# Alterations that work on reps: hemming, taking in and shortening sleeves without ruining details

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**Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 1:38am UTC](https://superreps.net/t/alterations-that-work-on-reps-hemming-taking-in-and-shortening-sleeves-without-ruining-details/300/6 "2026-10-21T01:38:54Z")

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**Leather jackets.** Difficulty: hard. Needle holes in leather are permanent, so mistakes can’t be undone. Leave it to a leather specialist, or choose the right size first. The [leather jacket thread](https://superreps.net/de/t/lederjacke-pu-spaltleder-lammnappa-qc/214) helps with choosing the material.

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