How To Repair Frayed Suit Jacket Cuffs

trigirdbers

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I have a solid navy blazer with sleeves that are pretty much at the minimum acceptable length so getting them taken up is not an option. This being the case, is there any way of repairing the frayed sleeves?

EzraPaul

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I'd say it's time to replace it. I've never frayed a sleeve, even with considerable wear, so I'm betting you either got your money's worth or it wasn't expensive to start out with.

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Originally Posted by trigirdbers

I've seen a new coat where the sleeve ends were done in leather as a stylistic nod, if I recall correctly a SF member said this was a way that they used to repair them for longer wear.

David Reeves

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Get a new blazer ya cheap basterd.

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Originally Posted by trigirdbers

I believe the SR method is to add suede trim to the sleeve ends and quarter's of a jacket that's on its last last legs.

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add white "piping" to the sleeve ends, part of the quarters, and top of the pockets and you're pimpin'

trigirdbers

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Not really interested in being avant-garde. I guess wearing a threadbare blazer is a nice trad nod, but its more for a buisness casual workplace. And I don't have the money to be replacing blazers.

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Burn it and buy a new one. Clothes do not last for ever so don't be a skinflint. This one must be years old to have degenerated to that condition.

If you have no money as you suggest then do without a blazer.

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Originally Posted by Master-Classter

add white "piping" to the sleeve ends, part of the quarters, and top of the pockets and you're pimpin'

Yeah, this is a cool idea. Maybe instead of 'piping' them, use a contrast fabric and cover the sleeve ends like a navy admiral, and use whats left as a pocket square.

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I meant like what you would call a 'piping', basically just a strip of fabric.

instead of white, it could maybe be a similar color, so tone on tone satin or something. eg picture a Tux. so navy satin thin strip to the sleeve ends, part of the quarters, and maybe part of the lapel? could be an interesting project.

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Originally Posted by David Reeves

Get a new blazer ya cheap basterd.

Thanks for making me chuckle this morning.

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An alterations tailor could definitely put some threads in it to keep it from fraying more, but I say if you like the blazer just rock it with the frays.

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there may be more wear than you can see, check it out.
the elbows, the collar crease, the lining, and all over.
it may not be worth investing in.

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You could ask a tailor to shorten the sleeves by a quarter inch.
That might display to much linen but most men I see wear there jacket sleeves too long anyway.

trigirdbers

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All right, *******, I bought a new blazer. You all happy now? Gently used Zegna sport coat in perfect condition. Only minor alterations needed. Under 100 bucks. I guess that ended up being a better decision than repairing the old one after all, huh?

Originally Posted by EzraPaul

I'd say it's time to replace it. I've never frayed a sleeve, even with considerable wear, so I'm betting you either got your money's worth or it wasn't expensive to start out with.
I think its the way that I write, heavy pressure, press down on the edge of the cuff with the back of my hand as I slide across the page.