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Thursday, September 12, 2024

Sleeve length adjustment

I made some adjustment to the rain jacket sleeves so that I don't walk around with the sleeves hanging down so low. 


The rain jacket I used for more than a decade was getting really not very good any more (there were leaks that I could not fix, a layer inside was peeling off in places, etc.). So, I went to a store to look for a new rain jacket. I found a really nice fuchsia-coloured rain jacket, but it was $470! That's too much for me to cough up for a jacket.

So, I found one that was on a clearance sale for $99. But the size was an issue. The size that fits me perfectly had a length that was too short in my opinion. So, I decided on a size larger; however the issue was the sleeves. They were too long.

The solution was simple: I had to shorten the sleeves. This was a good thing because I am not fond of the Velcro closure for the sleeve because they can be scratchy sometimes when my hand touches it, so I was happy to cut them right off. I made elastic casings and inserted elastics so the wind and rain won't come up my sleeves.

If you need any changes like this made, contact me and we can discuss options.