Adding Length To A Shirt

If using a sturdier fabric you may want less ruffle in that case multiply by 1 3 or 1 4.

Adding length to a shirt. I then ironed my fabric cut two 5 inch strips using the full length it had i laid one of strips beside where i had cut my shirt to measure how long each strip. Add length to a shirt with a little help from a second shirt you no longer wear. Measure the bottom multiply this by 1 5 and add in 5 for seam allowance. Put on the shirt that is too small.

Measure the width across of your shirt and add 1 for seam allowance. I made mine 6 long for a nice size band all around. Use a tape measure to determine how much length you want to add to the shirt then add 1 2 inch to this measurement and call it measurement a. Fortunately the process does not cost much money because you likely have the household supplies necessary to complete the project.

I liked the color the fabric and the fact that the shirt perfectly fit my upper torso. Stretching the length of a shirt while not expanding the girth takes time and patience. In the time it would take me to complete this project i could call 20 clients and set up meetings where i would make money to go out and buy the t shirts. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post.

Brittany september 15 2017. Adding length to a western shirt. Plus i though just adding it to the bottom would look to obvious and awkward. This length looks good to me and should keep her belly better covered.

Cut 2 pieces of fabric from your woven cotton this width measurement by the amount you wish to lengthen your shirt. I have to say that t shirts are super cheap at target and walmart similar stores and the time and effort it takes to do this is expensive. Pin the shirts together matching the side seams if possible. This project started with a long sleeved western style shirt originally from gap but coming to me via goodwill.

In my case i sewed along the top of the bottom ribbing which meant i needed to add an extra inch to my length. Cut the second shirt leaving a little more length than you want to show for sewing purposes. So the shirt does not go into the trash. The hem and extra length of the shirt is trimmed down.

Making sure my bottom hems were matched up perfectly i cut the shirt in half along my pencil line. Stop up a sink basin and fill it with water.