How To Shorten A T-Shirt EXACTLY Like The PROS

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Lay your shirt right-side out like you're wearing it and take a look at this nice factory hem right here. See how stretchy it is? We wanna keep that. If we get rid of it, we'll lose the elasticity in our shirt. So, roll your shirt up, grab your fabric measuring tape, and measure from the very bottom, right? No, no, no! We’re taking off 3 inches from this shirt and leaving that factory hem on there.
We want to measure from the top of the hem. Because of that, I'm going to measure 1 1/2 inches and then put a little sewing pin in there to keep my place. BOOP! Measure that same 1 1/2 inch distance, and for you, it’ll be whatever you're taking off your shirt. Keep placing pins around the bottom. When you're done, make sure your pin placement looks good and even out any wrinkles.
We’re gonna sew our stitch right on the edge of our factory hem. Start on one of the side seams, using a narrow zigzag stitch instead of a straight stitch. Straight stitches don’t stretch at all, and we want to maintain the elasticity of that factory hem. The narrow zigzag stitch will do just that.
BOOM! Look at that, we've got a nice narrow zigzag stitch, and the factory hem still stretches really well. It’s hard to tell we did anything to this shirt! But we gotta get rid of this flap. I'm gonna use pinking shears, special scissors that cut a zigzag pattern to prevent fraying.
Give it a quick run under your iron, and this is the finished product!
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[@suzannerhodes4795]

Will this method also work for shortening long sleeves on tee shirts?

[@StylishDTailors]

@@suzannerhodes4795 Depends, do you want to shorten them from the bottom near your wrist? If so then not this method wouldn't be best.

[@noct3rn4l11]

@stylish D - you said you used a narrow zigzag stitch but the onscreen stitch settings says width is 5. Did you mean 0.5?

[@StylishDTailors]

@@noct3rn4l11 I dunno how I messed my previous comment up, It should say 1, good eye!

[@bettevidrine9938]

I discovered this video a couple of weeks ago. I've been sewing for close to 75 years and never figured out how to hem my t shirts. After I watched this, I went on a mission! I shortened all my t shirts that were too long! Thank you, thank you! I feel so much better wearing them! I am just under 5' and not much fits me right without alterations.

[@LoveKanye-yz7ly]

Thank you, I don’t why these damn companies keep making the shirts so damn long

[@SDA5up]

They’re using models with the weirdest measurements 😂😂

[@jas2994]

they think that as you get older your torso gets proportionately longer than your whole body lol

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@@jas2994 The older you get the shorter your spine and torso gets

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because it holds the average americans stomache

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You know? The word know is missing in your sentence.

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I like it. Short, simple, easy to remember.

[@lastwhtknight3002]

No pun intended

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@@lastwhtknight3002, lol

[@miracle-ei7rt]

i agree

[@kennettemccormick8165]

I just want my belts to show

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Jack Sparrow

[@RadishTheFool]

Oh man, this video made total sense! I usually find sewing tutorials hard to follow because I have no experience whatsoever and don't know the reasoning behind it. You invested the time to add that explanation, and still made a clear and supershort video. Thank you so much!

[@StylishDTailors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PiecesOfJenus]

Agree!

[@motogp1181]

@@StylishDTailors G8 content, can you make a video on how to make a western shirt?

[@laurens7145]

I almost cut the bottom off a brand new tee, but I hated the thought of having a raw edge on the bottom but nowhere else, so this video was a Godsend! Worked like a charm!

[@StylishDTailors]

Perfect timing! Hope it works out well for ya

[@heyoskim]

one of the best videos on hemming! short, sweet, and super helpful. thank you!

[@krystalnewton3702]

Man THANK YOU for the short, to the point description! This is going to make things SO MUCH EASIER!

[@dorothytackett9943]

Thank you for great directions. Being short all my t-shirts are too long. I'll be doing this.

[@NYGiants4Life]

I just tuck em in. LOL

[@culilom007]

as a 5'7 dude, I had to shorten pretty much all of my tshirts. this helps a ton, thanks.

[@joysilva1150]

I'm a competent sewer/quilter, but have not had experience with hemming t-shirts. This video was excellent. I practiced a little, then started measuring and pinning, then pressed lightly to keep the material a little better in place. Also did some vertical pins for stability. The shirt came out great! Thank you!

[@StylishDTailors]

So glad it worked out for you!

[@nbdcbn]

Found you last year and you're amazing bud. How you don't have more views? There must be a lot of guys out there looking for your vids and just not finding them. Thank you for existing SD

[@StylishDTailors]

Thanks for the awesome comment! I appreciate you sticking around as long as you have! They'll fin me eventually I guess haha

[@oliviaeustace823]

I did this today, worked perfectly! Thanks so much. I didn't wear these nice t-shirts because they were such an awkward and unflattering length but now they're perfect :)

[@StylishDTailors]

You're so welcome! Love seeing when people try out these projects!

[@TheMrBeezley]

Loving these quick 2 minute tutorials!

[@MichelleKrzmarzick85]

Thanks so much for this tip. It worked so well on the hem that I decided to do it on the sleeves that were also too long. Perfect!

[@jimbrittain402]

Knit fabrics don't fray; if you don't have a pinking shears for this project, you can use plain scissors. But DON'T use plain scissors on a raw edge of woven fabrics... threads! Threads everywhere! Oh, the humanity!

[@AnonAnonAnon]

I need to move in with you. I've bought two packs of good quality T-shirts (12 in total) and ALL need at least four inches taking off! My Saturday ruined because I stared out the window in needlework class at school... Update - Used your video above with a Singer sewing machine. First t-shirt following your tutorial took 50 minutes from start to finish. Too long, too much swearing, but the finished product was almost perfect! Now on to my 5th t-shirt and I think I've got it perfect! And only 20 minutes now per t-shirt! Thank you Stylish D!! Thats a pint I owe you!

[@c4un544n5]

I don't think I will ever find the energy to do any of the things in the video but this guy is so funny and I am thoroughly enjoying his video!

[@paddlercamper]

THANK YOU!!! I had a new t-shirt I absolutely love...that I needed to take 6"off of. I am not a sewing person at all, but was able to do it flawlessly after watching this. It looks like a new t-shirt, perfect hem.

[@StylishDTailors]

Awesome to hear!! Glad it worked out for ya!

[@carmenmills1856]

Thanks so much for this! Way easier and tidier than the usual way of cutting off the excess and then creating a new hem.

[@StylishDTailors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carmenmills1856]

@@StylishDTailors Very helpful -- I am 5-ft-nuthin and I do not need any more t-shirt-dresses! :)

[@drewby4701]

As a tall guy, I have never even considered that this was a problem for some people xD but now I'm sewing something for my sister, so thank you!

[@StylishDTailors]

Funny how that works huh? Thanks for watching!

[@daisyshinyweather]

Today I finally gave this a try after years of having discovered this video. Summary: I regret not trying it earlier! It was really easy and a breakthrough for a guy who just used scissors to shorten several t-shirts not so long ago. Some learnings to make this easier: 1) I don't trust pins would hold the hem fold on my t-shirt's fabric securely enough (I don't want to be afraid of messing the fold while handling/sewing the cloth), so I used masking tape pieces to hold the hem fold on place. It felt really secured to iron* (you can't iron over a pin but you can iron over masking tape) and handle (pins may hurt you, masking tape would hardly be able to) and ultimately sew (pins can get in the way when sewing, masking tape does not). Plus it was easy to adjust & correct the fold width all around the t-shirt when laying down the each masking tape piece on the fabric. *2) Once you used masking tape to hold the hem fold, make yourself a favor and iron all that fold area. That made the sew way easier to approach for a beginner like me. 3) I sew twice (made 2 laps around the t-shirt). That made me confident the stitching will last and -perhaps my original motivation- allowed to correct/improve my work: You may not get your zig zag stitch close enough to the factory hem stitch in your first lap all around the t-shirt, so on the second lap you have the chance to fix that wherever you missed.

[@susanporco8169]

Thank you so very much! My skill level is beginner, and I was able to do it due to your terrific instructions. It really came out nice. I appreciate your help.

[@StylishDTailors]

Awesome to hear you tried it out!

[@islandgirl1949]

Wow, I'm super excited to have found this great hack! Thank you so much for sharing, I already shortened one tshirt I just a few minutes! Im over the moon. Thank you, thank you!!!!

[@donnaloftin3848]

Where have you been all my life??!! I’m a short girl and the t shirt struggle is real! This is brilliant! My daughter also is very petite so we will be checking out your videos 😊

[@dianedmw50]

I just subscribed. Thanks to your easy instructions, I flawlessly hemmed the length and sleeves to a couple of t-shirts that were too big on me!

[@StylishDTailors]

Boom!

[@BrittanyBissa]

I keep coming back to this video because it's the most helpful, straight to the point tutorial THANK YOU!!

[@Hsjsksjssbjskskhehehrhfjkaiajj]

Let me guess your here cause your t shirt was longer than your sweater

[@twojstary556]

I bought a balenci shirt and forgot they have bigger shirts it fits like xxl and its L

[@spudboyfan1286]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG! I watched your video about 10 times, then made sure to get the right needle and set the machine properly. Took my time pinning and sewing slowly and close to the original hem. Trimmed excess with pinking shears and I am blown away how awesome it came out! WOW! LOL it took me 2 weeks to work up the courage to attempt this. I will never wear a too long t-shirt again!

[@StylishDTailors]

Great job! I'm so glad you decided to try it out!! Isn't crazy how you put it off forever then when you try it you wish you would have done so sooner?

[@stevenfrancis8552]

Hey man I remember how you talked about how difficult and yet transformative this journey has been for you. when I first came across ur page I was surprised by the positivity and joy you bring to your channel. I think you're a real gem bro, I really appreciate you for all the help you give us young tailors in the making. Anyways I remember you talking about how this journey has been for you and your daughter. And I just wanna leave this bible verse over here for u...I hope it blesses you man. Stay incredible and God bless man...“Afflicted city, lashed by storms and not comforted, I will rebuild you with stones of turquoise, your foundations with lapis lazuli. I will make your battlements of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace." Isaiah 54:11-13

[@StylishDTailors]

Hey Steven thanks for this awesome comment! It's definitely been a journey that's for sure. It's hard taking something that most people don't have an interest in, and trying to convince them that it's actually incredibly life changing! And thank you for sharing that bible verse as well!

[@jeffer168]

@@StylishDTailors It does make a huge difference. Now I finally have custom tailored shirts that fit properly. I'm no longer dependent on clothes-makers to hopefully make a shirt that fits. And the hobby easily pays for itself many times over. I first discovered your channel a couple years ago when I was just getting started. Most other tailoring tutorials were pretty dry and I liked how you made yours fun.

[@angelicakrischanovich5446]

Amazing. Love it- straightforward and thorough. Enjoyed the contrasting thread! Great for visual learners

[@StylishDTailors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lauram8489]

Thanks for the tutorial! This was a a new technique for me and it took me a minute to figure out the correct distance to pin the edge. I wanted a 2" hem so I subtracted 0.5 inches (the factory hem) from 2" and divided the difference by 2 to get the correct distance to measure where to put the pins (0.75 inches from factory hem). Worked perfectly!

[@StylishDTailors]

Glad it helped!

[@isabelladeltigre2955]

You are the BEST!!! This was so simple and made my shirt look so much nicer. Will be subscribing:)

[@sfarkhoy]

boop! haha that made me laugh. This is awesome! LOVE the short intro!

[@sophiaf2022]

This is exactly the kind of method I was looking for. You made it so simple and straightforward, thank you

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Glad it helped!

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This is the first premium tip I've ever received! Thanks, you da man!

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I really liked it it was short and quick and straight to the point I even tried it and it works like a charm you are a lifesaver man thank you I'm subscribing ❤️

[@hodaelzawahry6747]

Where have you been my whole life?. Thanks for keeping it short and simple.

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Nice little pun there.

[@StylishDTailors]

😂😂😂👍

[@kav7059]

I’ve been tailoring my tops for a while, but always used to cut the bottom off and re-hem which was a pain in the a$$! This is much easier and better finish too. 👌🏼

[@marinalounsbury3788]

Thanks for a super easy tutorial. Have too many long t-shirts I don’t wear. Will work on those:)

[@JSSGU]

I had no idea about the factory hem. Thank you for the tip.🥰👍🏽🇬🇺🎄

[@CindyGWisconsin]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks for all your useful tips and tutorials.

[@darlenehinkefent9824]

Thank you!! I have a certain brand of Tees I love but they started making them too long. So now, I am in the process of shortening them. This will definitely work!!

[@StylishDTailors]

Good luck! Let us know how it goes!

[@lesliepoitevent2208]

WOW!! I got on KZbin looking for a tutorial to hem a t-shirt, and found this one! I just tried it, and I couldn't believe how easy it was! Now I'm going to try hemming some t-shirt sleeves with this technique! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@StylishDTailors]

Hope everything is going well!

[@lindaw1322]

Wow this is amazing ! I am hopeless with the twin needle, I was trying to hem my sons shirt and it looked terrible so I'm going to try this way! Thank you thank you!!!

[@PAFLGal2]

Thank you for this! Very clear and easy to understand.

[@emanuelmota7217]

This video is EXACTLY what I need! I have TOO many T-shirts that are 2" too long. Going to learn to sew now!

[@lukehillukka]

Simple instructions, thank you!

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Amazing, love it! 🔥❤️

[@vinicius2801]

My mom has a sewing machine. I’m gonna try this on some old T-shirt’s to practice, then I can shorten others and save some money. Thanks!

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Simple, clear instructions. Love this! [new subbie]

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Your channel is blowing up man!

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Say what?? Where!?

[@wonder_of_y0u]

Really useful, Thank you (deep from my heart)

[@jillkent6134]

I’ve been googling how to shorten a tee shirt dress because I don’t have an over locker and yours is the quickest method I’ve seen I’m going to give it a try 😊

[@StylishDTailors]

I'm so glad! Good luck!

[@CarmelFan2024]

Nailed it👏🏼

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Just tried it, this is great! Worked wonderful!

[@StylishDTailors]

Fantastic!

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Thank you for explaining why when you do steps. Thank you! ♡

[@tribeofdog]

OMG from the bottom of this 5 foot tall woman's heart, THANK YOU! What a perfect tutorial.

[@StylishDTailors]

You are so welcome!

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THANK YOU !!! I followed your instructions this week and my t-shirt fits much better. Subscribed!

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Awesome job! Feels great huh??

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I realise this 2 years old but i have just found this and it is brilliant!!! Amazing! Never knew and you give such clear instructions thank you

[@StylishDTailors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

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Great video. Very helpful!

[@lilnietzsch9012]

Thanks a lot mate. Imma short dude and have a tough time with t-shirts coz most tailors don't bother with them. I might be able to do this one myself.

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... think I just fell in love with Stylish D Tailors. Thank you!

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LOL! Glad to have ya here!

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Very helpful and straight to the point thank you

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really great idea to keep the original hem with only a simple zig zag! thanks!

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Okay this channel is awesome, thanks for this

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1:28, love that info for future reference. Can't wait to try this out, thank you.

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Love this guy gave me sanity in this crazy world

[@annclay5868]

Blast and double blast!! I have just cut 6" (including the factory hem) off a strechy jersey dress I needed shortening. Now I have to re-hem. Phooey!

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Thank you so much, this made hemming feel way less intimidating

[@StylishDTailors]

You’re welcome!

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That's what I was looking for 😍thank you!!!

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Best tutorial I’ve seen !

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actually very helpful, thx💕

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Awesome! Thanks SD.

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So helpful…thank you!! :)

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This is a game changer! Thank you!!!

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Ty for the tutorial boo❤

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Love this and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@StylishDTailors]

You’re welcome!

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Impressive. A man with a sewing machine. My husband got one.. its never came down from the closet he first put it in. Lol. So thanks because im gonna casually share this his way. Luckily, I had a mandatory sewing class in school. A sewing machine is kind of tricky, otherwise. Its takes trial and error. Plus a lot of steps to learn.... Just to thread it!

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OUTSTANDING

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This works and you rock!

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You had me at the "boop". Subscribed

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Boop a doop!

[@aliciasinclair5830]

Thank you!! I didn’t have matching thread for my t-shirt, but it didn’t matter with this method! Will be using this from now on. 😊

[@StylishDTailors]

Glad it helped! It's definitely a game changer huh? Do you mean matching color thread or type?

[@aliciasinclair5830]

Definitely! I didn’t have the matching color!

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great explanation. thank you!

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Fantastic tutorial; thank you!

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Wow this is actually great

[@georgenish]

Hey! You solved my problem. I could shorten T-shirts but always wondered about losing the elasticity. Now I have to purchase a zigzag scissors. Thank you!

[@StylishDTailors]

You are so welcome! Pinking shears are super cheap too, just look at Walmart or Amazon. Don't pay more than like $15 or so USD.

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You save my life bro!! Thanks for this video ❤️.

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so simple, so easy! your vids are a must watch for beginners.

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Glad you like them!

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BRAVO...... as the saying goes "you learn something new every day". Thanks

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You bet!

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You are Awesome! 👏 Thank you very much! 💝

[@yanchu3229]

I have ruin many of my T shirt trying to shorten it.. Thanks for the tips 🔥

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Daaaaamn you earned a subscription with that one ! Can’t even tell you did nothin to it ! I gotta get me a sewin machine , I got a lot of slick tees I don’t wear no more and then shears that kill the Frey! Imma b sewin everything! Good stuff

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Did you get one yet??

[@Merbella]

This was so timely! I was about to do this to shirt all wrong 😊

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Would have been a learning experience so it's all good!

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perfect video, thank you!!!