Tank tops are a versatile piece of clothing, but sometimes they don't fit quite right. Luckily, there are several ways to adjust a tank top so that it fits your body better. This could be making the straps shorter, taking in the sides, or even cutting it up to make a whole new style of top.
If you're handy with a needle and thread, you can take in the sides of a tank top to make it more fitted. Try on the tank top inside out, and pin the straps to the length you want them. Then, pinch the fabric under the arms and pin along the armhole seam, repeating on the other side. You can then sew the tank top, using a stretch stitch or a zigzag stitch.
If you have a tank top with wider straps, you can shorten the straps by cutting off the excess fabric and sewing the strap back together. This is a simple adjustment that will make your tank top fit much better.
If you're feeling creative, you can cut up a tank top to make a whole new style. You can cut the back out of a tank top and tie the front to make a crisscross style crop top. Or, you can cut the sleeves off a t-shirt and turn it into a basic tank top.
Characteristics | Values |
---|---|
Tools | Straight pins, safety pins, sewing machine, fabric glue, scissors, iron |
Techniques | Knotting, tucking, tying, sewing, twisting, cropping, glueing |
Reasons | Tank top is too big, too small, too long, too loose, too low-cut, too boring |
What You'll Learn
How to tie a basic front knot
To tie a basic front knot, follow these steps:
First, fold up your T-shirt in the back. This will create a 'spiral' of fabric in the front. Gather the leftover fabric in the front and twist it until it forms a spiral. Then, wrap it around the ball of fabric and pull the end piece through.
If you want to hide the end piece that pokes through, simply take the fabric at the end and fold it over the entire knot to make it smooth.
Knitting a Tank Top: Straight Needles, Easy Steps
You may want to see also
How to tie a smooth front knot
Tying a smooth front knot is a great way to transform your oversized tee into a cute crop top. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
Step 1: Fold up your T-shirt at the back. This will create more fabric in the front, giving you more room to work with.
Step 2: Gather the leftover fabric in the front. This will help you start forming the knot and give you a better view of what you're working with.
Step 3: Twist the section of fabric until it forms a spiral. This is the base of your knot and will help create a secure hold.
Step 4: Wrap the twisted fabric around itself to form a ball. Make sure to pull the end piece of fabric through the centre of the spiral. This will create a secure knot.
Step 5: To smoothen the front of the knot, take the end piece of fabric and fold it over the entire knot. This will give your top a neat and polished look.
And there you have it! A smooth front knot to elevate your basic tee. Feel free to play around with the placement of the knot and adjust the tightness according to your preference.
Knot Your Average Tank: DIY Knotted Top
You may want to see also
How to tie a simple front tuck with a knot
This is a combination of a tuck and a knot, and it's a low-lift way to shorten T-shirts and give them that effortless look. It's just barely tucked in, which still allows your top to hang pretty loose.
Step 1:
Grab your tee at the sides and shorten it at the back.
Step 2:
Take a section at either side in the front.
Step 3:
Loosely twist the fabric on one side.
Step 4:
Tuck the end into your bottoms and adjust until you get your preferred look.
If you don’t want a knot in the front, just move it to the back. This trick makes a roomy shirt more form-fitting and lets you shorten it to the length you want.
Hemming Tank Tops: Quick Hand-Stitching Guide
You may want to see also
How to tie a super-cropped front knot
This style of tying a tank top will definitely show more skin, but you can wear a longline bralette and have it peek out from underneath for a subtle yet revealing detail.
Step 1
Similar to the basic front knot, fold up the shirt in the back but slightly higher.
Step 2
Gather fabric in the front and fold up the sides of the shirt higher.
Step 3
Twist the section until it forms a spiral.
Step 4
Continue wrapping the spiralled fabric around the ball and pull the end piece through. The knot should be on the upper part of your torso.
Step 5 (optional)
If you want to hide the knot, fold the entire knot under the hem of your shirt.
Styling a Tank Top Dress: Easy Ways to Look Fabulous
You may want to see also
How to twist tank top straps
There are several ways to twist tank top straps, and most of them do not require sewing. One way is to use a long, fluid ribbon to cinch the straps together, turning them into a racerback. First, tie the ribbon to the front strap, then tie it up a few times and cut off the ends of the last knot. You can then tie a few knots at the ends of the ribbon and cut off the loose ends. To finish, use a lighter to melt the fabric slightly and prevent it from coming undone.
Another method is to cut off the sleeves of a t-shirt, along with the neckline and the bottom, including at least half an inch of fabric above the hem. Cut a V into the back of the neckline, and then a deeper, rounded neckline into the front. Next, cut the seams from the strip of fabric you cut off the bottom of the shirt, leaving a seamless fabric strip. Stretch the strip out, then tie it in a knot around the straps at the back of the shirt. Wrap the strip around the straps and tie another knot at the other end.
If you are looking to shorten your tank top straps, you can also try using a clip or a pin to secure them.
Transform Your Old Shirts: Tank Top DIY Project
You may want to see also