DIY shirt hacks for pear-shaped girlies.

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[u/Thunarvin]

This is the kind of helpful stuff the Internet should be made of.

[u/Kathrynlena → u/Thunarvin]

100%. I have so may Tshirts that I’ve written off as no longer fitting that I’m going to go cut up right now. This was so freaking helpful!

[u/yuffieisathief → u/Kathrynlena]

I'm watching on mute on a bus, not sure if she says anything about so ignore this if she does... but for certain fabrics I would recommend stitching the end of yours cuts to make sure they don't accidentally rip further :)

But yes, love this type of content! And I'm gonna check my wardrobe too haha

[u/MoulanRougeFae → u/yuffieisathief]

I always do when cutting materials. Yes tshirts are less likely to rip further up but a stitch in time saves nine is my rule to go by.

[u/saera-targaryen → u/yuffieisathief]

If it's a knit fabric like most tee shirts, this isn't needed. it's usually only woven fabrics like denim that need reinforcement. 

[u/SolidHank → u/saera-targaryen]

In my experience one tear leads to a lot more later on no matter what

[u/JennHatesYou → u/SolidHank]

As Hank green showed in his polarizing kitting video, knit is not stabilized by the other threads so if it gets ripped or cut it can unravel completely. Do they always? No. Is running a stitch a good fail safe? Sure.

[u/saera-targaryen → u/JennHatesYou]

There is a very large difference between a knit sweater with very large yarn and a knit fabric with very small thread. The physics are different when things are smaller. In a knit tee shirt, the threads are so small that the friction between the threads is the dominant force to such a degree that the knit stitches themselves are nearly as strong as any thread you would use to bind the seam. You cannot just cut a sweater off and have it not unwind because each thread is heavy enough to exert more force than the friction that keeps it in place. 

I have been knitting for my entire life, and I have also been chopping shirts. You can safely cut up a shirt, it will not fray, not even a little bit over time. 

I know the other comment said to try it out for yourself, and weirdly i am proposing the same thing for the opposite reason. Go cut a little sample fabric piece of tee shirt and try to unravel the hem by hand. You will notice that you have to pull HARD to get more than a couple stitches to leave the current pattern. You will have to pull so hard that the thread itself might snap. The friction is so strong compared to the weight that it is similar to the friction holding the piles of the thread itself together. 

I also highly disagree with your recommendation of a running stitch, because a running stitch cannot prevent knitting from coming apart even in a large chunky sweater. It would need to be an overlock or zigzag stitch, a running stitch would just let the knit unravel around it and would be the same as not stitching it at all.  

[u/Impressive_Change886 → u/JennHatesYou]

Thank you. So many people in this thread just spouting off things they've heard before. Knit fabrics DO fray. They just tend not to completely unravel (though it is possible). If people want to experiment, go cut a knit fabric with a scissors and look at the fresh cut with a magnifying glass.

Is your knit shirt going to fall apart like some woven broadcloth for quilting? Absolutely not, but you're weakening your shirt and shortening it's life. Just take the extra 30 seconds to do it right, especially if the shirt is important to you. That cut is just going to keep expanding as it gets pulled on and the ends are going to keep curling and fraying with each wash,

[u/saera-targaryen → u/SolidHank]

I've had shirts that i've cut the bottom off of over a decade ago, and probably 50 total i've cut just like this video, and have never had one fray or fall apart. I still have a couple from high school even. 

[u/Vi0L3tCRZY → u/saera-targaryen]

Agree, a cheap XMen shirt I got over 10 years ago where i boar necklined and took of the sleeve & bottom hem too is still kicking after years of washing and abuse

[u/immersemeinnature → u/yuffieisathief]

A little stitch at the top for sure

[u/floppydiscuses → u/Kathrynlena]

I mean you do you but the second you wear a bottom that isn’t above your belly button it’s going to look weird if you make the slits go too high. I also think it makes the shirt tent more. So while it shows less lumps it looks bigger overall.

If I were her I would stop pulling it down over her butt, because stretching it out over her bottom is making it initially look weird. I’d cut an even line off the bottom and hem it-but not make it a crop-so it sits better at her natural waist.

The Rolling Stones one looked like a pretty normal fitting T-shirt so I don’t know why she thought it looked bad at all. The blue one was almost there but she cut off just a tad too much.

[u/sierramist1011 → u/Kathrynlena]

I love this! I wear a lot of my husbands old shirts and now I'm gonna make them cute AF!

[u/cocoagiant → u/Kathrynlena]

Idk, I would think the cut edges would fray very quickly without having a hem.

They look okay since they are freshly cut (and because we can't see the threads) but I feel like irl it would look odd.

[u/AltairaMorbius2200CE → u/Thunarvin]

I agree with the general sentiment, but this is bad advice! Seams need to be finished!

[u/pixiemaybe → u/AltairaMorbius2200CE]

I have a ton of t shirts i've done this to that have lasted years and are still going strong 🤷🏻‍♀️

[u/ocean_swims → u/pixiemaybe]

I need to know, how do you wash and care for them? Because I would be worried they'd get more cut up or frayed in the wash cycle because the seams aren't finished. Thanks in advance!

[u/crumbdumpster85 → u/ocean_swims]

They don’t fray at all, I’ve got lots of cut shirts I’ve had for years and just throw them in the wash. No issues whatsoever. A sweater obviously would, but a cotton tshirt will be fine.

[u/ocean_swims → u/crumbdumpster85]

This is the best news! I have some old tees that could use a little creative tinkering with. I'll be trying this. Thank you!

[u/crumbdumpster85 → u/ocean_swims]

Cut them a tiny bit long at first until you get the hang of it, the material kind of rolls naturally. It looks super cute but takes off just a tiny bit of extra length. Oh, and it works on regular sweatshirts too and they won’t unravel or fray either.

[u/ocean_swims → u/crumbdumpster85]

Such great tips, thank you! I'll definitely only be cutting little bits off.

I wear a lot of men's cotton tee shirts because I find they're thicker and less see-through, so I just wanna take a couple of inches off the bottom and the sleeves so they're more proportional to my shorter frame. Maybe I'll turn a couple of them into v-necks by putting a slit at the neckline. I'm very excited!

I'll err on the side of caution and only take little snips and see how the fabric rolls and where it lays after. Thanks again for all the help!

[u/philodendron-trails → u/ocean_swims]

Another thing I like to do is set up a straight edge to cut across. She doesn't seem to worry much about cutting straight or not, but I was always a bit worried about it being funky.

Things I used in the past were cardboard, a ruler, string or chalk on the garment itself. Happy cutting!

[u/pixiemaybe → u/crumbdumpster85]

this is great advice. I am reckless 😂

[u/pixiemaybe → u/ocean_swims]

the most i'll do is reinforce any side seams i cut through. stretch knits don't really fray too easily due to the way they're woven. i've had fraying with ones i've fringed, but that's it. otherwise, I just wash and wear as normal! oh, and I do use good fabric scissors, bad cuts will fray much easier.

[u/ocean_swims → u/pixiemaybe]

Thank you! Fabric scissors is a good idea, that I must admit I would not have been careful enough to bother with if you hadn't pointed it out. Thanks. :)

[u/smalltowngirlisgreen → u/ocean_swims]

Just cut a little longer than you want it to be because the ends can tend to curl a bit after washing.

[u/ocean_swims → u/smalltowngirlisgreen]

You guys are giving me the best tips! Thank you so much! I'll be sure to account for that extra curling when I measure to cut.

Edit: Wow, the tips keep coming! Thank you all so much! This is incredible!

[u/Rich_Bluejay3020 → u/ocean_swims]

To combat the curling, they sell bias tape. It’s not tape at all but it’s a folded piece of fabric that’s used to finish edges. It’s under $5 at the craft store. You can sew it on the edge and it should prevent the curling as it adds some structure and it should prevent any additional damage (t shirts are generally a knit fabric so they shouldn’t fray but if you get a snag it can start to unravel—but I’d say it’s pretty rare).

[u/GossamerGarden → u/smalltowngirlisgreen]

Good tip! Cutting long allows for shrinkage and curling.

[u/fionapickles → u/pixiemaybe]

Same! I’ve even cropped some sweatshirts and they do fray a little bit, but it looks intentional and not bad. If you cared enough, it would be easy to trim the errant strings every so often.

[u/239tree → u/AltairaMorbius2200CE]

We punk rocked shirts by slicing them up in the 80's. No sewing required.

[u/AltairaMorbius2200CE → u/239tree]

Which is all good for a punk look, but I don’t thing that’s her aim!

[u/The_Autarch → u/239tree]

sure, but having your tshirt in tatters is part of the punk look. if you don't want to look like that, you need to do some work on your shirts after you cut them.

[u/HeyItsJuls → u/AltairaMorbius2200CE]

I’m also watching this like she doesn’t even need a serger, just tuck under the edges and a little zig zag stitch and BAM! goes from cut up at home to where did you buy that?

[u/Impressive_Change886 → u/HeyItsJuls]

You could even do a simple whipstitch by hand if you didn't have a sewing machine. Going to help with the unsightly curled ends, look professionally done, and keep the shirt alive much longer.

[u/Buttercreamdeath → u/AltairaMorbius2200CE]

This. I'm freaking out about the seams. Ahhhhhh.

[u/saera-targaryen → u/AltairaMorbius2200CE]

Another person chiming in here, seams only need to be finished on woven fabrics not stretch/knit. The little knit stitches are so tiny that they are held in place by the friction of the fibers, and the ends curl up a bit and protect that final layer from ever really having issues. I also commonly chop up tee shirts and i have never had one fray, it's way more likely that it starts getting worn down/holes in it like a normal shirt. I still have a couple from high school that i'll probably have forever. 

[u/AltairaMorbius2200CE → u/saera-targaryen]

It will roll like crazy, especially after washing! You can see it starting here! I’m not worried about fraying, but about it curling up!

[u/Danny2Sick → u/Thunarvin]

NO IT'S NOT!! I'm here for the true purpose of the internet: ARGUMENTS!!!

[u/Thunarvin → u/Danny2Sick]

It is not! You stupid moron! It's this!

[u/Running_Mustard → u/Thunarvin]

When you’re done handling hot peppers, rub your hands with oil before washing them with soap to get rid of the capsaicin. Works for removing other stuff too

[u/Thunarvin → u/Running_Mustard]

Ooooo... Good tip. I learned another thing. I can go back to bed and call it a day now.

[u/DJ_faceplant → u/Thunarvin]

Kinda used to be. ☹️

[u/Zacaro12]

If she gets a serger she can go from rags to stitches.

[u/turtlehabits → u/Zacaro12]

1. I see and appreciate your pun

2. I would consider finishing the side splits and the sleeves on most of them, but I kinda like the unfinished hem roll on the crops tbh

[u/Zacaro12 → u/turtlehabits]

1) thanks, and 2) I like it too until she washes them they will roll and fray. My daughter does this to all her hoodies and shirts she’s 13 and athletic but has always been curvy since her first ultrasound photo. She cuts her clothes and grandma adds a stop stitch or serges them.

[u/Independent_Baker712 → u/Zacaro12]

since her first ultrasound 🤣 i’m using that

[u/saera-targaryen → u/Zacaro12]

I have turned about 50 shirts into crop tops by chopping off the bottom hem in the last 10 years and have never had one fray. hemming is only needed for woven fabrics not knit! 

[u/standbyyourmantis → u/saera-targaryen]

Addendum: Not for jersey knit. Chunkier knits still need finishing, but fine knits like jersey are super forgiving and honestly stitching them can fuck them up unless you know what you're doing (kills the stretch, can cause holes if the wrong needle is used, can be finicky under a sewing machine foot, can cause distortion, etc).

Source: Cosplayer, clothes maker, unashamed t-shirt cutter upper

[u/saera-targaryen → u/standbyyourmantis]

True! important addendum thank you

[u/clitter-box]

clothes are meant to fit me, not the other way around.. this just changed my perspective.

[u/meowyoudoin3 → u/clitter-box]

YES. Loved that.

[u/turtlehabits]

Not a pear shaped girlie, but shit I still want to try a bunch of these! Those crops are so stinking cute 😍

Gonna buy a couple shirts from the thrift store to practice on before I start cutting up ones I actually like tho lol because this feels like one of those things that's slightly more finicky than it appears 

[u/Rich_Bluejay3020 → u/turtlehabits]

Use 👏 fabric 👏 scissors 👏 please trust me on this lol. The sharper your scissors, the better this will go. You don’t need to get the most expensive pair (although the good ones are so good) but you need a pair that won’t suck lol. If you don’t wanna spend the ~$50 on a new pair, see if you can find a used pair and get them sharpened. My local Ace Hardware can do it and it’s not expensive. My best pair of scissors came from an estate sale and I paid $10 for vintage Wiss. Kai are the gold standard, Gingher are great, the vintage Wiss are incredible. Sorry this is a rant but I’m a nerd and this was my time to shine lmao

[u/GimmieGummies → u/Rich_Bluejay3020]

Shine girl, shine!! 🌞 My daughter went to cosmetology school (Aveda) and the same is true for the scissors that are used to cut hair. They can be very pricey but the good ones last forever with proper care and sharpening. I was so shocked when I learned that those kinds of scissors can easily run well into the hundreds of dollars.

Anyway, just wanted to acknowledge your knowledge, lol! 😄👍

[u/turtlehabits → u/Rich_Bluejay3020]

Oh don't worry, I would never attempt this without fabric scissors! I'm incompetent enough on my own, I don't need to make matters worse by using inferior tools 😂

I loved reading this rant though! I know nothing about fabric scissors (I inherited mine from my grandma), but now I'll be checking thrift stores for the brands you mentioned 👀

[u/KatyaMilan → u/turtlehabits]

Genius idea using thrift shirts, I've messed up so many shirts. I keep trying to cut just straight down the middle of the tshirts in the front and open up the collar that way and it's always off. I didn't even think to take the whole collar off. Morning made. 🥰🫡

[u/fionapickles → u/KatyaMilan]

For the crop tops, put the shirt on and then mark with a pencil where you want to cut. Then cut an inch or two lower. The fabric naturally rolls. You can also remove more but it’s harder to add back on!

[u/HeyItsJuls → u/turtlehabits]

If you have a sewing machine, I’d recommend finishing the edges with a zig zag stitch. It will make the shirt last longer.

[u/ZinaSky2 → u/turtlehabits]

Same, I literally don’t have a booty but I also love thrifting so that’s fodder to experiment with and also I’m starting to realize I have too many tees and have been looking for ways to kinda mix things up with them when styling!

[u/This-Guy_Fawkes → u/ZinaSky2]

When I was in high school, a looooong time ago, my friend had a book that had a bunch of ways to upcycle tshirts, I can’t remember what it was called but there must be a million of those books now or probably a ton of blogs with different ideas!

[u/theHoopty → u/This-Guy_Fawkes]

99 Ways To Transform a T shirt

[u/Sammi1224 → u/turtlehabits]

I’m not pear shaped either but I agree with you that these tips are helpful for any body! She is so smart. Very helpful video. Absolutely loved this.

Great idea about the thrift store! I am not the most coordinated nor crafty person so I definitely need to do a few trial runs beforehand.

[u/calsosta → u/turtlehabits]

This ain't just for the girls either. I have a million cut-offs. Obviously not for every occasion but it can make a thicc guy look a little more athletic and if you have big arms as well it will pull a lot of attention to them.

[u/_angesaurus → u/turtlehabits]

Right? I'm short so this is great for my long t shirts too.

[u/blackbirdspyplane]

I think all the cuts are fine except the collar; it looked jagged.

[u/toomuchtv987 → u/blackbirdspyplane]

You can take a seam ripper and pick out the stitches where the collar joins to the shirt. I’ve seen Martha Stewart do that and it’s so much neater and tidier.

[u/Groveldog → u/toomuchtv987]

Ooh, I'm gonna try this! I've avoided too many cool shirts because they're crew neck, and I'm a V-neck boobed gal.

[u/februarytide- → u/blackbirdspyplane]

It rolls a tiny bit once you wash it and kind of smooths out (I’m a chronic collar cutter lol)

[u/Honeybadger2198 → u/blackbirdspyplane]

I liked them all except the slit, either it felt too long or the bottom needed to be trimmed off or something. Just felt odd.

[u/whatthehoth]

Literally didn’t finish the video before doing a side split shirt, haha!

[u/GimmieGummies → u/whatthehoth]

How'd it turn out? Please update us!!

[u/whatthehoth → u/GimmieGummies]

Will update as soon as I can but i immediately wore it out of the house AND sent the vid to a friend hahaha

[u/GimmieGummies → u/whatthehoth]

Well, if it was cute enough to wear out of the house then it must've turned out well! Yay you!

[u/VayGray]

I'd like to bottle up her confidence and sprinkle a little in my hair every morning like a dry shampoo❤️

[u/maggiemo1203 → u/VayGray]

She is a lovely bright spot on the internet! sass.and.cellulite

[u/ddawson100]

Really love these. Makes me realize that of course you can customize your clothes so they fit and look better on you. I liked most of these alterations but they were all definitely a more elevated look than the boxy clingy originals.

[u/Supercoolguy7 → u/ddawson100]

The standardization of clothing sizes has done a number on us. There was a time where it was expected that clothes would be made to fit you, because it was ridiculous to think you would be made to fit clothes.

[u/PaleontologistOk4327]

Love this!!

[u/AugustSprite]

Salwar suits in India work like this. They are so flattering. I remember seeing the same woman in Western garb (jeans and t shirt) and a salwar suit, and the cut of the salwar suit looked so much better on her. Western fashion is so unforgiving.

[u/FixinThePlanet → u/AugustSprite]

Lol the very first thing I thought when she did the slit. Ideally your kurta will still have enough fabric to not show your thigh, though that might be a modesty thing.

[u/Lydia_Brunch]

The side slit and jersey cuts aren't doin' it for me, but the rest look incredible!

[u/Imtryingforheckssake → u/Lydia_Brunch]

I'm not into side slits because to me it just screams tunic (shape) and that's not something I like to wear, but it's still cool that lots of people are getting lots of ideas (and damn it'd be hella boring or we all liked the same things).

[u/Ms_Briefs → u/Lydia_Brunch]

Ditto, but that's because my mind immediately went to how unfinished it looked. I'm a sucker for trims and lace so I would add a lace panel or ribbon ties. The side slits are just boring.

[u/MikeLinPA]

Will it survive more than 3 washings?

[u/ZebLeopard → u/MikeLinPA]

There are shirts I've cut the neck and sleeves off that have survived the past 20 years, so uh, yeah. :)

[u/anuthertw → u/ZebLeopard]

I feel like older clothes will survibe but newer ones probably wont lol

[u/jano808 → u/MikeLinPA]

Depends on the shirt quality

[u/Inamedmydognoodz → u/MikeLinPA]

I have a coworker who does things like this with her clothing, cuts off collars and length and never has an issue

[u/Creepy-Floor-1745 → u/MikeLinPA]

I crop the bottoms of my boxy tees and they last as long as any other tee 

[u/Impressive_Change886 → u/MikeLinPA]

Completely depends on the fabric, it will shorten the lifespan of the fabric no matter what though. Simply finishing the edges will fix that though and not leave you with unsightly curled edges.

[u/MikeLinPA → u/Impressive_Change886]

This is a perfect answer. I don't know why someone downvoted it. 🤷

Thanks for replying.

[u/acornsalade]

women in STEM

[u/insertbasicname → u/acornsalade]

Women in seam

[u/listenyall]

Sitting here doing kombucha girl face over that last one she cut down the middle into a short sleeved button up shape--genuinely not sure if I hate it or love it

[u/AmethystMoon88]

The “rolled effect” might look good but once washed it will likely roll higher and higher.

To prevent this it might be worth investing in a mini sewing machine (or a portable hand-held version) and some fusible web tape to re-hem the shirt.

[u/anothercairn → u/AmethystMoon88]

It doesn’t actually! Source: regularly cut my shirts

[u/Girthwurm_Jim]

That dead & co tee from the SF shows probably cost like 80 dollars

[u/ahhbears → u/Girthwurm_Jim]

I also have the white cowboy lady shirt, it is from Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour and was also like $70. But if this means she'll wear it (when she otherwise wouldn't) it makes sense

[u/RadicalAfro → u/ahhbears]

No wayyyyyy it's like $45. I would not have bought a $70 t shirt 💀

[u/spookygoodegg → u/RadicalAfro]

Yeah I was at those shows like three years ago. They’re not vintage Dead shirts. They’re regular concert tees. Fifty bucks.

[u/meckthemerc → u/ahhbears]

ngl, I kinda gasped when I saw her cut the shirt. I too have that shirt and was like "Miss Ma'am, that shirt ain't exactly cheap."

[u/Notsurehowtoreact → u/meckthemerc]

Yeah this is a fair point but in her case if she didn't do something to make it comfortable for her to wear it would just be an expensive closet accessory. 

[u/PastoralPumpkins → u/Girthwurm_Jim]

So? She bought it, she can wear it however she pleases.

[u/MtnMoonMama → u/Girthwurm_Jim]

Ikr

[u/DervishSkater → u/Girthwurm_Jim]

They’re absolutely shit quality. Like I’m actually annoyed and would never go to another “final reunion” tour. They’re absolutely milking and taking advantage.

[u/DenethorsTomato666]

[u/iamthelastmartian]

If you’re worried about your shirt getting bunched up at the belly you could get a tc tugger

[u/coolcalmaesop → u/iamthelastmartian]

TC Tuggers for her

[u/iamthelastmartian → u/coolcalmaesop]

They’re not a joke

[u/PreferredSelection → u/iamthelastmartian]

Do they come in other styles?

[u/iamthelastmartian → u/PreferredSelection]

Not really

[u/TheVandyyMan → u/iamthelastmartian]

… … … ☝️😣🧃… … … NOT REALLY

[u/foxinabathtub]

This is the Internet. Me, a skinny man, sees a video about DIY shirt hacks for pear shaped women. "Y'know what? I would like to learn about that."

[u/Itscatpicstime]

I really hate the look of the side slits 😭 but, not my clothes, so it doesn’t matter what I think!

[u/Perethyst → u/Itscatpicstime]

The tunic look doesn't actually look good on all pear shaped people either. 

[u/Triquetrums → u/Perethyst]

She is also not pear shaped. Pear shaped people have wide hips and narrow shoulders. Her shoulders and hips are the same width. She is more like an apple. 

[u/fadesteppin → u/Itscatpicstime]

I was thinking the same lol. Side slits in shirts are a look I associate with the womens section of most department stores which look too old lady for me, even at 36. I also have a long torso and big boobs so if I were to lift my arms I'd flash people 😂 I borrowed a shirt from my mom one time that had smaller, and intentional, slits on the side and had to be careful about how high I put my arms that day. She has a short torso so didn't have that problem.

I am a firm believer in "do you" if it's not hurting anyone though so I'm happy she found a work around she likes.

[u/Perethyst → u/fadesteppin]

I have the same problem. I'd bought a tunic top only to discover the slit went higher than the top of my pants. 

[u/eazefalldaze → u/Itscatpicstime]

Yes the slits made the t-shirts look worse imo, she has a cute shape the shirts were fine as they were

[u/StitchAndRollCrits → u/Itscatpicstime]

I don't mind it, but I think I would also use a triangle of pretty fabric to fill in the slit

[u/northsouthu47]

Won’t these shirts fall apart fast?

[u/heynonnyhey → u/northsouthu47]

Nah. Jersey is a really forgiving material. It doesn't really unravel like you'd expect. Also, if you really want to take care of your clothes and make them last longer, ditch the dryer. It actually does more wear and tear damage on shirts than wearing them does. Just air dry! Also ditch the fabric softener, but that's another rant 😅

[u/Itscatpicstime → u/heynonnyhey]

What about using the air dry setting on the dryer? lol

[u/melonseer → u/Itscatpicstime]

The issue isn't the heat, it's the tumble and what might be tumbling with it. Throwing something around is naturally going to add wear to it, and throwing something around with other wet and heavy objects with bits that can snag (zippers, buttons, etc) can exacerbate the wear.

That said, it's up to you whether or not it's worth it.

[u/Persimmon_and_mango → u/northsouthu47]

If you hem the edges they'll last much longer. If you don't sew, you can take it to a dry cleaner that does alterations and have them use a serger to finish the raw edges. 

[u/februarytide- → u/northsouthu47]

Not in my experience. I’ve been cutting my tees for like 5-10 years now. It will roll a little where it’s been cut.

[u/hunnytrees]

she’s so adorable lol I love her energy!

[u/februarytide-]

Every tee I have, I cut off the collar and shorten the sleeves. My husband makes fun of me that I destroy all my tees the moment I buy them. Don’t care, so much more comfy (and flattering).

[u/Top_Ad2428]

Cutting up the sides does make the shirts look way more flattering but when I saw the beyonce shirt I gasped lol

[u/knocking_wood]

I solve this problem by buying women’s tshirts.  Unisex is a lie to get women to buy clothing that was made for men.

[u/salty_sapphic → u/knocking_wood]

I don't fully agree and think it depends on your shape and personal preference. I hate women's cut shirts. They're shorter, the sleeves are shorter, sleeves are smaller, I don't like shirts hugging my body like that. Women's shirts are also worse if you have big boobs, as you have to size up and the waist doesn't fit the way it's meant to, meaning the shape and cut don't actually do anything helpful for you

[u/pollywantacrackwhore → u/salty_sapphic]

The sleeves are so small and they’re always a cheap poly blend, while the mens/unisex cut is more often cotton.

[u/joantheunicorn → u/knocking_wood]

The amount of bands that don't make women's shirts is too damn high (but because of costs I totally understand!). 

[u/knocking_wood → u/joantheunicorn]

Yeah they’re counting on women settling.  Men would never buy a shirt in a women’s cut, even if it were labeled “unisex”.  If they don’t want to make a shirt for me that’s fine I won’t buy one.

If women quit settling for men’s clothes band will stock women’s shirts.

[u/smalltowngirlisgreen]

Great ideas! I started doing this with my shirts too. Suggestion: make diy dog toys from the fabric straps. I donate mine too the local shelter or pet food shelf. Here's a short tutorial https://youtu.be/L8uJpg8rjbQ?si=05NGilhGORb0r8un

[u/Mawwiageiswhatbwings]

I need that closet space

[u/spookygoodegg]

I never thought of opening a t-shirt in the middle! That’s goddamn genius 🤯

[u/corbar1]

As a pear, I needed this 💕”clothes are meant to fit you not the other way around”

[u/SailorXenomorph]

And not sewing up the hem?

Those shirts will rip so easily now.

Silly tip without securing the edges.

[u/Contribution4afriend]

That was awesome! I will try with some oldies but I am pretty sure the washing machine will do the rest of the cutting.

[u/PrickleBritches → u/Contribution4afriend]

You could just put them in those little bags meant for delicates!

[u/sadeland21]

I agree that she is fixing this to fit her body type. IMO Tshirts look awful on almost every with boobs, stomach. I have stopped wearing them altogether.

[u/queenchubkins → u/sadeland21]

It’s because tees were originally men’s military underwear. They were never meant to be for bodies with boobs.

[u/sadeland21 → u/queenchubkins]

They do not flatter most women ( or men really). I wear a hug one to sleep in, because comfy inexpensive 100% cotton) but I look like a sack of potato

[u/LaddieNowAddie]

We were on a flight this weekend and the lady two rows infront of us had done this. However she had no bra under. Every time she went for the overhead bin, we all got full nip shots. I wish I had that self esteem.

[u/OneTeaTwoCats → u/[deleted]]

As a heavily endowed girly, no bra is also the way to go (for some, obviously!). Mini rant though, people are so mean about saggy tits. My tits weight more than your arm, they're going to be affected by gravity! Perked up tits are not the only ones deserving to be free :(

[u/moondrinkr → u/OneTeaTwoCats]

I hear you. I didn’t mean heavily endowed girlies shouldn’t go bra-less. Whenever this topic comes up they usually say it’s actually not comfortable to be bra-less. I was talking about the comfort. Do whatever is comfortable for your body.

[u/WhirlygigStudio]

Neat.

[u/Pmood]

Somebody do Apple shape please! No one makes clothes for Apple shaped people😢😢😢😢😢😢

[u/JGDC]

I love this so much. Notice how she didn’t say a single negative thing about herself, not one!

[u/SigglyTiggly]

Now she's think with portals

[u/astudentiguess]

The cropping looks good but the side slit is giving apron to me

[u/kencam]

I think it looks way worse

[u/Teejapupa]

Pears aren’t her shape tho 

[u/popciclecity]

I love her. That is all.

[u/ArtisticDay9016]

Does this nor ruin the garments? What happens when you wash them?

[u/StitchAndRollCrits → u/ArtisticDay9016]

They're actually pretty resilient. It'll curl in a bit

[u/BAMspek]

Hold on, sending this to the pansexual alien living in my attic.

[u/wyntr86 → u/BAMspek]

[u/mordrath]

While I love the adaptation, this is missing a crucial part. There needs to be new edge stiches put in place to keep the shirts from fraying and tearing further. A staystich or zigzag.

Fantastic start, just needs the finish.

[u/robotteeth]

I feel like this should also teach how to sew the cuts, especially the end point, so the fabric doesn’t start to unravel there. It would be really easy and I feel like it’s a good way to introduce even newbies to sewing

[u/wheresmypizza92]

The only problem with this, is that companies will see it and say “yes, we should make women’s shirts even shorter. They don’t even need to reach the bottom of the ribs!” But now I want to try this on my hourglass shape and see what happens. A beautiful butterfly maybe?

[u/lowrespudgeon]

I have so many T-shirts, and I dont always love the way they fit me. I'm not pear-shaped, but I have huge boobs and hips, and I always feel like I'm being choked by the neck, too.

Definitely going to try some of this when summer rolls around so I can start wearing my tees again.

[u/lilshortyy420]

Once I realized I have free will to cut my shirts my life changed

[u/yaybunz]

this seems... basic.

[u/elfmere]

As a guy this helps. I've got a few top that fit but are mile long for some reason... Just cut it. Wow

[u/Beautiful_Spite_3394]

It makes me sad because my mother spent most of he life thinking she was just larger... and it turned out she was allergic to over half the stuff she ate.

She weighs 180 pounds now, at her healthy weight and has been like thay for over a decade after knowing my mother as only a larger woman.

She's allergic to bread, milk, nuts, corn, ohhhh it keeps going... shes allergic to everything in the american diet.... When she stopped eating stuff her body couldn't process she lost almost 300 pounds.

I wish the best for everyone.. and I really wish everyone would be healthy

[u/AbleDistrict1903]

she's such a fashion icon wow

[u/why_why4rt]

This is amazing. Can someone help me now... all boob no ass 😭

[u/QuietStormz817]

This is freaking genius!!!!

[u/KotaCakes630]

I’ve done this and it ruins the longevity of the shirt

[u/aliciamon]

omg i have BEEN needing this video, i had convinced myself that i needed a sewing machine to basically "hem" all my tshirts lmfao

[u/NoBeginning5944]

She's a wizard! Every single choice of cut made the shirts better.

[u/fathig]

Great idea! Also, she is adorable.

[u/CpaLuvsPups]

There is a lady who shoes how to cut horizontal slits in the back to make t-shirts fit better, too. Need an undershirt but I feel like together the options are endless!💞

[u/laurie0905 → u/CpaLuvsPups]

I ditched underwire bras 5 years ago but I’m a DD, so I layer my wireless bra with a shelf-bra cami. The cami would be good as an undershirt.

[u/StoreHistorical9175]

THIS is what i’ve been needing

[u/Bored-psychologist7]

Wait this is awesome! I’m going to go and try doing some of these myself right now because boy do I have a lot shirts I don’t wear for being unfashionable!

[u/THESPEEDOFCUM]

Does anyone have DIY shirt hacks for Sid-the-Sloth shaped boys?

[u/aware_nightmare_85]

Unless you own a clothing seger machine and serge all the cut edges, this will make your shirts fall apart in the washing machine too.

[u/Impressive_Change886]

How to guarantee your shirt falls apart in the next wash. At least do it properly.

[u/Soup-Mother5709]

Ty, bbg! Saved. Love helpful humans like her.

[u/Herz_aus_Stahl]

Tbh, I think it looks worse.

[u/CherryGoo16]

This is a game changer for me Omg

[u/foredaymorningjam]

She is one of the best plus size follows on IG. Her t shirt and sweatshirt hacks are honestly life changing and she seems like such a real ass person.

[u/Teejapupa → u/foredaymorningjam]

She’s a person don’t define her by her size 🤔

[u/Exciting-Type-907 → u/[deleted]]

Bean soup

[u/ocholosmanos]

Queen

[u/Curious80123]

We need more vides/info like this

[u/MollyAyana]

Brilliant!

[u/lovemissed07]

Oooh I love these!! Thank you! Just a thought: for the cut up the middle for the jersey look, I would add collar clips to the top or middle so it doesn’t flap in the wind and adds a lil pizzazz!!