How do you safety pin a dress shirt?

To safely pin a dress shirt, you’ll need to tuck the excess fabric inside and secure it with a safety pin. Here’s how:

Step-by-Step Guide

Here is a detailed guide on using a safety pin to make adjustments to a dress shirt.

Determine the Desired Length or Fit:
- Decide where you want the hem of the shirt to end, or how much fabric you need to take in.
Make a Turn-Up:
- Fold the fabric inward, hiding the excess material on the inside of the shirt. This creates a clean and neat look.
- Adjust the turn-up to achieve your desired length or fit.
- For the hem of the shirt, fold the excess material inside and up towards the inside of the shirt, the amount of material to be folded over will determine the new shirt length.
- For taking in the shirt, pinch the excess material on the side of the shirt. Pull the material to create the desired fit and fold the material inward to hide the excess fabric on the inside of the shirt.
Secure with a Safety Pin:
- Insert the safety pin at the point where you want the shirt to end.
- Ensure the pin catches both layers of fabric.
- Close the pin securely to prevent accidental openings.

Pin Placement: Avoid pinning in areas that will be visible or cause discomfort. For example, avoid pinning directly on seams as the safety pin could move and possibly cause discomfort.
Pin Size: Choose a safety pin size appropriate for the amount of fabric you are pinning. Too small and it won't hold. Too big and it will be cumbersome.
Check: Ensure the pin is fully closed and the fabric is secure.
Temporary Fix: Remember that using safety pins is generally a temporary solution. Consider a more permanent alteration if you need a long term fix.

Step	Action
1.	Make a turn-up inside the item so the excess fabric is tucked out of sight.
2.	Pop in a safety pin at the point you'd like the item to end, securing both pieces of fabric together.

By following these steps, you can safely and effectively use a safety pin to make temporary adjustments to your dress shirt.