Good tailored men’s jackets are usually closed off at the shoulder.  The sleeve is hand stitched in which makes it impossible to get to the body of the jacket through the sleeve.  In this case, open the side seam and do the work you have to do, then when you are ready to close, open […]

All ladies jackets have an opening in the lining in the inside sleeve.  Turn the sleeves inside out and you will see which one is stitched down on the outside.   Usually it is only about 6″ of stitching.  Undo and pop the jacket through.  To do this put your hand inside and grab hold of […]

Most manufacturers sew pockets up during manufacture.  If you purchase a lined jacket and the pockets are closed, try pushing your little finger into the side of the pocket at the opening.  If you can get your little finger in, then it is more than likely only sewn closed.  Use a quick unpick, and carefully […]

Some designers are cutting the buttonholes on the end of the jacket sleeves.  This makes it impossible to shorten from the bottom.  The only solution is the shorten by taking the sleeve out and shortening from the shoulder.  Unless you have dress making skills I would not recommend it.  Briefly however, take from the top […]