We’re long overdue for a crafty DIY project. When I saw this tutorial on how to lengthen a short shirt, I couldn’t help but think of the modest ladies who want a little extra coverage. Perhaps your t-shirt mysteriously shrank in the wash. Maybe you’re tall or have a long torso. Or maybe there was a tee in the store you couldn’t live without, but it needs an upgrade to fit your (more) modest style.
Although I love layering and the handy-dandy tank top, depending on the fabric, sometimes the fit is not as smooth as you’d like.
So, how can you lengthen a short shirt? By adding a band!
There are many fabric prints on the market. Choose something that fits your style and tee.
Tools
- T-shirt
- Fabric
- Measuring tape
- Stick pins
- Scissors
- Sewing machine or needle/thread (if done by hand)
- Dress marking pencil
- Iron
Easy Peasy Instructions
- Determine how many inches you want to add to your shirt. You may want to add a band to the waist area, for example.
- Measure where you want to add the band and mark your horizontal line with a dress marking pencil.
- Cut the shirt in half where you marked it.
- Measure and cut your strips, keeping in mind how many inches you want to add to the shirt.
- Sew your strips, making allowances for the seams.
- Iron your seams.
- Wear your creative masterpiece with confidence.
For details on the step-by-step process, trek over to Discover. Create. Live.
