Best Way to Cut Sleeves off Jersey
06-10-20, 03:02 PM
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06-10-20, 03:07 PM
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consider me interested.
06-10-20, 03:09 PM
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That said, I had this done to my Cycling magazine Cadillac jersey (it doesn't fail the above because I paid a seamstress to do it for me). There's no reason to include a piece of the sleeve that you're cutting off; cut off above the seam and then hem the edge from there. But it'll look bad and fray quickly unless you know what you're doing.
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06-10-20, 03:13 PM
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Above the seam results in a larger tax deduction.
06-10-20, 03:20 PM
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while it's off.
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06-10-20, 09:30 PM
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Stating the obvious but you might ask this in the Triathlon section since road (or mtb) cyclists don't wear sleeveless jerseys. Women of course excepted.
06-10-20, 09:50 PM
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06-11-20, 12:27 AM
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Just roll up a Clif bar in that sleeve and you'll be alright alright alright.
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06-11-20, 06:21 AM
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As far as to which seam, it doesn't seem like you have an option.
It's an odd look (for a guy) . In my opinion.
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06-11-20, 11:26 AM
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Sleeveless jerseys have hems - so presumably you want to approximate that look.
And you don't want the arm holes to come unraveled, so I suggest cutting downstream of the sleeve seam.
This is an especially good look with arm warmers.
And come back with photos when you're done.
06-11-20, 12:14 PM
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Anyway, OP, if you really want to do this, cut a couple of inches below the hem, pick it out so you have a cute fringe! And shave that pit hair. If you are compelled to display your under arms, don't make folks look at a hairy dripping mess
06-11-20, 06:54 PM
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In my area the fastest dude over age 50, and one of the fastest local guys, period, usually wears sleeveless jerseys. AFAIK, he's not a tri-guy, just a typical roadie enthusiast. His name shows up in more local KOMs and top tens than anyone else. And he makes it look effortless. I've ridden with him a few times, when I can keep up. Closest thing I've see to Jacques Anquetil's toe-down pedaling style, a powerful natural time trilaist.
I'm considering a sleeveless jersey just to get more sun. I have persistent low vitamin D and bone density loss, no matter how much vitamin D, calcium and supplements I take.
I started riding sans sunscreen last year and was surprised to discover I don't sunburn anymore. Changing my diet, omitting most sugar, and losing weight seems to have changed something. I used to burn red within 15 minutes. Not any more. So I'm going to try a sleeveless jersey to get a little more sun.
I'm considering a sleeveless jersey just to get more sun. I have persistent low vitamin D and bone density loss, no matter how much vitamin D, calcium and supplements I take.
I started riding sans sunscreen last year and was surprised to discover I don't sunburn anymore. Changing my diet, omitting most sugar, and losing weight seems to have changed something. I used to burn red within 15 minutes. Not any more. So I'm going to try a sleeveless jersey to get a little more sun.
