvious as I work through the project myself. Another question - as an amateur but experienced sewer, what features should I look for in a seeeing machine? I sm looking to replace my old machine. Also, do you recommend having a serger?
If you plan to just do little sewing jobs; mending and alterations, you can go to Walmart and pick up a cheap one there. The thing you need to keep in mind is that those machines aren't the same thing that you'll get from a dealer even if it's the same brand and model number. The motors are weaker and louder. If your budget doesn't allow for a better one, than by all means get the Walmart brand.
When I was able, I bought an Elna Explore 160 because I needed a quiet machine and one with a high presser foot lift. I do a LOT of sewing and the range of things I sew are wide. I bought mine from a dealer and paid about $350. The one drawback from these newer machines is that they're so light. If I'm sewing something thick and heavy, my machine will actually move on the table when I'm adjusting the item that I'm working on and that's frustrating. I hope this answers your question.
@@AngelaWoolsey thank you so your detailed information
brilliant video many thanks its a great help
Alteration on plain dark shirt is preferred
Cool video.
Thank you so much!
You’re welcome! ☺️
superb
very usefull, thanks
You're welcome!
Thankyou, brilliant x
Excellent video.