Sleeve length question

[b15erk]

I did my jacket tJesoile yesterday, and made a few alterations  which I transferred to the pattern.  Unforttunately, the brain cell missed a beat, and I forgot to shorten the sleeves - which are several inches too long.

The sleeves are a simple one piece, and the only thing I can thinks to do, is to lift the pattern off the fabric, move it up and re-cut.  Is this the correct way to do it?

Such a numpty...

Jessie

[Bumblebuncher]

I would reduce the length of a sleeve by folding the pattern (if that makes sense) where it is a straight cut.  So lifting and moving it would achieve the same results 
Not sure if there is another way coz I am often on the 'I worked out how to do this myself so don't always do it the proper way' spectrum.

[BrendaP]

Yes, make the fold/pleat in the pattern, align the op with the fabric and then mark the fabric where the new lower edge cutting line will be.  If the sleeve tapers a lot you might have to fudge how you adjust the seam line.

[realale]

As someone with T -Rex arms I always have to shorten sleeves. I usually make a fold in the pattern at the lengthen or shorten mark. This should work even if you've already cut it out. You may have to fudge the sleeve edge here and there. NB fudge is the technical term for truing the side edge to maintain the seam allowance 

[Gernella]

I've got short arms so always have to shorten usually using the lines provided or do my own @b15erk  .

[Tamnymore]

@realale T Rex arms but I hope not T Rex teeth. 

I agree - fold the pattern at an appropriate point. I don't think I have short arms but sleeves can sometimes be drafted rather long on patterns - less often too short though that happens too.

[b15erk]

I knew I could rely on you lot!    It actually wasn't so bad, as the tapering was quite shallow.

Fingers crossed I'll have the sleeves in tomorrow.

Jessie