Thank you for the 4 tutorials about tailoring a T-shirt. I will be using what I learned to make a number of my T-shirts fit better. I hope you will be making many more videos, because you are an excellent instructor. My first 2 requests would be how to tailor a lined jacket where the shoulders are too wide. Also, on a blouse with long sleeves and cuffs - how to shorten the sleeves.
Oh my gosh! I wish I would have had TH-cam with you on it 30 years ago! I’m short and …stout…and I have to alter practically everything I own. I have never been able to successfully do a t-shirt (which I live in for work) so this is so wonderful! I can’t wait to watch the hemming vid. Thank you so much! I’m going to subscribe to your channel so I don’t miss anything! Thank you! Thank you!
This is a great video. So appreciated. I've had a significant weight loss and am so relieved to learn how to alter my clothes. Thank you again for the video.
Wow what a difference..it looks soooo much better ...almost impossible to find a fitted t shirt with a narrow shoulder .. so your videos are a godsend ...🎉
I appreciate the thorough instructions you provide. Your methods of alteration are easy to understand and enjoyable to watch. Thank you for sharing your skill and talent with us.
This was really helpful! Question: when you're pinning the shirt on yourself in order to find out how much you need to take everything in, how do you take the shirt off without either disturbing the pins or poking yourself?
Very carefully! Sometimes pins do fall out. But it's pretty evident where they came from and how much it was pinned so I just put it back where it was. Weaving the pin in and out of the fabric a bit can help make them more secure.
@@TailorItYourself she may be referring to the folds that look like darts near the sleave and high bust. I am looking forward to the rest of the series. Thanks so much!
Yes I was wondering the same thing. I assume it’s just not fitted perfectly somewhere (?) maybe the arm holes (?) I’m a beginner too and the science of putting pattern pieces together is still new to me
I explain this. Some people are different on each side of their body. If you pin it inside out, you'll be pinning for the opposite side it's worn on. It's also easier to mark with chalk on the inside if the pins are on the outside.
Do you have a good place to get ball point needles, or are they sometimes called something else? I looked on Amazon and Ali express, and all I could find were "universal" and I didn't know if that was the same thing.
❓Q: what’s the best way to resize the v-neck in a tee? Once I make the sides and sleeves smaller, I’ve still got a really low v-neckline. Not sure if I should use this same method to lift a bit at the shoulders. I don’t want to ruin the neckline.
The only way to make the neckline smaller is to take up the shoulders through the neckline. You'll want to do this first as it will bring up the shirt and effect how everything else fits.
You can do whatever you want! But I prefer to pin this way as it's easier to mark it worth chalk after. And if there are variances in the shirt or the body it'll be pinned for the side it's worn on.
It’s looks great and good video, but why would you bring in the shoulder seams? It makes your shoulders look narrow and rounded. A wide shoulder, makes the hips and waist look more slim, with a sharper look, so making the top more narrow makes no senses. I think you’d look much better proportioned and tailored, baby taking in the sides alone. Wider shoulders help create the illusion of the feminine hour glass silhouette , even when there isn’t one, so I don’t know why someone would want to hide that? Male or female, strong defined shoulders are a sign of good health, as opposed yo weak rounded narrow ones.
I disagree, and also explain this in the video. Wider shoulders give me a more boxy look, and emphasize my bust, which I want to reduce. If you watched the whole thing, you'll also know that in the next video I take in the sides of the shirt. The combination of all the steps I take in the series makes the shirt much more flattering, and more importantly, is to my preference. That's what this series is all about - making someone feel comfortable in their clothes. I feel like a line backer in a shirt that's too broad in the shoulders. If that's not your preference, then you don't have to narrow the shoulders on your shirts. But I do what works for me.
As a beginner I really appreciate the effort you put into these videos. Easy to follow and with every detail. Thank you!
You're very welcome! I'm glad you find it helpful. That's what this series is all about! Thanks for watching.
I totally agree! Loving this series!!!😍🧵🪡
Love this. I have so many t-shirts and other casual knit shirts that I want to alter now!
Thank you for the 4 tutorials about tailoring a T-shirt. I will be using what I learned to make a number of my T-shirts fit better. I hope you will be making many more videos, because you are an excellent instructor. My first 2 requests would be how to tailor a lined jacket where the shoulders are too wide. Also, on a blouse with long sleeves and cuffs - how to shorten the sleeves.
Thank you for the feedback! I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
You’re an excellent teacher and videographer! I’m so thankful I found your channel!
Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!
This is so helpful, thank you! I haven’t seen many tutorials that incorporate darts into slimming down too-big clothing.
I'm glad I could share something new! Thanks for watching.
Oh my gosh! I wish I would have had TH-cam with you on it 30 years ago! I’m short and …stout…and I have to alter practically everything I own. I have never been able to successfully do a t-shirt (which I live in for work) so this is so wonderful! I can’t wait to watch the hemming vid. Thank you so much! I’m going to subscribe to your channel so I don’t miss anything! Thank you! Thank you!
Better late than never I suppose! But I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
This is a great video. So appreciated. I've had a significant weight loss and am so relieved to learn how to alter my clothes. Thank you again for the video.
You're very welcome! Best of luck with your projects. Thanks for watching!
Wow what a difference..it looks soooo much better ...almost impossible to find a fitted t shirt with a narrow shoulder .. so your videos are a godsend ...🎉
Thank you very much! I'm glad you found it helpful. As a gal with a not normal shape, learning these alterations was a game changer for me as well.
I appreciate the thorough instructions you provide. Your methods of alteration are easy to understand and enjoyable to watch. Thank you for sharing your skill and talent with us.
That's very kind, thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
You have a wonderful way of explaining things clearly. I’m glad I’ve found your channel.❤
Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this tutorial. I’m going to use this process to tailor a dress that has all the same fit problems as this t shirt.
Excellent! I hope it all goes smoothly. Thanks for watching!
This was really helpful! Question: when you're pinning the shirt on yourself in order to find out how much you need to take everything in, how do you take the shirt off without either disturbing the pins or poking yourself?
Very carefully! Sometimes pins do fall out. But it's pretty evident where they came from and how much it was pinned so I just put it back where it was. Weaving the pin in and out of the fabric a bit can help make them more secure.
Go go Gadget!! 🎉 I have also wished for Inspector Gadget arms in occasion!
Haha I'm glad someone got the reference! I guess I dated myself a bit 😅 Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this! And the tool list! I always love finding new notions (new to me)
You're very welcome! I'm glad you appreciate it. Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for this timely tutorial! I’ve lost a bunch of weight and my favorite tees are too big!
Glad you found it helpful! I wish you luck with your projects. Thanks for watching!
Looks great after your alterations! Video is so helpful.
Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
Great lesson! Thank you!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.
Very helpful , thank you😊 looks great on you
Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!
Yes, thank you, nice detail.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Again, very helpful!
Thank you! I appreciate that.
Good work, thank you!
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Thank you for showing us both ways to do this. On the side seams did you just use a long straight statch or is it a special stretch stitch?
Nope, just a regular straight stitch that's a little longer than normal.
@@TailorItYourself good to know as my machine doesn't have the stretch stitch ( it does do zigzag).
I noticed wrinkles at the bust area. Were these created by taking in the sleeve seam? Can that be avoided?
Not sure what you're referring to. It's a light weight knit, and may not be laying perfectly in the video.
@@TailorItYourself she may be referring to the folds that look like darts near the sleave and high bust. I am looking forward to the rest of the series. Thanks so much!
Yes I was wondering the same thing. I assume it’s just not fitted perfectly somewhere (?) maybe the arm holes (?) I’m a beginner too and the science of putting pattern pieces together is still new to me
@@TailorItYourselfthe 4 part series is great! Thank you! We are just being nit-picky in the name of science!!! Just trying to learn 🤓
@@curious8890yeah I’m seeing the same and was also wondering
Why not start fitting with the shirt inside out? Much easier
I explain this. Some people are different on each side of their body. If you pin it inside out, you'll be pinning for the opposite side it's worn on. It's also easier to mark with chalk on the inside if the pins are on the outside.
could you do a video of you turning it into a v neck?
I could, but I likely will not. To turn it into a v neck you'll need extra collar ribbing as the neck opening will be bigger.
Do you have a good place to get ball point needles, or are they sometimes called something else? I looked on Amazon and Ali express, and all I could find were "universal" and I didn't know if that was the same thing.
I get most of my sewing supplies from wawak.com.
Ball point needles are also called jersey needles.
Question - do you have to steam/iron these altered t-shirts forever?
What do you mean?
❓Q: what’s the best way to resize the v-neck in a tee? Once I make the sides and sleeves smaller, I’ve still got a really low v-neckline. Not sure if I should use this same method to lift a bit at the shoulders. I don’t want to ruin the neckline.
The only way to make the neckline smaller is to take up the shoulders through the neckline. You'll want to do this first as it will bring up the shirt and effect how everything else fits.
Advanced beginner here. Do you alter the shoulders first or sides?
Shoulders.
Can’t you just put the tee on inside out 🤷♀️
You can do whatever you want! But I prefer to pin this way as it's easier to mark it worth chalk after. And if there are variances in the shirt or the body it'll be pinned for the side it's worn on.
@@TailorItYourself FYI, it's still the same side of your body even it it's inside out. :)
@wattle2394 Try a garment on inside out. Put a pin in one side and then flip it right side out. You'll find that the pin is now on the opposite side.
It’s looks great and good video, but why would you bring in the shoulder seams? It makes your shoulders look narrow and rounded. A wide shoulder, makes the hips and waist look more slim, with a sharper look, so making the top more narrow makes no senses. I think you’d look much better proportioned and tailored, baby taking in the sides alone. Wider shoulders help create the illusion of the feminine hour glass silhouette , even when there isn’t one, so I don’t know why someone would want to hide that? Male or female, strong defined shoulders are a sign of good health, as opposed yo weak rounded narrow ones.
I disagree, and also explain this in the video. Wider shoulders give me a more boxy look, and emphasize my bust, which I want to reduce. If you watched the whole thing, you'll also know that in the next video I take in the sides of the shirt. The combination of all the steps I take in the series makes the shirt much more flattering, and more importantly, is to my preference. That's what this series is all about - making someone feel comfortable in their clothes. I feel like a line backer in a shirt that's too broad in the shoulders. If that's not your preference, then you don't have to narrow the shoulders on your shirts. But I do what works for me.
Wish she would speak louder can barely hear her
Everything sounds good on my end so I'm not sure what the issue is.
I noticed that I had to turn up the volume for this video compared to the one that shows narrowing the shoulders.