Sewing the sleeves of the men’s suit style jacket

Sewing instructions for men’s suit style jacket:

Sewing the sleeves

First you are going to sew the front and back pieces together at the shoulders. Place the front and back pieces with the right sides together. Sew the shoulder seams. Finish the seam allowances and press towards the back.Sew shoulder seams

If you are using the normal sleeve, then there is no need to do anything to it before attaching it to the jacket body.
Sew curved sleeve together
But if you are using the curved sleeve the two pieces have to be joined together before being attached to the jacket body.

Put the pieces together with right side facing and sew the sleeve together as shown.

Sew sleeves to armholes
Sew the sleeves into the armholes. Note the placement markers! Ease the space between the dots in if necessary. Finish off the seam allowances and press inwards.
Sew side and sleeve seam
Sew the sleeve and side seams in one operation. Finish the seam allowances and press towards the back.

3 Responses to Sewing the sleeves of the men’s suit style jacket

  1. Jereki says:

    Pls I wish to know the name good fabrics used for sew suits for men thanks.

    • angus1235 says:

      Wool or wool-blend gabardine or serge would be ideal, or for a more winter-style jacket, wool melton.
      Or if you need a light weight one, polyester or cotton would be ideal.

  2. Rachel says:

    I have a men’s suit jacket in pieces. the sleeves are finished and lined the jacket is finished and lined but it is not put together there is also shoulder pads and headers I do not know which sleeve is the right or left how do I tell and can I put this together.
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