How to make tshirts smaller

When my four daughters were younger, I did the following alteration many times. We would get some "hand-me-downs" from a friend and there would be some perfectly good T-shirts but they were too large. The knit fabric was good quality so I would make the t-shirts smaller for my girls. First, I would determine if the neck opening was small enough for their size, not stretched out, otherwise it would be too big and immodest. I didn't want to have to resew the neckline if I could avoid it. Then…

How to make a big shirt smaller - take a too large t-shirt and cut it down to size - Photo and video tutorial by Melly Sews

I was given this t-shirt below when I joined up with my Boot Camp for Women – Personal Training (and will be given more in the future during my progress), however as y…

In this post, I’ll show you how to make your oversized t-shirts smaller so they fit you. I’ve done this 4 or 5 times and it only takes me 7 minutes by now. This is the quick and dirty s…

In this post, I’ll show you how to make your oversized t-shirts smaller so they fit you. I’ve done this 4 or 5 times and it only takes me 7 minutes by now. This is the quick and dirty s…

I scored this "gently used" tshirt at a yard sale this summer for 25 cents! Now, I don't have any interest in college football. However, I've lived in West Virginia all my life, and I feel that I need to pick a side - Marshall University or West Virginia University. My choice was simple. I look better in gold than green. =) **I do like the Washington Redskins (but only because my boyfriend does), so I really need to find a Redskins tshirt to do this to.** To make this shirt more fitted, I…

Shirts rarely come in a one-size-fits all. Even if the shirt fits you around the chest, waist, and shoulders, there is no guarantee that it will be the right length. Fortunately, shortening and hemming shirts is quite easy. How you go...

Supplies: Large Tshirt Cool twisted tee I designed with cutouts in all the right places and all you need is a tshirt. You can even make it a dress with a longer shirt. DIY instruction: Cut the side seams on the bottom half...I cut the sleeves off and left about 4 inches on the upper parts of the seams. Depending on the length of your shirt you will need to cut accordingly. Flip the shirt right sides together. Twist enough that the right sides meet up again or so the wrong side will be out…

Learn how to tailor your favorite shirts at the side seams for a perfect fit! Detailed instructions and photos included.