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- How to Fix a T-shirt That’s Too Big
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Introduction
Restructuring your T-shirt is a relatively easy process for people who have basic sewing knowledge and experience using a sewing machine.
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Step 1
How to Fix a T-shirt That's Too Big
- Lay the larger T-shirt on a flat surface.
- Make sure that it’s perfectly flat and your side seams are in line.
- Take another T-shirt shirt that fits you perfectly and lay it on top of the big T-shirt.
- Double check that the neckline is straight and the graphic on the big T-shirt has plenty of room on either side.
Lay the larger T-shirt on a flat surface.
Make sure that it’s perfectly flat and your side seams are in line.
Take another T-shirt shirt that fits you perfectly and lay it on top of the big T-shirt.
Double check that the neckline is straight and the graphic on the big T-shirt has plenty of room on either side.
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Step 2
- Take a water soluble fabric marker and trace the small T-shirt out on the big one.
- Leave some fabric allowance in case you need to fix anything or make adjustments.
Take a water soluble fabric marker and trace the small T-shirt out on the big one.
Leave some fabric allowance in case you need to fix anything or make adjustments.
Step 3
- Use your scissors to cut off the excess material.
- This will divide the shirt into three pieces, including the body and two sleeves. Make sure to leave a little seam allowance in order to adjust, just in case.
Use your scissors to cut off the excess material.
This will divide the shirt into three pieces, including the body and two sleeves. Make sure to leave a little seam allowance in order to adjust, just in case.
Step 4
- Take a few pins and pin the sleeves together in order to give a crease.
- Pin the rest of the fabric edges in order to get a rough idea of whether it’s the right size or not.
Take a few pins and pin the sleeves together in order to give a crease.
Pin the rest of the fabric edges in order to get a rough idea of whether it’s the right size or not.
Step 5
- Use your sewing machine to sew the parts of the shirt together.
- Go back over with a smaller stitch to secure the parts of the shirt.
- I’ve used white thread to demonstrate the repair, but for your shirt, use matching thread unless you want contrasting colors.
Use your sewing machine to sew the parts of the shirt together.
Go back over with a smaller stitch to secure the parts of the shirt.
I’ve used white thread to demonstrate the repair, but for your shirt, use matching thread unless you want contrasting colors.
Step 6
- Use scissors to cut any extra threads left over from the project.
Use scissors to cut any extra threads left over from the project.
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