I put new sleeves on a tee shirt
I had bought a very cute v-neck tee shirt at Sam's Club, the fit was great everywhere but the sleeves.
Since the shirt was only $8, I bought another one and used it for making new sleeves. The hardest part was taking the old sleeves out and then used one of the sleeves as a starting point for the new larger ones. I used the existing hem on the bottom of the tee shirt when I laid the sleeve pattern on it. The original sleeve was 7.5" from shoulder to hem and 14" around the arm. I added 4" in width 4" in length. Sharon in Texas |
Great idea! Sleeves that reach the elbow are so much more comfortable than the short cap sleeves that look like they shrank in the wash.
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That is a good idea -- I will need to remember it when I see a t-shirt that I like. Thanks for the idea.
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What a great idea Sharon! You certainly are resourceful. Hope you enjoy your new T-shirt.
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Never thought about buying another shirt for the fabric. I bought one that the sleeves were tight so I thought I would make new sleeves from lace. Yea, it's still sitting there waiting for me to get to it. One day....
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Lace or another shirt for sleeves is a great idea. I don't like the new shorter sleeves either.
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Same here! They seem to want to bunch up into the armpit and very uncomfortable.
Originally Posted by Clarice29
(Post 7478417)
Lace or another shirt for sleeves is a great idea. I don't like the new shorter sleeves either.
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This reminds me of when my son was young. He had a blue snowsuit that was a bit big for him but he loved it and he did look adorable in it. I figured he would grow into it by the following winter. Next winter the suit fit great except for the sleeves...they were too short. I used heavy yarn and knit some wrist cuffs and sewed them to the end of the sleeves sewing them into the lining. I amazed myself! They were perfect fit!
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What a great idea! I really dislike those cap sleeves! Not becoming on these 59 year old arms!
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Originally Posted by tapper
(Post 7478543)
I used heavy yarn and knit some wrist cuffs and sewed them to the end of the sleeves sewing them into the lining. I amazed myself! They were perfect fit!
Many times I find really nice clothes at St. Vinney's that has really long sleeves. Someone else didn't want them because the sleeves were too long. That's just what I need. |
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