How to shorten the straps on a T-shirt

A tank top is a popular garment that men, women and children enjoy wearing on a hot day.
T-shirts were originally used as underwear or sportswear. But today they are widely included in everyday clothing. They are worn on a city walk, going to the store or to the beach. And they are also possible as part of a business suit. The main thing is that the T-shirt is plain, has a calm color, and an office jacket or jacket is thrown over it.

But you can only feel comfortable when the T-shirt fits well on your figure and its straps do not fall off.

If this happens, you should not give up a convenient thing. The size of the stretched part can be changed.

How to shorten straps

First way

• The strip of fabric that has become long is cut in the middle.
• Remove excess material.
• Carefully sew the parts of the strap together.
• The seam is processed from the wrong side.

Advice. You can hide the connecting seam using a decorative detail. This can be a purchased applique, a hand-knitted element (heart, smiley face, flower, etc.)etc.), embroidery, decorative buttons, etc.

Second way

By shortening the strap, you can make a change to this part of the garment. For this you will need fittings: plastic or metal holders shaped like a ring, square or rectangle.

• The strap is cut in the center.
• Each of the resulting parts is fixed on a holder so that the required length is obtained.

Advice: using a special regulator will allow you to change the size of the part if necessary.

How to shorten the straps on a T-shirt

If the shirt has thin ribbons that hold it on the shoulders, the job will also be easy to do.

• Need a strap cut off on one side. It's better to do it on your back.
• Remove excess tissue.
• The part is returned to its place and carefully sewn.

If you cut off the strap at the front of the product, you can secure it with a decorative button.

Useful tips for changing the length of straps

• When starting work, it is important carefully measure the required quantity, which should result from the rework.
• Radical option working with straps – cutting them down the middle and tying the pieces together on the shoulder. It should be borne in mind that the hooligan look that the owner of the clothing will acquire will not be appropriate in every situation.
• Do not dry your T-shirt by securing it by the straps. This will help prevent them from stretching.

The job of altering a stretched tank will not take much time, but will return the items to the desired shape and size. And you will again experience comfort when wearing light, open clothing.