How to Resize a T-Shirt
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- The BEST way to make a big sloppy T-shirt fit well and look great! How to lift the shoulder, take in the side seams, and even lower the neckline.
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I just watched this video here in Ireland. You are super articulate at explaining the whole concept of downsizing . The pace of the video is perfect- your voice is perfect and you enable the observer to follow your instructions very easily and with confidence..I can't wait to apply your methods . Thank you from Katie.
Wow, that is such a lovely comment. I'm very grateful. Katie, I'm so happy you found my channel!
Yes, and without feeling a need to include her entire Life Story!
@@barbarasizemore7964 Katie, I'd love to hear your life story in Ireland. Not trying to pry. We can benefit from each other's experiences, esp. here in the 21st century. First sentence or 2 is the meat of the post, then some folks can skip our life stories, I betcha. I'm a great-grandma. My maternal great-grandma Birdie & her mother Samantha had a seamstress & millinery shop in a small town in Illinois in the 1890's (the U.S.'s Midwest).
@@ahicks414 If you reply back to Katie, think she might respond. Seems like a lovely woman from her comment. No worries about responding to the wrong person! We’ve all done it, multiple times 🙂
@@ImaLeshLushnIcantgetmyPhil Thanks. She answered me already. 🙂
Oh my goodness! This is a life changer!!! Thank you so much!!! This video is so well done. I appreciate that it is done without a lot of filler yet slow enough that I don’t need to rewind spots. You have a gift and I thank you for sharing!
Wow, thank you so much for the BEST comment ever! So glad to have you on board!
This tutorial is so helpful! Easy enough for a beginner. I'd never altered a piece of clothing in my life and was able to take a size XL shirt to a medium and the fit is perfect!
That's great to hear!
Another option for tracing is a dry soap sliver. It is a way reuse the remainder of the soap bar when it is too small to bathe with. Dry soap is washable and antimicrobial so no nasty germs on your clothes. I learned this when I learned how to sew in home ec in 6th grade.
Such a great tip, Jennifer. Thanks!
I just completed my first tshirt makeover! Came out so well. I have another 7 shirts that I’m going to makeover. These shirts were from volunteering or road races, so they are very meaningful and now I feel so cute in the one I just finished!
Sharon, I'm so happy to hear this! Happy sewing!
This could have been me writing this. I have lots of overlarge T-shirts, each with meaning. I am half way through altering my first, and least favourite one ( in case it goes wrong!). So far so good. If all is well, I shall embark on the rest!
This is SO helpful. I am very petite and hate big unflattering tee-shirts, so I can’t wait to try this out. So much better than just hacking at them, which is my usual approach. That looked ok when I was younger but I need something a bit more “finished” now I am in my mid50s prime!
Thank you very much for such a well made video! I have never seen a T-shirt collar reworked like that & I worked at an alteration shop for years. Cheers!
Wonderful to hear! Thanks!
This vid will never age...useful for anyone who's frugal, creative or no waste conscious. Thank you 💗
Such a nice comment! Thank you!
I did it!!! Oh wow! You made it so easy to do! The shirt was so big and down to almost my knees. Now it looks like yours. I love it! Thank you so so much!!! Can’t wait so learn more. I subscribed of course :-)
Wonderful to hear! I'm so glad you found my channel and jumped on board. Great to have you here!
This took me back to Home Economics in junior high! With your video, I could just feel the fabric and the vibration of the machine underneath my fingers! Very satisfying. I was never good at sewing because I didn't practice enough. It was the 60's and we had a couple of projects to do...going from a pillow case to a dress! 😧I did okay with the case, but my 'empire' style dress was a wreck! The empire part came almost up to my neck! 🤣I'll never forget asking my teacher if I could borrow the 'thread picker'. She had to laugh and told me when I could say the proper name, she would give it to me. I thought a moment and said 'seam ripper!' Believe you me, I used that little tool a lot!
My dear maternal Grandmother was an exceptional seamstress. She made all of the clothes for her large family of 9 kids! In later years, she also made dresses my aunts, cousin and myself for school. It is a wonderul art and YOU are very talented!
10:00 GENIOUS!!! I've been sewing for years. This hint will up my sewing game for certain. Thank you.
I like to use a double needle to topstitch my hems. It looks similar to coverstitch.
Thanks so much! That's great to hear. And yes to the double needle hem! It's a great choice for T-shirts because it has a bit of stretch. I love it and used it in this video: ua-cam.com/video/N2P_CU-zT6I/v-deo.html
I'm an experienced sewer and I love learning new tricks. Thanks. You're a great teacher.
Thanks so much, Cindy! That's really nice to hear!
This is a game changer! 💥 My daughter and I shop thrift ALL the time, but we generally have to “make do” with any ill-fitting garments-t-shirts being one of the many that may not have the fit we’d like. We DON’T own a serger, but I am going to attempt this alteration with our sewing machine. Thanks for providing me with the inspiration and the knowledge to know how to do it right! 😊🙌🏾
What is a server? Can anyone tell me, please
I am sorry I meant server not server.
I will try again, serger, phew.
@@jeanclare7011 A serger is also known as an overlocker. It's used for sewing neat seams. If you look at the seams on the inside of most of your clothes, they've been finished with an industrial serger. You can generally manage to sew your own seams with just a sewing machine but if you get serious about sewing, you might want to invest in one.
A serger / overlocker can have 3-5 threads, although 4 is normal. As well as the top and bottom stitches (which you have in a sewing machine) you have left and right looper threads, which prevent the seam from unraveling.
@@jeanclare7011 I've watched a couple of CatherineSews UA-cam videos and she encourages using a sewing machine to straight stitch it and a zigzag stitch for instead of a Serger. I have a very old Bernette with straight stitching and several overlocking zigzag stitches. It all feels very "l lot" to me. But I did it on this refitting and she was right, it worked really well.
Just discovered your Channel. I love your videos, the demonstrations, and tips and tricks. I'm a newbie to sewing, but I found all of your posts so easy to follow, which is super comforting for someone who is a bit of a perfectionist and afraid of "making mistakes." Thank you for sharing your knowledge, skills, and projects with the world!
Excellent! I came for the alteration tips, but the serger flip is choice in every knit project ever. I caught another great serger tip in your pleated pants video - sew one leg top to bottom and the other bottom to top, to help get both seams get laid down right side up on the hem. I’m sure a video focussing real-life serger tips would be amazing and earn you more happy subscribers.
Thanks so much, Djuna! A video on serger tips is a great idea. I'll add that to my To Do list!
This is the first of your videos I’ve seen, and it was so inspiring! When I was little, my dear, creative grandmother taught me some basic sewing techniques, but it has been a long time and I really don’t know much. You did such a wonderful job demonstrating how to resize a tee shirt that I think (with some practice) I might be able to eventually learn how to do it myself.
You are a great teacher! The only recommendation I would suggest is improving your lighting a bit. As a true beginner, I want to see every detail as well as possible. There are parts of your video that are a little dark, and I had trouble making out exactly what you were demonstrating. I was viewing your video on my iPhone so that could be the problem. I’ll watch again on my iPad or laptop and likely be able to see everything trouble free.
I love creative pursuits but limit myself for fear of failure or lack of instruction. Thank you so very much for showing me how to do a resizing in a way that I believe I can actually replicate. I most certainly will “follow” you and look forward to learning more. Thanks!
Thanks for that lovely comment, Victoria. And I appreciate your feedback about the lighting. Great to know.
Thank you so much. This is brilliant. This is exactly what I've been looking for for years. All my pull-over, knit tops are too big because I have to buy them way too wide in order to get the length that I need. I'll be sewing all weekend, I think, & hopefully, start the next week with a closet full of tops I can look & feel feminine wearing--finally, & now I know it's a fairly simple process. I suspect people will ask me if I've lost weight once I have tops that fit well & flatter my curves rather than hanging from me like rags. Thank you again.
That is so great to hear, Nebraska! And you're right, clothes that fit nicely are so much more flattering!
This was SO useful! I hate chokey necks and usually just cut them off, but I can't wait to try this! I also loved the serged edge technique with folding over the sleeve. I had no idea you could do that!
Hi Catherine. I am an expert YT armchair Sewer! LOL I know it's sad, but I watch how to change this and that, but have always chickened out of altering my own clothes.
No more of that! You are the first one to show how to change the neckline and keep the original rib band.
That was so cool!!!
Thanks for the tip on serging the sleeves. My serger is a beast that still growls at me!
Great! So glad you liked that neckline technique. I use that all the time, just to make T-shirts more comfortable. So glad you found my channel!
Your voice is really soothing! Thank you so much for explaining everything so nicely. You basically included everything i might wanna do while resizing tshirts. I always wind up buying large t shirts or men's sizes because I love their prints!
You're so welcome! Thanks for leaving a lovely comment. I have a ton of fun thrifting men's T-shirts and cutting them down. The graphics are so cool! You might also like the video where I make a raglan T-shirt out of two big T-shirts: ua-cam.com/video/N2P_CU-zT6I/v-deo.html
The quality of the men’s shirts are usually better.
@@sunshine3914 for sure! Women's clothes are also priced higher even with cheaper quality for some reason.
Love this video. Especially dropping the neck, t-shirts always feel like I'm being choked. It would be awesome if you could do a video showing how to do this with the zig-zag stitch for those of us without a serger. Thanks
Thanks! So glad you found it helpful. And yes, I love to drop the neckline just a bit for that extra breathing room. Without a serger, I'd just sew the band on first with a straight stitch, stretching as you go. Then zigzag your edges like normal. 👍
I have done this on my non-serger, I used a straight stitch and made a V-neck. Came out great.
Catherine, I am so excited to find your channel! I have a number of shirts that look horrible on me. But now, I feel I can make some significant changes so that my wardrobe can increase and the tops will actually be flattering! Thanks so much for your calm, step by step tutorial. You’re the best! ….Brenda
No, you're the best! Thanks so much for such a sweet and enthusiastic comment. I'm so happy to have you on board!
Finally! A tutorial that retains the neckband and provides a finished look. I will try on an old shirt for practice before moving on to a favorite shirt. Thank you!!!
So glad you like the technique. I hope it works out great for you!
I am SO happy to have found this video. I lost 20 lbs and all my tees/tunics are too big and long and I didn't want to have to buy new ones. I was dreading the arm scye problem but your method is brilliant! The only issue I have is that not all knits stretch the same so make sure your foundation tee stretches in both directions the same as the tee you're altering. The serge and flip technique is great too! I always sew my seams and then serge but I'll try this method next time. I assume you're using a 3-thread serger? Thanks again! I'm going to watch more of your videos!
Great feedback, thank you! Congrats on the weight loss, and you're absolutely right about the stretch having to be similar in both Tees. My serger is a 4 thread. With a 3 thread, you might still want to sew first. Thanks for watching! You might also like my wrapped sweater video!
Just what I was looking for. Thank you. It's unreal how many videos I had to watch that didn't allow for that underarm piece.
I had to write to thank you for the tip of starting upside down on the sleeves and flipping it over. I've been overlocking / serging for nearly 30 years and never heard of that one. I can't wait to have a go. I only wish I needed to downsize clothes! Great video, well made. Liked and subscribed.
What a lovely comment! Thanks so much. It's great to have you on board!
This was a wonderful demonstration of how to resize a TShirt. My husband has lost a lot of weight and all his TShirts are too big on him. This will help me to fix them so he will be able to wear them. Funny … we were just talking about this today. Great job 👏🏻
Don't you love it when the right video comes along at the right time!? Glad you stopped by!
Thanks so much! I did a couple of downsizing t-shirts. It went not too bad but was a little tight under my arms. I'm going to try this again your way. My two first t-shirts were given to me when my grandfather died and I didn't want them to just stay in my closet. I wanted to use them. The 2 other t-shirts are from my aunt that died and I want to use them too. I love having them close to me.
Yes, I absolutely agree that wearing special items of clothing like that are a wonderful way to feel the embrace of a loved one. I'll be very pleased of my video helps you do that!
Best way to avoid the thread problems at the beginning of a serged edge I have ever seen! I have been sewing off and on since 1986. I have a t shirt I have been wanting to adjust this way and now I can do it well. Thank you!
Yay! Thanks so much, Kathy!
Wow!😍 Amazing job! If only I had your skills and tools. 😭
sniff sniff I wish you lived nearby so I could ask (perhaps beg?😅) you to do my shirts.
So, I've been watching this video for at least 2 years...and haven't had a success yet. I am a moderate sewer, but terrible cutter. I've destroyed several shirts. Don't know how to do better. I always have problems with the sleeves part (following the seam). Never seems to make the same shirt. Also, some shirts are straight, and others are tapered. I try to match up similar "types" of shirts when downsizing (male vs female, similar cut, etc.). Always a mess, but keep trying.
Brilliant video, and you make it look so easy. I love your teaching style!
Any chance you could show us how to do this on a men’s button-down dress shirt? Specifically bringing in the sides (and perhaps the sleeves) for a trimmer fit; and in my case the shoulders always sit too high, so the shirt bunches up at my armpits (front and back), because, well, I guess I have small shoulders? Not sure how to describe that.
Since men’s dress shirts are sold by collar size and sleeve length, I can match those dimensions at the store - no need to tailor collars and cuffs! It’s the rest of the shirt that could use some tailoring!
Thanks for your kind comment. And it's a great idea to try the same technique on a men's dress shirt, especially, as you say, the collar fits well.
Great tutorial! The pace was good and the instructions were clear. I really appreciated it. It's going to help me remodel a lot of my thrifted tops. Just found your channel a few weeks ago, but I'm loving it.
Thank you for this tutorial. I am resizing my first t-shirt (my dad's who I recently lost♥) and I will use your techniques to do it--thanks!
Oh, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. When my dad died (more than 30 years ago!) I still remember how hard it was to clean out his closet. Clothes carry such a strong connection to the person who wore them. Resizing some of your dad's T-shirts is a great way to keep the feeling of having him near you.❤️
@@CatherineSews Thank you❤ I look forward to wearing them.
So happy to have discovered you and your channel. I love that I now have a simple way of downsizing a t-shirt. Your teaching skills are superlative! Thanks so much.
I want a serger, then I realized I have a closet full of too big clothes. All in my best colors. A serger becomes more practical.
I´m not a Spiderman big fan; but I love David Bowie, so I subscribe.
09-18-2022: Just finished my first resizing of a large t-shirt. It turned out way better than I thought it would! It feels a bit snug across the top of the back, but I can still wear it. I guess I’ll get better with each one…😉.. thanks again Catherine..❤️
You have a really pleasant manner for teaching. Thanks for sharing this. I'll be looking at more of your videos.
Just great! I have altered so many T-shirts, rather than ditch them. I even now sometimes buy T-shirts in a larger size and customize them, rather than buying smaller. Thank you for the super instruction!
wow, I've been sewing for over 40 years - really loving your explanations, your instruction - everything is perfect! thanks for sharing this.
Thanks, Peggy! Great to hear!
I know you posted this years ago but I’m just now finding it. Im short yet bigger and I hate the way men’s shirts look on me. I have a bunch from concerts and volunteering and even one for my favorite baseball team. We are going to a game in a few days and will try altering my Dodgers shirt so I feel better in it, I’ll practice first on another one. Thank you so much!
It ends up looking perfect! Too bad I don’t have a serger because I don’t think that with regular sewing machine would look the same ☹️
You can get a pretty good result with a regular sewing machine. You can use a long and skinny zigzag stitch, or the lightening stitch. You might be surprised at how well it turns out!
Whenever I have to look to see how to do a certain sewing technique I always check here first. Thanks for showing me how to lower a t-shirt neckline and alter sleeves. ❤
That makes my day! Thanks so much for supporting my channel and I'm SO glad you find it useful. If there are any sewing techniques you want me to add, just let me know!
How refreshing to be watching your video! Very efficient technique without too many distractions. Straightforward and friendly too. Well done! Subscribed.
I love this and it’s exactly what I needed to know. I’ve got a bunch of T shirts that I love but are too big since I lost 25KGs since July last year. Thank you! And cheers to the UA-cam algorithm for suggesting this to me 👍🏻
This is going to be wonderful for me since I have a big bust and have to buy my tshirts too large to fit my chest. Question about the neckline- do you have any problems with puckering since you have to stretch the neckline banding to fit the deeper curve?
Also wondering this
I just used your technique for lowering the neckband and it worked fantastic. Thank you for your great tutorial!
You have just made my day! Picked up a second hand designer t-shirt only yesterday, knowing it was too big for me and could hardly sleep last night because my head was trying to figure out how to down-size it. And then I stroke gold coming across your very well explained tutorial Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Well, your comment makes my day! Let me know how it goes with your new t-shirt!
@@CatherineSews , it went absolutely perfect, despite being my first ever sleeve sowing job! Took the effort to un-do and re-do the hem at the bottom and the sleeves, to avoid bulging, looks shop-bought now! Your advice on not to cut off sleeves first turned out to be spot on, just crossed the seam by a few milllimeters. Thank you, again! Slowly building up confidence to take on the down-sizing of a vintage men's blazer hanging in my wardrobe...! :)
You are a fucking legend. Thanks a bunch for these instructions.
Hahaha, your comment cracked me up. Thanks for that! 💖
Hi from Gerringong NSW Australia. Cathy Ive solved the problem of threading a machine needle. Using a white paint ( I used my Wipeout) and painted the area facing the needle on the machine foot I am using. I used to use white paper to do this. I love you programme and I am an always looking to restyle secondhand clothing for friends.
This is one of the most helpful tutorials I've watched...thank you!! You got yourself a new subscriber!
Loved this instructional. As a newbie I think I could give this a go! Great camera angles and pop up tips too. Congrats.
Thanks so much! And congrats on embarking on a new hobby! So glad you're finding this video helpful.
Love this I do a lot of altering my clothes , I do the same to all of my tshirts but I especially like the reverse on the sleeves and the neck part is brilliant always struggled with that also will try this next time I’m currently trying to turn and batwing dress top into a tank top, but I’m struggling with the underarm part still too wide any tips ? Just subscribed ❤
AWESOME tutorial, thanks!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Liked & subscribed.
Great tutorial. Finally, one that includes dropping the neckline a bit. Too many t-shirts have too high of a neckline.
Right!? I really can't stand that choking feeling from a high-neck T-shirt!
I have never felt the urge to Subscribe to anyone so quick into the video.
Truly appreciate how well you explain everything, your pro tips and you humor.
A very satisfying video 😊
Awwww, thanks Laura! What a sweet comment. You made my day!
I so enjoyed this video, thank you for sharing 🙏🏻👍🏼👍🏼
You're such an incredible teacher that I decided to subscribe to your channel. The three videos are watched were each like a meditation session, relaxing and inspiring. Thank you!
Wow, what an amazing comment! I'm currently grinding out the next video and having my usual load of technical difficulties, so your comment is well timed to keep me going! Thanks so much!
Geeat tutorial and interested to give it a try. The only thing that would have been great to see is maybe a lighter tee or maybe do another similar video with lighter shirt. I had some trouble following for just a bit when explaining the armpit seams because the seams were a little difficult for me to see. I think I got it though and can’t wait to have a couple of favorite concert tees I can actually wear out of the house finally! Thank you!!!🤗
Great video. Are you using a piece of bar soap to mark the lines? On the hem is that a zigzag stitch? Thanks in advance.
Thanks so much for this! I just ordered a serger and I was planning a t-shirt re-size as my first project. You explained it so well and ended up with a great fit unlike so many of the other tutorials out there.
1st of all; you have such a pleasant voice and the video is so well done with very little wasted time!! love The neckline tip! Now I want to buy a serger!!
Thank you! And yes, you'll LOVE having a serger. A total game changer.
Gah I wish I would of seen this a few days ago 🤦🏻♀️thank you for sharing
LOVE this! I resize 4 my coolest t-shirt today! Thank you!
I watched your video a couple of weeks ago and easily altered 2 medium t-shirts down to extra small. Your instructions were perfect and the shirts look and fit like I purchased them in my size! 😃
That makes me so happy!
I love this…those tips and tricks are fantastic ❤. Thanks so much for posting
I’m so grateful for this tutorial. I’ve done two Ts so far, and have several more to do. Like others have written, concert and event Ts don’t often come in women’s sizes, and if they do, they are often not shaped like me :)
It’s wonderful to carelessly buy a mens L, XL or larger knowing I have the skills to tailor it to my exact size. Thank you so much for sharing! You’re an excellent teacher!
This is great info! I need only to narrow my shoulders, as the seams hang too far down my arm, just like you showed happening at first.
Great! So glad you found it helpful. Your shirt will be a lot more flattering once you've lifted the shoulder.
Thank you!!! I can't wait to try refitting my boxy tshirts.
I just found your channel and love it bc is so relatable and easy to follow. Ty
I have to thank you for your videos. I never learned to sew so I decided now is the time and bought a sewing machine. I was so intimated. But I took some shirts I bought but never wore because they didn't fit and thought I will give this a try. If I ruin them well I wasn't wearing them anyways. And I actually did it!!! You honestly made it so approachable. I hope you continue to make videos like these. Thanks again.
Wonderful to hear! That makes me so happy! You might also like my recent video on upcycling sweaters where I use the same technique, among others! ua-cam.com/video/yUkXS_3xDoM/v-deo.html
Hello Catherine. this question is off topic and I know you do upcycle sewing which I do almost always but Im in need of some jersey knit fabric and Im struggling to figure out how to buy it. I found some that I like from Joann's but they only have it in print. it says it is 90% polyester and 10% spandex POP brand. I have ordered some solid colors online that also is 92% and 8% or sometimes even 90%/10% but it isn't the same softness or weight. I don't want to keep ordering fabric and not use it. Could you please do a video explaining fabric......This is so wasteful of me to keep ordering apparently the wrong thing.
That’s a great idea for a video! I don’t do much ordering online so I’ll have to do a bit of research!
Thank you SO much for this. So easy to follow!
So sooo satisfying and informative watching this video! Not sure if I could get as neat a job of it as you did, but having a go on an item you would not be able to wear anyway is no loss and hopefully practice will bring improvement in technique. I’ve made small adjustments to shop bought dresses so they fit better and it makes a world of difference! Comfort being in first place because you don’t have to keep adjusting a slipping shoulder or have too deep a neckline.
I just happened on your video- have you shown how to reduce a waistline in jeans or trousers previously? Could you please share that if possible?
So glad you liked this video, and yes, I do have one on taking in the waist of pants. I hope you like it too: ua-cam.com/video/cW1D7BcbRMo/v-deo.html
Fantastic explanations of everything! I was wondering which stitch you used on your sewing machine when you were hemming the bottom.
You know what, I just use a straight stitch! I never have a problem with it. I guess if the fabric is super stretchy and It's a horizontal seam that might get tugged on, then I would go for a double needle. Another option is the "lightening" stitch.
Blesss you! I cannot stand necklines that touch the front of my neck! Thanks to you, my tops are going to fit and feel WAY better!
Yay, Becky, you got this!
Loved the trick of doubling back on the serger, wished I’d known that years ago! Looking forward to more of your videos!
Thanks, Pam! In my latest video, I do that same trick, but also another one for the beginning of the seam, which I don't think was included in the Spiderman video. Check out this one ua-cam.com/video/2oTfngA4Wcg/v-deo.html at 19:00 for the serger trick.
This is a fantastic video & thank you for posting! Two drawers full of shirts are now going to get a new life!
Could you do a tutorial on how to make a t-shirt BIGGER? I find a lot of shirts I'd love to own only go up to a 2xl. (For example, a local company made t-shirts that supported our local library. I'd have bought both designs, but - )
I've had quite a few requests for this idea, so it's rising to the top of my To Do list!
Thank you! Quick question though, what did you use to sew the bottom hem, regular sewing machine? No issues with the knit fabric?! I've only got a serger and a sewing machine, no overlock. Appreciate the feedback.
Yup, honestly, I just used a straight stitch on a regular machine! The cotton knit is stable enough that I've had no problems with it!
Catherine, you do fantastic, creative videos, but I have a request, please? Would you do one on altering a t-shirt which uses different coloured fabric and thread, please ?? Just so that we can see which way up you have the fabric, what you're stretching/ not stretching, and where to place stitches. It would be really helpful for all us sewers who need visual aids as well as descriptive narration.
REALLY Love what you do, as I rarely ever buy anything but secondhand clothes. Sxx
Hi Sarah, thanks for your sweet words! I get what you're saying about the different colours of thread etc. I'm working on one like that for removing serging stitches. My good friend has asked me to re-do this video to make it more beginner-friendly, so maybe I will incorporate. your thoughts into that as well. Thanks for the input!
The best video ever to modify a tshirt! I will def take these tips and raid the hubby’s closet 🥰
Haha, yes! Go for it! I hope hubby doesn't get too mad at me, lol!
I just subscribed, I hope that I made your day like you made mine. I don't know why I'm scared to sew, but I am. I saw this video and thought that I would give it a try, then you said serger. I bought a serger about 15 years ago and don't have a clue how to use it. You said that you have a video about how to get started, I totally need to watch it :D Thank you ♥
Thanks for another sweet comment, VonDa! Did you find the serger video? Here is it, just in case: ua-cam.com/video/1nNhNKNcS7E/v-deo.html
Catherine, this is one of my absolute favorite videos EVER!!! I have several T-shirts that I’ve been afraid to cut into and think I will now try it. I do love a v-neck though - do you have a video changing a crew neck to a v-neck? If so I would love to see it! Thanks so much for this!!
Awwww, thank you! And I just thrifted a cool graphic Tee today that I thought I'd turn into a Vneck, so stay tuned!
Thanks for the tutorial. You are a wonderful teacher!
I’m sixty seven and can hand sew . I’m learning how to sew to do leather work. I’d love to learn more on sewing. I appreciate your videos. Very helpful. ❤
Woo hoo! I can now make my shirts TOO TIGHT on purpose...instead of just waiting for mother nature to make me too fat? I'm in!!!
Haha, maybe my next video should be about how to make a T-shirt a tad bigger!?
@@CatherineSews So I can look like an early 2000s street racer? That'd be dope, too! hahahaha
I'm in need of resizing up on my sweatshirt. I bought a very large sweatshirt and decorated it and just love it. One of the shirts is not too small but not oversized and I don't like the fit. Hoping to find a quick way to add something. I once made a t-shirt bigger by adding stretchy cotton from an old t-shirt and increased the size while also adding embroidered pieces and beads. Ppl study it to find out how I did it.😃
That is awesome! And the video I'm editing now is all about making T-shirts bigger, so you might find it interesting. Fingers crossed that I get it posted tomorrow.
I’ve been sewing for 70 plus years and I am in love with your serger tips. That’s a whole new and awesome way to finish seams…..Thank You!!!!
Wow, I'm so honoured that someone with your years of experience enjoyed my video! That makes my day. Thanks, Bobbie!
THANK YOU!!! I've got narrow shoulders and this opens up way more possibilities! You explained it all so well❣️ 🙏🙏🙏
It's so great to hear that you found this video useful! Thanks for checking out my channel!
Thank you for your incredibly informative tutorial. There are so many little pro tips that are super useful for a beginner like me. With greetings from Cape Town!
Such a sweet comment! Thank you!
Sometimes you can find a really large t-shirt at a greatly reduced price. As long as re-making it won’t affect the picture printed on it, it’s great to work with.
I totally agree!
ooooh great video! I always had issues the the sleeve shape. Thank you for such a through video. I am so happy to learn about the sleeve shape and the double-back technique.
Glad it was helpful! That sleeve shape isn't very intuitive, but once you know it, you're good to go!
I do like your original spiderman tshirt. I am a size 40 G and I like more room in that area. I dont care about flattering..I am simple. Just want to do something to the lower part of tshirt. My bust brings the shirt out so much I look pregnant...want the bottom more tapered...but not tight.
Thanks for the comment, Angela. Although that's a problem I've never had to deal with personally, lol, I think you'd need to to take the T-shirt in at the side seams, but more off the front than the back. If you open the sides up to about an inch or so away from the armhole, then put the shirt on inside out, you'll be able to pin the sides back together in a way that is more flattering for you.
To think what I could have learned from you AND probably enjoyed seeing if you had been my Home Economics teacher in Jr high school!! This is my first of many videos of yours that I have watched! I'm 56 yrs old, and I don't think it is too late to learn to sew - thanks to you!! ♥️ You exude patience!
Such a lovely comment. Thanks so much for making my day 💕
Thank you so much. I have been watching your video for the past couple of days. Here in sunny sometimes California getting ready for Christmas. We have all been under the weather so watching you sew has been so comforting. I have remodeled my tsp for years but your instruction is so much better with all the details that make it perfect. I wish I had your lessons years ago. I wonder if I can go back and fix one that doesn’t fit so well? I think I will give it a try. I love the shirt but not the fit for all the same reasons you described. Happy holidays. ❤️❤️
Loved your video here in NC. And ditto everything else in Katie’s comment. Thank you. Liz
Thanks so much, EE!
This is a great video! I don't have a surger so could you elaborate on what you mean by "sew and zig zag"? Maybe you already have another video on it? Thank you so much!
Yes, here's a chapter in a video where I sew then zigzag: ua-cam.com/video/Lt6Phq4yPbo/v-deo.html
I just resized 9 tees! You are so good in your directions and easy visuasls!
Now I have 2 blouses that only need to be shortened in the shoulder areas. Im wondering if this resize would work? The bouse has no darts and fits everywhere else.
This makes me so happy! And yes, I think the same process would work just as well on a blouse.