How to Fix a Low Neckline (V Neck) | Beginner Sewing Tutorial | DIY Tailoring

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Timecodes: 1:12 Overview of All Steps 1:47 Step 1 (Raise the Shoulders) 2:56 Step 2 (Checkpoint: Try it On) 3:17 Step 3 (Optional: Lower the Back Neckline Curve) 4:13 Step 4 (Lower the Armpit Curve) 5:29 Step 5 (Sew All Seams) 7:12 Results (Before/After Pics)

[@annbateman7984]

Scrappy Treasures love this

[@mollyhan4294]

No fields

[@tomokofliearman9468]

Excellent video, girls!

[@MO-qd8wk]

You could do more love the video

[@tomplusann]

When you are petite, it's difficult to find a good fit, so I will use this! Thank you.

[@Amblin80s]

Why on earth would anyone downvote this? This was super helpful and the video formatting was perfect

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Thank you!

[@AMcDub0708]

Her: Chops sleeves off Me: Mmmkay.....

[@Angelrulesss]

Haha thanks for the chuckle

[@wendyguzmam71]

🤣🤣 yu just made my day laughing

[@YogiBethC]

I had that exact same reaction!

[@sbegum246]

The steps were right but the execution was oofff. Was thinking why didn't she just undo the seams and do it professionally. No way she could have stitched that nicely.

[@carolfryer1202]

For a long time most of the tops I bought in the stores had huge necklines. Great video ladies.

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Glad to help! Do you know why necklines from stores were so big on you?

[@movijunki]

Heaven knows how long I've been looking for a tutorial on this. Thank you! I'll try this out

[@ScrappyTreasures]

glad to help!

[@JaCee25]

Thank you so much for this video! It was just what I was looking for to alter my scrub tops that do not ever come in petite sizes. I have some sewing experience but not enough to do the suggestions the haters commented. Darts and undoing the seams and hemming the back? What the...??? Anyway, I'm going to try it first on an older top in case I don't get it quite right the first time. Thanks again and keep up the good work!

[@una8567]

You are awesome! You made some pretty serious alterations look doable 🙏

[@mono1885]

This is exactly what I was looking for thank you

[@shrljazz]

I just raised the neckline on one of my knit tops, wish i had seen your video first as i wouldnt have had as much grief doing it, thanks for the great instructions.

[@SewStruck]

Yep! Low necklines are so annoying! Thanks for the video. Keep up the good work💪

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Thank you, your comments always mean a lot to me :)

[@SewStruck]

Scrappy Treasures ur welcome. Anytime👌

[@anntuplin6086]

good work? i don't think so.

[@eulaliaschultz6074]

It took you guys awhile to get into it, and it was a bit more involved. I thought it would all be no sew, but thank you for posting this, anyway. These are good tools to be equipped with when walking into a thrift store where a find may need some altering!

[@jolienvsndijk]

Oh that trick of lowering the neckline (in the back) while keeping the original seam is brilliant! I never would have come up with that without this video 😅

[@choux8372]

I have a pear shape, so i always get shirts that fit my waist, but are super loose around the shoulders. Thank you for this!

[@jozefbols4386]

Hoi, , some time ago I used a piece of wide elastic in almost the same color of the shirt to make the neckline less deep! And afterwards I sewed some rhinestones and small pearls onto the elastic. I have to do everything by hand cause I really can not work with a sewing machine!! Love from Pinkie

[@CynicismForLife]

Wow, so much work but worth it if you truly love the garment. Good job in this tutorial!

[@Sherirose1]

You two are so adorable, love the team work

[@swanstevenson822]

This is a common problem for us petite gals. The problem is that because RTW designers design for average heights (not for petites), the armholes do not fall in the correct position (too big, too low) on our body. Buying another size usually is no help. Good tutorial.

[@judycoffey5445]

I tried this on a tee shirt.worked well .Thankyou. Now to try on my new boho dress,they always make the neckline too big.

[@JanJan-ht2qe]

I watched this last night and tried sewing earlier and my shirt turned out fine. I didn't have any pins though so I just tried making a way to sew the sleeves back together without it

[@wendycasch6221]

Thank you for this video! I was able to fix my daughter's dress and it actually turned out nicely.

[@berni4039]

Great video! One of my relatives gave me a beautiful blouse but with a low neckline as a gift. I'll definitely have to try that in the future

[@ayameshikkoku]

Thank you. This is exactly what i needed. Your explanation is clear abs practically perfect! Bravo!

[@ScrappyTreasures]

That means a lot, thank you!

[@ameenaola8872]

I LOVE the step by step instructions!!

[@mssixty3426]

Impressive! Thank you. BTW - ignore the haters in the comments below, they have nothing better to do, especially those who obviously are into buying new or sewing from scratch, why did they even watch in the first place, your channel's name explains it all.

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Thank you for the encouragement and I'm glad my channel name makes it clear to you

[@colleenellfeldt6410]

This is my main problem. Thank you for this tutorial!

[@theWater763]

thanks, you're a lifesaver 😢 ❤

[@gracejohnson7817]

Thank you very much for this tutorial. It made sense. I have to edit the neckline of my scrubs (tops) because they’re too low. Got them from Goodwill. Thanks a lot!

[@JRT5573]

I have taken the back pocket off the scrub pants and attached it to the underside of the neck to create a privacy panel (sewn to the inside seam on one side of neck, and securing the other side with a sewn in snap to leave open and allow head space while putting it on.) The top of the pocket is hard to remove with all the reinforced stitching, so I use a straight edge razor and cut between the fold of the pocket carefully so as not to put a hole in the pants back. Try on often to figure out placement of pocket and snap.

[@kimberlyhuggins9028]

Thank you. Especially for the hand sewing part. I don't know how to use a sewing machine but have this problem a-lot. I also use sewing glue. It would be great if you did some videos using sewing glue.

[@DuhaMohammad]

Impressive! Very organized video!

[@eulaliaschultz6074]

Thank you for doing this without a sewing machine!! Next, can you show us how to put in a lining on dresses and jackets? Also, can you show us how to put a zipper in? Thank you!!

[@wendyp8488]

Thanks for this great video! Too low necklines are a problem with a lot of clothes. Really appreciate the amount of thought you put into each video and your running commentary is so helpful.

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Thank you for the amount of thought you put into every comment as well. Please let me know what tutorials you'd like to see next, and I'll do my best to keep delivering.

[@wendyp8488]

Scrappy Treasures Wow thanks so much for that! One thing that would be really helpful is how to sew some sort of bust support to a tank top or halter top. Thank you❣️

[@ScrappyTreasures]

You're welcome! Is this bust support so that you can go braless?

[@wendyp8488]

Scrappy Treasures Yes -- for spaghetti straps or halter tops which do not hide bra straps. Thank you!

[@ThisIsAbstract]

Girl, this is so helpful. You are a genius!

[@flynnmorrow6945]

This is exactly what I needed! Thank you!

[@judycoffey5445]

That really only works well for stretch sewing. Difficult to get the back neckline fitting properly.

[@deborahbailey292]

Thx! So much for sharing

[@user-vf8pw3om2w]

I really appreciate this video. Do you have one on altering a sweatshirt for a too low neckline, or stretched out neckline, when it has Raglan sleeves? Thank you so much!

[@heathern9051]

I can definitely relate. Thanks for the details. I need to take in some of my shirts.

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Glad to help!

[@user-di8og6hk8h]

Thanks 😊 I was looking for this video for so long you are the best 👌

[@Ranigovin]

Hi, thank you for this video. Does this method work for all types of material? I want to alter the low and wide neck on my dress which is a much softer and chiffon like material. Please advise.

[@birdsecret6906]

I really want to avoid cutting off the sleeves. Luckily they are too wide anyway so i can try to raise it with the sleeves. Im scared tho, hope it works. Thanks!

[@katielove9932]

Not everyone can reconstruct a garment. You also, need to remember that bringing the fabric up any amount of inches is also, bringing it up from the waist area. That could mean making it look too short or revealing a stomach or rear end.

[@lindegold7481]

like very much your presentation including adding the back and shoulder reset, very smart ladies, keep me posted, thank you.

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Thank you, and I'm glad to help!

[@maryroche7308]

Great work why be wasteful when you can alter them

[@gachaclub5754]

Thanks that really helped me 👍🏻

[@curious8890]

clever neckline lowering in the back! reminds me of the tutorial for hemming jeans but this one is even more useful to me at this time. I'm altering men's tshirts to fit me and the necklines are sometimes a problem. thanks for the tutorial

[@ScrappyTreasures]

You're welcome, I'm glad to help! Do you prefer men's tshirts, or do you just have extra ones?

[@curious8890]

I've bought so many tshirts for my husband that I liked but didn't come in women's. Since he has so many he doesn't mind if I reclaim them. I followed a video on altering a tshirt to make it curvy but the neckline has been challenging. So far I've only cut off the ribbing just above the seam so it didn't come too loose but loose enough to look feminine. They have the added benefit of 3/4 length sleeves which I like because I sew from the bottom hem all the way through the sleeve hem. Thanks again :)

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Haha, I like to cut off the neckline ribbing too! It's a good look.

[@sandraogrady5197]

Debee Loveridge Q

[@laura835]

Wow, you are an expert!

[@clothingalterations]

Great video

[@janisfoley4212]

Would this work on a scoop neck dress too?

[@sunlight8795]

Sweet, this worked great! My shirt doesn't show my tank top anymore!! Thanks! :D

[@jeansmethurst9017]

Very useful tutorial,thankyou

[@guineverependragon9804]

Great ideas. This might be hard for beginner sewers but I give them credit for trying. You might want to say "underarm" rather than "armpit".

[@ScrappyTreasures]

LOL at the armpit comment, I realize I've never been the classiest with my word choices. Noted, thank you :)

[@mithriwali5996]

thank you.

[@moiraberniegatt9491]

Well done you. Thanks

[@jessiewheat2815]

A fabulous method, which I have often needed and will surely try. Thanks a million!!!!

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Haha I have needed it often as well! Glad to help :)

[@deborahallen7009]

I have this same problem all the time. Very good video.

[@ScrappyTreasures]

glad to help!

[@irisyang4032]

Very cool. Thank you so much! Exactly what I was looking for!!

[@ScrappyTreasures]

glad to help!

[@AcidRainbowSkies]

Thank you!! ❤️ This is super helpful

[@chubby_abbydg4540]

Thank u for sharing. I will try to sew my loose shirt like this.

[@sandraronaldartypapercraft4697]

Excellent video, and very well explained. Extremely talented young ladies xx

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Thank you!

[@xienapadero4718]

Thank you so much!!!

[@امالبنين-ظ6س]

شكرا لكم انتم رائعين

[@deannesinger9279]

Looks great except at the back when the cut out meets the original seam. Can that me smoother?

[@judycoffey5445]

Any tips for non stretch please.

[@MegaBpop]

Good job!!

[@subhashnidevi702]

Very nicely discribed

[@Ohhhoneyyy]

Do we HAVE to cut the sleeves off?🤔

[@Siri_Hari_plays]

Thankyou sooo much💕💕💕U really did make my job easier❣️

[@ScrappyTreasures]

I'm glad! This isn't the easiest tutorial or alteration. But it's the best way I know of.

[@neetabhat5316]

You have taken expandable material here. What if the cloth is not expandable?

[@Kkiaramedina]

2:00 cutting sleeves 4:46 putting pins back to sleeves 5:35 sewing sleeves back

[@brittanyhul7989]

You make it look so easy! :) Any tricks to doing this on a slippery fabric? I have a dress in challis fabric that I really like but the neckline is too low for work!

[@truthinlove-podcast3506]

Wondering when fashion designers will catch on. We could probably avoid so many clothes from going to landfill. Few wear or enjoy wearing the low neckline these days

[@dshe8637]

I wish manufacturers would make clothes with better necklines. Too often clothes look good on the hanger, but after a few hours wearing, they are no longer suitable for normal wear.

[@peppermintmelon4260]

a tailor just ruined my dress huhu. I asked him to fix the low neckline but almost everything went wrong. The back of the neck went kinda high which makes me feel as if I'm wearing an ID sling. The armpit opening is also not equal. The right side was way kinda tight to my armpit. The silk fabric was also ruined by the needlework. T_____T I wish I did the altering by myself

[@jezzbee27]

Looks good but I am WAAAAY too scared to cut up a dress I just bought incase I ruin it 😭

[@emilysalzwedel7100]

Could this work for a swimsuit top? My one piece swimsuit top is loose near the v neck.

[@trugraceful]

This is very helpful. I cannot just go buy clothes off the rack that fit me. I'll be watching some more of your videos!

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Then you are truly the person I was hoping to help. Thanks for sharing - do you have any sewing experience?

[@cafe80sarigachu]

What i do, i just wear another colored sandos inside to add more color...no time to cut like that and t again...hehehe....i i only do cut shirts like this summer i cut the neckline so it will feel more comfortable.

[@vanessaglaze2996]

Good grief just put darts in the shoulder seams! Half my blouses are fixed that way.

[@elenaneens1326]

Do you have a video?

[@jesshothersall]

Sitting here trying to work out how a dart would help? If vertical, it would make the neckhole wider, if from arm top to neckline, the neckline end of the seam would end up lower than the top of the arm/shoulder, and that would look odd? Anyhow it always helps to see a thorough way of doing things. She was also catering for/educating beginners including non machine owners starting out, who may not even know what a dart is, let alone how to make them yet...Do make a video demonstrating your system, that would be much more helpful than just criticising this one?

[@kaiannyang]

PLEASE ANSWER! ok so I did this and the neckline went up and the left arm is fine but under the right arm the fabric bunches up? what do i do to fix the bunching up under the armpit?

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Oh no, I'm sorry about the bunching! I think that might be to do with the armpit's curve. Try tracing the curve you have on your left armpit onto a sheet of paper, and mimic it onto the right :)

[@kaiannyang]

Scrappy Treasures ok I will try this ! thank you!

[@ScrappyTreasures]

It's also possible it's because you made one side a bit higher than the other, so just double/triple check that everything is symmetrical :) Hope you get it figured out!

[@kaiannyang]

Scrappy Treasures alright I will see! mucho thanks :)

[@gracesylvester6697]

WAIT... you say this is for BEGINNERS???! No way!

[@doh2934]

How would you do this with a raglan sleeve?

[@CarmelFan2024]

Great job!

[@Pureimagination200]

I don’t want to remove the sleeves but take up the neck line

[@lizzyjo7454]

Thanks! good video.

[@raila08]

Very good!

[@jermainamburayan580]

very good video girls. i have this problem n give away my clothes. now i know what to do. thanks a lot. i also notice that it is the indians who give very discouraging comments. ! these young girls are money saving tips for youngsters and anyone who wants to save money. if yu are rich, then ditch the outfit and go buy something more useful in future. pls be more encouraging!!!!

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Thanks for your encouragement and I've noticed that as well. I'm curious why - do you have any guesses?

[@jermainamburayan580]

typical indian mentality ' crab eat crab'. dont like people to try new things or come up. naysayers . dont mind them. you two are doing very good videos. pls do more money saving tips for a trendy look on pre loved clothes. GO GIRLS!!! YOU ROCK!!

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Hmm, interesting points, and thank you for the support!

[@jermainamburayan580]

welcome, hoping to see more from both of you!

[@joanfordham1305]

Oops This is far too complicated for many of us trying to avoid the Judy Finnegan effect, scarves,small lace inserts, fabric scraps etc,but that does introduce another colour .Summer trousers can provide a matching insert , You can easily make crocheted necklaces which cover a multiple of Judies .

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Those are also great alternatives, thanks for sharing!

[@Yai1950]

Thank you 😃

[@queeneywarren681]

Thanks

[@nzccw]

How to smaller neckline from adult to 140cm girl size ? thanks

[@eeshapatil2336]

Ohhh...It's better I give it for altering outside..Other than doing this wid my top

[@Shatatata]

can i alter it without cutting?

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Not using this tutorial :/

[@ShilpaShah123]

Very useful

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Glad to help, thanks for watching :) What are your other clothing problems?

[@pamelakitchens5549]

Good technique but much too fast

[@daniel52267]

I’ll just give it to my daughter. Hahaha

[@gandll1030]

But petite sizes for less space over shoulders.

[@ScrappyTreasures]

mm, yes that's a good tip! This is just another option, in case that doesn't work out.

[@trugraceful]

Petite sizes sometimes aren't small enough if you're really short...like me.

[@ScrappyTreasures]

@trugraceful, I'm glad to help! What are your other clothing problems?

[@LinA-it9vd]

Mine is everything is short waisted. It’s really hard to fix.

[@MsElke11]

way too much work, girl!! go to value village and just get a great new cheap TOP!

[@user-gz5mx2nd5p]

What if it was a sleeveless outfit?

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Good question! Then you have an easier time, you don't need to re-attach the sleeves :)

[@NonanoN-er6de]

Ooooooorrrrr , just cover the V part with a a material almost EXACTLY as the top. Either in a V shape or a little bit running across it

[@ScrappyTreasures]

Hmm, I hadn't thought about covering it with a v shape - nice idea!

[@tselampe]

What do you mean, running across?