How to Hem the Sleeves on Ladies Lined Jacket without a Vent

In this video I will show you how to hem the sleeve length on a Ladies lined jacket with no vent.
Note that I had the client try on the jacket lining being 1/4 inch shorter before I cut it off. This still left enough slack to expand for comfort. Remember to always try on something before you cut excess fabric off when doing alterations.

[@helentejada7660]

This was crazy helpful! I was literally about to give up on this until I saw your video. Thank you!

[@kevinsews]

Thank you! I appreciate you letting me know. That is exactly why I created this video.

[@maryhanson6439]

After searching for some time, this is still the BEST video on shortening a lined sleeve. I only wish I knew how much excess fabric above the hemline to remove when shortening more than a small amount.

[@kevinsews]

Leave 1/4 inch ease length in the lining.

[@newhorizonsdance]

Oh my gosh! I’ve been struggling all day to wrap my head around this! I’m so glad that I watched your video! Thank you soooo very much!

[@kevinsews]

My pleasurer!

[@mywonderland11]

Thank you Kevin! I was almost out of patience trying to hem a lined jacket sleeve and your video provided clear instructions and great visuals. You made it very easy!

[@kevinsews]

You’re welcome!

[@yvonne2259]

What a calm and soothing voice, I really needed that because lining my jacket was really driving me nuts ;-) Thanks a lot!

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome! I am glad it was helpful to you.

[@VangoghsDoggo]

No one ever taught me to sew, learned over the years by trial and error. I can tailor a mens suit, but I suck at alterations like this because I would work in reverse of how the sleeve was put together! The internet is a great place to find out the easy way. Thanks for the video.

[@kevinsews]

My pleasure!

[@taram1587]

Thank you a thousand times. I was trying to finish the sleeve/lining combo (having never done that prior to this) and your video made perfect sense where all other tutorials had failed. I'm building a shrine in your honor - thank you !

[@kevinsews]

My pleasure! I am glad it was helpful.

[@meredithwarwick4202]

OMG!! Thank you! Thank you! Your video is clear and concise, and I was able to shorten the sleeves for the guest of honor's 90th birthday party jacket. I was so nervous, since this is such a special occasion for her, and I had never done this before. It came out great!

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome! That is great to hear. Thank you!

[@innerbeautyiskey6517]

This is great, but i really wish you showed us how much to cut, to where. Would love to watch it if you make another one about just the cutting park :)

[@kevinsews]

As I stated in one of my comments, I thought I had captured the cutting, but I missed hitting the record button for some stupid reason. I cut 1.5 inches off the both the lining and the fabric.

[@forestgirl50]

Thanks so much! Best instructions on this task anywhere.

[@kevinsews]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@forestgirl50]

@@kevinsews Same to you Kevin!

[@alipearce8301]

This is brilliant. Watched loads of videos but just couldn’t get it. This was so clear and soo well executed. My coat sleeves now shortened with success .

[@kevinsews]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@convenantcreations6017]

Awe, thank you for your simple video. I followed instructions as you did each part. Just shorten my first jacket sleeve

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@TheJudeJane]

Excellent video! You are amazing, Kevin. I am a new subscriber, and I am learning so much from you. Many, many thanks!😊👍🏽🏆

[@kevinsews]

Thank you! Much appreciated.

[@lynettestubbs2672]

Great lesson. This really helps.

[@kevinsews]

@@lynettestubbs2672 I am glad it was helpful.

[@gillweber7930]

Excellent video. Came through just as I needed help with hemming lined jacket sleeves. Thank you very much.

[@kevinsews]

Gill Weber Thar is great to hear!

[@94thFRINGE]

Amazing video, so clear and helped me a lot with a men's blazers sample I was making for university

[@kevinsews]

I am glad to hear it was helpful.

[@mfdollface1624]

This was really clear and helpful, thank you!

[@kevinsews]

Thank you! I am glad to hear it was helpful.

[@reneea5559]

So many rush through this and its too hard to see but you took your time to show us properly an d i thank you ,

[@kevinsews]

I glad you found it useful.

[@donnabeamish]

this is incredibly useful. thanks ever so much

[@kevinsews]

It is customary to leave the lining slightly longer. I this case there was too much length in the lining, so I trimmed off about an 1/8th inch and that made if fit much better for the client to wear. I hope that clears up the original question you had. I am glad to hear that you found it helpful.

[@midgekin]

Thank you so much Kevin! This is just the video I was searching for!

[@kevinsews]

You’re welcome! I am glad it was helpful.

[@dennismirac6603]

I always enjoy your videos, Kevin. Keep 'em coming!

[@kevinsews]

Thank you!

[@marilyn6068]

Oh, thanks best video I’ve found. Made sense!

[@kevinsews]

My pleasure!

[@esooit4668]

Thank you for the explanation, it was very clear.

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome! I am glad it was helpful.

[@sammieshark]

This video was super helpful! Thank you!

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@triciaaleman5213]

Quick question- if I need to shorten the sleeve one inch do I cut one inch off lining and one inch off fabric?

[@kevinsews]

I cut equal on both to keep it the same as the manufacture did. If you need a bit more ease in the lining then cut less of off it. Only your client will know if the lining needs to be extended.

[@triciaaleman5213]

@@kevinsews thank you!

[@kevinsews]

@@triciaaleman5213 You’re welcome!

[@1954evelyn]

Would have liked to see you cut off the excess of the sleeve and lining. My favorite ripping tool is the razor blade I sink my needle in the opposite side of the garment and it gives me a third hand for ripping, moving the needle hold as I go LOL Also would love to see a jacket sleeve shortened with a vent I tried that once for a friend years ago and it was not my best work I am sure you could show us the correct way, if you already haven't :)

[@kevinsews]

I thought I pressed the record button when I was cutting the sleeves out, but apparently I missed it. Basically, I just marked 1.25 inches for the jacket and 1.5 inches for the lining. I drew my lines using non wax black tailors chalk and simply cut along the lines. There are many great videos on here already that show how to hem a jacket with vents. Here is one of them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipCzmWNvmLSIZ9E

[@jjk2one]

At last someone that used white and not a black jacket. I can see what you are doing. Thank you

[@kevinsews]

My pleasure!

[@angelinegalicki4201]

Do I cut the sleeve one half inch longer then finished length and also cut the lining the same?

[@kevinsews]

Leave the lining a bit longer. In this case the client only wanted 1/4 of an inch. I generally leave 1/2 to 3/4 depending on the size and style of the coat.

[@chapter1o1]

Thank you.

[@kevinsews]

Salome Olivia You’re welcome!

[@zestyzaira8479]

Crystal clear, thank you !!!!! c:

[@kevinsews]

You're welcome!

[@LindaGoldstein]

I might try. Video is good.

[@kevinsews]

My pleasure!

[@trsmont]

Hi Kevin, should the lining be the same length when you cut to the finished length? Thanks you.

[@kevinsews]

Cut the same amount off both the lining and the outside fabric.

[@trsmont]

@@kevinsews Thank you Kevin. Great tutorial..

[@kevinsews]

@@trsmont You're welcome!

[@bafreshour]

@@kevinsews - I cut both sleeve and lining the same length, 1st time I sewed sleeve and put jacket on the lining wound up being longer. I ripped out the stitches, cut 1/2" from the lining, sewed again and still had lining longer than the sleeve. Again ripped out stitches, cut lining another 1/2" and sewed and I swear the lining grew longer because it stuck out even further when I sewed it the 3rd time. I will rip out again tomorrow. I mean other than continuing to cut the lining 1/2" @ a time, what else could I try? I think when I put the jacket on it is pulling the lining forward through the sleeve (it is not tight on me). I totally get what you are doing in the video, just not understanding why I am having an issue with the lining still being longer than the sleeve now that it is at least 1" shorter than the sleeve itself. Thank you for a great video tutorial.

[@kevinsews]

@@bafreshour I usually cut the exact same amount off the sleeve and lining and everything aligns perfectly. Remember that the lining needs a fold over too. If it is still too long then simply trim a little bit off at a time until it is the size you want. Obviously use a basting stitch so it will be easy to remove and recut.

[@DiannaAtherton]

Question: what is the math on the lining. You cut outer fabric sleeve and lining straight across so they are the same length. Mark and press outer jacket fabric lets say 1/2". How much do i cut or hem lining? Always confuses me 😅

[@kevinsews]

The general rule is the lining is always a bit longer than the sleeve. If this rule was followed by the manufacturer of the jacket then cut off the exact length off both the fabric and lining and you should be good. In my case with this one the client wanted a 1/4 inch more cut off the lining because she felt is was too long.

[@DiannaAtherton]

@@kevinsews thank you for replying. Last night I just went for it. I opened up each sleeve and flip it inside out. It turned out very nice. Thanks.

[@kevinsews]

@@DiannaAtherton My pleasure!

[@kevinsews]

@@DiannaAtherton I am glad to hear it worked out for you.

[@brendajefferson5984]

Very nice, thank you!

[@kevinsews]

You’re welcome!

[@maribel0reyes]

Very good!

[@kevinsews]

Thanks!

[@EvieO1950]

Thank you!!

[@kevinsews]

My pleasure!

[@velmahadden6564]

Very interesting. ,,.!

[@kevinsews]

Thanks!

[@1954evelyn]

Kevin I opened a school letterman school jacket sleeve and body side, over the week, to sew football patches on the leather sleeve, the one that is wool body and leather sleeve, under the arm where the wool and leather meets. I am having problems getting the seam to line up perfect, it seems it is off at least 1/8 inch and does not line up when I stitch it, like maybe it is moving when stitching over it, I do not have a walking foot for my Singer 20U that I use to sew it, so that is not an option. I have tried it 3 times and it seems to be lined up and I even pin it but after stitching it is still off, I am hoping you have a magic fix for this I let this one go but I am not liking it. I am OCD and that is bothering me so much. I didn't want to try again as not to put too many stitch holes in the leather sleeve

[@kevinsews]

My industrial machine I use for garments doesn't have a walking foot either. The key is how to hold the fabric. Do a search on "Sewing without pins" and you will find some that show the technique.

[@MegaTinni]

Lining needs slack!

[@kevinsews]

I addressed this. In this case the clients jacket had excess slake that she wanted removed. I chalk it up to it being produced in one of those fast fashion factories overseas. This is becoming more common on the things people bring in for alterations.