How to Alter Men's Sports Coat

When altering men’s sport coats it is very important to pay attention to detail. Sport coats can be very expensive and usually completes a suit or other attire. There are important steps to follow when making the changes to the coat.

Items Needed to Alter Men's Sports Coat:

• Seam ripper


• Iron


• Thread


• Needle

How to Alter Men's Sports Coat

1. Take a seam ripper and take out the stitches that connect the lining. You will do this for the sleeve and other hems of the jacket.


2. Have the person try on the jacket once the hems are completely out. Measure where the new hem will need to be taken. Make sure you get the measurements and write them down if necessary.


3.  Mark the sleeves and parts of the jacket that will need to be hem with straight pins. You can also use invisible chalk to do this as well. You will mark the fabric on the inside where the lining is located. Never hem the jacket on the outside.       


4. Stitch the seam using your sewing machine. If you are a professional seamstress or tailor you may want to do it using hand stitching. Avoiding trimming the seam in case you need to let the seam out in the jacket more.


5. Try the sports jacket on. Have the person the jacket is being altered for try the jacket on. Adjust the hem accordingly. 


6. Press the jacket. After the jacket has been altered press the jacket with a warm iron so the hem will look neat. You can also have the jacket sent to a professional to have it cleaned and pressed.