So… I bought a new “SLIM FITTED” shirt from Kohls the other day. Problem is, It fits like crap! I like the fabric, the collar is comfortable and the sleeve length is right but…
(Insert Horror Movie sounds) Look at this baggy sleeve, just look at it!
I wouldn’t be surprised if I could fit a whole other person in here.
And tucking it in doesn’t help either.
Is this shirt really a “SLIM FIT”?
Luckily I’ve been tailoring my own shirts for years, so I know just what to do.
1. Measure + Mark
32” Hips, 28” Waist, 42” Chest and 24” biceps… It’s looking better already.
2. Pick The Seams
This will help me create a nice clean finish later on.
3. Overlock
Now for the fun part, trim the excess and overlock the seams. (No photo here, I can’t sew and run a camera at the same time)
4. Sew
Use matching thread for the final pass on the sewing machine.
5. The Little Details
Fix the cuff seam and hemline so it looks like no one was ever here. (Glad I picked those seams earlier)
6. Ironing
You can’t forget the ironing, we’re not hill billies. #whodoesthat
And the final results are in…
I can live with this.