If you are used to sewing using a sewing machine, you’re OK with sewing knits, and you DO want to sew a t-shirt to alter it…here are two easy adjustments. Raw hemlines will hold up fine over the long term on good-quality cotton knit. Do not modify your favorite t-shirt while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, heartbreak, or TikTok.įantastic post! I wish I was a rock chick who felt OK with raw hemlines – Alison makes them look so good. prep them by cutting folded up aluminum foil this will clean and sharpen them a bit. If you're using scissors that also cut plastic, paper, etc. Who knows, that meh shirt may DIY into your favorite top!Ĭut your t-shirt in a well-lit room and try on in a well-lit room with a clean mirror. Wash it, tug it, get to know it before you go further.Ĭonsider taking a t-shirt you don't love, or one you thrifted or scored from Freecycle or your local Buy Nothing group to test out these methods before going to town on your beloved band tee. Don't be afraid to just cut off the sleeves and/or neckband and sit with that for a while. Nothing worse than snipping too much off a t-shirt you love and make it something you hate. I am very conservative with cutting my t-shirts for a more feminine shape because I have been burned in the past.
I often cut off the hem band of sweatshirts as well for more comfort and a cute look.
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How to Knot a T-Shirt Without that “Penis” Sticky-Outie Partįor this sweatshirt from PGCNTY I bought one size larger and just cut out the neck band and tugged no other modification.
This can also make for a cute layer over a dress or jumpsuit. I do like cutting out the neck of a t-shirt, cutting off 2-4″ of the hem, and then the sleeves for a cute top to wear with a sports bra for working out and outdoor activities. Again, I do not recommend tugging to roll it will do it on its own a bit but you don't want to encourage it or make the arm openings any wider. Just like with the neckline, cut right along the shoulder seam, removing the seam along with your sleeve. This is better with a shirt 1-3 sizes large and knowing you'll want to wear a cami or cute bralette underneath because it will gape. Learn from me, you can't just cut off a shirt's sleeves and think it will look cute. The hem will roll, but if the shirt isn't so snug and you haven't shortened it a lot, it shouldn't roll up too much. just removing the hem will loosen the shirt, and a couple of tugs here and there can make a meh shirt look and feel wow.
Use the same process I used for the sleeves. If your shirt is a bit too snug, try trimming off just the hem of the shirt. Do NOT tug to roll when finished, you want it to roll as little as possible. Cut with the t-shirt against a table or flat surface. Use a ruler to draw dots with a tailor's pencil, chalk, or soap the specific amount you want off (remember to be conservative because the shirt WILL roll up), and then use the ruler to connect the dots. To ensure this is done evenly, I press my t-shirt so it is as smooth as possible, and use straight pins to have the front and back stay together. However, some standard-issue t-shirts for jobs, teams, fun runs, and family reunions can end up looking like dresses without some modification. Like sleeves and necklines, a cut hem of a t-shirt will roll, and unless you're just trimming off the hem, cropping it, tying it, or tucking it in, this can look messy (and can roll more, especially if the shirt is fitted over the stomach). How to Shorten a T-shirt That is Too Long Frustration and uncertainty have destroyed many a t-shirt. In fact, if you're unsure wash your shirt before going further. The final result with the t-shirt knot I mention belowīefore you trim again, tug it a bit more t-shirts are super stretchy without their seams and you very well may not need to do anything more to get what you desire.
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