Use this guide to learn how to shorten and hem a shirt sleeve. Do you have a long-sleeved shirt you want to shorten, but don’t have a sewing machine? This guide will teach you how to shorten and hem your sleeve with a catch stitch. A catch stitch is a relatively simple stitch tha...
Making a long-sleeved shirt into a short-sleeved shirt is a very basic pattern modification, but there is a neat trick to making your sleeve hems behave. Of course, I forgot to do it on my first version, so I can put my own hand up for a refresher tutorial. Let’s jump into ...
Here, five ways you can cut a T-shirt, from a V-neck to a cropped style. All you need is a pair of scissors, a crafty mindset, and maybe a steady hand.
Yes, wearing a half sleeve shirt under your jacket or suit is acceptable. It’s all in how you pair it with your dress pants and bring the whole outfit together. What is an average sleeve length? The average sleeve length for men is around 32 to 33 inches. Of course, the body length...
If you have a favorite shirt with bad sleeve fit, you again have some options. You can pay a tailor to shorten your sleeves to the desired length, though alas, shirt sleeves cannot be lengthened, or you can get a shirtmade to your measurements(way better). ...
The shirttails are long enough to cover the crotch (or extend beyond it). When tucked in, any excess fabric has to be shoved between the legs to prevent bunching up. But compared to other “oversized” things – this one isn't a severe problem. A tailor will be able to shorten this...
Q: Dear Black Lapel, how long should my suit jacket be? I heard of the “cupped fingers” method (you should be able to “cup” your fingers over the end of the jacket when your arms are hanging from your sides), but I also heard this can be inaccurate. What’s the correct method...
Knotted tops or tees. A knotted tee or tie front shirt helps shorten the length of your shirt and elongate your legs. Bermuda shorts cut off your leg line in the middle, so any shirts that help elongate your leg will be ideal.
Loveappella Faux Wrap Top –LK Bennett Anabella Lenzing Ecovero Viscose Blend Top –LK Bennett Ellie Chain Print Drawstring Top –Cinq à Sept Abrielle Tie Hem Shirt above wears a wrap top with ties at the waist. Wrap styles tend to be flattering for hourglass shapes. Misook Side Tie Blazer...
You don’t need to bare your calves with high water pants but if no one can see your socks, even when you’re walking, you could stand to shorten your pants. Oh, and if the idea of showing a little sock scares the bejesus out of you, never fear, we’ll show youhow to find a...