Adjusting an oversized shirt, particularly to reduce its width, involves trying it on, marking the excess fabric, and sewing new seams.
Adjusting the Width of an Oversized Shirt
To make an oversized shirt fit better around the body, you can reduce its width along the sides. The process generally involves marking the desired fit while wearing the shirt and then sewing along those marks.
Here is a simple method focusing on adjusting the width, as detailed in the reference:
- Try on the shirt: Put on the oversized shirt you want to adjust.
- Pinch the excess: While wearing the shirt, start by trying it on and pinching the excess fabric at the sides. This allows you to see how much needs to be taken in for a better fit.
- Pin the fabric: Carefully pin along the lines where you pinched the fabric. Make sure the pins secure the excess fabric. Be cautious and careful when pinning to avoid injury – making sure not to poke yourself.
- Remove the shirt: Once the excess fabric is secured with pins, take off the shirt.
- Sew along the lines: Use a sewing machine or a needle and thread to sew new seams along the pinned lines. This permanently reduces the width of the shirt.
After sewing, you can try the shirt on again to check the fit and trim away any excess fabric beyond the new seams, if desired.
