It was a real eye opener the day I discovered my neck to shoulder measurement was so much shorter than average (3 inches! Instead of 5) , bra straps always fell off my shoulders and shirts of course were far too wide! Being able to refit everything has made clothing so much more comfortable. Great explanation of the process 😊
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
It can be life changing when you learn a fix for those little things! Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
@roslyngraf17372 ай бұрын
Same here.😊 Me: Tiny on top, Big Hips.
@roslyngraf17372 ай бұрын
@@TailorItYourselfPriceless advice, tutoring. ❤
@vivienlee6102 ай бұрын
Exactly the same here!
@bernadettecummings89452 ай бұрын
@@roslyngraf1737 I know exactly what you mean, my shoulders seem to be the smallest part of me 🤦🏼♀️😂
@lorrainedempsey332019 күн бұрын
This video is exactly what i have been looking for. My shoulder measurement is a size 14, but, as I measure down to my waist, it goes to a size 16; so, my sleeves are always falling off my shoulders. This video is soo helpful for me. Your directions are very concise. Thank you. Please keep these great videos coming. 😘👏👏👏
@TailorItYourself19 күн бұрын
Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching.
@Wally535Ай бұрын
Haven’t even watched this yet and already saved to my sewing playlist! I’m slowly loosing weight, don’t want to buy new clothes and have lots of t-shirts that I’d like to keep. So when I read the description you’re an answer to so many questions. Thank you!
@TailorItYourselfАй бұрын
You're welcome! Good luck when the time comes. Thanks for watching!
@Eekyellie15 күн бұрын
Such helpful tutorial. I am a big bust, small shoulders lady and my t-shirts never look right. I will try this with an older top first and when confident, do some more. Thank you very much. From UK
@TailorItYourself13 күн бұрын
You're welcome! Good luck with your practice. Thanks for watching!
@melissad78555 ай бұрын
I've always had this problem with my t shirts! Thanks for this demo--now I know what to do. Looking forward to the rest of this series!
@TailorItYourself5 ай бұрын
Good luck with your projects! Thanks for watching.
@KC-gn8fd5 ай бұрын
You have no idea how happy I am to have you back! You are a wonderful teacher.
@TailorItYourself5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm very happy to hear that.
@katlambert36492 ай бұрын
New subscriber! I am a petite woman (5’) and nothing fits me. You are a Godsend . Now I know exactly how to alter them and I haven’t even see any of your other videos! I bet you were a teacher in another life 😂. So glad you’re sharing your amazing talent. It has made my day ❤ and my wardrobe!!
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
@cherylanon57912 ай бұрын
Be sure to mark the sleeve where it met the Front/Back seam (shoulder seam) so it lines up once again. Another tip is that the amount to reduce from Back may not necessarily be exactly the same as what you had marked on Front--- to be more precise, have someone else mark the Back. It's usually the case you need a little more on the Back.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
This can certainly be the case. Sometimes you need to adjust one way or the other. Thanks for the feedback!
@sheilawoods152113 күн бұрын
I loved this .....dohickies, whatchammacallits, and nothing is earth shattering is my language. Thank you
@TailorItYourself13 күн бұрын
Haha sometimes these things just fall out of my mouth. Thanks for watching!
@cynthiasymons2 ай бұрын
I have searched and searched for just this alteration! Thanks!!
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
I'm glad you found it! I hope it's helpful.
@brettnelson2020Ай бұрын
I went to my local chain sewing store (still 3 0 mi away) - no one in the store had heard of wax tailor's chalk, the main reason I was in there! Now have a supply ordered from Amazon. 70-year old dude tailoring my T-shirts w/ serger (borrowed) and sewing machine. Wish I had found your channel years ago. I have trouble pulling seams to cut them with a razor knife but think I will start using a woodworking spring clamp to clamp one side of the seam to my work surface.
@TailorItYourselfАй бұрын
There are a lot of speciality sewing supplies they don't carry at big box fabric and craft stores. Luckily we've got the internet where almost anything is available. Glad you found what you need and are keeping at it! Thanks for watching.
@MaryAchieng-u4t2 ай бұрын
This has been very helpful. I always wondered how to reduce over sized sleeve t shirt
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching.
@lezlieb292 ай бұрын
New subscriber here....this was the first video I have watched and already learned so much. I am 52 and all my life I've had issues with the shoulders to big (except when shoulder pads were in style). I feel confident enough now to tackle my simple shirts. Time to binge watch more of your videos.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful! I hope it goes smoothly for you. Thanks for watching!
@deloriscoleman67353 ай бұрын
Thanks for making it's understandable and easier for me... First and most importantly,you had dark fabric on lighter board to make it easier to see
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching.
@lauramcd6803 ай бұрын
Thank you! I have a large middle and my Tshirts always hang so far off of my shoulders. I will be doing this to a bunch of shirts.
@TailorItYourself3 ай бұрын
I have the same problem. Luckily there's a fix! Good luck with your projects. Thanks for watching!
@nancya826217 күн бұрын
WOW, I watch a LOT of sewing videos and you are clearly the BEST!! I have subscribed to ALL your videos so I can see the whole process. Great teaching style and presentation. Thanks so much you have a new fan!!
@TailorItYourself17 күн бұрын
Thank you very much! That's very kind. I'm glad you found them so helpful. Thanks for watching!
@copperfalls24172 ай бұрын
Hi Danni, it was fun to hear your location bc I’m in the cities to the north. Thank you for your vids and congrats on your business :). The only additional thing I would do for this adjustment is mark the unpicked sleeve cap where it originally joined the shoulder seam. Then while sewing it into the new armscye I would feel assured I was stretching it appropriately when I reached the shoulder seam. Thanks again!
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
That's a great tip! Sometimes I do it, but I usually get it all apart and realize I've forgotten. Thanks for watching!
@AK5of82 ай бұрын
Good tip!
@Frank559872 ай бұрын
This is a fantastic video. So informative. You are a wonderful instructor.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. Thanks for watching!
@aw86552 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness! What an amazing teacher!! I just found your channel.Thank you. Your closeups are amazing!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
@Hiker_who_Sews2 ай бұрын
I'm retired, but back in the day, my company gave everyone "unisex" shirts. They fit the men, but the women looked sloppy... especially us pears. This tutorial addresses that issue, and will be so helpful to all the women having to wear uniforms that cater to men. Don't get me started on how they modified men's slacks to "fit" women. Haha.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Indeed! There are so many shapes and sizes, luckily we have tailoring to try and make it work. Thanks for watching!
@YogaladyTorontoАй бұрын
Great video! Everything is perfect; the teaching, audio, camera angles!
@TailorItYourselfАй бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you!
@rabbitos4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video! Your instructions are very clear and your voice is calming. I'm very small with an androgynous build so it's incredibly hard to find clothes that fit. I've hand hemmed pants before but never had the balls to do anything to a shirt cause it's much more complicated. I finally got fed up and bought a sewing machine and am practicing on an old t-shirt. Currently just have the stitches removed since it's midnight & I can't wake the neighbors with the machine BUT with any luck I'll finally be able to have shirts where the shoulders sit right yay :)
@TailorItYourself4 ай бұрын
This will be a game changer! Kudos for making the leap. If you find that it doesn't work prefectly the first time, try again. If you get stuck and you need help, you can email me at tailorityourself@gmail.com. Best of luck! Thanks for watching.
@karencreighton793923 күн бұрын
Hoorah! I’ve been wondering for years about how to do this. Thank you!
@TailorItYourself23 күн бұрын
You're welcome! I'm glad you found what you were looking for. Thanks for watching!
@queeneywarren947429 күн бұрын
You explain that very well thank you
@TailorItYourself29 күн бұрын
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
@katlambert36492 ай бұрын
BTW: If you use the red ball on the seam ripper underneath the stitches rather than the pointed knife end, you can just run under the stitches in no time! Just make sure you hold the seam tight or you can cut the fabric. I speak from experience. 😂
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
This is a good tip! I generally use a razor so my seam ripper skills aren't as robust.
@bettykrollАй бұрын
I was going to say the same. She’s using the seem ripper wrong. Just as fast if not faster than her razor blade if the seem ripper is used correctly.
@TailorItYourselfАй бұрын
Sometimes the ball end is not fine enough for precise cutting. So I often lead with the pointed end to get into tight spaces. There are two perfectly usable ends of the seam ripper, depending on that you need it for.
@bettinavanhassel157629 күн бұрын
I run the blade of my spring cissors cutting the threads one in a while with the tips. This way I dont accidently cut the fabric. I always have issues with the seam ripper unsowing longer seems , with eithet ends. I feel confortable using the razor blade for tougher material like coat zippers.
@pamelairvin31642 ай бұрын
Nicely presented with clear instructions and demonstration. Glad I've found your channel. Blessings!
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
@MsBflat29 күн бұрын
Thank you so much--this is JUST WHAT I NEEDED!!! YOU WERE SO DETAILED--JUST WHAT I NEEDED--THANK YOU AGAIN--JUST SUBSCRIBED !
@TailorItYourself29 күн бұрын
Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching.
@MsBflat29 күн бұрын
@@TailorItYourself Thank you--been looking for a way to shorten the shoulder and to make the scalloped hem...just what I've been looking for...Thanks again!
@IMOO18962 ай бұрын
Now YT is mind reading. I was just thinking of downsizing a RTW t shirt, and this popped up!
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Glad you found it! Thanks for watching.
@rendmendecclesiastes37282 ай бұрын
I'm so excited to see that you are doing videos again because you are the best!
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. I appreciate that. Thanks for watching!
@susanjohnson58245 ай бұрын
Very informative thank you for the demonstration
@TailorItYourself5 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you for watching.
@geraldineyoung3491Ай бұрын
What a wonderful easy explanation. Thank you.
@TailorItYourselfАй бұрын
You're welcome! I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!
@lauralake74302 ай бұрын
Great tutorial! I have been taking in side seams for years, but it never crossed my mind to alter the arm scythe. Nice!😊
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
@lbowen94322 ай бұрын
You are a very talented teacher. Thank you❣️
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind words.
@tangledthreadworks2 ай бұрын
I'm plus size and every single T-shirt I own is too big in the shoulders! Thanks so much!
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! As a busty gal, I understand those challenges. Thanks for watching!
@momzilla94912 ай бұрын
Thank you for this lesson. I watched "Gentleman Jim" tailor the shoulders on a suit Jacket, but sometimes got lost between the coat lining and fabric. This simplified thing so nicely.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Jacket shoulders are a whole different ball game! But I'm glad you found this video helpful. Thanks for watching!
@momzilla94912 ай бұрын
@@TailorItYourself Yes, the Jacket has a lot more steps. Jim's videos are hard to find now, but he had such quality alterations. He disappeared around 2020, which wasn't a good sign for a tailor with 40 years of experience. I once watched him remove that turtle collar affect around the back neck of a jacket. LOL I always hate to see a man's jacket bunch up on his back. Enjoying your calm manner in tackling a job. Keep up the good work!
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
@momzilla9491 Thank you very much! Lowering the collar on a jacket is a very satisfying job.
@yourmelody1493Ай бұрын
Omg please continue making youtube videos this is so helpful !! 💖
@TailorItYourselfАй бұрын
Thank you for your kind words! I hope to keep making them, it just takes a long time to film and edit so I tend to do these in the winter when I have more time to work on it. Thanks for watching!
@deechild4713Ай бұрын
I agree with the previous comment that you are a wonderful teacher! Thank you for this very informative video.
@TailorItYourselfАй бұрын
Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!
@deechild4713Ай бұрын
I plan to catch up on all the previous episodes. Lots of interesting topics.
@bgcrow12 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Great instructions and easy to follow. I have a couple of tops I have been needing to redo and now, hopefully lol, I can get them completed correctly.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Best of luck! You may need a little practice but it's doable. Thanks for watching!
@debrizzo70312 ай бұрын
Thank you! Just found your channel!
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
@claireg3299Ай бұрын
Awesome video ‼️ You did great in every area🎉 camera, sound, editing, explanation and especially your expertise and obvious years of experience ‼️ Also I woulld like to mention you are a great teacher! ‼️I also enjoyed eye balling all of your machines 😁‼️ I love machines! It's fun to create‼️ New subscriber here👍🏼
@TailorItYourselfАй бұрын
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
@donnajoseph2004Ай бұрын
New subbie. YOU ARE GOOD! Excellent tutorial. Thank you so much.
@TailorItYourselfАй бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful.
@lisascenic2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this tutorial
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
No problem, thanks for watching.
@bonniestevens69322 ай бұрын
this is a great basic tutorial. I have found out that I have one shoulder shorter and forward and slopes....I have to alter the majority of my t-shirts. I also take my sleeves off completely, the side seams usually have to be taken in, then I don't have to stretch the sleeve to match the bigger armsyce,it usually fits perfect after taking in the sides, I also mark the top shoulder seam on the sleeve to match that first. Please understand not everybodys bodies are symettrical...thank you
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Yes indeed! There are many ways to alter things, depending on what's needed and your preference. Thanks for watching!
@swaters34622 ай бұрын
My shoulders are sloped, as well as narrow, so the sleeve cap usually goes in quite well. Thanks for making a good color contrast between garments and background.
@normawas31142 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. This looks like something I can use.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
I hope you find it useful! Thanks for watching.
@FeverSwarm2 ай бұрын
Super helpful! Thank you 😊
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.
@acuarelacubanaАй бұрын
hola esta muy esplicito tu video y me gusto, recuerda que los alfileres no se puden poner en la boca en ningun momento aunque de vez en cuando se nos olvida y lo hacemos pero las principiantes en la costura deben tener eso muy prersente cuando esten preparando sus prendas para coser.; gracias por compartir
@FloridaDumpling23 күн бұрын
I sew by hand quite a lot, and it is indeed possible for hand sewn items to be sturdily sewn, and professional looking. I have a machine, but prefer to hand sew frequently. I know the seams I sew will last perfectly well.
@TailorItYourself23 күн бұрын
Glad you have a method that works for you! I just don't have the patience for hand sewing. Thanks for watching!
@madewithlove_ianny2 ай бұрын
I'm so glad I stumbled upon your video today! I was having a bad day because I couldn't seem to do it right and had wasted a lot of clothes, LOL. Good thing all of them were just thrifted. Thank you for making this video clear and easy to follow! 💗
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
I'm sorry you were having trouble! But I'm glad you're on the right path. Thanks for watching!
@charmainekirk15122 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@sarawelder12 ай бұрын
This is exactly what I needed... all my shirts need this! How do you keep the wax chalk so sharp?
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
I shave the edge with a razor blade, kind of like peeling an apple with a knife. Thanks for watching!
@sarawelder12 ай бұрын
@@TailorItYourself thank you!
@tinkertailorgardenermagpie2 ай бұрын
Love your thread wall! Looks like a work of art. Shoulders are better but now it seems the armpits are too big - is it just more difficult to cut the entire sideseam, remove the whole sleeve, recut armscyes, reattach sleeves, then sew sideseam again (adjusting for taking in at the waist)?
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
In this video, I just wanted to focus on the shoulders individually. In the next video I take in the sides and address the fullness.
@dianegreene230013 күн бұрын
So glad I found this!! I had been trying other ways and it was so hard - this is NOT hard. You are a great teacher! I have searched as best I can for Part 2 to learn how to do the darts and sides. Is there a link? Or other way to find it? Another thing I have been looking for but can't find is how to alter the bra straps to be less spread apart for the same reason - narrow shoulder, small cup size (B) and large band size. (42-44)
@TailorItYourself13 күн бұрын
If you go to the main page for my channel the video for the sides should be right there. Thanks for watching!
@NoonSkyWings2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
@chanderbhansital-sk8gu2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much with God's blessings very great video 💞💞🌺🌺🎖🎖🏆🏆
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.
@DedeSews2 ай бұрын
Drove me crazy when you were measuring at the beginning with the shirt on. The t-shirt was not sitting even around your neck.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
If you watch the whole video you'll see and hear my explanation for pinning. It's a rough process that is refined when you lay the shirt on the work table. It's easier to pin straight when you have someone helping you with the fit. I'm doing it in my own while looking in the mirror, while talking and explaining at the same time. If it's not perfect, I'll correct for it in the next step. The process is still the same.
@MyMike5094 ай бұрын
Great tutorial! Can I ask what model your Brother machine is? Will it sew lightweight fabric as well as denim? It's a beautiful machine!
@TailorItYourself4 ай бұрын
It's a very old industrial Brother DB2. I bought it on consignment from a sewing shop probably 20 years ago. It sews on everything except very thick and dense denim and leather. For those thicknesses you need a walking foot machine.
@MyMike5094 ай бұрын
@@TailorItYourselfThank you! I’ve seen this Brother on TikTok lives and really like the look of it. Figures it might be on the older side. I’m looking for the same type - that does garment and semi-heavy weight. Thanks again!
@madypennisi48232 ай бұрын
Very helpful and useful video. Thank you!
@savvygood2 ай бұрын
I learned to scratch out my old chalk lines. So many times I’ve always assumed I’d remember which one was the right line, but I never do.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
If you're using wax tailors chalk you can always hit it with steam and start over. But otherwise crossing out the incorrect line works as well. Thanks for watching!
@carolg.68382 ай бұрын
Subscribed. Immediately. Store bought t-shirts on me: *Shoulders are too wide *Sleeve opening too wide *Where sleeve joins side seam--too low. (This is the only alteration I made so far. I sew a wider underarm seam and taper it to 2" into the side seam for modesty.) Even if no alterations, fabric bunches on side of bust. I do not think my measurements require a full bust adjustment. I want a loose fit, but a much better fit. I wear a 2x, probably made for a much larger bust. A 1x is way too small.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Thanks for subscribing! If you're asking me to help assess the fit, you'll need to send me a picture. You can send that to tailorityourself@gmail.com.
@mcaftonАй бұрын
I need to get a sewing machine. My daughter bought a few shirts at a concert too big and was super bummed out. I did them all by hand but it took 5 or 6 hours per shirt. I have hemmed dresses for my wife as well, but again all my hand. I am not that good, but with ADHD hyper focus it comes out acceptable. daughter was happy, but it could be so much quicker. I buy 2X to accommodate my abdomen, but my shoulders are more XL. I didn't pay attention in the class where w learned to use a sewing machine, so I am clueless. Thanks for a great video!
@TailorItYourselfАй бұрын
Sounds like you know enough to get the job done, you just need the right tools! Best of luck with your projects. Thanks for watching!
@capaeo5532Ай бұрын
@mcafton hi! If money is an issue to getting a sewing machine, look at thrift stores and estate sales! Just be sure to oil oil oil those old machines before even plugging them in!
@TailorItYourselfАй бұрын
I would also check if you have a local sewing machine shop or quilt shop that may have used machines. The older ones are better quality, and cheaper. You don't get as much computerized stuff with an old one, but it'll last you forever.
@mcafton5 күн бұрын
@@capaeo5532 Thank you. I have one on my Christmas list.
@mcafton5 күн бұрын
@@TailorItYourself Thank you. I haven't shortened shoulders yet, but your video was a great help as I have a few I will attempt to do. I keep working on my wife to let me get a sewing machine. lol. I'm thinking Christmas.
@maryamaza18153 ай бұрын
please teach us how to hem a bell button jean too. thank you
@TailorItYourself3 ай бұрын
I have a several videos showing how to do hems. Check them out!
@anncarmody1473 ай бұрын
Before I sew ,I would have pin it, very good service
@TailorItYourself3 ай бұрын
You certainly can pin it. I'm used to not using pins as it can take more time.
@hollyannpardue76702 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I am retired from a mens clothing store, but I am doing more tailoring at home, and I need to set up my tailoring tools again. Please send me contact info for cuff rulers, various measuring tools, pressing iron, and industrial machine, etc. I enjoy your channel.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
In every video description is a link for a recommended tools list.
@IMOO18962 ай бұрын
Did you mark the apex of the sleeve to fit the armhole?
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
You can!
@lbowen94322 ай бұрын
Do you have a tutorial on changing a neck line from round to V neck?
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
I do not! But perhaps sometime in the future.
@pamelawolf3132 ай бұрын
I’m new to sewing so I appreciate this video. But my question is, for just a basic tee shirt, wouldn’t it be easier for you to just sew your own custom tee to save time and money, or no? Seems like a lot of work for a basic tee. It did look better after the adjustment, no question about that?
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
This shirt was just a basic tee to use as a sample. Normally the shirts I alter have a fun pattern, or were gifted to me by someone. Sure making a shirt from scratch can give you a better fit, but you also have to have a pattern you know works, and the fabric can make a difference in the fit as well. it all depends on the person and the situation. Thanks for watching!
@hotjanuary2 ай бұрын
Not who you asked, but I’ll give you another perspective. My fabric store doesn’t sell cotton knit, so this is the only way that I can get a basic well fitted T. It’s absolutely annoying that I have to buy extra large cotton knit shirts just to have access to the fabric, and then I’m limited by what kind of designs I can make. I’d have to buy two shirts if I wanted to make a cotton knit drawstring peasant shirt with raglan sleeves.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Very true! It's tough to find quality knit fabrics in yardage.
@petercane637618 күн бұрын
Excellent video and thank you. Which brand of sewing machine are you using and what are you using to mark the lines. Its a good sharp line which seems better than chalk. Thank you.
@TailorItYourself18 күн бұрын
It's wax tailors chalk, which I certainty talk about in the video. I'm using an old Brother machine.
@petercane637618 күн бұрын
@@TailorItYourself Oh thank you so much for answering my questions so promptly. I am almost deaf so cannot hear a lot what people say so I have to guess. I love sewing machines and I repair vintage machines. My thoughts were that if you, a seamstress use a flatbed, it answers my question on the need for a free arm machine. Can you please tell me what model the machine is? It looks to be in pristine condition. I use a flatbed Singer 99 made in 1935.
@Wclifford72 ай бұрын
You did not shape the sleeves at the armhole, before setting it back.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Not sure what you mean.
@mc2fran2 ай бұрын
@@TailorItYourself In this case the underarm fit well, so that part of the seam could be left alone. I noted that if the shirt was laid flat on the table the alteration ended at the crease formed by the s curve of the sleeve edge. In other words at the place where the seam goes under the arm.
@mahira.sharma4 ай бұрын
Hey sis, Recently I ordered a crop t-shirt but its shoulders are a bit strange. After wearing them, the shoulders start looking boxy, so what should I do to correct them? Pls help sis 😢
@TailorItYourself4 ай бұрын
Hard to say without seeing how it fits. You can send me pictures to tailorityourself@gmail.com.
@IceCream-hp7mm2 ай бұрын
I wonder if this could work with woven fabrics? Like a linen shirt?
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Yes indeed! The same method applies. You may just be limited on how much you can narrow them. If the fabric doesn't have a lot of stretch you may have difficulty fitting the smaller sleeve back into the larger arm hole if you cut a lot out. If that happens, you can take in the shoulder seam a bit or add a dart in the armhoke in the front or back to make the arm hole circumference smaller to fit the sleeve back in.
@IceCream-hp7mm2 ай бұрын
@@TailorItYourself indeed the stretchiness will be important but it’s good to know it can be done. Thank you so much for sharing!
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
No problem, thanks for watching!
@jenniferdruding742Ай бұрын
Do you knot off your serger ends? I have trouble knowing how to make sure they are secure. I generally try to surge over it to lock it
@TailorItYourselfАй бұрын
You could do that, tie them in a knot, just pull them tight, use a large eye needle to pull the tail through the stitching on the end, or just leave it.
@tstancioff2 ай бұрын
Could you show us how to make the shoulders wider?
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
For that I would suggest buying a larger shirt that fits in the shoulders and then taking in the sides to fit the torso.
@judyl.65502 ай бұрын
This is a very informative video….thank you! One question, did you adjust tension, or increase/decrease stitch length on your serger? When I’ve tried this before, on my serger, I’ve had lots of wavy lines.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
I leave my machine as is. I'm not sure how to address yours. What do you mean by wavy lines?
@judyl.65502 ай бұрын
@@TailorItYourself I checked my server again this morning, and I shortened the stitch length.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
@judyl.6550 Glad you found a solution! Every machine, and every fabric is different, so it may need adjusting depending on what you're working on.
@Pearlflower12 ай бұрын
I buy clothe oversize and plan to alter it , have problem with shoulder and yt just pop up this , timing !
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Good luck with your projects, thanks for watching!
@michelletwigg5928Ай бұрын
I noticed you did not center the neckline on your collar bone which seems like something you would want to do.
@TailorItYourselfАй бұрын
This has been commented on by others. The pinning process is a rough estimate. I even things out when I lay it on the table and fine tune the marks. You're losing sight of the bigger concept by focusing on these tiny details.
@rebkatesfaldet50502 ай бұрын
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@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@nilgunbaylan11902 ай бұрын
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@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ideasOfaDiyer2 ай бұрын
would this work for knitted sweaters also?
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
It can! You'll just need to be careful to secure the cut edges as they will unravel easily.
@Wally535Ай бұрын
Knitter here…@TailorItYourself is correct in her reply here. (just found this channel and she’s answering soooo many questions I have!) I would pay close attention to fiber content in the sweater. Cotton is going to “grow” when worn, and can be stretchy, unless there is polyester or nylon in the cotton blend. So called bamboo or viscose (which are really rayon) will be the same. Remember, acrylic and polyester are actually a type of plastic, a result of refining crude oil. They’re fine as lesser content in a yarn, but I would avoid something made entirely of them. They, like nylon, are used in blends to keep the natural fiber from stretching or loosing shape in the finished garment. Wool blends usually have a stabilizing element of nylon or polyester also. To prevent raveling, before cutting, running a tight stitch on the knitted fabric just to the inside of where you estimate you will cut, may help. If you don’t put in a stitch to prevent raveling before you cut, watch out! Looser and lacy knits will fall apart, literally, when cut. Both of these can also be tricky when taking out the seams because it’s not always easy to see the seam stitches separately from the fabric. And yes, I’ve had to “deconstruct” both hand knitted garments and taken apart commercial pieces. Usually on the commercial it’s to pull the fabric apart and use the yarn for something else, so I don’t want to randomly cut a seam and wind up with short lengths of yarn.
@youcanimaginetoo2 ай бұрын
Can’t you just fold it exactly by the middle and do the marks?
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Not sure what you're referring to.
@LynnHermione2 ай бұрын
Interesting, i want to do the opposite, lower sleeves on a hoodie thats not oversized enough
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
The only way to do that is to add fabric to the shoulders. Or buy a larger size and take in the body.
@Locomaid2 ай бұрын
Good stuff. It bothered me that she didn’t straighten the collar first, though 😅
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Not sure what you're referring to.
@Locomaid2 ай бұрын
@@TailorItYourself Hahaha! The neckline was askew when you marked the shoulders. I worried that it would end lopsided (it did not)!
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Glad you watched it all the way through to see that I'm a tailor with 18 years experience and know what I'm doing!
@Locomaid2 ай бұрын
@@TailorItYourself I watch them all 😁. And learn something every time!
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
@MissDebi2 ай бұрын
What do you do with the tail at the end of the serged seam?
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
You can either leave it as is and it may slightly unravel at the end, tie a knot, or thread it back into serger stitching with a large eye needle.
@mayrajscortes10 күн бұрын
I just don't know what kibbe body tipe I have, the only thing I know is that I look terrible in T shirts😢
@TailorItYourself10 күн бұрын
You may just need to adjust the proportions. There are certain cuts and fabric types that I think I look terrible in. But you can use this series to make those improvements.
@cncrsstrg40922 ай бұрын
what type of thread are you using for those stitches, as it seems to be a regular strait stitch that is being sewn.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Regular straight stitch, regular weight thread. I mostly use Gutermann or Coats and Clark from Joann Fabrics.
@cncrsstrg40922 ай бұрын
@@TailorItYourself and how about the elasticity of the stitches and the thread? Do the stitches support wearability and washing without breakjngs?
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
@cncrsstrg4092 That all depends on how stretchy the fabric is, and how rough you are with things. I have altered hundreds of garments for others, and dozens for myself, and very rarely do I have an issue with popping stitches. But if you do, it's a quick fix that you'll be capable of doing.
@cncrsstrg40922 ай бұрын
@@TailorItYourself I wash everything in the top load machine washer. I´ve had stitches coming undone after washing altered stretch fabrics. That´s why I asked how you do it.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
@cncrsstrg4092 It depends what caused the stitching to come out. Sometimes stretchy fabrics are chain stitched with an overlock stitch, which once it starts to unravel the whole thing can pull out. A regular straight stitch won't do that, but if you just crank on the straight stitching it can pop.
@jeannedeshazo88512 ай бұрын
It appears that the T-shirt now is tight at the arm and lift up the entire shirt when you lift up your arm. If you were making this from scratch would be arm fabric, be shaped differently.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Yes it would. But it's not from scratch, it's altering an existing garment. So the methods are different. Your preference also factors in. You do whatever works for you.
@lauralake74302 ай бұрын
Altering a premade garment is always a second choice over making a garment made to measure. But, my personal feeling, T shirts are so inexpensive and frequently are made to commemorate events such as fund raisers, concerts, running races, etc, and women get stuck wearing a mens garment. Being able to wear the event shirt AND look good is so wonderful! Altering what we have is also such a money saving activity. Fabric and patterns have just gotten so darn expensive! I, personally, do not enjoy sewing t shirts, but a quick alteration like this doesn’t bother me and allows me to take advantage of what i already own!
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@juliemac56042 ай бұрын
Armscye, not "arm's eye". It's the shape of a scye, or scythe.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Potatoe, potahto.
@dcwatashi2 ай бұрын
1. Probably doesn’t make a difference since the technique is the same, but that green shirt was not that big on you and the length I think was appropriate on your hips. can’t wait to try this. I have so many T-shirts that are probably 2 to 3 inches dropped off of my shoulder. I can’t stand it. 2. For anyone else there are videos out there on how to rip out the seam of an over locker seam (serger) instead of using the razor blade. All you have to do is undo the needle threads then the rest will fall off . But then she did say she was well-versed in using a razor blade box cutter 3. There are faster methods for using the seam ripper. You’re supposed to cut the thread every few inches and then you’re able to just with your fingers pull it out instead of what she’s doing here. There was a video years ago. I think I’ve saved it where this lady showed the technique to just put that seam ripper in making sure that the red ball is facing the correct direction and she just ripped that seam in seconds. However, that was a regular seam not one done by a serger or cover stitch machine 4. She said three thread for the serger, a construction seam is a 4 thread. 5. Not sure why some people say back tack which is incorrect because it’s backstitch. Tacking is the action of doing something in place. 😂
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
I appreciate the feedback. There are many ways to accomplish the task. You do what works for you.
@annablock803716 сағат бұрын
I loved watching your video and I learned from it, but you definitely move around too much, like you’re walking back and forth.
@TailorItYourself8 сағат бұрын
Others have noted this. These videos are very difficult to make, making sure I explain it clearly, while showing you how to do it we the same time. Sometimes I have to do several takes, re-record, etc. I'm not focused on my movements.
@maudeencollier95212 ай бұрын
Use a t shirt that fits you as a patten. Your way is makng life more difficult .too much drawing on garment.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
It's tricky to use other garments as a pattern. The fabric may be different, so the way it drapes and fits you is different. So I like to fit and alter each garment on an individual basis. Sounds like you have a method that works for you. You do you.
@paulasiefert20592 ай бұрын
I’m loving this video, but please stop walking forward and backward.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
I'm not sure what you mean.
@paulasiefert20592 ай бұрын
In the beginning of the video, you were walking back and forth. It’s was awkward. I must add that after watching the whole video, you do a great job of including the little details that many people leave out. I really enjoyed it, and I’m glad I worked past the awkward beginning. .
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
Sorry if that is distracting. I record these videos without a script, and am focused on trying to speak clearly and concisely while I'm doing the work at the same time. It's very intense and even with editing isn't prefect. But I appreciate the feedback.
@dcwatashi2 ай бұрын
@@TailorItYourself you were pacing back and forth maybe just nervous Energy. Being on camera is not easy for a lot of people at first.
@dianbarnhart27452 ай бұрын
Be mindful not to make the armhole larger. Take the fabric out of the shoulder length and not increase the armhole size as you did. Great jos otherwise.
@TailorItYourself2 ай бұрын
By cutting the shoulder narrower, you'll automatically make the armhole bigger. But sometimes if you've got a stretchy fabric or enough ease in the sleeve it's negligible. But if you find there's too much excess in the armhole, you can either take in the shoulder seam, make darts in the front of the armhole, or fully remove the sleeve and take in the sides slightly to accommodate the extra amount. In this case, I wasn't narrowing the shoulders a huge amount and the fabric is stretchy so I didn't need to. It all depends on the shirt you're altering and how much you need to narrow it.