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!
@AngelaWoolsey3 ай бұрын
Thank you, I’m so glad you find my video helpful. Good luck!
@sarahwayman40253 жыл бұрын
Very informative, just what I needed to have confidence in altering hubby's shirts. You make it look so easy! Thanks so much.
@AngelaWoolsey3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope you find it easy. It definitely gets easier, the more you do them.
@glennbrown98768 ай бұрын
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.
@luvhambo4 жыл бұрын
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.
@AngelaWoolsey4 жыл бұрын
luvhambo There are lots of men’s alterations videos on here! :)
@m_bagger3 жыл бұрын
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.
@AngelaWoolsey3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thank you for your feedback.
@nigelsnow53576 жыл бұрын
I repair sewing machines for a living and I absolutely love to watch top quality tailors at work excellent video! Nigel .Uk
@AngelaWoolsey6 жыл бұрын
Nigel Snow Thank you! I appreciate you kind words!
@leramepba8826 жыл бұрын
I really love the idea of fast forwarding the video and going straight to the point without any boring moment. Simple and straight!
@JuanderBoy5 жыл бұрын
Straight to the point, short, practical and very helpful. That's all I needed to subscribe. Thanks for the upload.
@judysmith93492 жыл бұрын
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!
@AngelaWoolsey2 жыл бұрын
Good luck! The more you do a particular alteration, the easier it gets!
@peterbryenton6 жыл бұрын
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.
@AngelaWoolsey6 жыл бұрын
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! :)
@neildougal67934 жыл бұрын
I just got a sewing machine and found this most helpful , i will be looking out old shirts to practice on , thank you
@tangorhumba37772 жыл бұрын
You make it look so easy. I have several shirts to do and was dreading it thank you
@niceears764 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Helps me adjust shirt for my son who has Down Syndrome (and short arms) ... So helpful- thank you
@hollywoodanme4 жыл бұрын
Wow I just love your video. I never take off the packet . But I will from now on ! Learn something new everyday.
@josepeka11899 ай бұрын
Thank you Angela for this very informative and interesting video. Clearly explained. Neat job. Thank you. Jose from Melbourne
@IMOO18965 жыл бұрын
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!
@AngelaWoolsey5 жыл бұрын
Sandra Newton Thank you!
@semmunn83226 жыл бұрын
good job explaining. i like that you run fast speed, we can get the crux of the matter
@AngelaWoolsey6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I make my videos the way I want to watch them. Not a lot of talking. Just get to the point. lol
@kristin15332 жыл бұрын
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.
@AngelaWoolsey2 жыл бұрын
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.
@jengle19705 жыл бұрын
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.
@AngelaWoolsey5 жыл бұрын
John Engle Awesome! I’m glad it was helpful to you.
@rosalynsinkfield39172 жыл бұрын
Great illustration, shown where easy-to-follow.
@natearch803 жыл бұрын
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
@AngelaWoolsey3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And congratulations on opening a store. That’s great!
@lindastaiti2454 жыл бұрын
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 :) !!
@AngelaWoolsey4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@tyherr5072 Жыл бұрын
But you make it so easy, it took me all day😅😅
@AngelaWoolsey Жыл бұрын
Lol The more you do it, the easier and faster it goes. 😊
@milavelshi11606 ай бұрын
I’m going to try this asap. Thanks. Mila
@AngelaWoolsey6 ай бұрын
Hope you like it!
@debm65075 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I have done this countless times, but you are so much more efficient than I am! Thank you for posting this video!
@AngelaWoolsey5 жыл бұрын
Debe Moffatt Thank you for your kind words! I hope you can benefit from my techniques.
@chevydude6584 жыл бұрын
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.
@AngelaWoolsey4 жыл бұрын
I have short arms and legs! Lol it’s good to know how to sew!
@whu58 Жыл бұрын
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.
@AngelaWoolsey Жыл бұрын
Thank you fir the suggestion. I appreciate it. I’ll work on this type of detail work.
@petulaauguste-dubois4763 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon I have 6 shirts to alter and thanks for the information you saved my life blessed day
@Dunn61205 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have been trying to find a video that is easy to follow. Your video is straight forward and easy to understand.
@barbarabartzi3498 Жыл бұрын
Good video. I like how you get to the point right away.
@AngelaWoolsey Жыл бұрын
I try :)
@Dee-5733 жыл бұрын
I love that you're clear and concise. Definitely subscribing to your channel and looking fwd to learning new skills. 👍 from New Zealand
@AngelaWoolsey3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@PBTT-qp8st2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Just purchased with too long sleeves but now I know how to alter to fit me!
@oldtimerlee88206 жыл бұрын
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.
@AngelaWoolsey6 жыл бұрын
Oldtimer Lee I’ve seen others cut the placket too. Looks very awkward and really shortens the vent.
@barbaraannem4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. The person tried the shirt on first and you measured the 1 1/2 inches needed for adjustment.
@G.Alvarez5 жыл бұрын
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.
@AngelaWoolsey5 жыл бұрын
Gustavo S. Thank you, I’m glad my videos are helpful to you!
@Life_In_Asia5 жыл бұрын
Millions thanks to you. The video saved my new shirt
@AngelaWoolsey5 жыл бұрын
Rakib Hasan That’s great to hear! I’m glad it helped you.
@annalisamorton89953 жыл бұрын
You are an amazing seamstress and a great teacher too! Thanks so much!
@mjoe877 Жыл бұрын
Great work and thanks for sharing!
@macmusic123 жыл бұрын
That’s really nice, your teaching style is excellent, thanks 👍😊🌺
@AngelaWoolsey3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words 😊
@JaneZulu-u9n2 ай бұрын
I appreciate your teaching GOD BLEESS you
@rambler12775 жыл бұрын
excellent. I only need this done on like 20 shirts...time to dive in.
@AngelaWoolsey5 жыл бұрын
The more you do, the easier it gets! Lol
@chevydude6584 жыл бұрын
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.
@AngelaWoolsey4 жыл бұрын
I just recorded the “easy Peasy” video on how to shorten dress shirt sleeves. It will be published on Thursday.
@101kiteflyer1016 жыл бұрын
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.
@dancenanthu4 жыл бұрын
Wow this is really nice. Am going to try
@chaplainmattsanders4884 Жыл бұрын
Great job. Thnx so much for the tutorial!
@margaritalopez21025 жыл бұрын
Wow you make it look so easy and I love your simple techniques.
@AngelaWoolsey5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, I like to keep it simple. No need to complicate things :)
@MrNaeemkhan80 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful tutorial, 🙏
@glendalowery83222 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This was helpful.
@crispincrunch24536 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. I would love to see more alterations for men videos.
@donnaann35156 жыл бұрын
Amazing. I know I can do this with your help. You made it look simple. Wish me luck. Thumbs Up!
@AngelaWoolsey6 жыл бұрын
Donna Ann Thank you! Good luck! Feel free to contact me if you have any issues.
@usfoodsbd9973 жыл бұрын
Very good idea
@selisawilliams54892 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining!
@valeriecutler3671 Жыл бұрын
That tutorial was brilliant . Thank you so much.
@kansadbukid93464 жыл бұрын
Nice this is what im looking for to solve my problem of all my long sleeves..... thanks
@AngelaWoolsey4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@jenniferrathjensdlrt3661 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! Excellent video!
@IMOO18965 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I’m looking for.
@elizabethbatten94326 жыл бұрын
Great video. I do have some sleeves to shorten, but was not sure how to do it. Thank you.
@AngelaWoolsey6 жыл бұрын
Elizabeth Batten You’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful!
@ronkita6 жыл бұрын
This was a terrific video! Thank you! I have not performed this alteration before and you have made it easier to understand.
@jjgonzales10874 жыл бұрын
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?
@anthonykirkendhall43446 жыл бұрын
Please do a video on how to taper a men’s dress shirts. The side seam and the back darts. Excellent video
@kellypatterson94565 жыл бұрын
So a stitch in time saves 9! I get it now!!!
@NOBLENAGA0078 ай бұрын
Very informative. Thank you very much!
@AngelaWoolsey8 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@brendahartley2825 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video very helpful 👍
@vasantigogri8125 Жыл бұрын
SIMPLY SUPERB!!!
@cherylfarthing34304 жыл бұрын
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
@AngelaWoolsey4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’d love to hear about your experience!
@Apollo_Blaze3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video...Thanks!
@zeeshan-tp5hp6 жыл бұрын
I needed this heavily. Thanks
@RPSanAnto4 жыл бұрын
Cool video.
@davepierunc5 жыл бұрын
Very clear demonstration!
@AngelaWoolsey5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@JM-jb1bh5 жыл бұрын
@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!
@karenfutter38972 жыл бұрын
Clear and precise. Thank you.
@NoOne-xh7ek4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Angela
@Suvikki745 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I will use this to my friend´s shirt.
@edwardwalker32292 жыл бұрын
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.
@kooldesinzblm4 жыл бұрын
This is a great help n now I can do this at work
@AngelaWoolsey4 жыл бұрын
ms vee That’s great! I’m glad the video was helpful!
@BehindTheSunChannel5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. Your videos are so straightforward and really really helpful!
@valeriecropper27494 жыл бұрын
Great video, very well explained.
@lizandrocampos83955 жыл бұрын
Thank you Angela! The video is very helpful!
@MisterBurtonshaw4 жыл бұрын
superb
@servantoftheservant50223 жыл бұрын
Thanks now i need to get a sewing machine southafrica
@AngelaWoolsey3 жыл бұрын
I hope you love sewing and find out how easy it can be to make these alterations on your clothes.
@dolliep.28753 жыл бұрын
Wonderful tutorial ❤
@traveler3341 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@muralihuilgol88314 жыл бұрын
Alteration on plain dark shirt is preferred
@clothingalterations Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial 👍🌹🌿🌺☘🌻🍁🌼🍀🌷🌱
@AngelaWoolsey Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@bingmorling44584 ай бұрын
thank you very helpful
@farzanehmosaed15713 жыл бұрын
Perfect thank you 🙏🏼
@tinalavasani66774 жыл бұрын
Perfect alteration! !!
@muhammadislam27794 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the wonderful video It helped me a lot
@abdulmuradi61666 жыл бұрын
AMAZING WORK. I LEARN A LOT THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
@happykamp7894 жыл бұрын
well done. very informative.
@jcmfdesigns5 жыл бұрын
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
@AngelaWoolsey5 жыл бұрын
Julio Meza Thank you for your comments. I’ll do a video to show how to go around that placket ASAP.
@jcmfdesigns5 жыл бұрын
@@AngelaWoolsey Thank you looking forward to see it
@sherryring88664 жыл бұрын
Thank you I found this to be so helpful 👍🏻
@biancotuzolasana8933 жыл бұрын
Top altération, Great
@bettyhung63523 жыл бұрын
I like your video of shortening sleeves with moving the packets. But unfortunately it did not show how to sew back the top part of the packets . I think there’s one more step needs to sew around the top corner . Thank you !
@nickwoo17 жыл бұрын
great video! very well done!
@AngelaWoolsey7 жыл бұрын
NicholasWoolsey Thank you!
@bonniecarvell80856 жыл бұрын
Excellent video.
@lottalotus Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@ericalyons28023 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! So helpful!
@GUPRPEET-Singh5 жыл бұрын
Very nice and helpful video.
@AngelaWoolsey5 жыл бұрын
Gurpreet Singh Thank you!
@sandrarodriguez55315 жыл бұрын
very informative. like you I like to it right the first time. Thank You.