Add arm circumference cut lengthwise on the fabric and sewed two pieces. Cut wide strips from the plain shirt and sew them between the front and back of the original shirt.
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How to alter a t shirt thats too small.
Thrift or buy a plain t shirt thats similar in color to the shirt you want to size up.
Step 1 turn your shirt inside out and cut the sleeves off.
If the fabric you use is from an old shirt you can make use of the existing hem and place that at the bottom of the shirt.
So nice and so easy and so cute.
L just love this idea of the triangle to make my favorite t shirts not so tight and more relaxed.
Cut the arms off the original shirt and cut down the side seam to separate the back and front.
How to make a shirt smaller an easy way to take a too large t shirt and cut it down to size.
Leave the hem on and set the sleeves aside2 x research sourcestep 3 choose a shirt that fits you then set it on top of.
Choose a large baggy t shirt that you want to modify.
Find some pretty lace or coordinating fabric to insert into the back.
Flatten the sleeves first then cut the entire seam off.
Trim around the armholes.
To alter a t shirt thats too big for you start by laying it flat and placing a well fitting shirt on top of it.
Next trace the outer edges of the top shirt onto the bottom one then cut along the lines with sharp scissors including the underside of the sleeves.
Turn it inside out then cut the sleeves off right at the seams so that the original seam is still attached to the body of the shirt1 x research sourcestep 2 cut the sleeves apart at the seams.
Now you need something to fill in to make the sides bigger.
You can do it with t shirt material from the fabric store but i found a couple of other solutions that work way better.
Add to circumference to the top cut lengthwise on the fabric two pieces of navy fabric the length of the top by 1 12 wide and sewed it to the front and back side seams creating a navy stripe down the side of the shirt.
Either take a matching maxi skirt i always do black or you can use yoga pants.
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