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Roll Up Shirt Sleeves in Six Steps: The Neat Italian Roll With a Visible Cuff

A tidy sleeve fold without stacking lots of tight turns. The Italian, or master, roll is explained using original shirtmaker guidance from UNTUCKit, Paul Fredrick and Buffalo Jackson.

3 min read2026-10-27

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OriginalPaul Fredrick instructions to unfasten cuff and gauntletOriginal source and publisher: Paul Fredrick — How to Roll Up Dress Shirt Sleeves

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What you need

Long-sleeve shirt with button cuffs
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Space to move your arms

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How to

1. Start with the sleeve extended. Undo the wrist cuff and, if present, the small gauntlet button on the sleeve placket. Paul Fredrick recommends undoing both before making an Italian roll.
2. Flip the cuff outward so its inside faces out. Pull that folded cuff up toward or just above the elbow, creating one long fold of sleeve fabric. Keep the arm comfortable rather than stretching the fabric tightly.
3. Take the loose lower section of sleeve and fold it upward once toward the raised cuff. UNTUCKit's Italian-roll description uses this second fold to hold the first in place.
4. Cover most of the cuff but leave a small strip of it visible at the top. A contrasting lining can add a detail, yet the technique works with a plain cuff too.
5. Smooth the front and back and flatten the sleeve placket so no heavy lump forms. Repeat on the other side at a similar height and compare the thickness of both rolls in the mirror.
6. Bend and straighten the elbows to test comfort. Lower or undo a tight, bulky fold, and unfold the sleeves before storing or laundering to avoid leaving them compressed for long periods.

One more tip

Do not tighten the roll around your forearm. If moving the elbow feels restricted, lower or undo it. Keeping sleeves down may suit more formal dress codes.

Sources and media

OriginalUNTUCKit original Italian sleeve roll guideOriginal source and publisher: UNTUCKit — Here's the Right Way to Roll Your Sleeves

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