How to make a t shirt 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…

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...

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…

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

Shrinking a pure cotton T-shirt is relatively easy. It seems that after each wash the shirt will get smaller and smaller, even if you don't try to shrink it. Shrinking a blended shirt is a bit different.

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

If necessary you can learn how to alter a T-shirt in a few easy steps. You could also take your old shirt and cut it into a new style, such as off-the-shoulder, cold shoulder, or asymmetrical hemline.

Have a too-big shirt that you want to turn into one with fantastic fit? You'll love this step-by-step t-shirt refashion tutorial!

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

An simple sewing hack to alter a t-shirt neckline if it’s too tight