The sleeves of the Braemar have patches attached to the inside seam, with buttons on the patch. Here's where the pockets I removed come in handy.

First, I have to mention that my father-in-law is a small man. He has been described as a gnome (which, perhaps, explains Panache's elvish look ). Therefore, he has short arms, and the sleeves needed shortening. So, I had to rip out the blind hem of the sleeve, remove one button...



And cut the sleeves down...



In order to place the patches within the inner seam, I had to open up the inner seam high enough to place the patch...



Making the patches was actually very easy. Remember the pockets I had to remove? Well, they had a very attractive curve, already nicely pressed in, so one was easily converted to patches as seen here (pocket on the right, patches on the left)...



Here, I've pinned the patch into place. Note plenty of hem to turn up when I am done with the patch.



Next, the placement of the patches and starting to actually sew some stuff!

Be well,