posted 2 years ago
There are sleeves that come off the garment straight out. Lay some shirts flat, if the arms stick out straight they are that type. 
 There are sleeves that come off at an angle. Lay some shirts flat, if they point down, they are that type. 
 
 You can swap out the same type, generally, but not mix them, as the arm holes are made different. 
 
 You can add length to any sleeve that goes past the bicep without problems. 
 
 If it's a short sleeved or sleeveless shirt, you may have issues putting a long sleeve on it. Look at a bunch of long sleeved shirts, learn how the holes are shaped different for straight out or pointed down types, then if you have a short sleeved shirt, look at the holes, make sure you are putting the right type on.