How To Resize a T-Shirt

Today I will be showing you how to resize a T-shirt that is too big. If you ever see a t-shirt that you really like but they never seem to have your size in stock, this video will show you how to turn an oversized T-shirt into one that fits you perfectly!
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[@coolyou-td8zn]

I successfully re-sized my hubby's workout shirts after he lost 30lbs. Thank you for the tutorial !

[@Madiiiiiiiii316]

What a great accomplishment congrats to your husband!

[@junethefirst]

Sophie: "This is quite easy to do." Video: DARK SOULS WITH PINS AND SCISSORS. Anyhow, time to raid Steve's wardrobe.

[@thewanderer8]

After dropping a quarter on my body mass this last year, I started adjusting the clothes today beginning with the T-shirts - this is exactly what I needed and was easy to follow. No stopping me now ....

[@jeffie8696]

Unfortunately my shirts need to go the opposite direction LOL

[@rachelburgener819]

😳🤪🤣❤️😀

[@cynthiaowen4498]

Great video! Thx for sharing this

[@DickReddinger-vj8pf]

Mine too.

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

Then perhaps the video you should have searched was, " basic exercise routine"?

[@jeffie8696]

this video was made by the lovely sister of one of my favorite KZbinrs LOL @@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim

[@uglybob7505]

That's quite the transformation. After you altered it the shirt almost looks fitted, and I suppose it was really ☺️ thanks for sharing as always Sophie, looking forward to your next video

[@kaelahorne8856]

This is going to sound weird but your voice sounds JUST like the voice of the notepad from the first episode of don't hug me I'm scared!

[@kayisnotaloser]

Omg i was wondering why she sounded so familiar😭 ur so right

[@sparkymularkey6970]

This is so simple and so informative. Thank you for sharing this!

[@Sophie.isweird1]

My school uniform is super big on me and this really helped!! Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@harrybryan9633]

Very useful - I haven't been "supersized" so finding t-shirts my size has been difficult. Will be putting this to use on my XLs.

[@katielove9932]

You did a beautiful job. You're right! The clothing market does a better job on men's clothing than women's.

[@czarbina]

Not sure if you see these comments - but why didn’t you add seam allowance for the sleeves when you cut them?

[@cassielengel00]

If you end up altering necklines on men's shirts for women, please share. I need to do v- necks due to having such wide shoulders and would appreciate a tutorial on that. Great instructions 👍🏻

[@laurabarber6697]

Yes! I'd live to how to change a regular t-shirt neckline into a v-neck!💝

[@beegirl9983]

This was an amazingly informative tutorial. It looks so easy when you do it. Thank you.

[@singingtick]

Thank you for this video. My SO has lost nearly 45lbs after being diagnosed with diabetes. Now all his 2&3X tshirts are tents on him. He likes his tshirts. Now I can resize them for him. :)

[@jessegaspard]

So helpful! Thank you! I have a few work t-shirts I need to resize, I didn't realize how easy it is to do so. Great video!

[@louiseeckert1574]

Its good to test the stretch of the new large tshirt matches the stretch of the old one yr using for the pattern. It will only be a good fit if the stretch amount is about the same. Louise, Australia 🦘

[@mooomuuuo]

Thank you for this! You explained the procedure so well. It's easy to understand and follow even for beginners.

[@gracewilliams_000]

Love your style, this vid is clear and easy to follow. Great explanations of process in the voice over! also your shirt looks great, can't wait to try this on my own

[@CuthoA123]

Thank you for this tutorial. I managed to downsize a party themed t shirt in no time around all Very happy 😊

[@amkenkentable]

Thank you for the tutorial. I've recently lost some weight, and I have a bunch of tshirts that have gotten way too big, but they are favorites that I am not ready to part with yet!

[@w15h0na5tar]

Thank you, this looks like exactly what I needed to find! I ordered some women's shirts, but it's like the sizing was for a baggy fit.

[@marshakerr1036]

Thank you sooooooo much for this video!!!!! I was able to NEATLY adjust an XL shirt to a small and it turned out beautifully.

[@queen_oso9679]

Its so easy to do. I will do this to my crop shirt by only using manual sewing. Thank you Sophie.😍

[@lesellen1994]

As a beginner, my t shirt turned out great with such good instructions from you!

[@standardaccountenjoyer2826]

I follow your brothers channel from time to time and saw your channel along with it. unfortunately im male in my mid 20s so im not really interested in your content BUT it seems passionate and you got great talent. hopefully this comment helps your channel with the algorithm

[@darknessfierce4209]

Very weird

[@sawhuahable]

Thank you for sharing. Followed your instructions which is clear. Shirt turns out well and fitting.

[@immaculate10]

Great instructional video! Very detailed and easy to follow!

[@KSI_Revelations]

Good video ! Hope your channel grows! Tell your brother hes awesome for promoting it !

[@SewnBySophie]

Thank you!

[@clairdrake7199]

Just found this tutorial and I wanted to say thank you!! So clear and easy to follow!

[@nadiatepleski2114]

Hi! Great video :) Just one question: when you are marking the sleeves on the new shirt, are you leaving some room for seam allowance? I can't tell from the video if you are cutting directly where your well-fitted shirt sits on the new oversized shirt or leaving some room for the new sleeve seam

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

You have to leave a little room for SA or you won't be able to sew the sleeves back on. :)

[@triciacrockett953]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@anthminimal]

Best shoulder altering video I've seen. Thank you so much. I can now follow along with confidence. One thing though, I wasn't sure if you zigzagged or straight sewed for all areas. I'm guessing just straight. Could please clarify?

[@SewnBySophie]

Thank you! I used a zigzag stitch for the whole T-shirt 😊

[@anarsor1]

​@@SewnBySophie Muchas gracias Sophie!!! Es un tutorial fantástico para las que somos novatas 😊 Saludos desde España.

[@dancingintherain5367]

I'm hoping you still monitor the comments on this video. I'm afraid I have encountered a snag. I cut off the arms of the 'too big' tshirt to discover the arm shapes are different and the 'too big' shirt arm hole cuts off below by an inch. That is the shirt that fits has a much smaller arm hole. I hope this makes sense. Any suggestions on what to do now?

[@dioshoes9096]

thats it, i don't care if i'm a guy, i'm learning to sew

[@katielove9932]

Good for you!

[@r4ts311]

Not sure what being a guy has to do with it but okay

[@aMoodWithaView]

Really nicely done video; thank you! It just worked perfectly for me.

[@SewnBySophie]

Glad to hear!

[@Skygirlual777]

It looks like you added an seam allowance to the side of the shirt from the armpit down, but no seam allowance from the shoulder to armpit... is this correct?

[@kd1841]

Great instructions! I now have hope for my shirts that don't fit since I've lost weight with keto. 😊 Thanks!

[@gisellelawrence2367]

thank you I've been doing this so wrong and it's so simple

[@sarahwatts7152]

Oh my god yes. Exactly what I needed, now that the fad is to make t shirts into unflattering squares

[@MrSurfferchik]

Wow 😮! Thank you for this very detailed guide ❤! I am now confident I can do this for my daughter's shirts 😊. If I need help I can easily find where in the video also 😀! Thanks again!

[@jazzyuruchima1046]

This video is exactly what I needed! Thank you for the great tutorial!

[@MrEJCOOPER]

Hey...this was extremely helpful. Big thanx from South Africa...

[@chantlful]

Excellent tutorial, thank you!

[@katielove9932]

In viewing the completed sleeves, I noticed when you were sewing them that you weren't using a stretch stitch for the stretch material. Your sleeves look puckered. Otherwise, the t-shirt looks good on you.

[@adaiyah-zyahudah9890]

AMAZING!!!! You made it so easy. Ty.

[@shan9usfc]

Instructions weren't clear, I accidentally made a frankenstein and it's now knocking on my door!

[@annas8308]

Thanks girl! Love your tutorials!

[@matterpedematterpede]

Does a website exist where you can choose the exact size of the sleeves, collar, etc. individually? Normally they just have small, medium or large. But I'm fussy, I want each part to be the exact size I like.

[@joyr2685]

Thanks for the video. Would be easier to see if the shirts were contrasting colors. ❤

[@anjylkat]

Very well done video!! Thank you!

[@reneehughes7860]

I was going to cut the shirt down with a similar sewing pattern but this seems easier. I've an old shirt to practice on first. Do you have a video on how to cut down leggings? My clothes were new when I got sick and lost all the weight. I'm successfully keeping it off. Besides, I love to sew. Just need some help and guidance as I've always sewn from scratch with no tailoring experience. Thank you for this excellent tutorial.

[@carolinegray-k1n]

As a beginner could you explain which stitch is used

[@krinklemarie]

Hello. Did you not include seam allowance when tracing the sleeves? Thanks

[@recordtapesbackward]

I don't think there was seam allowance which might be the reason for why the sleeves had to be stretched so much while pinning.

[@katielove9932]

@@recordtapesbackward She not only did not use a seam allowance but she didn't use a SS stretch stitch setting as well.

[@stephaniebenjamin8108]

I think when she did the initial trace around the arm she did

[@moorejazznow]

@@katielove9932 What is a SS stitch?

[@gary1739]

Thanks for the great video! First time sewing guy here. What type of needle, stitch length and tension should I use? Total newbie, can someone weigh in and help this confused but determined gent? Thanks much!

[@katielove9932]

You should use a stretch stitch needle (it has a colored ball on it) Also, set you machine to SS stretch stitch and the upper tension to a smaller stitch. Refer to your manual for setting your dials.

[@gary1739]

@@katielove9932 Thank you!

[@sukeadventures5928]

Thank you!

[@TheIrishAlchemist205]

Is there a way to do this to just resize the sleeves/shoulder seam? Without cutting the whole shirt open etc.? The body itself fits me but the shoulder seam is too far down on my arm, and I wouldn't want to tear apart the whole shirt if you don't have to.

[@carolmb]

Same! Would love to find a tutorial on just the sleeve/shoulder seam alteration!

[@MsZzzipper]

Awesome video. Thank you!

[@clothingalterations]

Great video. Easy to learn.

[@darlenegoodridge406]

Thank you for sharing this video

[@clairemontanaro4985]

Very cool!

[@hannahgilbert3467]

No jargon - thank you! “Stretch the sleeve slightly”. How much is slightly ? Mine was extreme. Why did that happen 😢

[@tracileigh2044]

Thanks so much!! ❤

[@raynemcalees9353]

What type of stitch would I use if hand sewing this?

[@kawaiibearsenpai6342]

What if I want the sleeves to be baggy? Do I still have to cut them off?

[@Nosebee]

As soon as the sleeve part start I lost it. The black t-shirt is too dark and therefore it was not clear which side is measured against which side

[@atom0191]

Thank you

[@bhaskarkonduri3862]

Thank you so much maam

[@clothingalterations]

Great video

[@atsfahaleila3553]

Thank you very much

[@rpsproject5349]

That is a great, even better is that if you want a long T-shirt then a mans T-shirt works really well as women's T-shirts tend to be shorter. Might re-work a T-shirt but want to change the neck line as well.

[@laurabarber6697]

Thank you!💝

[@MariaDavids-db2pt]

Clever ❤

[@xxafthabxx9346]

came here from your brother's channel

[@diwallach1388]

Do you need to finish the seems with this fabric?

[@EvaK7]

❤

[@ragnar3187]

amazing

[@annaloiacono5808]

Quale punto ha usato per l orlo sotto? Zig Zag o cucitura con due aghi? Grazie mille

[@leelandforestfarm]

The only T shirts left were too big for me. Not too big anymore :D

[@W4NKER]

you went from resizing tshirts to budgets

[@simones9365]

If I try to do this, the result will be one of those Pinterest fails 😂

[@barbarasullivan6752]

Just a hint: use different colored shirts to make the difference easier to see.

[@melis6294]

When I do this with stretchy fabric after sewing my garment looks stretched out, How did you do it without stretching out the fabric?

[@darknessfierce4209]

You can do a stay stitch (straight stitch) Some fabric are more prone to stretching out

[@chrisnore5169]

Have you tried using the needles for stretch fabrics; they have a rounded tip and don't pull the fabric.

[@helenwood3199]

How do you prevent the puckering at the sleeve seams?

[@katielove9932]

She didn't use a stretch stitch and a stretch stitch needle. Refer to your sewing manual for guidance.

[@debolino3847]

Followed the instructions, but my shirt came out too tight. :(

[@Frokichi]

You might’ve needed to leave room for sewing!! Try to leave an inch or two bigger to sew

[@killacure]

This now suits your amazing figure

[@i_like_money0]

Down bad 📸

[@jeyasudha8382]

Tq

[@MikhaelAhava]

I saw your recent video with your brother. It has a comment joking about what if you give him 100£ for sewing stuff since you were given 100£ for a PC. Welp… lol.

[@MammaLubUSA]

👍❤️🇺🇸

[@heyy192]

3:36

[@frozenrogue8970]

That’s just sewing a new tshirt

[@Benman2785]

i cry in 4XL xD

[@Rosa-rosa101]

ужасно! рукава торчат, выкроены неправильно! под руками заломы сильные. футболка перекроена как попало. Не сидит на фигуре..

[@Pureimagination200]

Too much work for a t shirt

[@urjewishgirl]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@babalina]

your picture isn't even the same t shirt, different sleeves and different color. i won't even watch your video

[@katielove9932]

Could be the lighting.

[@carolynhanlon4205]

Thank you!