Hem a tee shirt

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...

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 asked to repost this oldie but goodie.. so here it is! I have altered tshirts for years and years! You can alter a t-shirt neckline with a easy little 'x' stitch. Have your needle (a chenille is good), Aurifil 12wt or another thread of similar weight. These photos were done a LONG time ago when I did this project with a similar thread. BUY 12 wt AURIFIL .. the kits are a great way to pick up several colors You are folding the neckline in half then making 'x' stitches. Pretty much all…

When you're working with T-shirts, it's important to choose the right needle and thread to accomodate the stretchy fabric.

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...

This simple dress refashion for summer is sure to stretch the life of your kids' clothing! Turn a winter dress into summer style.

When I posted my sailboat tee tutorial a few weeks ago, I promised a tutorial on taking in the sleeves. This is really the most simple alteration out there, but it makes a huge difference, especially if you’re trying to avoid the 90’s baggy look (which, um, I hope you are). Here’s the t-shirt I […]

Ok so I don’t like to use the word hate… but I HATE hemming knit fabrics. It’s funny because the finishings on a garment are usually my favourite bits of sewing because it means I’m almost done, an…

Tee Shirt Surgery: How to Make a Shirt Fit. need to do this with some of the free tshirts that hang like a sack on me!

With a few simple modifications you can turn your too-big T-shirt into something more attractive and wearable.