How to Shorten Sleeves with Cuffs...

Hi, Pam here from Threading My Way. 

I was lucky enough to be given a man's slim fit, cotton Calibre shirt in a small size. Although it's been well worn, the only signs of slight wear are across the shoulders. I want to keep it as a shirt, mainly to be worn in Summer to protect me from the sun, but also maybe to dress it up and wear under a blazer.

As it's to be worn in Summer, I want the shirt to be loose fitting. It's a little wide across the shoulders, but I can live with that. I'm hoping that shortening the sleeves is the only alteration I need to make.

After shortening the sleeves, here's what my shirt looked like.

Am I happy with my altered shirt? I like my sleeves slightly long, so I'm more than happy with the altered sleeves and it certainly looks better after ironing. However, I still think my legs look too short and this time, I'm not convinced the fault lies with the straight leg jeans. I think I'd say the same thing, even with skinny jeans. The shirt is just too long!!!

For a better fit and a more feminine look, I need to shorten the length and take the shirt in!!!

It's all academic now, as I discovered a small tear in the back of the shirt while I was ironing it. I'll still wear it as a cover up from the sun (after I've patched the tear), but it's not worth the time and effort to do any more alterations, given the condition of the shirt. Lesson learned... carefully check pre-loved garments BEFORE altering... LOL!!!

So, why have I posted a refashion I'm not happy with? I think it's good to show that refashions don't always work. Secondly, I've written a tutorial on shortening sleeves with cuffs, which you may find useful in one of your refashions.

Consequently, I've altered the title of the post from Shirt Refashion to How to Shorten Sleeves with Cuffs.

... Pam