Master Tailoring Tip: How to Narrow a Jacket Shoulder video 3 of 3

This video is part of my new weekly Series--Master Tailoring tips. Visit my blog www.finetailoringbyjim.blogspot.com for more tips and techniques!

[@Yirmiodeh]

Gentleman Jim's not just any tailor, a master tailor is what he is. Thank you for your selflessness sir! -J.O

[@DrGarri]

There's no one else doing this work that I enjoy more than this kind gentleman, his voice, manner, clarity, and just an almost forgotten classy way of being is a pleasure to see and hear, and learn! I live in Germany, how could I get the DVD he mentions with all these alterations? PLEASE, anyone, I would do anything to get it! Thank you Sir for your generosity, doing this as a hobby has kept me away from the shrink for some years, you replaced him in the most effective, and fun, way possible. Many greetings from Leipzig, Germany, and my admiration for you as a person, and for the artist you are.

[@cindyfalck140]

These 3 videos really helped me. Gentleman Jim, you are amazing!

[@alicecooper820]

Gentleman Jim is a National Treasure. ❤️

[@andrewstewart7458]

This is mastery at its best. I've been sewing stuff since about 10. Its my first time adjusting a jacket. I got 4 to do....this video is superb..cant wait to complete my project

[@saminazafar5879]

Your hands remind me of my dad’s hands. Kind, hardworking, seasoned hands.

[@rehaankatvaar394]

Gentleman Jim, you are indeed a gentleman, so well spoken and very explanatory. I am very eager to learn tailoring but my difficulty is making pockets. You are an exceptional tutor. I am glad I found your channel. Thanks for sharing your expertise. God Bless you.

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

Gentleman Jim,you are my hero,thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.I am now looking forward to doing alterations,without swearing,ha! X

[@TheRagman777]

My first career was Tailoring, Now going into My Senior Years, Gentleman Jim with a High school Education, has renewed My interest & made me pull My machine back out! Ijs!

[@rolandotorres9741]

Awesome work. I'm picking this up as a bit of a hobby. this helps!

[@veronikatyan6598]

Wow! Incredible! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏

[@karenfal8448]

Wow, you are really good! There aren't many videos showing how to take the shoulder part in. I still don't think I would attempt it. I'd rather pay you! LOL

[@meredithmorgan8480]

Thank you so much for this!! I cannot afford to hire my tailoring done, but with this thorough video series, I think I can do it myself! Thank you again for sharing your gifts, experience, and wisdom!!

[@Calhorsey]

I love your videos.

[@SaunWhee]

That was truly amazing...what a joy to watch!

[@Michelle-qn9bd]

Ok I think I can alter my thrift store find after I watch this a few more times! Thank you so much for your patience!

[@velrinepalmer9982]

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[@velrinepalmer9982]

Very interesting explanation on the shortening of the jacket shoulders. Thanks for your patience. Much learnt. Keep up the good work Mr. Jim. V.Palmer.

[@123reivax123]

Masterful... Thank you so much for your generous nature.

[@russellgibson5013]

James you devil you I was wondering how you would reattach that lining. You are a true ARTIST A real treat for me to watch you work A master tailor you are. Thank you and have fun. Ciao Russell Gibson

[@susiegalen5120]

Very helpful. I love your style, Gentleman Jim!

[@RustyBobbins]

You make this so simple. Going to have to look for that DVD you mentioned. My men always need alterations and we live in the middle of nowhere so im having to learn more and more sewing techniques.

[@LeadersEatLast]

"Magic Hands..." - Amen Brother Jim🙏👐🙂

[@minna4285]

This was very helpful, thank you.

[@PKQuent]

You answered my prayers! This is just what I needed to know about adjusting sleeves and jacket back. Thank you so much for your video. - Kathy

[@bobbubba731]

You are a genius. Wish I lived in Savannah.

[@mr.adventure0142]

One word. its AWESOME.

[@alivahedi7874]

Very very good. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@oli230]

Thank you for your teaching. I feel confident now to alter my jacket.

[@justmyopinion6345]

That was very informative, thank you!!

[@judystubepages8910]

Thank you! I am working on an old favorite blazer. Taking out the shoulder pads. This helps sooo much.

[@bohemiansusan2897]

Enjoyed watching this immensely. I have several blazers to alter either due to weight loss or they were men's blazers to begin with and I buy them for the longer sleeves and more suited to my androgynous body. When I see up a blazer or jacket from a pattern, I already know how to alter the pattern to get what suits me. Thank you.

[@momzilla9491]

Thank you so very much. Sir, this was so good, and so non-stressing that I'm going to watch all 3 parts again! This is one alteration I've needed to have done for my cloths --- all my life. Now is my time to learn how to do it for myself. Most times the shoulder seams are almost 2" to long. Oh no... That's a lot of easing back in? Right, I'm going to watch you do it all again!

[@momwinters1265]

Momzilla, with a little practice on scrapes you will be easing in fabric without thinking about it real quick.

[@seaby8356]

Thank you. That was lovely from an experienced true master tailor. Love all the detailed technical tricks. And in english, translating italian was getting tiresome.

[@ginahunt]

great videos thank you!

[@annschultz585]

Hard to hear but this excellent information and clear. Thanks.

[@sevrin1965]

a master at work Jim, thank you ;-))

[@msforbiddenflavor]

Omg I love this guy !!!!! God bless you King !!!

[@ld7104]

Thank you sir .

[@mtdebemigrant1435]

Beautiful hands!

[@TheMusicGrace]

It is a great video. Thank you very much Gentleman Jim .. what is the maximum inch we can take in shoulder ?

[@ebonelove]

Personally I wouldn’t go beyond 1-1.5”. The more you take from the shoulder in the more you’re adjusting the armhole. If you’re not careful you can throw off the fit- it’s important to try it on regularly throughout the process! The more you do it the easier it is to gauge how far you can take it 🙂

[@2JobsStillPoorUSA]

I sure wish this was recorded with more volume. So much insight and valuable info but so hard to hear.

[@shannaboobettyboo]

Gentleman Jim, you are fantastic. Thank you so very very much for sharing as my local uniform shop for my daughters school has no idea how to make blazers that will fit correctly. I’ve never bought a blazer there with all 3 of my daughters that fits correctly. It’s always the same old thing with the shoulders and sleeve length. I’m now going to attempt to fix this myself. May I ask please if you have any news on your dvd please? I really would be interested in owning a copy. Thanks again gentleman Jim. You are a superstar tailor. 👍🏼😀

[@BunnyWrightEllis]

No, Mr. James, Thank You!

[@ksandralemus5024]

thanks for shearing your wisdon in tailoring, would like to see a video on hemming sleavees with a meatered corner vent

[@Ungorgeousgirl]

Where us the next section of hand sewing the lining onto the sleeve. I cannot find it. Please advise? Thanks in advance

[@sharontabaka9476]

May I ask how much you would charge for this particular alteration?

[@beatriceportinari4621]

Thanks for the demonstration. I long ago took to wearing ascots, various styles of scarves and cravats long ago tool. Can a regular straight pair of pants, say cords, be converted to breeches for tall riding boots and/or a high waist be added to pants?

[@ebonelove]

Yes to the breeches and *sort of* to the high waist. You can shorten, create a tiny gather, and add a small cuff (not unlike the cuffs of a dress shirt) for a classy look. That’s relatively easy to do. As for the high waist you can’t lengthen what isn’t there but you can create a new piece if you have enough excess material to do so. Rounded, pointed (triangular in the center), or straight across depending on preference. Separate the waist, insert the extension, reattach. Depending on the pockets you may have trouble moving them but I will say that adding too much to create a high waist will look very awkward. It’s tricky and risky to cut up pants so you have to really access what you have to work with and what design you’re going for 🙂

[@beatriceportinari4621]

@@ebonelove Thanks for the reply. Pure luck that I saw it. I used to get KZbin emails for new uploads from my subs and people replying to my comments. Now it's all under that bell icon and a pain to go through all that's accumulated there. I think I get the idea as to what you're talking about. I'll probably experiment with some worn out pants to get an idea for what's possible before committing to anything nice. Any flare above the knee is, I'm assuming, going to be limited to how wide the pant legs are to begin with. Do you have any idea of where traditional (flared) riding breeches are supposed to end? Mid calf or the bottom of the calf? Jodhpurs, on the other hand, both modern and traditional, end around the ankle and typically have a stirrup. There's also a type, "Kentucky jodhpurs", that have a flare at the bottom of the leg that goes over the low boot.

[@IIHOGZBREATHII]

Lol, this was fantastic to watch. Nothing more enjoyable than watching a craftsman at work. What passion and art...good stuff!!!

[@ksandralemus5024]

do you have more videos like this one? fixing other areas of a jacket

[@jeffreynl3278]

thanks

[@yerx93]

Hope u can remake this video cause I'm barley hear ur voice plus better quality

[@562chulo]

Hi gentlemen Jim,can you tell me where can i get your cds? i am a tailor , but i will like to learn what you know. please let me know

[@swizzleproxi4810]

Was I right to think I never saw you cut any material off the sleeve except a bit of the lining, I kept rewinding and fast forwarding to see if I missed anything.

[@busancun]

you need to buy the DVD to see all the procedures.

[@minna4285]

He also cut away he exess of the sleeve before reattatching the shoulder pad, but maybe that was in the previous part.