How to ALTER tops to fit you! Resize oversized t-shirts to fitted, DIY sewing alteration thrift flip
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- Опубликовано: 27 дек 2020
- Welcome to Slew Living! I'm Esther and I sew stuff to support a slow lifestyle.
In this video I'll teach you how to turn an oversized knit top into a fitted one. You can use the same technique to resize any tops, t-shirts or sweaters, and learn the basics of altering clothes to fit your body.
This video is part of a thrift flip series where I turn old secondhand clothing into new styles, so check out the playlist if you’re interested.
1:05 Let's begin!
If you’re starting to learn about sustainable and ethical fashion and how to curate a more mindful closet, a great step is to learn how to flip old clothing and make it last longer. This way you can upcycle old clothing from your own wardrobe that you no longer wear, or buy secondhand garments from thrift stores and give them new life!
You might be surprised to learn that most carbon emissions emitted from the fashion supply chain are from the end user (us!), that come from caring for the garment - things like washing, drying and disposing of it at the end of it’s life. Prolonging the life of a garment therefore decreases the emissions required to create new garments, and also the disposal of it to landfill. In the words of Vivienne Westwood, ‘Buy less, choose well and make it last!’
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Let me know in the comments if you have suggestions for more mending tutorials or garments you’d like to sew from scratch! 
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Thank you so so much for telling me what stitches you used!! Far too often people say “just sew it” but it’s hard to know what to use as a beginner
You gave this shirt a whole second life it wouldn't have otherwise had, especially with the holes. That's awesome, more people should be like that
Thanks for leaving such a lovely encouraging comment! I appreciate it :)
A few moth holes may turn into many, if the parent moths are still in the textile. So first wash with Woolite in cool water. When dry, touch up the moth hole area with steam from an iron, taking care not to hold iron overlong over the area, so not to burn the fabric. Then store the clean, pressed garment in a polyethylene bag, ideally with cedar blocks (to repel moths) periodically refreshed with cedar oil.
Wow Julie it is very good idea. I did not know that. Thank you very much Julie
This is one of the best thrift flip videos I have watched. Your instructions were very clear. They were simple enough for a beginner sewist but not too over simplified for an experienced one.
Thank you for your lovely comment 😀
Mom used to do this for me after shopping for clothes. I was not the average size - a little tall, a little thin - and we would buy things that were long enough and she would then take them in for me. Or, if we got something that fit me width wise, she would let out the hem, if there was enough material there, or add a complimentary fabric to the bottom of the pants legs or sleeves. She also made beautiful garments that fit me perfectly, from cheerleading uniforms to Easter dresses to maternity dresses. Thanks, Mom! Unfortunately, I never learned to sew very well, but I can do something like this. Now I'm inspired to "edit" the tops I bring home that have too-big necklines, too-wide shoulders, or gaping waistlines. Thank you for a very clear and simple tutorial! So helpful!
I always wanted to be a tailor but I never knew where to start. There's so many people that wear descent looking clothing & suits but poor fitting.
Start small and you'll build up your skills 👍 Hehe, yes fit is very important for good style I believe!
Do it !
Ha-ha!! “Overly confident when I do my alterations…” Girl - you have got some confidence to cut into a shirt like this…I love it!! I am a bit of a wild woman myself, when it comes to doing alterations… And I’ve usually been very lucky with my guessing technique for sizing. This kind of approach isn’t for everyone, certainly… But I love to see you tackling this project such gusto and zest. And it looks lovely on you, too! Well done, my dear!
Wow at last a bullet point description that's exactly whats needed to know without going all round the houses! Great I've subscribed 😊
One thing... I studied design: you never mark your garment inside out. The body slopes and changes, and can be different sizes on each side. When you mark and cut inside out its the wrong side... when you put it on correctly the right will be on the left, etc. You should try it on as you'd wear it. Mark with pins, baste. Then transfer the basting to the other side and sew. 💗
Ah that's true! Thanks for the tip
This is perfect for me. Having breast cancer changed my shape so I buy oversized t-shirts and swim in the top. I have been sewing all my life but never knew this tip! Thank you so much for helping me. Now I have lots of work to do!!
All the best! ❤️
Instead of wearing oversized tops, try a bra amply padded, as with light foam forms.
When I was a younger all I wore was baggy long sleeves for like a cool girl fit lol but now I’m in my mid 20s and I want all my long sleeves more fitted and presentable I guess lol so I’m gonna do this to all my long sleeves ! Thank you. Can’t wait to see how it turns out.
Haha can relate! Hope they turn out great!
I love this video. I love how you don't drag it out and speed up the parts that are not necessary to see at normal speed. All smart and I'm am always fixing up clothing too. Thanks. You are simply delightful.
This was a great tutorial. I’ve just been doing about the same thing to a dark gray top also. It gives a piece new life!
This is the video I've been looking for for soooo long! I can't wait to get started. Well I did it! I'm so happy with my shirt! Can't wait to do more.
I love to see young people sewing!
One must be blind for not to recognize the mending. I would have used the cut off garment to create an invisible mending.
I've been sewing for years and I learned something from you today. You've more than earned a new sub. 🌼
Beautiful! I'm so excited to find my next treasure at a thrift store and give this a try. Thanks so much for the great video!
Wow! I'm so impressed. Thank you for bringing new life to a sweater no one else would have given a second glance to. It looks so cute now!
That’s awesome, great video and encouraging for anyone who wants to reuse older clothing.
OMG!!!! THANK YOU!!! EVERYTHING WAS TO SIZE UP, maybe bc this is easier. But I'm appreciating this video bc it's EXACTLY WHAT NEEDED!! HALLELUJAH SIS!!!
I just found your channel and this is so perfect! I've been hoping to find a tutorials on how to alter my clothes! Thank you so much
Stitch the sleeve into the garment first. Then stitch the underarm seam closed from hemline to cuff all in one action.
Way easier.
Louise, Australia 🦘
Great tip, thanks!
This also makes it easier to to make fine adjustments to the depth of the sleeve to match the armscye.
By far the BEST video explaining this process. 👁️🗨️👁️🗨️I have searched and searched. INCREDIBLE JOB!!!💅💙 THANK YOU!
Thanks for your lovely comment 😀
Exactly what I was looking for. So glad to discover your YT channel. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent, thank you! I bought 2 beautiful patterned sweaters that I knew were oversized but when then they arrived they were massively huge, been wearing them but I want to resize to fit better. Now I know how thanks to you! ❤️ ….and thanks for the darning info too!
You did so brilliantly. Thanks for the training.
Yessss!!! This is just what I was looking for. It looks amazing!
I love your video, hope to see more of these. I am a pettite person and all the time find myself adjusting clothes to fit me, as I like to wear well fitted garments. I am not trained in tayloring, but managed to alter many of my clothes and make them look far better compared to their original shape. I sure will enjoy your video series.
Brilliant, your thrift flip top looks fabulous and fits very well. Thanks for the demo 🐾🦋
Love your tute! Simple - clear and a keeper. Thank you
thanks for a no nonsense video! To the point and well presented. I’m going to try this
WOW I LOVE THE NEW LOOK FOR THE JUMPER
Oh my goodness that was so great, the instruction on how to darn those little holes in the wool sweaters was super, because I hadn't done this since I was little and you make everything look so easy, I have to watch it again and try this out. Thanks from Cold Canada
Bravo! Thanks for the video. I dislike the dropped shoulders and sleeves nowadays. I can't wait to try these techniques!
This was strangely satisfying to watch. I don't even have a sewing machine 😂
Brilliant - Really clearly & simply explained.
Many thanks......all the way from London !
This was absolutely wonderful…thank you!! A friend darns holes by using embroidery floss. Of course it takes longer with a more delicate thread, but the results are excellent!
Great to see how to alter clothing being taught👍😊🙏🇦🇺
What a difference. You made it look easy, you explained it well so anyone can do it
🤗❤️
I just got a sewing machine to take in my big shirts, I lost weight and wanted to tailor my own shirts. I used to sew for work, but never owned my own, Singer yay! Thanks will be doing this soon!!!
Glad to hear you're getting back into sewing 🤗 All the best!
The best part abut your video compared to others is the before and after; thanks for going the extra mile.
I've always loved wearing my husband's t's. He recently passed away and I treasure these but they are huge. I'm thrifty and good with a needle but not a tailor. So found this video so helpful. Thank you
Great video with easy to follow directions. Thank you!
This is a skill that I am excited to start learning, looks so useful and would save so much
Thank you! Omg finally a video I can follow and I feel like I can do it 🤣❤️
They say your never to Old to learn new things!!! Thank you soo much. Especially for the darning!
Very helpful instructions. I'll use a lot of what you taught in this video.
Very cute. Thanks for sharing!
You're a good teacher--thanks for explaining and demonstrating so clearly how to do this.
Thanks for your kind comment 🥰
Very nice!!! Super well explained!!!
This was clear, simple and easy to understand.
Great video. This came up on my feed and you have a new subscriber!
excellent job, and its such a nice sweater and now looks perfect on you. :)
I have to have most my shirts altered. I wish I had your skill-set. Very impressive!
Loved the video....thank you, I will be watching more.
love your relaxed method. It gives me confidence to try myself. I am petite and find myself altering often but have avoided knits. I will definitely go ahead with new projects!
Best of luck!
Excellent! You inspired me!❤❤❤
Thank you for this video! ❤I now know how to darn my son's wool socks 🎉! Also I can use the tips to alter my daughter's shirts ❤.
thank you for this. Gave me the confidence to finally try it.
You're so welcome!
So that is how you resize stuff! Need to learn how to do this.
Thank you! Truly inspired!
You are talented and absolutely beautiful. Thank you for your video! 😊
Looks great! Thank you for sharing
One of the best things I love about you is your adorable accent!!!! Love, Love, love. So now, let me look at your video.
Terrific, concise and informative. Thank you.
You're welcome :)
Thank you for this tutorial. Thank you for this tutorial. Now I know what I can do with some of my late husband’s shirts.
Loved this, thanks so much!
This was brilliant! Thank you
Well done the result is lovely thank you for all the information✂️👕👏😉
You’re welcome 😊 Thank you for your lovely comment!
Great fit! Great job!
Thank you for making the video. I’ve been trying to figure out how to resize large clothes to fit me, since people don’t need it And just give it away, I want to make them fit me.
Will try it!
You could have used wool scraps from the garment (where you cut off from the hem) to darn the holes!🌸
Great idea!
This is great, Ms Esther! I believe and have seen that the way too oversized, almost sloppy looking does one no favors! It is better looking by far to have these clothing articles more fitted! If one is overweight, for example, floppy tops can make a person look less neat, less tidy and actually makes one cooer even larger than what thy are trying too hide! The form fitting is slenderizing! Plus, for anyone, it looks better and well-fitting clothes can make you feel better, look better and feel better! Thank you so much for doing this tutorial! It is helpful for you to talk us through this- very well-spoken directions are extra nice! Too had breast cancer-no one offered me reconstruction, and it really does change everything! Thanks :)). ts
Well fitting clothing makes a world of difference agreed! Thankful that I could help you in your journey in a small way 🙂
Ha...u make it look so easy!!! Great job!!!
If a wool garment feels like it just can't be remade into clothing, I've taken wool clothing and felted it for stuffed animals. It's easy to cut around holes and issues for pattern pieces.
You are very talented!!
Thanks for teaching us 😊
Just got a few tops from my dad the other day and I just LOVE the patterns on them (green with very well-matched vertical purple stripes and a stripey red one). They have sewn in collars (which are adorable!) and I had NO idea how to make them fit me. The wool sweater part was a great resource, and now that I've gotten my measurements it'll (Hopefully!!) go well!
Happy altering!
Awesome job!
Nice work, that looks way more flattering! Why is it so hard to find fitted tops these days?!
I didn’t know how to darn so thank you very much for the detailed description.
You're welcome 😊
Hi there!! I just started my sewing journey and I really want to thank you for making this and making it easy to follow!
Thanks so much for your lovely comment! All the best for your sewing journey :)
Awesome video! Thanks so much for sharing your expertise. I've wanted to learn how to do this for ages now. So happy I found you and I'm definitely subscribing :)
Thanks for your lovely comment 😀
I have to do this to a few tops I have. Thank you!
That's great ! Definitely keeping that video somewhere for when I lose all the weight I want to lose. Maybe I won't have to use all my current tops as pajamas.
I lost so much weight. I need to make my clothes a little smaller. Thank you for this video. Before, I don't know what to do with it but now I know where to start. ❤️😊👍
Fantastic information!
Brilliant! Thank you!
WoW! that was cool. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for leaving a comment :)
Fabulous tutorial! Thank you!
You're welcome :)
Very impressive work. The sweater turned out great.
Thanks for the lovely comment ❤️
This is so helpful, tha k you very much. I've had a significant weight loss and as I lose, there are many items which need altered in just this way!
Omgggg thank youuuu you're the best!!
Great video.
Fantastic ❤
Perfect! Thanks- I wanted to learn the darning also. Looked difficult until someone actually showed how 😊
Thanks for your comment! It takes a little practice but once you get the hang of it you can do it on just about anything! :)
You did an amazing job. 🌞
Thank you! 😊
Great skill ❤
I do a lot of thrifting, and garage sales buys, and I also fix garments that I like and don’t fit me. Thank you I learned a little bit more about resizing a shirt. 👍🏽❤️
Great sustainable practices 👏 Thanks for leaving a comment 🙂