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Extending sleeves?

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Paul Ungur BPL Member
PostedNov 23, 2011 at 9:46 am

I bought a small down sweater from Eddie Bauer. I tried a bunch of other brands but they all have short sleeves. I got the EB in the end because of it's nice fit all around, except the sleeves. Mediums are way too big around my waist. Any one have any ideas how I could extend the sleeves?

Ben H. BPL Member
PostedNov 23, 2011 at 3:51 pm

My dad always told me it was easier to cut something shorter than cutting it longer. You should be able to get the medium and have a seamstress fit it down to you.

PostedNov 23, 2011 at 4:10 pm

EB is nice because they offer Tall sizes. I get a large in pretty much everything for the sleeve and torso length, and deal with the pillow fit in the girth, but EB's medium tall fits me like it was tailored for me. Try their small tall on for size.

Jeff

PS Let me add, since this the MYOG forum, that I agree with altering a size too big rather than trying to add to a size too small. Since I've been learning to sew in order to make my own gear, my most productive way of practicing has been to take in the torsos of sweaters, fleeces, etc that are long enough but too loose.

PostedNov 23, 2011 at 4:51 pm

Whoops, I guess it doesn't exist. Sorry; obviously I've never noticed before.

Those half gloves look cool, though I still think the best solution is to alter a medium so it fits.

Paul Ungur BPL Member
PostedNov 23, 2011 at 5:05 pm

I would be happy with 2" added. What would I do to a medium to reduce the bulk around my waist? I really don't like loose fitting clothes because they are not as warm.

HkNewman BPL Member
PostedNov 23, 2011 at 6:14 pm

Why not ribbed fabric cuffs?

… or flame resistant cuffs for stoking campfires without turning into the 'Human Torch'?

Paul Ungur BPL Member
PostedNov 28, 2011 at 6:18 pm

I went with a medium in the end. I have a hair clip to take up the slack around my waist on windy days.

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