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M-65 sleeve length alteration Q

Sullyism

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My first post here, so apologize if this isn’t the right place or have broken any rules. Recently picked up a Buzz Rickson m-65, and I am very impressed with the quality, but the sleeves are long for me, even cinched up with the Velcro. I am wondering if it would be possible to have a tailor shorten the sleeves about 2-3 inches without losing the placket, Velcro, liner functionality etc. I think if I have to choose between sleeve length and destroying the jacket I’ll suck it up and keep it intact. Let me know what you think! Thanks.
 

Canuck Panda

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How long is the placket now? 4" to 5"? I would not shorten anymore than half of what is there now without losing the placket detail.
 

Will Zach

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Looks like a major surgery. Maybe shortening at the shoulder would give a better result? A major surgery either way.
 

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