The other day I made my husband go through his closet and pull out anything he would never wear again. Which was actually really hypocritical because I need it way more than he does. (Admitting it is the first step right?) Anywho, he gave me a pretty big stack of old shirts. I immediately saw tons of awesome projects unfolding in my mind. So, I decided to do one of the more basic ones first. Here is how to re-size something to fit you, whether its something you got for a steal on clearance or you raided your hubby's clothes like I did.
If you are a very beginning seamstress this is for you!
Because it was for me, (not a child), I kept the collar the same, which makes it super easy!
It would also help for you to have a shirt of similar material, because that might affect how that "size" of shirt fits you.
Be sure to use a really small stitch so that your shirt is more durable and less likely to break open. Then, turn your shirt right side out and rock your new shirt!
Haha. I will get better at this taking-photos-of-myself thing. Maybe. Probably not.
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susieque22002
Love it! I would love to learn how you make shoulder seams shorter, and how you alter the big sleeves, so they fit into the smaller hole. (The jacket I'm refashioning is absolutely gorgeous, but it's also about 3 sizes too big,) I'm not worried about the side seams or hems because I don't think they will be a problem.
Anonymous
I can't believe I randomly found your blot and this post! I have some shirts I've been wanting to resize but was unsure how. This is my project for this weekend! Thanks!!!
Alyssa
This is a great idea, I will have to try this sometime! Thanks for sharing at Showcase Your Talent Thursday. I hope to see you there next week!
Michelles Tasty Creations
Wonderful job! This will come in really handy around here.
Michelle
Jessica
Yay! I'm so glad :)
Thrifty Miss Smith
Uh oh I think I know a couple of HIS shirts and that are about to become HER shirts! ;) I too enjoy frugal crafting and clothing refashions... I'm now following.. can't wait for more awesome stuff!
Jessica
You are so sweet! Thanks for the comment you totally made my day! About to hop over and check out your site...
JULIE
Oh, it's you again! I found this shirt tutorial yesterday, and today I found the "you make me happy when skies are grey" tutorial from Primp!! I'm totally following you now-- great blog and great ideas!
Jessica
Julie your comment completely made my day! Thank you :). I am so glad you are following we love having you along for the ride!
Kristen
I LOVE this!! I hope you don't mind, I am going to share this with my blogs facebook community!! Thank you for the great idea!
Jessica
No problem at all! I would love if you would share it :). Thanks for commenting and stopping by!
Jillian @ Hi! It's Jilly
Love it! So cute, and it looked like it was way easy. Easy is my kind of sewing project! ;)
Jessica
It was SO easy! I can't wait to do a bunch more haha. I am all about the ease too!
Katie @ Pincushion Creations
Cute refashion! Found you on Keeping IT simple link party! I am your NEWEST follower! I would love to have you check out my site and maybe follow back...I also host a link party {Homemade By You} on Wednesdays and would love to have you join in the fun!! http://www.pincushioncreations.com
Jessica
Definitely! Can't wait to see your site! Thanks for stopping by and especially for following :)
Jessica
I tried this with one of my husbands shirts when I first got my sewing machine... did not come out as great as yours though hahaha -Jessica@GreenPB&Js
Jessica
I'm sure it was great! I totally understand though sometimes what it takes is trial and error! Haha. Thanks for commenting :)
Kaysi @ Keeping it Simple
Super cute!!
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain
Really cute!
Kim Kresge
So cute Jessica! You look pretty stylin'! Good job!
Ryan and Kelsey
Dude! I am seriously impressed! WAY cute with the skirt!! SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU!!!! #3moredays!!
Sarah
Very nice! Love it!
Pam from Over the Big Moon
You did awesome! I can't wait to raid Scott's side of the closet now! I may be knocking on your door though - you made that look way too easy and I have a feeling I'm going to mess it up somehow! haha :)
haili hunter
I love how you announce how awkward you felt. :) Man I would love to do this...alas, I've failed so many times at sewing it's not even funny.