A Stupidly Simple Guide To Cropping Your Shirts

[@who_what]

These kinds of simple alterations are pretty much commonplace for women to do, yet you rarely see these tutorials for guys. Thanks for the vid.

[@JamesLeung]

Thanks for watching!

[@AdzPower]

This couldn't be more timely as I was thinking of cropping some of my shirts, I shall take this as a sign from the universe that I should go ahead, thanks James! 😀😀😀

[@JamesLeung]

Haha that’s awesome, hope it helped!!

[@WOLFGANGPANDER]

Thanks for this, James. I love how you're the first fashion KZbinr out of Harry, Daniel, Tim to name a few who has talked about the merits of charity shops! For this kind of fashion, there are so many gems.

[@JamesLeung]

I swear I spend more time looking at charity shops and thrifts shops than normal shops haha. Like you said, so many gems!! I never walk past one without going in. Thanks for watching mate.

[@manart633]

Can we take a moment to appreciate how handsome James look with his new hairstyle 💇‍♂️ 🧡🧡

[@JamesLeung]

Thank you!! 🙏🙏

[@siffert9977]

So incredible how such a small adjustment can make such a Huge difference Great video man ❤

[@JamesLeung]

I know, I literally love these pieces now! Thanks for watching 😀

[@WideLoadIncorperated]

I’ve done this myself, it’s a game changer if you’re on a budget. Would recommend using hemming web as a quick and easy way to stop fraying and neaten up the hem.

[@JamesLeung]

Total game changer! Yeah that’s a great idea, thanks for the tip!

[@WolfEffectzz]

did my first crop today, went really well. and the finished product is now prob gonna be an essential piece in my wardrobe rather than collecting dust :) cheers. also what size tanktop/vest did you buy from weekday? XS or S? xs seems to be always out of stock so i thought thats the one everyone is getting for the tighter look

[@JamesLeung]

Nice one!! My cropped shirts are my favourite pieces now as well! I got it in the Small 👍

[@EXIST-st4wn]

If you can afford to I would recommend getting this done at a tailor, will cost around $20 and the hem will look much nicer and won't fray /curl up after washing. I have a few shirts I've done a raw hem to and they ended up looking worse after washing. (Unless you are going for the grungy look which is cool too). Learning to sew is also not as hard as it may seem. I recently picked up a singer heavy duty and have taught myself by altering most of my wardrobe. I understand a machine is not cheap but it will pay itself off in the long run. p.s. love your videos and style

[@JamesLeung]

Great suggestions 👍 as you say I’m going for that grungey look so not too worried about tidy hems. But I can definitely see the long term benefit to learning how to do some basic hems yourself. It’s something I might look at in the future, thanks!

[@WolfEffectzz]

@@JamesLeung would be interesting to see you learn and utilise basic sowing techniques from a beginners perspective. i think it would make a good video. cropping a shirt with a stitch/hemming a pant

[@HarryHas]

The shirt looks great after man. I have a load I need to do this with

[@JamesLeung]

Thanks mate! Super happy with this one. It’s made me excited about my wardrobe now cos I’m wearing old pieces again!

[@CharlesLeChat]

Nice video! And if you don't want the rough edges, you can always head to your tailor to shorten them. Done this with sweaters as well, and they can make the hem to stay put.

[@JamesLeung]

Yeah that’s a good point, I’m guessing it’s pretty cheap too! Thanks for watching man.

[@wesleypae]

Very simple and helpful! Love the cropped look James ! Thank you :D

[@JamesLeung]

Thanks so much man!

[@panhradu]

This video be like: " if you want something shorter, just cut it with the scissors from my link below." :D

[@JamesLeung]

I mean.. you’re not wrong 😅

[@mykrulestheworld943]

Love the new cut, James! 💯

[@JamesLeung]

Thank you 😀 it’s so much easier to work with now!

[@jmbayot]

Im really short (5'5) and wide (fat) but I like to go thrifting a lot. Copped a lot of good buttoned shirts that fit my width but are too long for my torso. Always thought about cutting them to fit my height but im kinda scared of cutting wrong and wasting the quality fabric. Might try this out soon tho, thanks for the guide!

[@JamesLeung]

Give it a go, you won’t regret it!

[@RogueRadicals]

I defiantly agree

[@DNg-zm1ue]

I'm so inspired!! thank you!!

[@JamesLeung]

You’re very welcome mate 👍

[@shivanksharma2175]

This video saved my wardrobe ❤❤

[@JamesLeung]

Mine too haha!

[@VikiP_]

Finland mentioned🎉

[@JamesLeung]

Great scissors Finland 🇫🇮

[@rockygabriel7096]

Hahaha yes!! I agree those shirt always to long... Usually i crop all my T shirt... And i tried for my flannels and make a vest and it's good..... And i do have textile scissors for cutting them.... 😊

[@JamesLeung]

Awesome, glad it works for you too! I’ll be doing this to a lot more or my clothes 😀

[@jevez2485]

Thank you !

[@JamesLeung]

🙏

[@SomeRandomName999999]

Do I need to do any sewing to fix the part that was cut?

[@gregkelland]

What brands sell shorter length shirts?

[@williamkazak469]

You could also have someone hem that cut edge for you on a sewing machine to keep it from fraying.

[@JamesLeung]

Good point 👍

[@michalpietraszek925]

I needed that thank You

[@JamesLeung]

You’re very welcome!

[@davidpachecogarcia]

Get a rotary cutter for a smoother and easier cut.

[@JamesLeung]

That’s a great shout 👍

[@raulellazar6161]

don't they fray especially after washing? very nice idea though.

[@JamesLeung]

Yes they do - although I really like that look 😊

[@ahmedsaeedbj]

And we discovered anotha great channel. Can you please tell us what size was that shirt? Keep it up lad!

[@JamesLeung]

Thanks man! Welcome 🙏 it’s an XL!

[@cadenjester893]

How do you prevent a shirt from fraying? I just cropped one of my short sleeved button ups and the bottom is fraying really badly

[@JamesLeung]

You will need to sew a proper hem to stop it fraying. I like the look of the fraying so I didn’t bother with mine

[@ONYX-365]

Might try cutting an old sweatshirt into a ¾ sleeve ✂️

[@JamesLeung]

Go for it mate! Let me know how it goes

[@nicholasanderson9019]

Lol I literally was searching this on KZbin last week

[@JamesLeung]

Great timing!! I saw a few comments on my previous videos asking for a guide so I thought I might as well!

[@WolfEffectzz]

thanks for the guide, i think i remember leavin a comment about this topic so this was pretty convenient to watch :)

[@JamesLeung]

I think it was your comment that inspired this video haha. Hope it helped!

[@Dezzz241]

Cute hair, James 😊👌🏽

[@JamesLeung]

Thank you!

[@yesxplain5965]

raw hem needs to be sewn up properly. Go to a tailor for cropping if its a nicer piece

[@kazonikz]

The left side of your cropped shirts look longer than the right side, or maybe it’s the way u wear it… but great tutorial I’m gonna try it

[@JamesLeung]

It’s very possible that I did a wonky cut haha. Thanks for watching!

[@Brian.8272]

i always crop my shirts, men's shirts are always way too long, I sometimes buy women's shirts because they just fit better, i usually have it done at the tailer but it gets expensive

[@JamesLeung]

Yes I do the same, Womens stuff seems to be fit me so much better!

[@kenma8215]

is it okay not to stitch the cropped part?

[@ahassan7]

as he said, it’ll fray as you wear and wash it if you leave it like this. if you want something to last long you’d want to stitch the hem

[@LocustAndWildHoney]

Bro I just filmed a video like this (not uploaded yet) but thats funny great minds!

[@JamesLeung]

Haha that’s crazy. I look forward to watching yours and seeing if there’s any tips I missed 😀

[@karlivanr]

Hi! May I know your height for reference? Love your fits, newcomer here btw heheh awesome vids as well

[@JamesLeung]

Sorry I always forget to say. I’m 5ft 10! Thanks for watching 😀

[@MrScottWilliams1]

Sharp haircut, btw...

[@JamesLeung]

Thanks! Feels so much better now.

[@Spudurmun]

tattoo tour when

[@JamesLeung]

A few people have asked me so I’ll have to do one soon!

[@psmung9315]

awwwwwwwww ☺🦱

[@brennotrindade]

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[@Vrailly]

Do you have Chinese ancestry James?

[@JamesLeung]

Yes I do!

[@Vrailly]

@@JamesLeung ¼? I'm ¼ Filipino and feel like I have a similar complexion and build to you. Been subscribed since the growing out the hair days. Stayed for some fashion influence :) Keep it up