Hi TonieLoree: I totally agree. I had a neighbour whose husband had very short arms. She found out that I made all of my children's clothes and asked me to shorten the arms of all his shirts for him (for free!) as the seamstress was charging her (gasp!!) $11.00. I told her she was getting a bargain and explained what you have to do to shorten sleeves. Having worked in alterations, you know how much work that is! I would much rather make a jacket from scratch than replace the zipper!