Side Seams. One of the best, most professional ways to resize a too-big shirt of any kind is to cut away the excess material at the side seams and re-sew the seams in a closer, more fitted shape. … Darts. … Tucks. … Elastic. … Shirring. … Hem. … Hem Tape. … Soak and Shrink.

How do you make a large shirt smaller?

  1. Side Seams. One of the best, most professional ways to resize a too-big shirt of any kind is to cut away the excess material at the side seams and re-sew the seams in a closer, more fitted shape. …
  2. Darts. …
  3. Tucks. …
  4. Elastic. …
  5. Shirring. …
  6. Hem. …
  7. Hem Tape. …
  8. Soak and Shrink.

How do you make a shirt tighter?

Tie the back of the shirt in a knot. Create a tighter fitting shirt by tying the back of the shirt into a knot. Pull the fabric together behind your back. Twist the bottom of the shirt. Tie a knot at the bottom of the shirt.