Easy Restyle Your Top With Altration
I scored this cute top at my
favorite thrift store at the beginning of spring, but haven't worn it.
There is nothing wrong with it, I just never really loved the way it
fit. I decided to do a pretty small alteration, and now it's one of my
favorites! Here's what I did:
You Will Need:
- A top you'd like to alter
- Scissors or rotary cutter
- Measuring tape
Elastic (I used 3/8") - Sewing machine
I suppose I should start with a
"before" photo to give you a point of reference. Like I said, there was
nothing wrong with this top. It was just another thing sitting in my
closet that wasn't getting worn.
Step 1
Measure up from the bottom how many inches you'd like to remove from
your shirt. Keep in mind you will need a little seam allowance for your
hem.
Step 2
Turn
your top inside out and fold up the bottom. Iron the fold (mine was 1
1/4"). After you've ironed your hem, fold up a second time and iron
again.
Step 3
Pin your ironed hem. This will ensure the hem stays even as you run it
through your sewing machine. Use your sewing machine to stitch along the
top of the hem, leaving a small section unsewn (the circled section in
the photo above).
Step 4
Measure your waist and cut a length of elastic to fit. Attach a paper
clip or safety pin to the elastic. Thread the elastic strip through the
hole of your hem and out the other side. Make sure to hold one end as
you thread the elastic. Pin and stitch the elastic once you've made it
through.
Sew the small opening closed.
Turn your top right side out and you're all finished!
And that's it! I turned a shirt that wasn't getting any love into a top I absolutely adore! I love pairing my cropped shirts with high-waisted skirts and shorts...
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