https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hemming-shirts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:15:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hemming-shirts#post-2382337 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:47:17 +0000 Jaime 2382337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Jaime! I don't often meet another Jaime that spells her name the same as I do! I haven't shorted tops personally but I think it is absolutely doable as others attest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hemming-shirts#post-2382295 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 17:13:33 +0000 kkards 2382295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve never done it, but I’ve definitely thought about it. This might be the year I actually try it&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hemming-shirts#post-2382272 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:14:16 +0000 Janet 2382272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! I’m 5’7” (well, maybe minus a half inch or so these days) and all my height is in my legs, so tops are frequently too long for my liking. I’ve had several hemmed to hip length, all with good results. I do take mine to a tailor and consult with them first, having them pin it to the right length. Usually we leave the back a little longer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hemming-shirts#post-2382211 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:44:23 +0000 JAileen 2382211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a top that I just couldn’t wear until I shortened it. &nbsp;And then I loved it! &nbsp;It had a curved hem, and I followed the curve, and because it was a knit, I sewed it by hand, using a loose stitch. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hemming-shirts#post-2382209 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:17:49 +0000 Suz 2382209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've done this successfully, too. Pin and check first, as others said!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hemming-shirts#post-2382191 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:35:06 +0000 Carla 2382191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve done this successfully - even reproducing the curved hem. &nbsp;As mentioned by&nbsp;<b>Irina&nbsp;</b>you have to pay attention to where the buttons are when you do this. &nbsp; </p> <p><b>This&nbsp;</b>shirt (in&nbsp;<b>Finds</b>)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hemming-shirts#post-2382190 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:27:01 +0000 JP 2382190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I do that often! I agree with Irina and BrieN, and I just want to add that the shape of the hem makes a difference as well. A straight hem will be much easier to work with than a curved one. If the fabric is lightweight and seems difficult to handle, you can spray it with starch to give it some body before sewing—it will wash out afterward. To be safe, test it on a section you plan to cut off anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hemming-shirts#post-2382186 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:05:26 +0000 BrieN 2382186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do this a lot. Sometimes I take it to the tailor, sometimes I do it at home myself.&nbsp; Agree with Irina - pin it and double check the button placement. I usually try to end the blouse the same distance below a button as the original.&nbsp; And I agree it will change the overall look of the blouse - if deciding between two lengths, I usually choose the longer one.</p> <p>I would definitely wash them first - my guess is both will shrink up to some degree.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hemming-shirts#post-2382182 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:46:25 +0000 Irina 2382182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I did. It worked but be aware, the shortening changes proportions of the overall design of a shirt. Pin it first. Also, make sure buttons look ok, hemming should be not too close to a last button.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hemming-shirts#post-2382181 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:40:45 +0000 Jaime 2382181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have bought several matching sets if both cotton gauze (Aritzia) &nbsp;and linen(Athleta) While lovely the tops are very long. I am 5'6" and they overwhelm the look causing me to look a little bulkier than I would like. Has anyone ever had long blouses hemmed to just under hipbone &nbsp;level? It would make more of a crop look than the long ducktail hemline of these blouses. I am hesitant because these were a bit pricey and I don't want to ruin them.&nbsp; </p>