How Do You Make A Shirt Smaller?
If you have a shirt that’s a little too large, you can make it smaller by taking in the seams, adding darts or shortening the hems. These techniques work best for shirts that are just slightly too large, or for loose shirts that you want to make more fitted. Make sure to use thread that closely matches the shirt, especially if you want to shorten the length. This will help keep the adjustments from standing out and make the shirt look like it was made just the right size. Decide where you want to take in the shirt. To make a men’s shirt or t-shirt smaller, you’ll want to take in just the side seams. For women’s button down shirts, you can make the shirt smaller at just the side seams, or add two extra seams (darts) to the front, back or both. Decide how much to take in the shirt. Keep in mind that the adjusted shirt should still be at least a little bit larger than your body measurements for comfort. Divide how much you want to take in the shirt by the number of seams you plan to adjus
