I got my kitty tank today!

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com.....oductSize=

It is even more adorably cute in person.

However, as always, it is too long from shoulder to bust. The arm holes are big and gappy and there is way too much cleavage. This happens to me, as I have mentioned repeatedly, with just about all sleeveless tops. And I'm SICK OF IT! While some tops might require professional intervention, I think most of them can be done at home. The glaring problem is that I can barely sew a button on and I don't have a granny who can teach me or anything. I'm on my own.

Since this tank was cheap and I can easily get a new one if I mess up, I figure it's a good piece to experiment with. All I want to do is cut the excess fabric from the straps and sew them back up. I don't have a sewing machine so it would have to be hand sewn. Where do I even begin? Is there an online reference? I know we have some sewing talent here but I understand it might not be easy to explain...

Many thanks!